J.W. Martin III, 39, of Abilene, died May 2, 2025. He was born February 16, 1986, in Oklahoma City, OK, to J.W. and Donna L. (Myers) Martin Jr. J.W. graduated from Nickerson High School in 2004 and Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in 2015. He was a patrol deputy for the Saline County Sheriff’s Department for over 10 years. J.W. was a gun and motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed gaming and ...

Larry E. Starr, 82, of Concordia, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025.  He was born in Clyde, Kansas on March 31, 1943 to Ulysses and Nellie (Kennedy) Starr. Larry attended Clyde and Concordia Schools and graduated from Notre Dame High School. He worked for the Kansas Department of Agriculture for 41 years traveling across the state as a dairy farm and dairy plant inspector.  He took gr...

Martin Harold Hoppock, 49, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on the third of May 2025 at his home. Marty was born on the ninth of March 1976 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Martin Wayne Hoppock and Phyllis Anne Morrison. He attended school in Salina, first at Sunset Elementary, then South Middle, and finally South High School. Marty married Trena Kay Sippel on the 12th of April, 1997, in Salina...

Robert Franklin Grant Jr. passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at the age of 87. A steadfast sailor, devoted husband, and cherished patriarch, Bob lived a life full of adventure, laughter, grit, and unwavering love. Born in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Bob grew up in Junction City. It was there, in 1954, that he met the love of his life, Naomi “Ruth” Fisher, at a soda shop. Young and smitten...

John R Westhusin, 71, of Salina, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.   He was on born  January 13, 1954 in Hays KS, to Julius J. and Hattie I. (Bedore) Westhusin. John was raised in Plainville Kansas on his parents farm. John loved the farm life especially harvest time, and helped keep the machinery running smoothly so the harvest could be completed without problems. Survivors include his ch...

Carolyn Sue Morton, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Salina on April 8, 1950, she was the beloved daughter of Vilura (Reigle) and Oliver Arnold. Carolyn devoted much of her life to caring for others, first as a cook at Kenwood View Nursing Home and later at Pinnacle Care Home, where she retired after years of service. She wa...

Michael Evan Hayden, 64, of Salina, Kan., passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. He was born in Topeka, Kan., on January 16, 1961. He was adopted at five months of age by his parents, Carl and Elizabeth (Naughton) Hayden. Michael grew up in Salina, graduating from Salina Central High School in 1980, and later attended Salina Vo-Tech. He worked at the Salina Petro Travel Center for 25 years, retiring ...

William "Bill" Francis Sweeney, 71, of Salina, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025.  He was born May 6, 1953, in Salina, Ks.  He was a lifelong resident of Salina. He worked many years with the Lovebox Company through OCCK.  He loved being in social settings and was quick to liven up a room with his charm, smile and laughter. He cherished his cat, April, and they were inseparable at t...

Eleanor H. Bachand passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 03, 2025, at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas. She was born on May 31, 1927, in Tipton, Kansas to Frank Richard and Rose DeLima (Brummer) Boden. Eleanor attended Iwacura School, Clay County, Kansas up until the 8th grade. She married Raymond Bachand on April 21, 1947. Eleanor worked as a salescl...

Melvin Sumpter, 67, passed away on May 03, 2025 at Kenwood in Salina, KS. Melvin was born on March 10, 1958 in Beloit, KS as 1 of 16 children to parents Wayne and Ernestine Sumpter. After graduating from Downs Kansas Melvin served in the Marines. In his younger years he enjoyed traveling and working for the Carnival. Melvin was a quiet shy man and enjoyed fishing and his family. Mel...