Obituaries
Sheryl Lynne (Allison) Smith
Sheryl Lynne (Allison) Smith, 71, of Buhler, Kansas, passed on August. 28, 2022. Sheryl was born on June 26, 1951 in Lyons, Kansas. She was first, chair clarinet, in the Pride of Lyons Marching Band and valedictorian of the graduating class of 1969. She followed her passions to Fort. Hays State University where she marched with the Tiger Marching Band and majored in art. education. Here she met. a handsome economics major, Rick Smith. They met. in art. class when Rick claimed he needed help drawing some birds. Rick and Sheryl were married August 10, 1973. This union was blessed with three children: daughter Tara Goans and husband Lonnie of Buhler, KS, daughter Mindy Fry and husband Andrew of Shawnee, KS, and son Brett. Smith and wife Julie of Buhler, KS.
Janet Valentine
Janet. Marie Valentine of Eureka, died on Thursday, September 1, 2022, surrounded by her family, at. Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, in Wichita, at. the age of 63. She was born on August. 21, 1959, in Axt.ell, Kansas, the daughter of Willis and Elizabeth (Ret.hman) Walters. She was raised in Corning and graduated from Cent.ralia High School with the Class of 1977. She then went, on to Emporia State University on a basketball and softball scholarship. She spent, two years at. Emporia and played sports both years.