Linn County News
Published November 13, 2024
Mary Lou Cox, 87, of Independence, Mo., passed away on Oct. 29, 2024, peacefully at her daughter’s home. She was born Jan. 31, 1937, to Marion L. and Vianna Elizabeth Wallace Callahan in Deepwater, Mo.
She was preceded in death by parents Marion and Vianna Callahan; sisters Vivian Steiner, Anna Faye Cowley and Katy Holmes; brothers Jerry Callahan, Olen Callahan, Wally Callahan, Bob Callahan and Lee Callahan; daughter Cheryl Fortner; granddaughter Brianna Shelton and grandson Benjamin Tomlin.
She is survived by her sister Ola May Earnest; daughters Dwenah (Barry) Tomlin, Alicia (Darrell) Reynolds, Cynthia (Robert) Smith and Stacey Eichmann; grandchildren CJ (Rachel) Shelton, Katherine (Brian) Spinks, Elizabeth (Joe) Yslas, Jessica (Benny) Krewson, Jacklyn Frieben, Martina Crandall, Josh Foster, Taylor Reynolds, Devin Boyles, Lyndsey Thompson, Peyton Colson, Elle Smith, Dalton Hammack and Drake Hammack; great-grandchildren (Jordan, Lucas, Brianna, Alyssa, Elijah, Isabelle, Finn, Taylor, Clementine, Piper, Wesley and Logan) and great-great-grandchildren (Oliver, Ashlynn, Corbin).
A celebration of life for Mary Lou will be held privately.
Arrangements conducted by Funeral Services of Independence.
OBITUARIES
Arnot Franklin Baldwin, Jr. ~ 12-06-1931 to 08-18-2024
Linn County News Published November 20, 2024 Arnot Franklin Baldwin Jr. "Frank" age 92, formerly of Butler, Mo., passed away on Aug. 18, 2024, in Topeka, Kan. He was born the son of Arnot Franklin and Ethel Payne Baldwin on Dec. 6, 1931, in Independence, Mo.... [More]
Deloris Marie Baldwin ~ 09-07-1936 to 10-01-2024
Linn County News Published November 20, 2024 Deloris Marie Baldwin, age 88, formerly of Butler, Mo., passed away on Oct. 1, 2024, in Topeka, Kan. She was born the daughter of Orville Glen and Leora Ellington Brownback on Sept. 7, 1936, in Centerville, Kan.... [More]
Brandon Michael Eastwood ~ 09-19-1982 to 11-12-2024
Linn County News Published November 20, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brandon Michael Eastwood on Nov. 12, 2024, at the young age of 42. Brandon was born Sept. 19, 1982 in Pittsburg, Kan. Brandon grew up in Mound City, Kan.,... [More]
More Obituaries
- Sherri Marie Crane ~ 03-28-1969 to 11-12-2024
- Charles Schmitz ~ 07-21-1948 to 11-05-2024
- Russell Alan Taylor ~ 08-19-1966 to 11-05-2024
- Larry Gene Bloomfield ~ 07-08-1952 to 11-06-2024
- Carol Louise Chinn ~ 11-13-1959 to 10-22-2024
- Erma Lorene Lovewell ~ 01-07-1935 to 10-25-2024
- Rhonda Diane Vanwinkle ~ 10-09-1961 to 09-28-2024
- Kathryn “Irene” Holsman ~ 12-25-1928 to 10-18-2024
NEWS
Commissioners hold election canvass
During the meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, the commissioners recessed the commissioner’s meeting and convened the canvass of the General Election held on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2024. With Commissioner Danny McCullough, District 2, absent from the meeting, District 3 Commissioner... [More]
Linn Valley Council fills vacant council seat
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present. The meeting began with an opening prayer by Linn Valley Community Church Pastor David Van Bebber, followed... [More]
Pleasanton learns property annexation null as not done right
The Pleasanton City Council met for the bi-weekly meeting Monday and heard a report from City Attorney Jacklyn Paletta, not present, concerning the deannexation request from Brandon McGinnis on property located at the north end of Tucker Road. At the last meeting, McGinnis asked... [More]
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- Town hall leads to proposal changes
- Parker will consider quotes next week
SPORTS
Jayhawk volleyball has a great season and earns four unanimous all league selections
The 2024 Jayhawk Linn volleyball team had a great year with both as a team and with individual accomplishments. The Lady Hawks made a deep post season run this year as they reached the 3A sub-state tournament bracket in Girard. The Lady Hawks lost their first game in... [More]
Prairie View volleyball celebrates record setting season of team and individual accomplishments
The Prairie View volleyball team had quite the season this year. Not only did multiple players on the team achieve individual milestones, the team also had some record setting accomplishments as well. The Lady Buffs made the 3A sub-state bracket at Girard this year and were... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View football advances to Regional round of 3A playoffs
- Jayhawk cross country finishes season at 3A State meet at Rim Rock
- Allen leads Lady Buffs at State cross country
- Jayhawk cross country, boys and girls, heading to State
- Lady Buffs cross country team earns place at State as runner-up at Regional
- Jays spook Erie, move on to McLouth
- Prairie View volleyball advances to 3A Sub-State
- Jayhawk volleyball advances to the 3A Sub-State bracket
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