Marion R. Cannon
11-30-1941 to 08-04-2019
Linn County News
Published Aug. 7, 2019
Marion R. Cannon, age 77, of Hume, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, at his home.
Funeral service was scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at the Hume Christian Church, with burial in the Hume Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to the Hume Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Leland Ray Underwood ~ 07-16-1946 to 11-02-2025
Linn County News Published November 19, 2025 Leland Ray Underwood, age 79, Fulton, Kan., passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1946, at Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Clifford and Wilma Clayton Underwood. He served time in the United States Navy.... [More]
Donald E. Johnson ~ 08-22-1940 to 11-11-2025
Linn County News Published November 19, 2025 Donald E. Johnson, 85, passed at home after a battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Don was the youngest of five born in Blue Mound, Kan., to William McKinley and Alma Ida Tinsley Johnson. He attended... [More]
Quinn Adam Eugene Lloyd ~ 07-30-2009 to 11-04-2025
Linn County News Published November 12, 2025 Quinn Adam Eugene Lloyd, 16, passed away on November 4, 2025, in Springfield, Mo. Quinn was born on July 30, 2009, in Joplin, Mo., to Brian and Lindsay (Johnson) Lloyd. Quinn was the oldest of a set of triplets. He never let... [More]
More Obituaries
- Alice Belle Nash Warren ~ 01-23-1967 to 11-07-2025
- Barbara Ann Short ~ 06-10-1948 to 11-03-2025
- Jacqueline “Jackie” Whitcomb ~ 10-20-1962 to 10-29-2025
- Jeffery Lynn Brown ~ 09-10-1958 to 10-22-2025
- Darlene Ann Sumners ~ 05-19-1935 to 10-21-2025
- Lillie Mae Jackson ~ 04-23-1928 to 10-22-2025
- Monica Joy (Goebel) Mullins ~ 12-30-1965 to 10-20-2025
- Kelly Renee Moore ~ 08-02-1963 to 10-13-2025
NEWS
Parker City Council looks at roof bids, other motions
The Parker City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5. During the city employee reports, City Clerk Lisa Leach asked for volunteers to help install the Christmas pole lights next week. She also said the Christmas lighting contest for Parker residents with... [More]
Schneider and Secrest chosen as Teacher of the Year
Jayhawk Elementary principal Russ Hermreck introduced Susan Schneider, a 6th grade teacher at the elementary, as the teacher of the year for Jayhawk Elementary School. Dr. Samuels, principal at Jayhawk Linn Junior and Senior High School, introduced Jesse Secrest, a math... [More]
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret
TOPEKA — A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor. In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office also crafted... [More]
More News
- P&Z commission meets for workshop on battery storage and data centers
- Wills appointed fourth councilman for Pleasanton
- Write in votes upset some races after final tally
- Linn Valley bonds sell well, no tax increase for new fire truck
- Commissioners hear concerns from Lake Chaparral representatives
- Recent soaking rains still leave ponds short of water
- Ware appointed Linn County Clerk
- Part 3: Impersonating authorities
SPORTS
Jayhawk and Pleasanton football has a big presence in All League selections
The 2025 Three Rivers League 11-man Football All League team was announced and both Pleasanton and Jayhawk Linn had multiple players making each of the teams. Jayhawk had three players make first team offense. Trevor Brownback made the team at running back while Josiah... [More]
Linn County Rodeo contestants compete at the upcoming Prairie Circuit Finals
The 2025 PRCA Prairie Circuit (Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska) Finals Rodeo moves to the Kansas Star Casino Arena, Mulvane, Kan., Nov. 20-22. For the previous 13 years, the circuit finals were held in Duncan, Okla. The top 12 ranked contestants in each of 10 rodeo events on Sept.... [More]
Loss of seniors contributes to Buff regional loss to end season
As the waning full moon appeared above the horizon to make its ascent over the Prairie View football field’s northeast end zone Friday night, playoff hopes for the host Buffalos to continue on, in contrast, descended, as Meriden-Jefferson West completed a Class 3-A regional-round... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton fall trapshooting finishes fourth in conference
- Blu-Jay season ends with bi-district loss
- Prairie View football moves to the Regional round with a big win against Burlington
- Jayhawk cross country competes at State
- Prairie View cross country qualifies two for State
- Blu Jays’ Alvarez qualifies for State at Regionals
- Buffs grind on, record setting night sets scene to capture district title at Iola
- Prairie View football stays on top of their district with big win over Girard
OBITUARIES POLICY
• May be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered.
• Must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning in order to appear in that week's edition.
• Obituaries submitted by funeral homes will be billed to the funeral home.
• Full obituaries submitted by individuals are required to be paid in advance.
• Cost: $40 for 300 words or less. Each additional word over 300, 10¢. Photograph $5.
Call Barbara at 913-352-6235 or e-mail linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com
View Legals for Free