Maybelle Woolston, age 90, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. She was born on March 12, 1924, the daughter of Lee and Pearl Spivey Collier. She graduated from Stella, Mo., High School.
Maybelle and her husband Ed were married in 1944. Together they owned and ran the Chevrolet dealership in Mound City, Mound City Mobile Homes and finally the Big Dollar Store.
He preceded her in death on June 25, 2000. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerry; and four sisters, Mary, Colleen, Wilma and Wilda.
She is survived by three sons, Paul Woolston, Robert Woolston and wife Vicky, and David Woolston and wife Jane; a sister, Dorothy Smith; and three grand, 10 great-grand and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to service time at the church. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the church. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Leota Jean Lile ~ 10-08-1940 to 10-03-2024
Linn County News Published October 9, 2024 Leota Jean Lile age 83 of Parker, Kan., passed away Thursday Oct. 3, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Monday Oct. 7, 2024, at the Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home Osawatomie. Graveside service... [More]
Richard L. Marsh ~ 05-12-1944 to 09-29-2024
Linn County News Published October 2, 2024 Richard I. Marsh, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and retired Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion. He was born on May 12, 1944,... [More]
David Wayne Parker ~ 01-27-1962 to 09-26-2024
Linn County News Published October 2, 2024 David Wayne Parker, age 62, Mound City, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 27, 1962, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Donnie and Wanda Sharp Parker. He... [More]
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Out-of-place footstone bothers La Cygne leaders
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Tire issue results in bus fire, students evacuated
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Mound City looks at possible lease option for former jail
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SPORTS
Pleasanton cross country competes at Central Heights
The Pleasanton cross country team traveled to Central Heights on Oct. 3 to compete in the Central Heights Invitational. The Jays did well as they continue to improve through the season. Here are the results for the Jays at the Central Heights Invitational Varsity Boys 5K... [More]
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The Prairie View football team hosted Humboldt in a non-league, non-district game on Oct. 4. It was Homecoming night and the Buffalos could not get past a very good Humboldt team as they lost the game 46-35. If you were a fan of offense, you enjoyed this game as both... [More]
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