Linn County News
Published March 4, 2015
Georgia Lou Farris was born Feb. 14, 1955, and was named after her parents George and Lucy. She lived an exceptionally normal life for a baby born with Down Syndrome in the ‘50s. Georgia Lou accomplished a lot within the confines of her limitations and was always a source of joy and pride among her family and many friends. Georgia lived at home with her family until 2007, when declining health made it necessary for her to move into Prescott Country View Nursing Home, where she received excellent care until her death Feb. 24, 2015.
Georgia was preceded in death by her sister Janice; brother Ronald; niece Teresa Hays; nephew Ayden Bryson; and her parents George and Lucy Farris.
Georgia is survived by her sisters, Barbara Hays and family, sister Judy Medcalf, husband Bill and family; brother Robert Farris, wife Lee and family; as well as many nieces and nephews who adored her and innumerable friends.
Georgia will be remembered for many things but greatest of all, that she loved deeply and unconditionally, withholding nothing. She was loved by all who knew her and she touched many lives.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at Calvary Baptist Church, La Cygne, Kan. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. until service time at the Chapel. The extended obituary may be viewed at www.schneiderfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Prescott Country View Nursing Home or Kansas Special Olympics.
OBITUARIES
Colton James McCammon ~ 08-26-2003 to 03-15-2025

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

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]
Lois Joan Streeter ~ 11-18-1931 to 03-05-2025

Linn County News Published March 19, 2025 Lois Joan Streeter, age 93 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away in Louisburg, Kan., on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born the daughter of Chlorus and Clara Henkel Boone on Nov. 18, 1931, at Tacoma, Wash. She married Ulas... [More]
More Obituaries
- Lila R. McCarty ~ 05-21-1938 to 03-08-2025
- Norma Jean Harvey ~ 09-26-1935 to 02-21-2025
- Elizabeth Joyce Keaton ~ 02-14-1936 to 03-01-2025
- Keith Couch ~ 06-22-1927 to 03-01-2025
- Michael Anthony Taylor ~ 11-21-1957 to 01-21-2025
- Barbara Jean Harbison ~ 10-16-1939 to 02-20-2025
- Jerold Chester Davis ~ 05-13-1937 to 02-19-2025
- Emma Darlene Peek ~ 05-11-1935 to 02-08-2025
NEWS
Linn Valley imposes moratorium on new water and sewer construction

The Linn Valley City Council held a special meeting on Thursday, March 13 to impose a six-month moratorium on new hook-ups for water and/or sewer service. On a motion by Council Member John Weers, the council approved Ordinance Number 268 suspending the issue of new water and... [More]
Wind and fire damage dots county

Burn ban in effect next several days Friday turned out to be what was expected, high winds, low humidity and lots of out-of-control fires and wind damage. Linn County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Randy Hegwald told the commissioners Monday that... [More]
County hears from Tanglewood residents during public comment

Concerns voiced on judges alleged ruling Reporter’s Note: The Linn County News has confirmed that a Linn County District Court judge has ruled that the roads in Tanglewood Lake are public roads. We will continue to follow this story as it develops. During... [More]
More News
- Commissioners discuss new option for Devlin Road
- Board votes to extend Meik contract
- Resident questions legal opinion on approved minor plat
- Pleasanton Council moves forward with street grant process
- La Cygne leaders approve water plant maintenance
- Blue Mound hears updates on possible water tower project
- Linn Valley eyes potential economic development opportunity
- Pleasanton council discusses compactor contract
SPORTS
A season in review: Jayhawk Linn wrestling

The Jayhawk Linn wrestling season has concluded for both the boys’ and girls’ teams and both can boast of some great accomplishments. The girls’ team placed third overall at Regional and qualified an impressive seven wrestlers for State. The boys’ team... [More]
A season in review: Prairie View wrestling

The wrestling season for the Prairie View girls’ and boys’ teams have concluded and the teams and multiple individuals accomplished some good things this year. Let’s first look at the teams. The girls’ team placed third in the Pioneer League and 12th... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View girls’ basketball ends season against Neodesha
- Case leads Prairie View girls’ wrestling with a second-place finish
- McCarty leads Lady Hawks with a fourth-place finish at State
- Blu-Jays win sub-state shootout
- Jayhawk boys’ wrestling sends five to State
- Prairie View boys’ wrestling sends three to State
- Blu-Jays defeat two Missouri foes
- Jayhawk girls’ wrestling places third at East Regional as seven qualify for State
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