Linn County News
Published January 17, 2024
Cecil Clyde Dingus, age 80 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at his home on Jan. 8, 2024. Cecil was born the son of Chester and Ina E. McGregor Dingus at the family home in La Cygne, Kan., on Feb. 17, 1943. He lived in Linn County most of his life, except for about ten years, when he lived in Wichita working at Boeing.
Cecil enjoyed walking, riding his bicycle and working on keeping his yard cleaned up. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Marvin, Carl and Clarence Dingus; and six sisters, Eva Thompson, Ruth and Elizabeth Dingus, Donna Shahan, Katherine Dabbs and Nellie Davis. Cecil is survived by his brother, Robert (RJ, Uncle Runt) Dingus and his wife, Sue, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Battlefield Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com
OBITUARIES
Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris ~ 12-04-1950 to 05-21-2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris, 75, passed away on May 21, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of service, dedication, and memories that will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. Jack dedicated much of his life... [More]
Clara Mae “Butch” Heflin ~ 04-18-1946 to 05-28-2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Clara Mae “Butch” Heflin passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, having just celebrated her 80th birthday. She was born in Pinckneyville, Ill., on April 18, 1946. The second eldest daughter of 12... [More]
Gwendolyn Joanne Bradley ~ 02-08-1936 to 05-15-2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Gwendolyn Joanne Bradley, 90, died May 15, 2026, at her home in Cottonwood Falls, Kan. She was born Feb. 8, 1936, in Pleasanton, to Emmett and Lena Claudine (McMillan) Lloyd. Joanne graduated from Pleasanton High... [More]
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- George W. Ernst III ~ 08-06-1942 to 05-25-2026
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- John Thomas (Tommy) Trotter ~ 01-26-1945 to 01-20-2026
- William Alvin Good ~ 01-26-1933 to 05-11-2026
- Richard Ray Snyder ~ 09-17-1951 to 05-01-2026
- Lance Robert Minchew ~ 07-26-1971 to 04-24-2026
- John Marvin Arnold ~ 05-13-1932 to 05-01-2026
NEWS
BREAKING NEWS: Leonard sentenced in Missouri case
Damon B. Leonard, with defense attorney Harold Trull made an appearance in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court on Friday, May 29 for what was slated to be a sentencing hearing following the guilty plea given in open court previously on May 22, 2026. When court proceedings began... [More]
SPECIAL REPORT: Leonard enters guilty plea in Missouri case
Damon B. Leonard, who was charged in Bates County, Mo., in December of 2025 with abandonment of a corpse, a class E felony punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine, entered a plea of guilty in open court on Friday, May 22. The case stemmed from events... [More]
Commissioners hear from Clearway attorney on transmission moratorium
During the meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, the commissioners heard from Melissa Vancrum with Rouse, Frets, White, Goss Law Firm, Leawood, Kan., who spoke during public comment regarding the moratorium that commissioners opted to put in place during last week’s meeting.... [More]
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SPORTS
Prairie View track qualifies three athletes for State
The Prairie View track team traveled to Fredonia on May 22 to compete in their 3A Regional. The Buffalos did well with multiple top placers and three athletes qualifying for the State track meet in Wichita on May 29-30. The highlight of the meet for the Buffalos was Laramie... [More]
Jayhawk track qualifies eight for State
The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Fredonia on May 22 to compete in their 3A Regional to determine who makes the State track meet in Wichita on May 29-30. The Hawks qualified eight total athletes for State in seven different events. The highlights of the meet were Dominic... [More]
Pleasanton track qualifies six for State
The Pleasanton track team traveled to Iola on May 21 for the 1A Regional hosted by Waverly to see who would make the State track meet in Wichita on May 29-30. The Jays qualified a total of six athletes for State in six different events. There were also multiple events... [More]
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- Jayhawk Linn track are boys’ and girls’ league champions
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