Obituaries - Wednesday, November 4
Ronald LeRoy Wilson
February 18, 1945 - October 18, 2026
Ronald L. Wilson, 81, of Salina, died Sunday, October 18, 2026.
He was born February 18, 1945, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to George Wilson and Beatrice Bernadette (Bratsch) Lettman. He worked at Boeing in Salina and Wichita for more than 20 years. He rode motorcycles, visited zoos in Kansas and raised exotic pigeons, and he volunteered in the bird barn at the Kansas State Fair.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Carol (Wilson) Nichols and Darleen (Wilson) Meadows.
Survivors include his son, Chris Wilson; daughter, Kimberly Howard; siblings George “Sonny” Wilson (Phyllis) and Melvin (T.U.) Wilson; grandchildren Harleigh Diane, Alexander Christopher, Logan Christopher, Kaleigh Dawn, Abigail Renae, Danielle Allyn and Zachary Mark; and great-grandchildren Amelia Renae, Harlow June, Theodore Zachary, Jude Christopher, Regina LeeAnn and Isaac Adolin.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026, at First Southern Baptist Church, 2401 South Ohio Street, Salina.
Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremation
Richard Dale Doll
December 12, 1940 - November 2, 2026
Richard Dale Doll, 85, of Wichita, died November 2, 2026.
He was born December 12, 1940, in Great Bend, to Melvin and Dolores (Hammeke) Doll. He grew up in Ellinwood, where he graduated from Ellinwood High School and served as class president.
He began his career with DDD Artist Management in Hays, where he worked with the rock band Kansas, and he operated several clubs in Hays. He later worked in banking, managed country clubs and golf courses in Oakley, Larned and Abilene, and finished his career in real estate appraisals. He enjoyed music, golf, sports and his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Survivors include his children, Scott Doll (Francini) of Goddard, Kevin Doll (Scharna) of Goddard, and Brenda Nickelson (Stan) of Salina; grandchildren Sean Doll, Kaylie Doll, Kelsie Mueller (Brandt Mueller), Payton Doll, Destinee (Trey Laffery) and Dawson Nickelson; great-grandsons Tulson and Luke Fields; and his brothers, Mark and Clayton, and sister, Carol Herter.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Diana (Montgomery) Doll; his parents, Melvin and Dolores Doll; and his brother, Randy Doll.
The Funeral Liturgy will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Salina, followed by inurnment in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorial contributions may be sent to Ryan Mortuary in Salina.
Ryan Mortuary & Crematory
