Linn County News
Published Feb. 16, 2022
Peggy Ruth Corp, 71, of Hume, Mo., passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2022, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Peggy Ruth (McCullough) Corp was born Aug. 26, 1950, in Durant, Okla. She graduated in 1968 from Lone Jack High School, Lone Jack, Mo. On May 3, 1969, she married Warren E. Corp. They had three children Christopher “Matt,” Liberty and Jacob. Peggy worked in the banking industry the majority of her career. In 2013, she retired from Farmers State Bank as a loan officer after 13 years. She spent 20 years at Prescott State Bank, working her way up to vice president.
Peggy was an intelligent, quick-witted, funny and endearing woman. She loved her family with all her heart. She adored being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was kind and would help anyone in need. She enjoyed genealogy, crocheting and doing diamond paintings. She made the best "Corp sweet tea" around. She also loved Made In Occupied Japan ceramics.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Gloria and Jasper Jackson; sisters, Patty Jo Milke and Nancie Ann Phillips; brother, Jimmy McCullough; and nephews, Travis Jackson McCullough and Jason McCullough.
She is survived by her husband, Warren E. Corp of Hume, Mo.; sister, Donnie “Renee” Parrish; her three children , Christopher “Matt” Corp, Liberty Arnold and Jacob Corp and his wife Samantha; and 10 grandchildren, Jackson Arnold, Isabella and her husband Justin Harris, Adrian Arnold, Ian Corp, Issac Corp, Mackenzie Corp, Matthew Corp, Nicholas Coker, Meilah Corp, and Wyatt Corp. She also leaves one great-grandson Leonardo Corp, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Hume Christian Church. Funeral services will be held at Hume Christian Church at 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. Interment will be at Salem Cemetery in Foster, Mo.
OBITUARIES
Dale W. Cobbs ~ 05-05-1945 to 07-18-2024
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Linn County News Published July 24 2024 Dale W. Cobbs, age 79, of Bush City, Kan., passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kan. Dale Wayne Cobbs was born on May 5, 1945, he was the second son born to Everett Wayne... [More]
James E. Wright ~ 01-07-1933 to 07-21-2024
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Linn County News Published July 24, 2024 James E. Wright, age 91, Mound City, Kan., passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024. Visitation will be held 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions... [More]
Roland L. Weir 07-09-1946 to 07-07-2024
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Linn County News Published July 17, 2024 Roland L. Weir, age 77, formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away in Yates Center, Kan., on July 7, 2024. He was born the son of Beulah Bledsoe on July 9, 1946, in La Cygne, Kan. Growing up and living in La Cygne all his life,... [More]
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NEWS
Commissioners discuss adding new position
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Political forum scheduled for Thursday
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The 2024 Primary Election is scheduled Tuesday, Aug. 6, and with that the Linn County News Political Primary Forum is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. The forum will feature local candidates, state and national candidates or their representatives. It will be held at... [More]
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SPORTS
Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team makes finals at Nationals
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The Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team traveled to Mason, Mich. from July 12-14 to compete in the USA High School Clay Target League (USAHSCTL) National Championship. The team performed well both as an individual and a team. The action started on July 12 as Pleasanton/Jayhawk... [More]
Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team places second at TRL tournament
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