Roland H. “Pierre” Peacock Jr., 89, of Denver, Colo., passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was born on July 18, 1935, in Medford, Mass., to Roland Sr. and Elizabeth (Engle) Peacock. Pierre married Deanna Stauffer in 1962. He served over 23 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Seargent. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Deanna; daughter, Tawnya Peacock G...

Joyce Fent, age 93, of Salina passed away September 26, 2024. Fent was born to Albert and Ethel Penque on April 14, 1931 in Medford, Massachusetts. She graduated with honors from Medford High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1949-1951 during the Korean War. Following her military service she served on the Salina Planning Commission, was a 4-H leader for 30 years, and was the Ou...

Dorothy Brooks, 93, of Salina passed away Thursday September 26, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 26,1931, in Lindsborg Kansas to Elmer and Freda Lindholm. Dorothy was devoted to family, community, and God. She was a home maker and held several part time jobs throughout her life. Her passion was being a volunteer. She enjoyed the rewarding experience, volunteering at Salin...

Jean Ann (Lancaster) Reed, died peacefully in her sleep on September 26, 2024 after a year-long battle with cancer.  Born on August 2, 1946, Jean lived her earthly life centered around her family and friends and now is in her eternal heavenly home, surrounded by her husband, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Jean was born in, and grew up in, Topeka, Kansas. She attended Topeka West...

Noel Odette Chaput, of Plainville, KS, passed away on September 24, 2024, in Plainville. He was born on September 1, 1936, to Alex and Louise (Odette) Chaput in Concordia, KS. He attended Concordia Catholic Schools, and married Carolyn Marlene Campbell on June 9, 1956, excited to start a family of their own. Odette began working at a grocery store at the age of 14. His first full-time position in...

Joan Elizabeth Sams, 97, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was born on October 31,1926 in Gypsum, Kansas, to Roy and Fanny (Cunningham) Manning. Joan graduated from Gypsum High School in 1944. She then went to Kansas Wesleyan University and there met the love of her life, Larry Sams. They were married February 9,1947 in Gypsum, Kansas. They celebrated 72 years of ma...

Christy Jane Underwood ended her earthly journey on September 22, 2024. Born Christy Jane Davis on December 26th, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Salina, KS in 1980. She was married to her loving husband, David Underwood on May 4th, 1978. Christy started her career in Kansas at The Salina Journal, where she retired. She went on to work at Lakewood Middle School and planned to retire, ...

Carol L Linenberger passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 23rd.  Carol was born in Salina on January 26, 1935, to parents Lillie and Carl Schwarz. Carol lived her early years on a farmstead Southeast of Gypsum, graduated from Gypsum High School and graduated from Marymount College of Nursing. Carol was proceeded in death by her first husband, Richard A. Larson, her 2nd husba...

Nadeau, Lois Nina – Our beloved mother, Lois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the age of ninety-eight. Born in Houlton, Maine on May 4, 1926, to Percival and Gladys Hall, she married Frank William Nadeau Jr., COL USA (Ret) and together they built a family. Known for her love of singing, she had a collection of showtunes and other fun songs for all occasions. She would ...

Jere W. Jackson, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Independence, Missouri, on September 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He was born to Burton and Evelyn (McKinster) Jackson on March 11, 1941, and raised in Barnard, Kansas. Upon graduating from Barnard High School in 1959, Jere attended Fort Hays State University where he met his wife of 64 ...