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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

Colton James McCammon ~ 08-26-2003 to 03-15-2025

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Linn County News Published March 26, 2025   Colton James McCammon entered the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the age of 21. He was born on Aug. 26, 2003, in Fort Scott, Kan. His Spiritual birth was Sunday, April 6, 2014, at 11:16 a.m. where he joined... [More]

Kenneth Lawrence Sloan ~ 01-24-1950 to 03-11-2025

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Linn County News Published March 19, 2025   Kenneth Lawrence Sloan, age 75, of Centerville, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his home. Kenny was born on Jan. 24, 1950, in Kansas City, Kan., to James and Gertrude (Tebbe) Sloan. He was one of four children... [More]

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