Linn County News
Published July 10, 2024
Betty Alice Smith Fyock, age 92, formerly of Prescott, Kan., passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born on Nov. 7, 1931, in Blue Mound, Kan., the daughter of Fred M. and Mary C. Hollis Smith. She graduated from Mound City High School in the Class of 1949. She then went to work at the Linn County Treasurer’s Office.
Betty was united in marriage to Leonard Fyock on May 20, 1951, joining him in Columbus, Ga., where he was stationed in the Army. Upon returning home one and half years later, she took employment at the Linn County Court House, later, Key Industries, Stevens Produce, Midwestern Express, Pleasanton Mill and Elevator, Prescott City Clerk and served on the Prescott City Council.
Betty’s family was the most important thing in life to her; from her husband to her two children, five grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. She was a member of the Fulton Methodist Church. Betty loved collecting salt and pepper shakers. In her lifetime, she collected over 8,000 sets. She loved going to garage sales, playing games and spending time with family. Christmas was always a big to-do with lots of food and gifts for the grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard; one brother, Robert Smith; two sisters, Josephine Johnson, and Anna Mae Carrol; and her parents, Fred Smith and Mary (Hollis) Smith. Betty is survived by her son, Terry Fyock and wife, Susan; daughter Judy Swickard and husband Cal; grandchildren, Candi Kusler and husband, Randy, Kenna Giambalvo and husband, Vince, Summer Rhodes and husband, Trenton, Autumn Fyock, Levi Fyock and wife, Jennie; and eleven great-grandchildren, Logan Kusler and wife, Kaylyn, Linsey (Kusler) Mugill and husband, Colten, Morgan Kusler, Vincent II and Vienna Giambalvo, Nova and Easton Rhodes, Sidney and Lundon Tersinar, Gracie and Alice Fyock.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Prescott Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to service time at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Fulton Methodist Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Patricia Ann Walters ~ 01-15-1950 to 09-04-2024
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Linn County News Published September 11, 2024 Patricia Walters, 74, of Prescott, Kan., passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Born on Jan. 15, 1950, in Louisville, Ky., Patricia was the cherished daughter... [More]
Mark Arthur Davis ~ 05-26-1972 to 08-31-2024
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Linn County News Published September 11, 2024 Mark Arthur Davis, age 52, Parker, Kan., died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Lighthouse Presbyterian Church, Paola, Kansas. Memorial... [More]
George Theodore “Ted” Pouch ~ 03-04-1958 to 09-02-2024
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Linn County News Published September 4, 2024 George Theodore “Ted” Pouch, age 66, of Prescott, Kan., passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. A graveside memorial service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Farlington Cemetery.... [More]
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- Sharon Lea Bedgood ~ 10-14-1941 to 08-26-2024
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- Deloris Louise Wisdom ~ 02-03-1938 to 08-20-2024
- Zechariah Taylor Wood Kellerman 01-14-1993 to 08-06-2024
- Willa Fay (Noe) Powell 05-05-1937 to 08-21-2024
- Jimmey Howard Murr ~ 10-20-1950 to 08-20-2024
- Leonard Dale Sprague ~ 03-17-1934 to 08-18-2024
NEWS
Pleasanton Saddle Club member dies in horse accident
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Sheriff Kevin Friend reported that on Friday, August 30, 2024, just after 11 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Communication Division received a call from a citizen reporting an injury at the Pleasanton Saddle Club, located at 10297 Scott Rd. It was reported by bystanders... [More]
USD 362 approves daycare policies
Three separate policies for Unified School District 362’s new pre-school daycare have been adopted unanimously by its board of education. At their monthly meeting Aug. 20, the Prairie View board okayed three separate policies concerning the daycare’s employees,... [More]
La Cygne adopts 2025 city budget
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La Cygne municipal leaders have adopted their 2025 city budget. At their regular meeting Aug. 21, the council voted 4-1, with David Brenneman dissenting, to approve the budget as published. Brenneman said he objected to the process of developing the budget. Though the city’s... [More]
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SPORTS
Osawatomie cancels varsity football for 2024
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Osawatomie High School will not field a varsity football team for the 2024 season. According to the Osawatomie High School Facebook page, the school cancelled the varsity season due to the lack of upperclassmen competing. The school had the choice of choosing between cancelling... [More]
Season prediction for the Kansas City Chiefs
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Training camp is over and the pre-season is almost over as the Kansas City Chiefs attempt to be the first NFL team ever to win three championships in a row. It’s a tough task as any championship is but the Chiefs return a team that is better than the team that won the... [More]
More Sports
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- Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team places second at TRL tournament
- Pleasanton Saddle Club Let’s Ride
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