Linn County News
Published May 10, 2017
Douglas Blaine Hazelbaker, age 51, a resident of rural Redfield, passed away early Monday, May 1, 2017, at the Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott. Doug was born May 31, 1965, to Alice and Norman Hazelbaker.
He and his wife, Jana, were married on Aug. 17, 2002, and are the parents of daughters Dylan and Dakota.
In 1983, he graduated from Uniontown High School. While in high school, he competed in the Kansas State High School Rodeo Assoc., and he was the state champion in both calf roping and steer wrestling, and the Reserve All-Around cowboy his senior year. While attending Allen County Community College and Northwestern Oklahoma State University, he competed in both calf roping and steer wrestling, and earned a bachelor’s degree in education.
Doug began his teaching career as a fourth-grade teacher and was teaching middle school math at Jayhawk-Linn in Mound City, where he touched the lives of many young people and worked with wonderful friends over the past 25 years.
His passion for calf roping extended well beyond college, and he logged many miles from rodeo to rodeo building great friendships over the years. Some of his accomplishments in calf roping include IPRA rookie of the year, Great Lakes PRCA circuit finals contestant, Cheyenne Frontier Days performance qualifier and IFR qualifier in 1991. In 2016, he qualified for the Interstates Rodeo Assoc. finals, and Dylan wears his jacket from that association. He also competed in the United Rodeo Association for many years, and in the year-end finals for 2016 finished fifth overall in the over 40 calf roping. Dakota is honored to wear his URA jacket, and Dylan proudly wears the belt buckle he won.
Survivors include his wife Jana and daughters Dylan and Dakota of the home; parents Norman and Alice Hazelbaker, Redfield, Kan.; a sister, Carol Camac and husband Joe, Augusta, Kan.; a brother, Mike Hazelbaker and wife Susan, Alma, Kan.; and nieces and nephews Cole, Travis and Lucas Camac, Cole Fowles, Cassidy Anderson, Quincy and Emma Charleston, and Cooper, Colton and Canyon Charleston.
Cowboy Preacher Marty Brock conducted memorial services Friday, May 5, at the Fort Scott Fairgrounds Arena.
In lieu of flowers, the family strongly suggested memorials to the Hazelbaker Girls’ Scholarship Fund, which may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com. The family had asked for any special memory or story of Doug to be brought to the service or mailed to Jana Hazelbaker, 1311 Hwy. 54, Redfield, KS 66769. These memories will be used to compile a scrapbook for Dylan and Dakota.
OBITUARIES
Clinton Eugene Williams ~ 05-04-1979 to 07-06-2026
Linn County News Published July 15, 2026 Clinton Eugene Williams, age 47, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Monday, July 6, 2026. He was born on May 4, 1979, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Donald and Judy McCollam Williams. He graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School... [More]
Larry Michael York ~ 05-17-1949 to 07-12-2026
Linn County News Published July 15, 2026 Larry Michael York, age 77 of La Cygne, Kan., died at Olathe Medical Center on July 12, 2026, from complications from heart surgery. He was born in Paola, Kan., on May 17, 1949, as the only child of Ruth (Long) and Donald... [More]
Matthew Graham Tyson ~ 05-10-1975 to 07-03-2026
Linn County News Published July 15, 2026 Matthew Graham Tyson passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at age 51. Born in Arlington, Texas, on May 10, 1975, Matthew spent his final days surrounded by those who loved him. Matthew was quiet by nature and cherished... [More]
More Obituaries
- Ann Elizabeth Quaintance ~ 01-31-1954 to 07-03-2026
- William “Bill” Lloyd Wilson ~ 06-27-1950 to 06-25-2026
- Janice Geyer ~ 03-14-1955 to 06-16-2026
- Craig Alan Wood ~ 06-20-1951 to 06-18-2026
- Adam Lee Johnston April 9, 1969 — June 9, 2026
- Steven Edwin Lindsey August 10, 1943 — June 9, 2026
- Lance Robert Minchew ~ 07-26-1971 to 04-24-2026
- Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris ~ 12-04-1950 to 05-21-2026
NEWS
Injunction sought to disclose sealed records in Leonard case
Case seeking to overturn a state law heard in Linn County District Court The filing of a case by Walker Publishing Inc. d/b/a Linn County News seeking an injunction on KSA 60-2617 came after months of attempting to gain access to, and ascertain what, if any, charges... [More]
Commissioners hear from Clearway representative on project
During the public comment portion of the meeting on Monday, July 13, of the Linn County Commissioners, representative Barry Matchett, of Clearway Energy spoke to the board; however, Commission Chairperson Alison Hamilton noted they would not be responding as they had been advised... [More]
USD 344 board tours high school, examines summer improvements
Members of Pleasanton USD 344 school board met on Monday, July 13, for their regular monthly meeting in the high school library. Superintendent Don Epps invited board members and anyone in attendance to tour the building and see the updates being done over the summer break. Included... [More]
More News
- SPECIAL: Series of pavement repairs scheduled week of July 13 in Miami County
- La Cygne City Council discuss sales tax reallocation for roads and infrastructure
- Blue Mound approves sewer rate increase
- Pleasanton addresses need for employees
- SPECIAL: U.S. 69 overlay project to begin the week of July 6
- Mine Creek Amateur Radio Club holds training event at Trading Post
- Commissioners approve new rental agreement for 4-H building
- Linn Valley BBQue a success
SPORTS
Pleasanton trapshooting competes at Nationals
The Pleasanton trapshooting team traveled to Mason, Mich. to compete in Nationals on July 10-12. The team brought a total of eight shooters to the event. As a team the Jays placed 120th with a total score of 454. Members on the team were Ryker Carpenter, Haelie Wallace, Kayd... [More]
Annual Pleasanton Catfish Tournament held at Pleasanton East Lake
The annual Pleasanton Catfish Tournament was held at the Pleasanton East Lake on the night of July 11. The event featured a total of 17 boats and 13 anglers. Ty Umphenour placed first in the tournament with a total weight of 23 lbs 5.7 oz. His biggest fish was a 21.01 lb blue... [More]
Blue Mound Burnout contest held
Blue Mound holds their burnout contest the evening of their 4th of July Celebration.
More Sports
- Midwest Senior Bull Riding Association comes to Pleasanton
- Pleasanton trapshooting competes in State tournament
- It’s not experience, it’s the person
- Red, White & Blue and Bulls bullfighting July 4
- Prairie View trapshooting brings home individual championships and team trophies
- Three Rivers All League baseball announced
- Three Rivers League announces All League softball team
- 2026 TRL All League Golf
OBITUARIES POLICY
• May be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered.
• Must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning in order to appear in that week's edition.
• Obituaries submitted by funeral homes will be billed to the funeral home.
• Full obituaries submitted by individuals are required to be paid in advance.
• Cost: $40 for 300 words or less. Each additional word over 300, 10¢. Photograph $5.
Call Barbara at 913-352-6235 or e-mail linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com
View Legals for Free
