Linn County News
Published March 22, 2023
Bud Lindsay, age 88 of Prescott, Kan., passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was born the son of Esler Roy and Bessie Clara (Deckard) Lindsay at Lebanon, Mo.
Bud loved racing, working on old cars, riding horses, tractor pulls and being outside. He served in the United States Navy for three years. He worked as a “tire man” for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Lindsay; his siblings and parents. He is survived by the kids he raised and loved; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren of many. Anyone who knew him, knows he would help anyone in need. He was a man of great knowledge and looked up to by many.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, Pleasanton, Kan. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kan. 66075. Burial will be in Prescott Cemetery in a private family burial. Military Honors will be presented at 2 p.m.
OBITUARIES
Airen Joseph Andula ~ 09-18-2012 to 12-22-2025
Linn County News Published December 31, 2025 Airen Joseph, "Airbear" Andula, age 13, of Pleasanton, Kan., died Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. He was born on Sept. 18, 2012, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Charles Andula and Anita Swan Gunn. He was a 7th grade student... [More]
Mark Ashley Maris ~ 02-22-1963 to 12-27-2025
Linn County News Published December 31, 2025 Mark Ashley Maris, age 62, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. He was born on Feb. 22, 1963, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Ashley and Catherine Maxine Mendenhall Maris. He graduated from Prairie... [More]
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]
More Obituaries
- Russell Glen “Rusty” Moore ~ 06-19-1956 to 12-02-2025
- Carl A. Otto ~ 02-12-1926 to 12-06-2025
- 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
NEWS
NOTICE: Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Blue Mound public water supply system located in Linn County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: ... [More]
Commissioners review numbers for park and marina
Discuss possible remodels In a review of year-to-date numbers for income and expenses for the Linn County Park and Marina, commissioners learned Monday that the park will have a gain of $49,499.49 and Park Manager Sherri Loveland estimated true year-end numbers to... [More]
Skipper resigns from Pleasanton Council
Two public comments were heard at the start of the Pleasanton Council meeting held Monday, Dec. 22; the first from former councilman Jake Mattingley and the second from former councilman Aaron Portman. Mattingley relayed the steps taken after he had raw sewage enter his yard... [More]
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SPORTS
Blu-Jay boys sweep and girls split against Altoona Midway and Uniontown
The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played Three River League opponents this past week as they traveled to Altoona Midway on Dec. 16 and then to Uniontown on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or... [More]
Prairie View girls’ basketball falls to Santa Fe Trail and Iola
The Prairie View girls’ basketball teams had two Pioneer League opponents this week in Santa Fe Trail and Iola. The Lady Buffs traveled to Santa Fe Trail on Dec. 16 and hosted Iola on Dec. 18. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News... [More]
Jayhawk girls’ basketball dominates Southeast Cherokee and Erie
The Jayhawk girls’ basketball team continued their winning ways this past week as they faced TRL foes Southeast Cherokee and Erie. The girls hosted Cherokee on Dec. 16 before traveling to Erie on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball place second at Linn County Tournament with a solid performance
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball wins the Linn County Tournament
- Prairie View boys’ wrestling competes in the Fort Scott dual tournament
- Jayhawk Linn girls’ wrestling kicks off season with a solid performance at Caney Valley
- Pleasanton basketball opens season with wins over Marmaton Valley
- Prairie View football has 10 players make the All Pioneer League team
- Dawson signs with Pitt State
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