Linn County News
Published January 17, 2024
Rex Paul Henry Jr., age 55 of Choctaw, Okla., passed away Jan. 9, 2024, after a
courageous battle with colon cancer. He came into this world on Nov. 29, 1968, to Linda Claire Stewart and Rex Paul Henry Sr. in Parsons, Kan.
Rex spent most of his childhood in Kansas. He had many fond memories of the times he spent with his grandmother, Nellie. Rex was musically gifted from a young age and grew up learning how to play many instruments. He became especially gifted at playing the guitar and
piano. Rex was known to play musical instruments by ear and being able to learn songs rather
quickly. Rex enjoyed playing the guitar with his brother Chris, and his son, Troy.
As much as Rex enjoyed listening to and playing music, he was just as talented at
painting and drawing. His portraits focused primarily on military aviation aircraft, especially WW2 fighter planes. He even was an avid collector of military memorabilia and was knowledgeable about the items and the history behind them. Rex was artistic, creative, and mechanically inclined, working as an Electrician later in life. Rex was very handy and resourceful; he could just about fix anything. He loved a good house project and was constantly working on his property. Rex also enjoyed restoring classic cars, notably restoring a 1967 Pontiac GTO back to original condition. Rex also enjoyed working on his El Camino with his son, Troy.
When not busy with restoration projects, he loved to work on his truck with his son, Paul, updating speakers, sound systems and headlights. Rex, being mechanically inclined, also enjoyed repairing and maintaining his tractors; especially his favorite Club Cadet that he restored to original condition. Rex was a great cook and loved German food. He enjoyed
learning recipes and cooking alongside his mother, Linda.
Rex was united in marriage to Stephanie Renee Smith on Aug. 25, 2011, in Nicoma
Park, Okla. Rex and Stephanie loved visiting antique malls, thrift stores and estate sales.
They were always on the hunt to see what interesting things they could get a bargain on; it was a hobby they enjoyed together. Most of all, they loved to be home with Rex’s favorite dogs, Max Paul and Hillbilly Renee Henry.
Rex was a loving husband, father, son, and brother, and will be missed dearly by the friends and family he leaves behind.
Rex is preceded in death by his dear father, Rex Paul Henry Sr.; his grandmother, Nellie
Ater; and his grandfather, Warren Stewart. Rex is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie Renee
Henry; his mother, Linda Claire Henry; his oldest son and his wife, William Paul Henry and Jessica Henry; his younger son, Troy Dalton Henry; his brother and his wife, Christopher Patrick
Henry and Elizabeth Rodriguez Henry; and Rex’s two grandchildren, Harper Alaina Henry, and William Carter Robert Henry.
OBITUARIES
Gary Ray Johnson ~ 03-10-1935 to 05-28-2025

Linn County News Published June 4, 2025 Gary Ray Johnson, age 90 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on May 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Schneider Funeral Home in Pleasanton, Kan. Visitation... [More]
Rees Lyle Shattuck ~ 08-31-1931 to 05-26-2025

Linn County News Published May 28, 2025 Rees Lyle Shattuck, age 93, Prescott, Kan., passed away Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born on Aug. 31, 1931, in Boicourt, Kan., the son of Rees Wilbur and Lulu Elizabeth Black Shattuck. He served his country in the United... [More]
Wayne Eldon Long ~ 07-03-1942 to 05-24-2025

Linn County News Published May 28, 2025 Wayne Eldon Long, age 82, of Parker, Kan., passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Wayne was born on July 3, 1942, in Garnett, Kan., the son of Homer Leon and Margaret Ethel (Collins) Long. He was one of three children and... [More]
More Obituaries
- John Ted Miles ~ 01-29-1960 to 05-01-2025
- Zachary Eldon White ~ 06-12-1992 to 04-29-2025
- Rebecca S. Landers 12-30-1964 to 04-18-2025
- Ira Johnathan “Sonny” Robinson ~ 04-10-1944 to 04-26-2025
- Paul Dean Benham ~ 09-23-1944 to 04-26-2025
- Bonnie Faye Bishop ~ 03-25-1949 to 04-22-2025
- Lois A. Murray ~ 11-03-1931 to 04-20-2025
- Dr. Howard F. Wilson ~ 02-05-1938 to 04-20-2025
NEWS
SPECIAL: Commission to vote Monday on Parker Center lease

Linn County commissioners plan to vote at their weekly 9 a.m. meeting next Monday, June 2, on a 99-year lease agreement with Parker and their Senior Center building. At Tuesday's weekly Commission meeting, delayed by a day because of Monday's federal Memorial Day observance,... [More]
Despite Chamber loss, Blast in the Park fireworks will go off

Council actions include split vote on deed conveyance Hearing of the disbandment of its local Chamber of Commerce, La Cygne leaders have verbally concurred that the city’s part in the annual Blast in the Park festivities will go on. Following that Chamber notification... [More]
Linn Valley discusses city hall funding sources

The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present. Donelson informed the council of two potential opportunities for funding a new City Hall building. ... [More]
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SPORTS
Jayhawk track breaks another school record and qualifies multiple athletes for State

The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to West Franklin on May 22 to compete in the 3A Regional. As a team the girls placed 10th with a score of 22.5 points while the boys were fifth with 56 points. This year the top three places in each event qualify for the State meet then... [More]
School records and State qualifiers are made for the Jays at Eureka

The Pleasanton track team traveled to Eureka on May 22 for a 2A Regional track meet. This year the top three places advance to the State meet along the top four times/distances not from the top three from all other Regionals. This year the Jays qualified eight athletes in seven... [More]
More Sports
- Lady Hawks win league as Hawks host TRL meet
- Pleasanton track sets school records at Pioneer League track meet
- Prairie View track sets meet and league records at Wellsville
- Pleasanton baseball splits against Jayhawk
- Prairie View softball defeats Osawatomie and Girard
- Jayhawk baseball earns win over Pleasanton
- Prairie View track has a great day as they host home invitational
- Jayhawk track places top three at Prairie View
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