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Aron Tyler Reyna

Aron Tyler Reyna

Sep 26, 2024

Aron Tyler Reyna, 29, of Salina, passed away Thursday, September 26th, 2024.

Aron was born in Salina, Kansas on August 2, 1995, a son of Kelly (Banks) Cole and Israel Reyna.

He owned Reyna Remodeling for four years. Aron enjoyed being with friends, playing disc golf, spending time on his Xbox,...

Shirley Elizabeth Lindgren

Shirley Elizabeth Lindgren

Sep 19, 2024

Shirley Elizabeth Lindgren, 87, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 19th, 2024.

Shirley was born in Salina, Kansas on January 30, 1937, a daughter of Kathaleen Beryl (Hunter) Brunsell and Ralph S. Redden.

On May 19, 1955, Shirley married Theodore "Ted" Lindgren in Derby, Kansas.

Shirley sold Fuller...

Vera Mae Roach

Vera Mae Roach

Sep 13, 2024

Vera Mae Roach, 81, of Salina, Kansas, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 13th, 2024.

Vera was born in Chapman, Kansas on January 12, 1943, a daughter of the late Cecila (Sawyer) and George Murrison.

On June 19, 1963, Vera married Kenneth E. Roach.

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Dung Thi Pham

Dung Thi Pham

Sep 12, 2024

Dung Thi Pham, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Dung was born in Binh Hoa, Vietnam on November 16, 1955 to David Xuan and Lien Thi Nguyen.

She always made sure everyone was taken care of and bellies were full with her delicious food.

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Donald M Hughes

Donald M Hughes

Sep 4, 2024

Donald M. Hughes, passed away on September 4, 2024 at the age of 95. He was born on August 9, 1929 to Keith and Buelah (Smith) Hughes on a farm in Saline County. He has lived in Salina or Saline County all his life. Don served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea for...

Carmi Cullen Williams

Carmi Cullen Williams

Aug 24, 2024

Carmi Cullen (Jay or J-Solo) Williams, 49, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 24th, in Wichita.

Carmi was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 19, 1974. He was adopted by his parents Henry Williams and Margaret Dunson-Williams. From Ohio to Kansas, Carmi never allowed his light to be dimmed, his smile to be broken,...

Larry Dwayne Barham

Larry Dwayne Barham

Aug 18, 2024

Larry Dwayne Barham, 73, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 18th, 2024.

Larry was born in Rector, Arkansas on September 21, 1950, a son of Elvia (Davis) Risner and Thomas Allen Barham.

He was a welder for most of his life and retired from Russell Stover Chocolates, working in maintenance....

Barbara "Barb" Jean  Swearingen

Barbara "Barb" Jean Swearingen

Aug 16, 2024

Barbara Jean Swearingen, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 16th, 2024.

Barbara was born in Scandia, Kansas on November 15, 1928, a daughter of Lois May (Johnson) and Glenn Myron Housholder.

Barb graduated from Scandia High School in 1946.

She was a homemaker, (in the...

Ivan Weaver Lobban

Ivan Weaver Lobban

Aug 11, 2024

Ivan Weaver Lobban, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 11th, at Reflections Retirement Resort, in Salina.

Ivan was born in Clovis, New Mexico on August 24, 1927, a son of Anna Mabelle (Simpson) and Zora Verne Lobban.

He attended McPherson College for 2 years, graduated from Bridgewater College in...

James "Jim" Leroy Tullis

James "Jim" Leroy Tullis

Aug 5, 2024

James “Jim” Leroy Tullis, 81, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 5th, 2024.

Jim was born in Holton, Kansas on December 18, 1942, a son of Ruby Elnora (Wright) and Harry James Tullis.

He was a professional pilot with over 30,000 hours of flight time. He learned to fly in...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Williams

Patricia "Pat" Ann Williams

Aug 5, 2024

Patricia Ann "Pat" Williams, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away at home, Monday, August 5th, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Pat was born in Carroll, Iowa on December 17th, 1940, to Luella and Herman Subbert.

She earned her bachelor’s degree and was a Lutheran School Teacher.

Pat...

Dennis Massier

Dennis Massier

Aug 2, 2024

Dennis Massier, 80, of Salina, Kansas (formerly Ellis, Kansas) passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 in Salina. He was born on January 3, 1944 in Hays to John and Frieda (Knieling) Massier.

Dennis served in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he met and married the love of his life, Genevie Young....

Jackie Tolbert

Jackie Tolbert

Jul 14, 2024

Jacqueline Dee "Jackie" Tolbert, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 14th, 2024.

Jackie was born in Emporia, Kansas on March 12, 1948, a daughter of Phyllis D. (Hufferd) and Leonard Arthur Harriman.

On June 27, 1981, Jackie married Randy Tolbert in Emporia.

Jackie worked several...

Naomi Elizabeth Haunschild

Naomi Elizabeth Haunschild

Jul 14, 2024

Naomi Elizabeth Haunschild, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 14th, 2024.

Naomi, who was also known as Beth, was born in Salina, Kansas on July 6, 1949, a daughter of Lois Lurene (Strait) and Glenn Jacob Deckert.

Beth worked at Sam’s Club for 10+ years and was a member...

Wilma June Wohler

Wilma June Wohler

Jul 11, 2024

Wilma June "Willie" Wohler, 87, passed away on Thursday, July 11th at Reflections Retirement Resort in Salina, Kansas.

Wilma was born on June 15th, 1937 in Rural Severy, Kansas to June Elizabeth Wade.

Wilma worked at Tony's Pizza in Salina, Kansas, where she eventually retired and began running her County Line...

Minerva R. Aranda

Minerva R. Aranda

Jul 7, 2024

Minerva Rodriguez Aranda, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 7th, 2024.

Minerva was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on August 4, 1935, a daughter of Librada (Garcia) Montoy and Alonzo Rodriguez.

Survivors include two daughters, Alma Jaquez, Marta Retana (Juan), both of Salina; two sons, Oscar Aranda Jr. (Jill),...

Merle Gene Walker

Merle Gene Walker

Jul 2, 2024

Merle Gene Walker, 79, of Marquette, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024.

Merle was born in Salina, Kansas on January 29, 1945, a son of Charleen Anna (Mohler) Miller and Donald LeRoy Walker.

He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1965 - 1969 on the USS Repose in...

Barry Charles Warner

Barry Charles Warner

Jul 1, 2024

Barry Charles Warner, 56, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 1st, 2024 after a long struggle with his health.

Barry was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 2nd, 1968 to Larry and Janice Warner. Barry attended Salina South High School and Washburn University where he excelled at football and basketball in his younger years....

Vida Mae Taylor

Vida Mae Taylor

Jun 21, 2024

Vida Mae Taylor, 102, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 21st, at Reflections Retirement Resort, Salina, Kansas where she resided for the past four years.

Vida and her identical twin sister, Vera, were born in Quinter, Kansas on June 14,1922 to the late Fern (Watts) and Solon Elice Merica. Vida graduated from Winona High...

Ronald Ray Drummond

Ronald Ray Drummond

Jun 19, 2024

Ronald Ray Drummond, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 19th, 2024. Ronald was born in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas on February 24th, 1935 to Velma Lucille (Pyle) and Lee Avon Drummond.

Ronald and Myrna were married August 18th, 1957 at the Strong City United Methodist Church in Strong City, Kansas.

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Aron Tyler Reyna

Aron Tyler Reyna

Sep 26, 2024

Aron Tyler Reyna, 29, of Salina, passed away Thursday, September 26th, 2024.

Aron was born in Salina, Kansas on August 2, 1995, a son of Kelly (Banks) Cole and Israel Reyna.

He owned Reyna Remodeling for four years. Aron enjoyed being with friends, playing disc golf, spending time on his Xbox,...

Shirley Elizabeth Lindgren

Shirley Elizabeth Lindgren

Sep 19, 2024

Shirley Elizabeth Lindgren, 87, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 19th, 2024.

Shirley was born in Salina, Kansas on January 30, 1937, a daughter of Kathaleen Beryl (Hunter) Brunsell and Ralph S. Redden.

On May 19, 1955, Shirley married Theodore "Ted" Lindgren in Derby, Kansas.

Shirley sold Fuller...

Vera Mae Roach

Vera Mae Roach

Sep 13, 2024

Vera Mae Roach, 81, of Salina, Kansas, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 13th, 2024.

Vera was born in Chapman, Kansas on January 12, 1943, a daughter of the late Cecila (Sawyer) and George Murrison.

On June 19, 1963, Vera married Kenneth E. Roach.

...

Dung Thi Pham

Dung Thi Pham

Sep 12, 2024

Dung Thi Pham, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Dung was born in Binh Hoa, Vietnam on November 16, 1955 to David Xuan and Lien Thi Nguyen.

She always made sure everyone was taken care of and bellies were full with her delicious food.

...

Donald M Hughes

Donald M Hughes

Sep 4, 2024

Donald M. Hughes, passed away on September 4, 2024 at the age of 95. He was born on August 9, 1929 to Keith and Buelah (Smith) Hughes on a farm in Saline County. He has lived in Salina or Saline County all his life. Don served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea for...

Carmi Cullen Williams

Carmi Cullen Williams

Aug 24, 2024

Carmi Cullen (Jay or J-Solo) Williams, 49, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 24th, in Wichita.

Carmi was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 19, 1974. He was adopted by his parents Henry Williams and Margaret Dunson-Williams. From Ohio to Kansas, Carmi never allowed his light to be dimmed, his smile to be broken,...

Larry Dwayne Barham

Larry Dwayne Barham

Aug 18, 2024

Larry Dwayne Barham, 73, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 18th, 2024.

Larry was born in Rector, Arkansas on September 21, 1950, a son of Elvia (Davis) Risner and Thomas Allen Barham.

He was a welder for most of his life and retired from Russell Stover Chocolates, working in maintenance....

Barbara "Barb" Jean  Swearingen

Barbara "Barb" Jean Swearingen

Aug 16, 2024

Barbara Jean Swearingen, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 16th, 2024.

Barbara was born in Scandia, Kansas on November 15, 1928, a daughter of Lois May (Johnson) and Glenn Myron Housholder.

Barb graduated from Scandia High School in 1946.

She was a homemaker, (in the...

Ivan Weaver Lobban

Ivan Weaver Lobban

Aug 11, 2024

Ivan Weaver Lobban, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 11th, at Reflections Retirement Resort, in Salina.

Ivan was born in Clovis, New Mexico on August 24, 1927, a son of Anna Mabelle (Simpson) and Zora Verne Lobban.

He attended McPherson College for 2 years, graduated from Bridgewater College in...

James "Jim" Leroy Tullis

James "Jim" Leroy Tullis

Aug 5, 2024

James “Jim” Leroy Tullis, 81, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 5th, 2024.

Jim was born in Holton, Kansas on December 18, 1942, a son of Ruby Elnora (Wright) and Harry James Tullis.

He was a professional pilot with over 30,000 hours of flight time. He learned to fly in...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Williams

Patricia "Pat" Ann Williams

Aug 5, 2024

Patricia Ann "Pat" Williams, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away at home, Monday, August 5th, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Pat was born in Carroll, Iowa on December 17th, 1940, to Luella and Herman Subbert.

She earned her bachelor’s degree and was a Lutheran School Teacher.

Pat...

Dennis Massier

Dennis Massier

Aug 2, 2024

Dennis Massier, 80, of Salina, Kansas (formerly Ellis, Kansas) passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 in Salina. He was born on January 3, 1944 in Hays to John and Frieda (Knieling) Massier.

Dennis served in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he met and married the love of his life, Genevie Young....

Jackie Tolbert

Jackie Tolbert

Jul 14, 2024

Jacqueline Dee "Jackie" Tolbert, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 14th, 2024.

Jackie was born in Emporia, Kansas on March 12, 1948, a daughter of Phyllis D. (Hufferd) and Leonard Arthur Harriman.

On June 27, 1981, Jackie married Randy Tolbert in Emporia.

Jackie worked several...

Naomi Elizabeth Haunschild

Naomi Elizabeth Haunschild

Jul 14, 2024

Naomi Elizabeth Haunschild, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 14th, 2024.

Naomi, who was also known as Beth, was born in Salina, Kansas on July 6, 1949, a daughter of Lois Lurene (Strait) and Glenn Jacob Deckert.

Beth worked at Sam’s Club for 10+ years and was a member...

Wilma June Wohler

Wilma June Wohler

Jul 11, 2024

Wilma June "Willie" Wohler, 87, passed away on Thursday, July 11th at Reflections Retirement Resort in Salina, Kansas.

Wilma was born on June 15th, 1937 in Rural Severy, Kansas to June Elizabeth Wade.

Wilma worked at Tony's Pizza in Salina, Kansas, where she eventually retired and began running her County Line...

Minerva R. Aranda

Minerva R. Aranda

Jul 7, 2024

Minerva Rodriguez Aranda, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 7th, 2024.

Minerva was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on August 4, 1935, a daughter of Librada (Garcia) Montoy and Alonzo Rodriguez.

Survivors include two daughters, Alma Jaquez, Marta Retana (Juan), both of Salina; two sons, Oscar Aranda Jr. (Jill),...

Merle Gene Walker

Merle Gene Walker

Jul 2, 2024

Merle Gene Walker, 79, of Marquette, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024.

Merle was born in Salina, Kansas on January 29, 1945, a son of Charleen Anna (Mohler) Miller and Donald LeRoy Walker.

He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1965 - 1969 on the USS Repose in...

Barry Charles Warner

Barry Charles Warner

Jul 1, 2024

Barry Charles Warner, 56, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 1st, 2024 after a long struggle with his health.

Barry was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 2nd, 1968 to Larry and Janice Warner. Barry attended Salina South High School and Washburn University where he excelled at football and basketball in his younger years....

Vida Mae Taylor

Vida Mae Taylor

Jun 21, 2024

Vida Mae Taylor, 102, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 21st, at Reflections Retirement Resort, Salina, Kansas where she resided for the past four years.

Vida and her identical twin sister, Vera, were born in Quinter, Kansas on June 14,1922 to the late Fern (Watts) and Solon Elice Merica. Vida graduated from Winona High...

Ronald Ray Drummond

Ronald Ray Drummond

Jun 19, 2024

Ronald Ray Drummond, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 19th, 2024. Ronald was born in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas on February 24th, 1935 to Velma Lucille (Pyle) and Lee Avon Drummond.

Ronald and Myrna were married August 18th, 1957 at the Strong City United Methodist Church in Strong City, Kansas.

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