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
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]
Alice Belle Nash Warren ~ 01-23-1967 to 11-07-2025
Linn County News Published November 12, 2025 Alice Belle Nash Warren, age 58 of Butler, Mo., passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Appleton City, Mo. Alice was born the daughter of George Keith and Mary Major-Nash on Jan. 23, 1967, in Kansas City, Kan. Alice... [More]
Barbara Ann Short ~ 06-10-1948 to 11-03-2025
Linn County News Published November 12, 2025 Barbara Ann Short, age 77, Pleasant Valley, Mo., formerly of Linn Valley, Kan., passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1948, in Jackson County, Mo., the daughter of Samuel Leroy and Eliza... [More]
More Obituaries
- 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
- Norma Jeanne (Riley) Long ~ 08-21-1938 to 10-13-2025
- Geneva Darlene Jennings ~ 11-15-1939 to 10-12-2025
NEWS
Wills appointed fourth councilman for Pleasanton
The election and the death of Pleasanton Councilwoman Angelina Randall left four seats open on the Pleasanton Council. Voters kept Rochelle Schreckhise and chose Kenny Stark and Sandy Haynes to fill the open seat of Kimberly Herring and that of Aaron Portmann, who chose to... [More]
Write in votes upset some races after final tally
Following last week’s election, the Linn County Elections Officer and the County Clerks’ staff went through and tallied the write-in votes for each race. Some of those races were upset by the final count while other openings were actually determined. In La Cygne,... [More]
Linn Valley bonds sell well, no tax increase for new fire truck
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, 2025, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an opening prayer by Council Member John... [More]
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- USD 362 board accepts roofing, telephone system bids
- Pleasanton council passes motion, gives hiring power to police chief
SPORTS
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]
Pleasanton fall trapshooting finishes fourth in conference
The Pleasanton trap shooting team competed in the 2025 Kansas State High School Clay Target League fall season this year and did very well in their conference. The Jays competed in 1A Conference 4 and finished fourth as a team with a total of 1,879 points. To see the... [More]
Blu-Jay season ends with bi-district loss
For a town which openly celebrated All Saint’s (Hallow’s) Day on Saturday, Olpe’s high school football team, eighth-ranked in Class 1-A, put a Halloween-eve hex on Pleasanton last Thursday night, scoring five touchdowns in the game’s first 12:12 and going... [More]
More Sports
- 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
- Prairie View volleyball finishes season at Girard
- Jays lock in league runner up spot at Uniontown
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