What does 1 Samuel 28:3 mean?

Meanwhile, Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in his hometown, Ramah. Saul had already gotten rid of everyone who claimed to talk to spirits or tell the future. 1 Samuel 28:3 - Modern Text Bible

(Samuel, the prophet, is gone, and Saul has tried to wipe out all spiritual mediums, leaving himself cut off from spiritual guidance.)