The loving hand of God has gently cradled our Jackie and taken her to prepare for our glorious reunion in heaven. Jacqueline Sue “Jackie” Harris Norris, 64, Branson, Mo., and Blue Mound, Linn County, Kan., passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, at her Branson home due to cancer. She was born Nov. 2, 1950, at the family farm near Blue Mound, the daughter of Warren K. and Julia Mary Gotheridge Harris.
She graduated from Blue Mound High School in the Class of 1968. She then attended Fort Scott Community College and graduated from the American Institute of Banking and the Missouri Auction School.
She was a member of the Tri Lakes Board of Realtors, Missouri Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. She was a dedicated realtor with ERA Table Rock Realty in Branson, Mo., for 20 plus years. She was a bright light who quickly rose to fame once she entered the real estate business and became a consistent top producer for several years due to the love of her career. Jackie loved the challenge of working the competitive home industry and finding just the right home for her client. More than anything, though, she always wanted to be known as being more than fair to all those she came in contact with. She always attempted to make a difference, not only to her customers, whom she became friends with, but also to everyone who worked around her. She was full of life, funny, focused and had a very quick wit and humor. To those who had the pleasure of knowing her personally, she was much loved for willingness to share her knowledge to any new realtor or anyone who would ask. She was very passionate about her business and her clients and set a high standard for customer service. Prior to her real estate career she was in banking in Ponca City, Okla., Santa Maria, Calif., and Houston and Dallas, Texas and rose from teller to Vice President.
Jackie despised the “Can’t Do” attitude as she was a “doer” and would do her best to overcome most obstacles that got in her way. She was an avid Kansas State University sports fan, and loved to decorate her homes in unexpected ways. She dearly loved her family and friends and rarely met a stranger. She loved practical jokes from time to time, her quick smile and wit were continual, and she loved to entertain her family and friends. She also had a great love for animals and the less fortunate.
She married twice, first to David S. Huber and later to Frank D. Norris. She was also a member of the Blue Mound United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, active Blue Mound High School alumni member and former officer and president of Cozy Cove Homeowners Association where she lived for many years in Branson, Mo.
Jackie goes to meet her father, Warren; grandparents, John and Beulah Harris, and Daniel and Lula Gotheridge; and great-nephew Jaden Terry.
She is survived by her mother Julia Mary Harris; beloved older brother, Denny Harris; niece, Angie Terry; great-nephews, Brandon and Austin Terry; and great-niece Jenna Terry.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 at the Blue Mound School. Burial will be in the Sunny Slope Cemetery.
Memories are one of the most important treasures we share and she was known for her hospitality and generous spirit welcoming so many to her home for so many special events. Therefore, visitation, lunch and a time to fellowship will be held at the school after the graveside committal. Please all attend as these were “Jackie’s wishes.” The family suggests contributions to the Blue Mound Cemetery Improvement and Beautification Fund or Hospice Compassus, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Kelly Kehl ~ 03-25-1938 to 06-28-2025

Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Kelly Kehl, age 87, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his rural Mound City home. Kelly was born March 25, 1938, south of Parker, Kan., to Keith (Tom) Emerson Kehl and Helen Edith (Giffin) Kehl. Kelly... [More]
Kandi Kay Cruse ~ 03-29-1958 to 06-27-2025

Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Kandi Kay Cruse passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 67 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on March 29, 1958, in Colorado Springs, Colo., Kandi’s zest for life and carefree spirit were evident from an early age. She... [More]
Jessica Cae Pritchett ~ 08-30-1981 to 06-26-2025

Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Jessica Cae Pritchett age 43 of Parker, Kan., died Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Eddy Birchard Funeral Home in Osawatomie, Kan. ... [More]
More Obituaries
- Jackie Junior “Jack” Hewitt ~ 07-17-1935 to 06-18-2025
- Priscilla “Pat” Haney Smith ~ 11-19-1935 to 06-07-2025
- Ron Arbogast ~ 08-31-1946 to 06-05-2025
- Richard “Dick” Smith ~ 04-18-1942 to 06-22-2025
- Charles Edwin Sutterby ~ 06-20-1951 to 06-19-2025
- Windfred Allen DeMott ~ 09-15-1940 to 06-07-2025
- Maxine Breuel ~ 11-20-1926 to 06-07-2025
- Richard Paul Henderson ~ 07-26-1950 to 06-01-2025
NEWS
NOTICE:

The Linn County News and Linn County Printing offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in honor of the holiday.
Pleasanton awarded $617,000 KDOT street grant

The city of Pleasanton was notified June 24 that they were the recipients of a much-needed street grant in the amount of $617,000. City Administrator Becky Hegwald said, “I was surprised when we got it; you normally have to apply several times. I didn’t have a lot... [More]
Commissioners discuss development zoning appeals

Linn County Planning and Zoning Director Ben Souza deferred to Interim Public Works Administrator Jesse Walton during the June 30 meeting of the Linn County Commissioners in regards to a request from Jan Longenecker for an appeal on a building permit. During the meeting, Walton... [More]
More News
- Questions on employee emails leads to lengthy discussion
- NOTICE:
- Tanglewood Lakes files suit against Board of County Commissioners
- Case filed alleging exploitation of minors, breach of privacy
- La Cygne executes pool bond defeasance
- CANCELED: Statewide Purple Alert issued for missing Yates Center woman
- Parker mayor seeks affidavits to file charges
- USD 346 board learns of overpayments
SPORTS
Gratton at Nationals

Pleasanton’s Ashton Gratton qualifies for the Adidas Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina after winning the 100 and 200 meter dashes in the KSHSAA 2A State tournament in Wichita on May 31. The Adidas Nationals took place from June 20-22 and Gratton did well in both the... [More]
Summer Ball Tournaments

The Parker 8-11 baseball team 1 places first in their league tournament at La Cygne on June 28. See more photos on page B1 of this week's edition.
More Sports
- Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team places seventh at State, Wallace earns State championship
- Joey Ewalt impacting youth wrestling here and abroad
- Prairie View trapshooting competes at State
- Pleasanton and Jayhawk baseball on the 2025 All TRL team
- Jayhawk Linn softball has three All TRL unanimous selections
- Trenton Broyles leads Hawks at State track
- Prairie View track earns six medals at State
- Pleasanton’s Gratton wins two golds, sets meet record
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