Linn County News
Published June 9, 2021
Billy Wayne Heyer, age 41 of Mapleton, Kan., passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Billy was born the son of Orville Wayne Heyer and Beverly Jean Parr on July 27, 1979, in Warrensburg, Mo. Billy enjoyed ranch rodeos, horses, cattle, swimming, fishing, barbeques, bonfires and hanging out with friends and family. Billy was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Jeffrey Allen Heyer. He is survived by his mother, Beverly, wife, Tracy Disney, sons, Kiel, Brannan (Shelby), Lee Heyer, Logan Heyer, Daniel Mauk and Zach Daniels, siblings, Steve Heyer, Becky Taylor, Greg Hildebrand, Zack Heyer and Elizabeth Heyer, seven grandchildren, Remi, Skarlet, Roman, Josie, Daxton, Frayah and Melina.
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2021, at Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will be at the Mapleton Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Billy Heyer Memorial and may be sent in care of the funeral home to P. O. Box J Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Ramona June Holland ~ 04-19-1956 to 02-07-2026
Linn County News Published February 18, 2026 Ramona June Holland, age 69, passed away at her home in Prescott, Kan., on Feb. 7, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1956, to Paul and Shirley Stogsdill. Ramona was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband Keith;... [More]
Rebecca Lowe ~ 01-04-1948 to 02-09-2026
Linn County News Published February 18, 2026 Rebecca Lowe, formerly of Prescott, Kan., passed away in North Carolina on Feb. 9, 2026. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Prescott United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5... [More]
Rex McCulley ~ 11-27-1946 to 02-14-2026
Linn County News Published February 18, 2026 Rex McCulley, age 70, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. He was born on Nov. 27, 1946, in Pleasanton, Kan., the son of Oscar and Clara Culbertson McCulley. He proudly served his country in the... [More]
More Obituaries
- Beverly Ann (Kisinger) Griffin ~ 10-07-1942 to 02-03-2026
- Katherine Paulette Curry ~ 02-27-1945 to 01-31-2026
- Terry Dean Crump ~ 02-03-1942 to 01-27-2026
- Viola May “Budd” Ralston ~ 02-04-1933 to 01-21-2026
- Jerel Lynn Pankratz ~ 12-08-1956 to 01-20-2026
- Mitzi Allen Coe ~ 08-14-1953 to 01-17-2026
- Marsha Ann White ~ 07-24-1944 to 11-02-2025
- Gerald LeRoy “Jerry” Shaw 05-24-1942 to 12-10-2025
NEWS
Linn County Planning Commission approves Thies motorcycle CUP
The Linn County Planning Commission met Tuesday, Feb. 10 to discuss a conditional use permit (CUP) submitted by Eric and Emily Thies several months ago to run a motorcycle training business, and occasional races, on their property located south of the power plant. Planning... [More]
Governor Kelly issues state of disaster emergency for wildland fires
Red flag warning issued Tuesday - Thursday! Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 11:48 a.m. due to an extended period of dangerous fire weather and the potential for extreme fire spread from Tuesday through Thursday.... [More]
Parker City Council awards roofing bid
The Parker City Council held its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12. Police Chief Chris Lee reported he had three applicants for the part-time position and would be making a determination soon. The council received two bids for the City Hall roof replacement project.... [More]
More News
- Commissioners receive update on large-scale culvert project
- SPECIAL: City to retain engineer in water plant roof compromise
- Culvert work begins on K-52 the week of Feb. 16
- SEK Mental Health Center and Neosho Memorial launch joint discussions to preserve local care
- Leonard waives preliminary hearing in Missouri court case
- Commissioners discuss 4H building with extension
- SEK Mental Health Center and Neosho Memorial launch joint discussions to preserve local care
- SPECIAL: Leonard waives preliminary hearing in Missouri court case
SPORTS
Jayhawk girls’ wrestling taking six wrestlers to State
The Jayhawk girls’ wrestling team traveled to Silver Lake on Feb. 13-14 to compete in the 3-1A East Regional to determine who would go to the 3-1A State tournament in Hays. The top eight in each weight class qualified for the State tournament and the Lady Hawks... [More]
Pleasanton basketball faces off against Southeast and Erie
The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams faced Three River League foes Southeast Cherokee and Erie this past week. They hosted Cherokee on Feb. 10 and traveled to Erie on Feb. 12. The games against Southeast were in a great environment as the Lancers brought... [More]
Prairie View girls’ wrestling qualify five for State
The Prairie View girls’ wrestling team traveled to Tonganoxie on Feb. 13-14 to compete in their 4A Regional. The Lady Buffs did well as they qualified five wrestlers for State and placed sixth as a team with 120 points. The young ladies going to the State tournament are... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View boys/girls’ wrestling hosts Jayhawk in a dual
- Pleasanton basketball travels to Northeast and hosts Yates Center during Courtwarming week
- Prairie View basketball falls to Wellsville and Santa Fe Trail during Courtwarming week
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball sweeps Yates Center and Pleasanton
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball continues winning ways with victories over Crest and Jayhawk
- Prairie View basketball hosts Burlington and Osawatomie
- Prairie View boys’ basketball team pick up first win at Uniontown
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball rolls to championship at Uniontown
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