Linn County News
Published July 29, 2020
Dennis Lee Findley, age 74, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was born on April 9, 1946 in Wichita, Kan., the son of Arthur and Lillian LaRue Barham Findley. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was married to Glenda Schmidt on July 21, 1980. He owned his own lock smith shop, was a registered gun dealer and worked in the oil fields. He enjoyed being outdoors. Dennis was a volunteer at the Prescott Food Pantry. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Duane Findley; and a sister Donna Ortman. Dennis is survived by his wife, Glenda; two sons, Wade Miller and John Findley; three daughters, Cynthia Deviney Hightower; Jenny Knippa; and Denise Needham; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A private family committal service will be held at Fort Scott National Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the Prescott Food Bank. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Howard “Carl” Francis 05-07-2932 to 03-6-2020
Linn County News Published April , 2020 Howard "Carl" Francis, age 87, Blue Mound, Kan. passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. He was born on May 7, 1932 in Blue Mound, Kan. the son of Lonnie and Vesta Hopewell Francis. He graduated from... [More]
Margaret Alice Wilson 02-15-1933 to 02-23-2020
Published in the Linn County News Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2020 Margaret Alice Wilson, age 87, Paola, Kan. passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. She was born on February 15, 1933 in Cass County, Mo. the daughter of Henry Earl(Ramey) Russell and Olive Darlene... [More]
Marion Earl Farley 08-25-1933 to 02-18-2020
Linn County News Published Feb. 26, 2020 Marion Earl Farley, age 86, Grandview, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. He was born on Aug. 25, 1933, in Ottawa, Kan., the son of Homer and Cleo... [More]
More Obituaries
- Elynor Ann Miller 08-28-1924 to 08-02-2020
- James J. Shannon Robinson 03-29-1980 to 08-01-2020
- Charles William “Bill” Atwood Jr. 05-31-1927 to 07-29-2020
- Verna Louise Bright 09-06-1935 to 07-30-2020
- Adelaide Helen Greene 10-22-1942 to 07-28-2020
- Kade Tecumseh Kehl 06-25-2001 to 07-19-2020
- Marlyn Otis Sutterby 10-11-1936 to 07-27-2020
- Gary Dean Clearwater 03-07-1952 to 07-26-2020
NEWS
NOTICE: Section of K-7 to close for pipe replacement project
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will close a section of K-7 in Linn County on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to replace a crossroad pipe. K-7 will be closed between county roads 1700 and 1800 the entire day, reopening in the evening. Traffic should use... [More]
Mound City Lake sale discussed; ideas broached
Selling the Mound City Lake west of Mound City is not a new thought for councils. At their regular City Council meeting Monday evening the idea was broached again with discussion of how the money from the sale could be used to improve the city. After tabling an agenda item... [More]
USD 344 approves learning environment guidelines for upcoming year
The Pleasanton USD 344 board of education held a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 3, to discuss and take action on the negotiations with staff and the learning environment guidelines for the opening of schools. The board opened the meeting and approved the negotiations as presented... [More]
More News
- Wreck leaves local attorney injured
- Commissioners opt to leave mask decision to school boards
- USD 362 sets new bond election date
- Cattle industry feeling the impact of COVID-19
- LC Sheriff’s Office joins Crimes Against Children Task Force
- Boicourt Bridge boat ramp closed – but state looks to replace it
- Property taxes still due in May
- SPECIAL: ORDER of the Linn County Public Health Officer
SPORTS
Cable Wareham captures National High School Rodeo championship
Cable Wareham of Whiting captured the National High School Rodeo championship during the National High School Rodeo Finals in Guthrie, Okla., from July 17 to July 23. Wareham, who is related to the Leisure family here in Linn County, competed in bronc riding at the rodeo and... [More]
This week in baseball history: July 22-28
Let’s continue our series on this week in baseball history. We will look at one historic event per day for the upcoming week in baseball. A full list for historic events in baseball for each day can be found at Nationalpastime.com. Walter Johnson sets pitching milestone... [More]
More Sports
- 2020 Linn County Fair and Rodeo queen candidates
- This week in baseball history: June 24-30
- Several local boys’ baseball players compete on USSSA Rage teams out of Garnett
- The Chiefs’ off-season: the draft
- The Lost Season: Pleasanton track
- The Lost Season: Prairie View baseball
- 2019-2020 All County girls’ basketball team
- Wellsville loss finishes Lady Buffs’ season
