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James “Jim” Darren Nichols, age 53, of Parker, Kan., died Friday, Nov. 27, 2015 at his home.
Jim was born May 18, 1962, in Ottawa, Kan., the second child of five born to Jack and Donnie Mae (Schmoe) Nichols. He grew up in Richmond, Kan., where he attended grade school and Central Heights High School.
Jim was united in marriage to Penny Criqui; the marriage later ended in divorce.
Jim was the proud father of three daughters Toni, Ashlee and Kylee.
On May 29, 1998, Jim was united in marriage to Carol Ann Coureton in Mound City, Kan. They made their home in Parker, Kan.
In the early 1980s Jim moved to Ottawa, Kan., where he was employed by Main Street Refinishing. He worked there for more than 20 years. He later went to work for Estes Casket Company in Osawatomie, Kan., for over five years until the company closed its doors. He then went to work for M.A.E. Resources working as a pumper in the oil fields.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Lance Nichols; and one sister Teresa Kennedy.
Jim is survived by his wife, Carol, of the home; three daughters Toni (Chris) Wells of Pomona, Kan., Ashlee Nichols of Parker, Kan., and Kylee (Jake) Wilson of Paola, Kan.; two stepsons Bryan (Anne) Fultz of Overland Park, Kan., and Brock Fultz of Fort Scott, Kan.; one sister Kim Powell of Princeton, Kan.; and one brother Justin Nichols of Richmond, Kan.; ten grandchildren; along with many other family members and a lifetime of friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 6–8 p.m. Services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, all at the Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home with burial following at Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kan. Memorials: Jim Nichols Memorial Fund may be sent in care of Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home, P.O. Box 430, Osawatomie, KS 66064.

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Gary Ray Johnson ~ 03-10-1935 to 05-28-2025

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Linn County News Published June 4, 2025   Gary Ray Johnson, age 90 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on May 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Schneider Funeral Home in Pleasanton, Kan. Visitation... [More]

Rees Lyle Shattuck ~ 08-31-1931 to 05-26-2025

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Linn County News Published May 28, 2025   Rees Lyle Shattuck, age 93, Prescott, Kan., passed away Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born on Aug. 31, 1931, in Boicourt, Kan., the son of Rees Wilbur and Lulu Elizabeth Black Shattuck. He served his country in the United... [More]

Wayne Eldon Long ~ 07-03-1942 to 05-24-2025

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Linn County News Published May 28, 2025   Wayne Eldon Long, age 82, of Parker, Kan., passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Wayne was born on July 3, 1942, in Garnett, Kan., the son of Homer Leon and Margaret Ethel (Collins) Long. He was one of three children and... [More]

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SPECIAL: Commission to vote Monday on Parker Center lease

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Despite Chamber loss, Blast in the Park fireworks will go off

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The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present.    Donelson informed the council of two potential opportunities for funding a new City Hall building. ... [More]

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Jayhawk track breaks another school record and qualifies multiple athletes for State

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The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to West Franklin on May 22 to compete in the 3A Regional. As a team the girls placed 10th with a score of 22.5 points while the boys were fifth with 56 points. This year the top three places in each event qualify for the State meet then... [More]

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The Pleasanton track team traveled to Eureka on May 22 for a 2A Regional track meet. This year the top three places advance to the State meet along the top four times/distances not from the top three from all other Regionals. This year the Jays qualified eight athletes in seven... [More]

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