Donna Marie Watts, 78, Pleasanton, Kan. passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at the Olathe Medical Center. She was born Dec. 9, 1936 at Wheaton, Mo., the daughter of Roy and Emma May Harrison. She was united in marriage in 1958 in the State of Arkansas to Jerry Watts. Donna worked for the Pleasanton Unified School District #344 as a janitor and in food service Jerry preceded her in death May 12, 2002. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ron Harrison.
She is survived by a son, Jimmy Watts and wife Stephanie; two brothers, Rocky and Dillard Harrison; a sister, Linda Basore; three grandchildren, Rylee, Weslie, and Renesmee; and a special niece, Ronda Harrison.
Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial was in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation was from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Pleasanton Chapel. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Mary Tinsley ~ 12-15-1935 to 04-09-2024
Linn County News Published April 10, 2024 I, Mary Tinsley; being of sound mind and steadfast in my faith died today. My body decided to give out. Here I am, onto my next adventure, carried home to heaven by these wonderful angels shouting, ‘She is here, She... [More]
Frederick John “Fritz” Johanning, Jr. ~ 08-10-1948 to 03-26-2024
Linn County News Published April 3, 2024 Frederick John "Fritz" Johanning, Jr., age 75, of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City... [More]
Doris Maxine Basore ~ 01-02-1920 to 03-10-2024
Linn County News Published March 13, 2024 Doris Maxine Basore, age 104, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Monday, March 10, 2024. She was born in Bates County, Mo., on Jan. 2, 1920, the daughter of Ray and Verna Chapman Lacy. She graduated from Rich Hill High School... [More]
More Obituaries
- Janice (Good) Waltmire ~ 08-20-1937 to 03-09-2024
- Richard Lee Strader ~ 06-08-1974 to 02-24-24
- Robert William Harper, Jr. ~ 07-14-1947 to 02-24-2024
- Richard Eldon Baldwin ~ 07-21-1963 to 03-04-2024
- Michael Barry Hixon, Sr. ~ 08-31-1952 to 01-31-2024
- Charles Vernon Rowe ~ 08-14-1930 to 02-26-2024
- Chris Martincz
- Deborah Anne Rhynerson ~ 09-17-1958 to 02-12-2024
NEWS
Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation to hold music festival
The Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation was started in 1995 by Dr. John Spencer. With the help of Arnold Schofield they formed a Foundation to raise money to procure land and save the Battlefield grounds. Through their fundraising efforts the Foundation was able to purchase... [More]
SEKMH presents outreach program to commissioners
The Linn County Commissioners heard from Director Nathan Fawson and Bryan Cook with Southeast Kansas Mental Health (SEKMH) during their regular meeting on Monday, Apr. 8, regarding a new outreach program they have been working on. Fawson told commissioners that SEKMH was formed... [More]
Linn Valley residents respond to council appointment
At Monday night’s Linn Valley City Council meeting, the first item on the agenda was the appointment of a new council member to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of former Council President Brenda Muncy. Mayor Lew Donelson announced his appointment... [More]
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- La Cygne sets nuisance abatement hearing
- special: Pleasanton’s June 29 Independence Day activities discussed
- Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge: April Events
- CUP for rock quarry comes before commissioners
- USD 362 mulls principal addition
- Pay increase causes discussion at Pleasanton meeting
- USD 362 to return to onsite food service
- La Cygne to change insurance carrier
SPORTS
Jayhawk softball sweeps Crest
The Jayhawk Linn softball team traveled to Crest on Apr. 4 for a league double-header against the Crest Lancers. The Hawks won both games of the double-header as the first game was 7-0 and the second game was 21-4. In the first game both teams were scoreless through the first... [More]
Prairie View track takes on tough challenge at Paola
The Prairie View track team traveled to Paola on April 4 to compete in the very challenging Paola Invitational. The Buffalos did well as the girls team placed fifth with 56 points and the boys placed 10th with 11 points. The girls were led by Laney Schaffer and Bree Allen.... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton baseball starts season 4-0
- Jayhawk softball sweeps Central Heights, splits against Uniontown
- Prairie View baseball falls to Santa Fe Trail
- Prairie View brings home two State titles in powerlifting championship
- Jayhawk softball hosts Prairie View in season opener
- 2024 All Linn County girls’ basketball team
- 2024 All Linn County boys’ basketball team
- Pleasanton and Jayhawk boys’ basketball TRL All League selections
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