Josephine Deloria Ross, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. Jo was born in Sedalia, Missouri on August 10, 1940, a daughter of Nola Irene (Crouch) and Joseph Oscar Smith. Survivors include her two daughters, Jacqueline Pinnix, of Woodbridge, Virginia, Adrienne Ross, of Dumfries, Virginia; two sons, Charles Ross (Phyllis), of Salina, Kansas, Ahnrique Ross (Lucy), of Ok...

Sarah Anne (Toburen) Lindblad, 85, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, in Lindsborg, Kansas.  Born on June 9, 1939, in Orlando, Oklahoma, Sarah grew up in a home filled with faith as the daughter of a preacher. Her upbringing instilled in her a deep love for the church and a steadfast devotion to her beliefs. Her faith provided strength during difficult times, moments of joyous celebrati...

Charles E. “Chuck” Vanderbilt passed away at his home in Brookville, Kansas, on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 81.  He was born in Glendale, Kansas, on May 25, 1943, to Pauline Evelyn (Lambeth) and Dale Charles Vanderbilt. At around 4 years of age, Chuck and family moved to Ellsworth, Kansas, where he attended school. On January 20, 1968, he married Angela Kay Tuxhorn in Salina; ...

William Edward Vaupel, 98, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025.  He was born on January 11, 1927, to William H. and Stella M. (Yockers) Vaupel, in Salina.  Bill attended Solomon High School and joined the United State Naval Corp before graduating.  After the military he joined the Salina Fire Department where he retired as a Platoon Chief after 31 years of service. He enjoyed c...

Barbara Lee (Helmer) Bessel, 77, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away on February 25, 2025, with her loved ones by her side to join her family in heaven. She was born March 24, 1947, in Marion, Kansas to George and Leona (Higgins) Helmer. Barb graduated high school in Marion, Kansas and in 1964, she married her high school sweetheart Jerry Bessel in Marion, Kansas. Barb and Jerry just recently celebra...

Amy Lynnette Flesher, 54, of Salina, passed away at Salina Regional Health Center on Saturday February 22nd, 2025, surrounded by her three Daughters and her oldest granddaughter. She was Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 8th, 1970. She was adopted by Robert and Lois Gillham in Ohio shortly after birth and later the family re-located to Kansas. Amy graduated from Salina South High School i...

Larry Dean Blackwood, 74 years of age, of Clyde passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at his home in Clyde.  He was born on September 5, 1950, in Concordia, Kansas to Dr. Dean “Doc” James and Madeleine (Kegle) Blackwood. Larry was a 1968 Graduate of Clyde High School, Clyde, Kansas.  He received his bachelor's degree from Ft. Hays State University in 1972. He went on to earn his master...

Tamara Y. Mayer, 63, of Salina, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born August 26, 1961 in Lincoln, KS to Duane Clyde and Shirley Rae (Pierce) King. She graduated from Salina South High School in 1979. She loved fiercely and cared for many disabled children and adults. She took care of her nephew Blake for 12 years. Survivors include her son, Shane Mayer (Rose Nichols); siblings, De...

Donald Scott Lendecker, 38, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 24th, 2025. Donald was born in Salina, Kansas on October 17, 1986, to Sandra and James Lendecker. In his free time, he loved to play pool, fish, and help his mother with gardening. He was also an avid RC car and drone hobbyist. Survivors include his parents; brother, James Lendecker Jr. (Janet); sister, Shara Hewi...

Stephen Collister Ryan, 83, of Salina, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. The eldest of four boys, he was born to the late Kenneth Richard and Janys Collister Ryan on January 10, 1942, in St. John's Hospital, Salina. He was an active lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Steve married Lynne Kathryn Slease on June 18, 1966, in the East Heights United Methodist Church, Wichita, Kansas. ...