Linn County News
Published July 20, 2022
Joshua Phillip Wollard, born March 7, 1994, passed away on July 4, 2022. Although taken away too early, he lived his life with grace and touched the lives of family and friends.
Joshua was a graduate of Prairie View High School, class of 2012. Upon graduation he served in the United States Navy, on the USS Iwo Jima, and was honorably discharged in 2017 with the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class and received several commendations. After his Navy service, he worked as a Millwright and was a member of the Millwrights Local Union 1529.
Joshua is survived by his wife, Miranda; their two sons, Jasper and Jameson; and another son, Jaxson. He is also survived by his parents, Phillip Todd and Julie Ann Wollard; a brother and sister-in-law, Jordan and Charlcey; a sister and brother-in-law, Shawna and Jacob; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on July 30 from 2 to 11 p.m. at the Wollard residence at 23062 Farlin Road, Parker, Kan. This is an open event and guests are welcome at any time. An event announcement has been posted at https://facebook.com/events/s/joshuas-celebration-of- life/1184756959031633.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for cards and/or written memories of Joshua to be shared with the family.
OBITUARIES
Rex Alan Brown ~ 08-10-1959 to 04-25-2026
Linn County News Published April 29,2026 Rex Alan Brown, age 66, of Prescott, Kan., passed away on April 25, 2026, leaving behind a life defined by hard work, craftsmanship, and deep love for his family. There was cremation. Memorial services will be held at 11... [More]
Edward Lee Umphenour ~ 10-05-1943 to 04-26-2026
Linn County News Published April 29, 2026 Edward Lee Umphenour, 82 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on April 26, 2026. Edward Lee was a man with a recognizable voice and has been referred to as the voice of Linn County. He was born to Edward and Katherine... [More]
Emily Donnell Brown Tinsley ~ 09-24-2931 to 04-24-2026
Linn County News Published April 29, 2026 Emily Donnell Brown Tinsley left her worldly home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026. Donnell was born Sept. 24, 1931, in Texon, Texas, to Lone Jewel and Dixie Belle Cox Brown. When Donnell was 18 years... [More]
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- Velma Fay (Cline) Peterson ~ 04-29-1944 to 04-15-2026
- Bruce Lynn Jeffers ~ 01-30-1957 to 04-12-2026
- Vernon Lee Ross ~ 12-01-1955 to 04-10-2026
- Howard Chaney Herrmann ~ 05-28-1944 to 04-01-2026
- Tevina Marie Eicher ~ 04-09-1979 to 03-23-2026
- Kellie Jo Harvey ~ 10-24-1968 to 03-26-2026
- Naomi “Skip” Childress ~ 08-23-1926 to 03-21-2026
- Julia Pearl (Ginger) Gardner ~ 06-28-1940 to 03-19-2026
NEWS
Commissioners appoint interim fire chief and emergency management coordinator
With Commissioner Jim Johnson and County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta attending via telephone, the commissioners briefly discussed whether to appoint an interim Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator or post for the position(s) due to the recent resignation of Randy Hegwald... [More]
Commissioners question department heads on April 13 storms
During the meeting on Monday, April 27, the commissioners met with several department heads to hear reports on departmental actions during and after the tornadic storms that hit portions of Linn County on April 13. The discussion included Linn County Sheriff James Akes, Linn... [More]
Pleasanton City Administrator announces retirement Aug. 3
Pleasanton’s Monday, April 20, council meeting lasted well into the night after discussing a dock grant, see separate story, and several other items. At the end of the meeting, Mayor Mathew Young read a letter announcing City Administrator Becky Hegwald’s retirement... [More]
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- Pleasanton Council proceeds with fishing dock grant
- Early Dismissals
- SPECIAL: Youthfront application not a Public Hearing
SPORTS
Jayhawk baseball goes 4-0 against Erie and Yates Center
The Jayhawk Linn baseball team went 4-0 this past week in double-headers against Erie and Yates Center. They traveled to Erie on April 20 and defeated the Red Devils 14-4 and 16-5. Then they hosted Yates Center and won both those games 15-4 and 13-1. The first game against... [More]
Pleasanton sweeps St. Paul, splits against Uniontown
The Pleasanton baseball team played St. Paul and Uniontown this past week. They traveled to St. Paul on April 20 and defeated the Indians in a double-header, 18-3 and 16-9. The team then hosted Uniontown in another double-header, they won the first game 5-2 but lost the second... [More]
Prairie View baseball 3-0 against Osage City and Butler
The Prairie View baseball team played Osage City and Butler this past week. They traveled to Osage City on April 21 and defeated them in a double-header, 7-6 and 18-6. Then they hosted a single game against Butler on April 23 and won that game 18-3. The first game against Osage... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk baseball falls to Southeast Cherokee
- Prairie View baseball falls to Burlington and splits against Lebo
- Pleasanton baseball falls to Central Heights and Marmaton Valley
- Prairie View softball goes 3-1 against Iola and Jayhawk
- Jayhawk softball sweeps St. Paul and falls to Prairie View
- Pleasanton track wins at Oswego
- Pleasanton baseball falls to Southeast Cherokee
- Jayhawk softball swept by Central Heights
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