Linn County News
Published May 13, 2020
Jason Walker "Jake" McCullough, age 44, was born June 25, 1975, in Nevada, Mo., the son of Jimmy and Martha Miller McCullough. He departed this life May 3, 2020, at his home in Amoret, Mo.
Jason loved his family; he had an awesome sense of humor and was always trying to “get us.” He was especially fond of his ornery nephews and was known to spoil his great-nephew, Austin, and great-niece, April, who was known to crawl up on his lap for a quick snuggle and maybe a chance to yank the cat's tail. How he loved those kids!
He was an avid
Chiefs fan and was so excited when they won the Super Bowl. He loved his
books, movies, current events, playing video games with nephew Connor and
watching wrestling with his brother. He collected Chiefs and wrestling
memorabilia. He was computer savvy, keeping the family online. He was
preceded in death by his father and step mother, Jimmy and Shirley McCullough; grandparents,
Roy and Delores Miller, Jasper and Gloria Jackson and Herb
McCullough. Jake is survived by his mother and step dad, Martha and Tom
Long; brother, Justin (Tressie); step-siblings, Becky Crossan (Jay), Tom Long,
Jr., Heather Smith (Greg), and Dan Long; nephews, Aaron Hooker (Shelby), Eric
Hooker (Megan), Sebastian Brabant (Sydney) and Connor Schultz; great nephew
Austin; great niece, April, known as Ape to Uncle Jake; aunts, uncles, cousins
and friends.
Private family graveside will be held at the Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Mo. Contributions
are suggested to the Shriner Children's Hospital, c/o Schneider Funeral Home,
P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kan. 66075. Online condolences can be left at
www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Daniel Glen Needham ~ 10-30-1945 to 09-06-2023

Linn County News Published September 20, 2023 Daniel Glen Needham took the long way home on Sept. 6, 2023, after fighting a long battle against cancer. We are sure he had to stop along the way and check out all the new fishing holes and visit with everyone he met... [More]
Phyllis Irene Best ~ 04-24-1948 to 09-14-2023

Linn County News Published September 20, 2023 Phyllis Irene Best, age 75, Grain Valley, Mo., passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at the Curry Cemetery. Visitation will be... [More]
Jean Frances Patterson ~ 06-27-1937 to 09-11-2023

Linn County News Published September 20, 2023 Jean Frances Patterson (nee Ward) 86, of St. Louis, Mo., passed away Monday Sept. 11, 2023 in Mercy Hospital. She was a resident of St. Louis for 60 years but remained loyal to her native Kansas where she was born... [More]
More Obituaries
- Roland Jerome “Jerry” Rowe ~ 01-18-1928 to 09-12-2023
- Cammie Lee Hines ~ 06-19-1962 to 09-03-2023
- Helen Yvonne Bruce ~ 08-16-1930 to 09-07-2023
- Delbert Alan Cannon ~ 01-28-1958 to 09-09-2023
- Wayne Barber Ellis ~ 06-20-1944 to 09-07-2023
- Mary Dolores Warta ~ 02-03-1929 to 09-08-2023
- Parker Mae Perkins ~ 08-25-2023
- Robert Zane Hayes ~ 06-26-1960 to 08-23-2023
NEWS
Commercial solar panels top Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

A full room greeted seven of nine members of the Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission last Tuesday at their normally scheduled meeting. The crowd attended in response to apparent contracts being circulated through locations in the county asking landowners to lease property... [More]
Commissioners put attorney on retainer for solar matters

Field questions from local residents on regulations Following an executive session for legal matters, County Counselor Gary Thompson explained to the commissioners and those attending the meeting that he had reached out to three different attorneys who have extensive... [More]
Parker to use ARPA funds for cam installment

Parker city leaders have given its police force the go-ahead to purchase two body camera/taser systems. The 3-0 vote, with Kandice Higgins and Jerry Summers not present, came during last Thursday’s monthly council meeting but only after city leaders agreed that this year’s... [More]
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- Desludging award headlines La Cygne actions
- Armed suicidal subject, shots fired
- County 2024 budget to stay revenue neutral
- 2023 billing for farm-ins more than double the amount county used to pay annually
- Commission okays AMR subsidy hike
- Commissioners discuss budget cuts and revenue neutral rate
SPORTS
Jayhawk Linn routs Uniontown in home opener

The Jayhawk Linn football team is now 3-0 after a 56-0 thrashing of Uniontown on the evening of Sept. 15. It was all Jayhawk in their home opener as the Hawks dominated in all three phases of the game. The first offensive play from scrimmage resulted in points as Jayhawk quarterback... [More]
Pleasanton volleyball has a busy week

The Pleasanton volleyball team was certainly busy this past week as the team hosted Rich Hill on Sept. 11, hosted a Three Rivers League quad on Sept. 12, and traveled to Humboldt for a tournament on Sept. 16. The Lady Jays played a best out of five matchup against Rich Hill... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton football routs Northeast Arma
- Big Buffalo rally falls just short
- Jayhawk football dominates first two games
- Jays survive typical first game hiccups
- Prairie View football falls to Parsons to open the season
- County schools compete at Anderson County in cross country
- Jayhawk Linn and Pleasanton compete in TRL Tournament
- 2023-24 Jayhawk Linn Baseball Golf Fundraiser
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