All Obituaries

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Pauline C. Schriner of Culver, Kansas, on May 4, 2026. Pauline was born in Geneseo, Kansas, on April 10, 1932. She married Clarence E. Schriner on June 13, 1949. Their many years together, blessed them with four daughters, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Pauline was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna LeeSchriner, age 11 (1964); husband, Clarence E. Schriner (2022); grandson, Brad ...

Carl Edwin Morris, 81, of Salina passed away on July 6, 2026. Carl was born on November 14, 1944, in El Dorado, Kansas, to Francis Joseph Morris and Erma Collette (Ott) Morris. Carl graduated from Kipp High School. After high school Carl worked at Waynes Homes Basement for 20 years. Later working for Busboom & Rauh Construction until retirement.  Carl was a member of the NRA and Quivira Gun Club. Carl enjoyed target shooting, reloading hunting, fishing, spending time with his ...

Shirley Mallory passed away surrounded by those who loved her on July 6, 2026. Born Shirley Campbell, she was the first-born child of farmers in rural El Dorado Springs, Missouri, on October 29, 1932. Shirley married Laverne "Ray" Mallory, and together they had four children: Linda (James) Workman, Jerry (Barb) Mallory, Sharon (Mike) Weaver, and Diana (Bob) Rawson; nine grandchildren; and too many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren to count. Despite failing ...

Our Isabella Escobedo was born in Salina, KS on April 2nd, 2013 at Salina Regional Hospital. She was narrowly proceeded in birth by her twin brother, Isaiah Escobedo, by one minute. Bella had just completed 7th grade at Salina South Middle School where she was recognized on the principal's honor roll and had performed at the Stieffel Theater in a rocking advanced guitar concert. Moreover, Bella had begun to explore her innate passion to help others this summer. Bella attended L.A.W ...

Dr. William (Bill) Dreese, 98, died in Salina, KS on July 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Council Grove, KS, on October 13, 1927, to Evart and Katie (O’Mera) Dreese.  He graduated from Council Grove High School in 1945.  After his graduation, Bill served in the U.S. Army as a bandsman in General Patton’s 2nd Armor Division and General Wainright’s 4th Army Headquarters.   Following his Army service, he attended the ...

Jose S. Martinez, 66, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Salina. Jose was born on October 20, 1959, in Zacatecas, Mexico, to Alfredo Martinez and Maria De Los Angeles Mendiola. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfredo Martinez; his stepfather, Crecencio Mendiola; his brother, Arturo Martinez; and his sister, Ortencia Martinez. For 35 years, Jose shared a beautiful marriage with the love of his life, Olivia Martinez. Together they built a life ...

David Owen Johnson, Jr, 76, of Salina, KS passed away June 29, 2026.  Dave was born to David O Johnson, Sr and Edith F (Bowles) Johnson on November 9, 1949, in Osaka, Japan.  In 1967, Dave met Margo Morrow.  They were married in January 1969.  In that marriage they had 2 children, Daniel L (Danny) and Tina M Johnson.   Dave proudly served in the United States Air Force, taking him and his family to be stationed in Michigan, England, and Texas before returning ...

Darlene Francis Spence February 16, 1942 – June 18, 2026 Darlene Francis Spence, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 16, 1942, to Anthony “Andy” and Ann(Sadowsky) Breitenstein, Darlene grew up on a farm where she learned the values of hard work, creativity, generosity, and caring for others. Those values shaped the remarkable life she would build and the ...

Richard Todd Powell, 59, of Salina, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at home. He was born on March 30, 1967, in Norton, Kansas to Dale and Louise (Sauer) Powell. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy soon after his graduation from Norton High School and served in the Gulf War as an avionics technician aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Saratoga. He had various occupations upon his discharge from the military but settled into a position as an avionics technician at Bombardier Learjet in Wichita, ...

Vaughn Dean Mignot, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. Born September 24, 1946 in Salina, Kansas, he was one of two sons to Donald and Elda Mignot.  He attended school at Gypsum, Kansas and received his bachelor's degree at Kansas State University. He started his career in banking at the First National Bank in Salina.  He later followed his entrepreneurial spirit and became a real estate investor and part owner of LaHacienda ...