All Obituaries

SALINA - Brenda Lea Herring, 57, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1965 in Spangler, PA to Roger A. and Elizabeth L. (Bender) Naylor Survivors include her husband, Steven R. Herring; her children, Matthew and Morgan; and grandchildren, Mateo and Dominic.  Surviving siblings include Roger Naylor, Jr. (Lisa), Michelle Compton (Mike) and Deb Marseline all of Salina.  She was a beloved aunt to five nieces and nephews and seven great nieces and...

John Thomas Wickersham, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on February 25, 2023, of renal failure. John was born August 16, 1936, in Salina, to Howard J. Wickersham, and Mary (Bell) Wickersham. John started his education journey by graduating from Salina High School and then attending Kansas Wesleyan University. He then went on to become a graduate of the first OCS class at Nickel Barracks. Later, John graduated from and taught at the Apprenticeship Electrician School in Salina. John wore...

Jean Marie Albright, 81, Salina, passed, March 17, 2023. Jean loved quilting, bingo and casino’s. She was a member of Silver Needles, VFW Auxillary and made and donated many quilts to charity. Jean worked at Tony’s and held several positions at the Salina Regional Health Center. Jean is survived by her husband, Kenneth; a daughter, Jaqualin (Bob) Whitcom;b and her brothers, Sam (Donna) Wyss and Harvey Wyss. She has grandsons, Kiowa, Chad and Kaleb and 5 great grandchildren. She...

Becky Joy Just Rageth, passed away on March 21, 2023, surrounded by family at KU Medical Center after a difficult battle with cancer. A lifetime resident of Salina, Becky was born on Sept 11, 1953 to Ardis (Bevan) and Louis “Buster” Just. Becky attended Salina High School and was part of the first graduating class of Salina South in 1971. She worked in book-keeping for many years before opening her own business, The Emporium, in 1998. Becky Joy was a “joy” to all who...

Bambi Diane Rowson, of Salina, passed away on March 22, 2023. Bambi was born in Salina on March 21, 1963. Bambi graduated from Southeast of Saline in 1981. At Southeast, she played varsity volleyball, sang for 2 years in Madrigals, and played the French horn in the band. She was the slow-pitch pitcher for the Assaria team, sponsored by Nelson Appliances. Bambi attended North Park University in Chicago for 2 years, played volleyball, and enjoyed singing in the choir, she was the only...

Henry “Lee” Hoff, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on March 21, 2023. Lee was born on the farm in Ellis County, Kansas on May 10, 1934 to parents Henry A. Hoff and Margaret E. (Munk) Hoff. Lee moved to Salina in 1953.  He was drafted into the US Army in 1955 and served until 1958.  He worked at Wyatt’s Mfg. until 1962.  Lee and his father, Henry A., started Hoff’s Machine & Welding, Inc. in 1962.  Lee retired in 2019. Lee married Carol...

On March 19th, 2023 God, in his infinite wisdom and divine love, released our beloved Gregory Keith Smith “Greg” from all Earthly limitations and granted him everlasting peace and serenity. Greg was born on July 25th, 1969 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was educated in the Cumberland County School System where he graduated from Southview High School. At an early age, he joined Swan’s Creek Missionary Baptist Church. After relocating to Kansas, he joined Mercy Church in...

SALINA - Sharron Hamilton was born Dec. 19, 1933, at Ellsworth Hospital, but she soon headed for Lincoln, Kan., where she would spend most of her 89 years. Sharron, born into the Great Depression, was the first child of Thomas and Haddie (Brockett) King. Her father supplemented the family larder by fishing – catfish, mostly – from the Saline River, which led to Sharron’s lifetime aversion to seafood of all kinds. Tom and Haddie moved to Salina for a few years and Sharron...

Joann “Jo” Camarena passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 in Salina at the age of 92 years and 1 day. Joann was born on March 19, 1931 in Salina to Ercell and Edith (Wakefield) Colliver. She lived most of her life in Salina but also lived in Laramie, Wyoming for a short time. Jo worked at Consolidated Printing for over 30 years. She was also a volunteer baseball coach for the Salina Parks and Recreation and a Foster Grandparent at Schilling Elementary. Jo had a passion for music....

Marilyn Karlin, 84, of Salina, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2023 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Oakley, Kansas, on December 7, 1938, the second child of eight in her loving family.   In August of 1956, Marilyn married the love of her life, Norman Karlin.  They were happily married for 66 years.  Norman and Marilyn were blessed with two daughters, Deanna and Barbara. Marilyn enjoyed helping others and shared her many talents.  She...