Obituaries

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.