Obituaries - Thursday, February 19

Samuel Edward Underwood II

September 20, 1950 - February 15, 2026

Samuel Edward Underwood II (Max) was born on September 20, 1950, in Hot Springs, AR, and went home to our Lord on February 15, 2026, at the age of 75 in Salina, KS.

Sam graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO and was ordained as a pastor in 1975. He also worked in the restaurant industry and as a bookkeeper. He had a love for old cars, he loved to laugh, and he loved to spend time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Edward Underwood Sr. and Ester (Lois) Louise Underwood and siblings Michael Underwood, Edna Welbourne, and William Underwood.

He is survived by his wife, Denise Luann (McGie) Underwood, four children Christine Michelle (Aaron) Barstead, Benjamin Michael (Karyn) Underwood, Samuel Edward (Rebecca) Underwood III, and Michelle Louise Underwood, as well as 9 grandchildren Hannah (Chance) Underwood, Brady Underwood, Danielle (Matt) Barstead, Lucas (Leah) Underwood, Kenny Barstead, Ethan Underwood, Lawrence Underwood, Molli Dickey, & Abigail-Rose Underwood and 3 great grandchildren Kaelynne Buttermore, Alaina Buttermore, and Violet Underwood. He is also survived by three siblings, Peggy Burch, Vernon (Sherry) Underwood, and Margie (David) Fillinger and multiple nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm, with family present from 5-7pm on Thursday, February 19th at Ryan Mortuary on 137 N 8th Street in Salina, KS.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, February 20th at Grace Baptist on 400 E Crawford St in Salina, KS with graveyard services to follow in Solomon, KS.

"They were cones!"

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Patricia "Patty" Anne (Todd) Martin

August 29, 1947 - February 15, 2026

Patricia "Patty" Anne (Todd) Martin, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on February 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born August 29, 1947, in Abilene, Kansas, to Marion and Melba (Rassette) Todd, Patty graduated from Salina High School in 1965 and later attended Fort Hays State University. She was employed with Westinghouse, Fireside Inn, and Big John's before finding her career at B&K Prescription Shop, where she retired after 33 years.

Patty was famous for her holiday cooking and loved camping, looking forward to the American Legion Camporama every year. In retirement, she and Chuck headed south for the winter each year to the Valley in Texas, where they met up with friends. She found joy in reading, bingo, and gardening—but her greatest loves were her family, her grandkids, her cooking, and her cat, Lucy.

She is survived by her partner, Chuck Reinhardt; her daughters, Monica of Salina and Amy of Kansas City; her grandchildren: Connor and Lindsey of Salina, Carson and Dustin of Salina, Ethan and Sabrina of New Jersey, and Alex and Katie of Kansas City; and her great-grandchildren: Jackson, Arlo, Sebastian, and Kohen. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Kersey of Salina, and her nieces, Misty and Alison. She is also survived by her bonus children, Rhea and Wendy, and their children: Autumn, Charliee, Genevieve, Morgan, Acacia, and BT. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Madalyn; and her bonus son, Ryan.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center or the Salina Animal Shelter. Prayers and kind thoughts are also deeply appreciated.

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