Obituaries - Thursday, August 20

Carol Jean Morford Exline

July 4, 1937 - August 15, 2026

Carol Jean Morford Exline , of Salina, 89, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 4, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas, Carol was truly a firecracker. Each year, the United States celebrated her birthday with red, white, and blue, and she embraced the spirit of the day throughout her life—full of energy, warmth, patriotism, and joy.

Carol was born to Margaret Louise Fiske Morford and Glenn Devere Morford. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Cheryl Suzanne Morford Musick, and is survived by her brother, Dan Morford and his wife, Hitomi, as well as her steadfast husband, Jerry Kenneth Exline.

On May 25, 1957, Carol married the love of her life, Jerry Exline, at the First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, Kansas. Their wedding reception was held at the Delta Delta Delta sorority house, beginning a marriage filled with devotion, friendship, family, and countless wonderful memories. Jerry remained her devoted and loving husband throughout their 69 years together.

Carol's greatest joy was her family and the time she spent with the people she loved. She was a nurturing mother to Kyle Ann Exline (Dan Boose) and Brock William Exline (Kathi Exline), and a loving grandmother to EvanAnn and Quentin Boose (Sienna Rahe), and Garett and Ian Exline (Priyanshu Praveen), and a great-grandson Kiann Exline – a joy to behold. She treasured every one of their accomplishments and was always ready to step in when her children needed a vacation or simply an extra pair of loving hands. She delighted in craft projects, reading favorite books, celebrating birthdays and holidays, and, most of all, loving her grandchildren with her enormous heart. Carol and Jerry especially enjoyed spending winters in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. She loved walking along the beach, searching for shells, feeling the sand beneath her feet, and putting her toes in the water. These simple moments brought her great happiness. They also loved sharing Florida with their family with yearly visits from her children and grandchildren.

Carol's involvement in education began in the Salina school district, where she served in many capacities. She was a room mother, volunteer, and active PTA member, and 10 years a substitute teacher, always eager to support teachers and students. Carol stated, “I am a life-long learner.” Those words beautifully captured the curiosity, dedication, and generosity that guided so much of her life. Carol was a proud Kansas State University supporter. She earned her bachelor's degree in teaching from Kansas State University and later pursued graduate education at Kansas State University Salina, earning a master's degree focused on nonprofit and foundation work. From 1993 to 1996, Carol served as director of the Salina Education Foundation. During her tenure, she helped strengthen the foundation's work in support of education and established an endowment to provide lasting support for its mission. Her vision extended beyond the immediate needs of the community—she wanted to create something that would continue benefiting students and educators for generations to come. Carol's commitment to children and families also led her to Child Advocacy and Parenting Services (CAPS), where she served as President. Her leadership reflected her deep belief that children deserved strong advocates and that families deserved support, encouragement, and opportunity.

Whether she was sitting beside a child in a classroom, volunteering at school, serving on a board, pursuing another degree, or creating an endowment for future generations, Carol approached every role with the same spirit of curiosity and service.

Service to her community was woven into the fabric of Carol's life. She held numerous volunteer and leadership positions, including involvement with PTA and Girl Scouts, where she served as a leader. She was deeply involved in leadership at First Presbyterian Church and was an active member of P.E.O., Salina Junior League and many other community organizations.

Carol was a passionate Kansas State sports fan. She cheered enthusiastically from the stands and from her armchair at home, always ready to offer encouragement—and perhaps a little help of her own to the referees. She also loved playing bridge, tennis, skiing, and spending time with friends. Her tennis team won regionals and went on to win USTA League Tennis Nationals in 1997, an accomplishment she remembered with pride. She was also a passionate spectator of her grandchildren’s sports or creative endeavors.

Creativity was another important part of Carol's life. She enjoyed quilting, wheat weaving, sewing, cooking, and crafting. She loved entertaining and spending time with friends through the Galloping Gourmet cooking club, Quilters Club, birthdays, holidays, and countless gatherings around her table. Her friendships were treasured, and she had a special gift for making people feel welcome and loved.

Carol's life was defined not by any single accomplishment, but by the love she gave so freely—to her husband, children, grandchildren, extended family, friends, church, university, and community. She was a woman who showed up: to cheer from the stands, to volunteer, to celebrate an accomplishment, to help when someone needed her, hospital visits, welcome a friend, or simply spend time with the people she loved.

She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, service, friendship, faith, family, and fierce enthusiasm for the people and causes that mattered to her. Carol will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those fortunate enough to have known her.

A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Ryan Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church, Salina. A private burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Kansas State Arts and Sciences Scholarships or CAPS—Child Advocacy and Parenting Services.

The family would like to thank you from the bottom of their hearts for coming together to celebrate Carol Exline, a loving, giving spirit that will never die. All the best to you and yours.

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Craig Allen Weyand

August 12, 1972 - August 18, 2026

Craig Allen Weyand, 54, of Salina, KS, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1972, in Wichita, KS, to parents Gerald and Freda (Duffey) Weyand.

Craig was raised in Norton, KS, where he graduated high school in 1990. He attended Kansas State University before transferring to Johnson County Community College to finish his studies in the culinary arts. Craig spent over 20 years cooking in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado before returning to Kansas to settle down and be closer to family. He was a cook at Salina Regional Hospital for the past six years.

Survivors include his wife, Misty (Heller) Weyand; step-children, Shawn, Nick, Marlie, and Spencer; siblings, Carla Miller (Richard) and Curtis Weyand (Michelle); and niece and nephews, Ryan and Rylee Miller, and Corey and Connor Weyand.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation was chosen and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS 67401.

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Mike Carlin

December 15, 1971 - August 13, 2026

Mike Carlin was born in Salina, Kansas on December 15, 1971. During his formative years, the two people he looked up to the most were his paternal grandparents, Art and Bernice Carlin. His grandmother taught Mike about faith. As a young boy, Mike would ride his bike to church, even through rain or snow, to attend services with his grandparents.

Art taught Mike all about fishing and Mike treasured their many trips to Branson, where they often caught their limit of trout on Lake Taneycomo. When the fish weren’t biting, Mike would remind everyone, "They call it fishing, not catching for a reason." Still, he always came home with plenty of stories, many of which he shared with family and friends throughout his life.

After graduating from Central High School in 1990, Mike attended K-State Salina. During that time he studied mechanical engineering and met a girl who, after seven years of dating, would become his wife.

After graduating from college, Mike joined Geoprobe® full-time and the company soon became like a second family to him. During his 32 years at Geoprobe®, Mike was patiently mentored by godly men, formed lifelong friendships, and was embraced by the women of Geoprobe®, who cared for him like a son or brother.

On September 4, 1999, Mike married that girl, Stephanie. During their nearly 27 years of marriage, their greatest blessing and privilege was raising three God-loving sons.

Mike loved the outdoors and shared his appreciation for God’s creation with his family through countless adventures. Whether road-tripping to Oregon to visit family—with stops to explore Twin Falls and swim in the Snake River—skiing in Colorado and Utah with dear friends, the Knopf family, fishing in Branson as his grandfather had taken him many times, or, most recently, hiking and mountain biking in the Canadian Rockies, Mike treasured every opportunity to experience the beauty of creation with those he loved.

In Luke 6:43-44, the Bible tells us, “For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit.” We knew Mike to be a godly man, because the fruit of his life-his faith, love, and influence-was evident to everyone around him. Because he was making such a meaningful impact for God’s Kingdom, he stood on the front lines of a spiritual battle. Yet Psalm 37:32-33 offers this assurance: “The wicked watches for the righteous and seeks to put him to death. The Lord will not abandon him to his power to let him be condemned when he is brought to trial.”

Throughout his life, Mike was a faithful warrior. His steadfast faith bore the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. On August 13, 2026, Mike’s earthly struggle in the spiritual battle came to an end, but the enduring fruit of his faith remains evident in the lives he touched.

Mike is survived by his wife Stephanie; their three sons, Cooper (19); Zachary (16) and Brooks (16); his mother, Phyliss Werth; his sisters, Stephanie Gooden and Kendra Carlin; his brother, Ryan (Danielle) Carlin, his nieces and nephews; and many others who were part of his extended family, including the many “Geoprobers” and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Carlin.

A service celebrating Mike’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at First Covenant Church, 2625 E. Magnolia Road, Salina. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Mike and to honor the faith, love, and lasting influence that was evident throughout his life.

“I have said these things to you that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulations, but take heart, I have overcome the world.” -John 16:33

Those wishing to honor Mike’s memory, are encouraged to pray over and live out the words of Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

Memorial contributions may also be made to the First Covenant Church Men’s Ministry in Salina, Kansas.

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