Linn County News
Published June 5, 2019
Marvin Lee Teeter of Enid, Okla., passed away on May 24, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Marvin was born on March 30, 1942, in Blue Mound, Kan., to Lewis and Ester (Scott) Teeter.
Marvin married the love of his life, Alece (John) Teeter, on May 21, 1964.
Marvin retired from Texaco as a million-mile safe driver, and enjoyed traveling and casino-hopping whenever possible.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of over 50 years; and his brother, Marion Teeter.
He is survived by his brother, Lawrence Teeter, of Mills Creek, Okla.; daughter Lisa Courtright and husband Wayne of Enid; daughter Connie Teeter and partner Lisa DeJesus of Kissimmee, Fla.; granddaughter Spencer Sissney and boyfriend Michael Brock of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughter Sydne Knapp and husband Nate of Vail, Ariz.; granddaughter Kamie DeJesus of Kissimmee; grandson Kaden DeJesus of Kissimmee; great grandchildren Luca and Zara Knapp of Vail; and numerous nieces, nephews and many extended relatives in the Linn County area.
A Celebration of Life gathering was held at Stittsworth Funeral Home in Enid on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, followed by interment in Enid Cemetery.
OBITUARIES
Louise Mitchell ~ 11-20-1930 to 09-14-2026
Linn County News Published Sept. 16, 2026 Louise Mitchell, age 95 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. She was born the daughter of James Martin and Marie Zieggler Martin in Pleasanton, Kan., on Nov. 20, 1930. Louise was a lifelong resident... [More]
George W. Marshall ~ 09-04-2026
Linn County News Published Sept. 16, 2026 George W. Marshall, 76, formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away suddenly and quietly on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in hospice care at Joplin, Mo., after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A veteran of the Vietnam war, he is survived... [More]
Stephen Lewis Conley ~ 06-07-1952 to 09-07-2026
Linn County News Published September 16, 2026 Stephen Lewis Conley, age 74, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1952, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Earl and Anna Mae Stoeckle Conley. As a child, he enjoyed fishing and... [More]
More Obituaries
- Jaunita Elizabeth (Chambers) Long ~ 06-08-1935 to 09-07-2026
- Neva Ann Huffman ~ 02-10-1931 to 08-31-2026
- Helen Florence Smith ~ 12-30-1941 to 09-04-2026
- Marvin Giffin Marshall ~ 07-04-1937 to 07-31-2026
- Carl Leon Black ~ 09-05-1935 to 08-18-2026
- Charles Leon Hays ~ 08-27-1943 to 08-16-2026
- Willa Lou Querry ~ 02-25-1931 to 07-25-2026
- Ronald Raymond Howard ~ 04-07-1946 to 07-20-2026
NEWS
SPECIAL: Remember this number: 14 cents
University of Kansas journalism professor It’s the number I’m repeating as I work with local newspapers as part of a national experiment to help save local news. That number, 14 cents, is how much it costs you each day to support this newspaper. Fourteen... [More]
Affidavit of disclosure on Booth case released
After requesting the Disclosure of an Affidavit or Sworn Testimony from the District Court of Linn County concerning the Wade Booth case, Judge Rhonda Cole approved releasing the affidavit to three news entities, the Linn County News, Fox 4 News and KSHB 41. District Attorney... [More]
Church releases statement regarding pastor’s arrest
Recently the church where Wade Booth, who was arrested on Aug. 31, had served as pastor released the following statement: PUBLIC STATEMENT REGARDING FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH [PLEASANTON] I want to make something very clear regarding First Baptist Church and the situation involving... [More]
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SPORTS
Prairie View golf wins at Fort Scott
The Prairie View girls’ golf team continues to perform at a high level this season as the girls traveled to Woodland Hills golf course in Fort Scott on Sept. 8 to compete in the Fort Scott Invitational. The Lady Buffs won the tournament with a score of 209. Independence... [More]
Jayhawk boys’ cross country wins meet at Girard
The Jayhawk Linn cross country team traveled to Girard on Sept. 10 to compete in the Girard Invitational. The Hawks ran well as the boys’ varsity team won the meet with a score of 50. Here are the individual results for the junior high and high school Hawks. Varsity Boys’... [More]
Pleasanton football falls to Erie in home opener
The Pleasanton football team hosted their home opener against TRL foe Erie on Sept. 11. It was a night where the Jays recognized their first responders and both teams put up plenty of points. Unfortunately for the Jays the Red Devils put up more points as they won the game 78-36... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk football starts season with rout of Uniontown
- Prairie View volleyball starts season at Baldwin and home triangular
- Pleasanton football defeats St. Paul in overtime
- Jayhawk girls’ golf places second at Woodland Hills
- Britz places first for the Lady Buffs at Woodland Hills
- More than Friday Night Lights
- Annual kids’ fishing derby held at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo
- Multiple kids qualify for the State Fair at annual pedal pull
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