Linn County News
Published July 3, 2024
Billy Sherwin Hardesty, of Linn Valley, Kan., died on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Shawnee Gardens, in Shawnee Mission, Kan. Billy was born April 7, 1942, in Platte City, Mo., to Lowell S. and Delvina (Anderson) Hardesty, Sr. Billy graduated from Park Hill High School in the class of 1960. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1964. Billy was the first Mayor of Linn Valley. He held a variety of jobs throughout the years, most notably as an office manager for his brother Lowell’s State Farm Insurance office in Overland Park, Kan., for 21 years.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jill Hardesty in 2015; one step-son, Jarrod W. Manford in 2016.
Survivors include his wife of 31 and 1/2 years, Sandra (Skare) Hardesty; one son William Teague Hardesty; one daughter Angela Kuehn (Kevin); one step-son, Daniel Manford (Mary); two stepdaughters, Teresa Mayer and Cynthia Rowlands; one brother, Lowell S. Hardesty, Jr. (Kaye); one sister Sherry Hinebaugh (Nick); two granddaughters, Emily and Anna Cormack; six step-grandchildren, Sydney Olea (Alex), Scotty Rowlands (Laura), Nicky Rowlands (Renee), Jefferson Manford, Jewel Manford (Jake), and Cooper Mayer; and seven step-great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life this fall at the Hardesty Farm. Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Wilma Louise Reeves ~ 07-03-1936 to 12-18-2025
Linn County News Published December 24, 2025 Wilma Louise Reeves, age 89, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1936, in Amoret, Mo., to Nelson and Bessie Cole. She graduated from Miami Rural High School and then... [More]
Russell Glen “Rusty” Moore ~ 06-19-1956 to 12-02-2025
Linn County News Published December 10, 2025 Russell Glen “Rusty” Moore, age 69, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1956, in Butler, Mo., the son of Loy and Anna Lee Moore. He graduated from Prairie View High School... [More]
Carl A. Otto ~ 02-12-1926 to 12-06-2025
Linn County News Published December 10, 2025 Carl A. Otto, 99, LeRoy, Kan., passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Coffey County Hospital, Burlington, Kan. He was born on Feb. 12, 1926, in Pierce, Neb., to Clyde and Myrtle (Watson) Otto. Visitation will be 10 a.m.... [More]
More Obituaries
- Rose Anna Templin ~ 01-18-1959 to 11-22-2025
- Randal Lloyd “Randy” Bresee ~ 12-22-1962 to 11-26-2025
- Roberta May Staton ~ 04-23-1925 to 11-27-2025
- Leland Ray Underwood ~ 07-16-1946 to 11-02-2025
- Donald E. Johnson ~ 08-22-1940 to 11-11-2025
- Quinn Adam Eugene Lloyd ~ 07-30-2009 to 11-04-2025
- Alice Belle Nash Warren ~ 01-23-1967 to 11-07-2025
- Barbara Ann Short ~ 06-10-1948 to 11-03-2025
NEWS
Missing persons case takes tragic turn
What began as a report of a young teenager missing from Holiday Lakes shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday evening , Dec. 21,, took a tragic turn on Monday afternoon when the Linn County Sheriff's Office began blocking off roadways east of Pleasanton and searching the area with... [More]
SPECIAL: Missing Juvenile – Public Assistance Requested
Linn County, KS — The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Airen Andula, a 13-year-old male, was last seen at approximately 8:00 a.m. in the Holiday Lakes community. Airen is described as... [More]
Wagon Wheel Restaurant lost in Tuesday night blaze
What was a mainstay of La Cygne, the Wagon Wheel Restaurant, was lost to fire Tuesday night. La Cygne Fire was called to the scene, 602 E. Market, at approximately 3:20 a.m. The building was fully-involved with the State Fire Marshall stating the cause is undetermined at... [More]
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SPORTS
Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
The Prairie View girls’ basketball team traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11-12 to compete in the 2025 Linn County Tournament. The Lady Buffs did well as they placed second overall going 2-1 in the tournament. Their first game of the season was back on Dec.... [More]
Pleasanton boys’ basketball place second at Linn County Tournament with a solid performance
The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10-11 to compete in the annual Linn County Tournament. The Jays were only two points away from being tournament champions and went 2-1 in the tournament placing second. To see the full article,... [More]
Jayhawk girls’ basketball wins the Linn County Tournament
The Lady Hawks traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11-12 to compete in the Linn County Tournament. Jayhawk won the tournament last year and this continued as the Lady Hawks are the 2025 Linn County Tournament girls’ basketball champions going 3-0 in their games. To... [More]
More Sports
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- Dawson signs with Pitt State
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- Jayhawk and Pleasanton football has a big presence in All League selections
- Linn County Rodeo contestants compete at the upcoming Prairie Circuit Finals
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