Obituaries - Wednesday, July 1
Barbara Sue (Harris) Grey
February 21, 1968 - June 25, 2026
In loving memory, we honor the life of Barbara Sue Gray, 58, of Salina, Kansas. She passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Barbara was born on February 21, 1968, to Terry D. Harris and Shelia Kay (Ryan) Harris in Salina.
Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Barbara grew up in Salina where she played volleyball in high school. She was known for having a mean spike. She also played violin in the school orchestra. She graduated from Salina High Central in 1987. Barbara was also known for her love of motorcycles that began with learning to ride early with her dad.
Barbara would go on to meet the love of her life, Edward Gray, in 1990 and married on August 18, 1993. They shared so many memories that would grow their love for each other. They would go on to have two children, Taylor and Brook Gray. Barbara loved her kids so much and spent much of her time making memories with them.
She was over the moon with love when she was blessed with her grandchildren, Navayah, Ivy, Kimberly, and Faith. She couldn't wait to spoil and love on them.
During her time at Wendy's, she would dress up as the character Wendy and visit those staying in the hospital. Over the years, she has managed several gas stations before transitioning into being a homemaker, where she would assist with her husband's business.
Barbara is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Pearl Hayes and Rex Ryan, and her paternal grandparents, John Harris and Florence Harris. She is survived by her loving husband, Edward Gray; daughter, Taylor Gray; son, Brook Gray; grandchildren, Navayah, Ivy, Kimberly, and Faith; siblings, Alison (Tim) Ryder of Salina, May Amarylist Gray of Salina, Joesph Gray of Salina, Fredrick Lemons (Tiffany) of Salina, Finalisa Lemons of Texarkana, and many nieces and nephews.
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José “Joe” Fernando Bermudez
June 29, 2026 - July 12, 1943
José “Joe” Fernando Bermudez, age 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy defined by hard work, an unwavering love for his family, and a basement full of "treasures" that he swore he would get around to fixing.
Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, on July 12, 1943, he grew up with the ocean breeze in Port Isabel, Texas. Upon graduating high school, he traded the coast for the open sky, joining the United States Air Force. As a jet engine mechanic, he kept our nation's aircraft's flying high before receiving his honorable discharge.
His sharp eye for detail served him well in his civilian life. He dedicated 45 years to Wilson & Company in Salina, Kansas as their Chief Draftsman, drawing up plans with absolute precision. A man who couldn't stand to sit still, his version of "retirement" was legendary: he officially retired on a Friday and promptly started his part-time job at Waters True Value the very next week, where he happily shared his expertise until his passing.
But his true life’s work began in 1965, when he married the love of his life, Joan (Harmon) Bermudez, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Norton, Kansas. Together, they built a beautiful life centered on family. Together they have four daughters; Deanna McGill (David), Patricia Treece (and the late David), Lisa Feist (Steve), Janett McDaneld (Jason), ten grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.
He loved two things above all else: his family and going to auctions—firmly in that exact order. A self-proclaimed "tinkerer," he spent his happiest hours "piddling around" with his vast collection of auction finds. He possessed a rare, brilliant knack for bringing broken things back to life, proving time and again that one man's trash was truly his treasure.
His warmth, his ingenuity, and the quiet joy he found in the simple things will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Honoring his wishes, Jose will be cremated.
The family with gather to receive friends from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, July 31st, Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.
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