Linn County News
Published May 6, 2020
Richard Paul "Chick" Clarrey, 62, Mapleton, Kan. passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at his home. Richard was born on December 1, 1957, to Judith (Graziosi) and Stephen Clarrey, Sr. He lived most of his life in Edwardsville, Kan. He graduated from Bonner Springs High School in the Class of 1975.
After graduation, he worked as a mechanic until 1993 when he moved south to Mound City, Kan., living with his father for nine years. In 2002, he found his little piece of heaven, three acres in Mapleton, Kan., where he lived out the rest of his life. While living down south, Richard was employed by Wes's Recycling in Centerville, Kan., until his health failed. Richard has now taken his final journey up to heaven where he will meet his mother and father and find the everlasting peace he so deserves. Richard is survived by three brothers, Stephen Clarrey Jr., Michael (Joyce) Clarrey, and John Clarrey; two sisters, Susan Barton, and Julia (Ronnie) Ingram; and many nieces and nephews. Chick, our brother, gone but not forgotten, until we meet again!
Graveside service 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020, Prescott Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested the Kidney Foundation, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, Box J, Mound City, Kan., 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Beverly Ann (Kisinger) Griffin ~ 10-07-1942 to 02-03-2026
Linn County News Published February 11, 2026 Beverly Ann (Kisinger) Griffin, age 83, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born Oct. 7, 1942, the youngest daughter of John Edward and Louella Marie Sandstedt Kisinger.... [More]
Katherine Paulette Curry ~ 02-27-1945 to 01-31-2026
Linn County News Published February 4, 2026 Kathryn Paulette Curry, age 80, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. She was born on Feb. 27, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Rudolph George and Dorothy Trecel Burrous Obermeier. She graduated... [More]
Terry Dean Crump ~ 02-03-1942 to 01-27-2026
Linn County News Published February 4, 2026 Terry Dean Crump, Mound City, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. He was born on Feb. 3, 1942, in Topeka, Kan., the son of Clifford and Carol Griffin Crump. He worked as a foreman and machine operator... [More]
More Obituaries
- Viola May “Budd” Ralston ~ 02-04-1933 to 01-21-2026
- Jerel Lynn Pankratz ~ 12-08-1956 to 01-20-2026
- Mitzi Allen Coe ~ 08-14-1953 to 01-17-2026
- Marsha Ann White ~ 07-24-1944 to 11-02-2025
- Gerald LeRoy “Jerry” Shaw 05-24-1942 to 12-10-2025
- Mark William Madl ~ 05-05-1955 to 01-03-2026
- Gary Andrew McCarty ~ 06-01-1949 to 08-19-2025
- Randall E. Taylor, Sr. ~ 09-24-1959 to 01-17-2026
NEWS
Culvert work begins on K-52 the week of Feb. 16
A contractor will replace a box culvert under K-52 in Linn County starting the week of Feb. 16, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The box culvert for Little Sugar Creek drainage is about a mile west of the K-7/K-52 south junction. Work will begin on or after... [More]
SEK Mental Health Center and Neosho Memorial launch joint discussions to preserve local care
CHANUTE, KS - Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) and Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC) announced that they are working together to explore options to preserve access to local healthcare services for communities across southeast Kansas. With last... [More]
Leonard waives preliminary hearing in Missouri court case
In a hearing held on Wednesday morning, Feb. 4, in the Circuit Court of Bates County, Mo., with Judge Julie Highley-Keutzer presiding, Damon Leonard waived his preliminary hearing in the case filed in connection with the death of a rural Pleasanton youth. Defense attorney Jeff... [More]
More News
- Commissioners discuss 4H building with extension
- SEK Mental Health Center and Neosho Memorial launch joint discussions to preserve local care
- SPECIAL: Leonard waives preliminary hearing in Missouri court case
- Deputy Parscale receives award from Sheriffs' Association
- SEKMHC Executive Director suspended by board of trustees
- Pleasanton Council appoints fifth member
- Commissioners take action on P&Z items
- Pleasanton water plant looks at potential $4-$6 million replacement
SPORTS
Prairie View boys/girls’ wrestling hosts Jayhawk in a dual
The Prairie View boys’/girls’ wrestling teams hosted Jayhawk Linn in a dual on Feb. 3. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams wrestled each other and the Lady Buffalos defeated the Lady Hawks 71-6. In the boys’ dual it was the Hawks who... [More]
Pleasanton basketball travels to Northeast and hosts Yates Center during Courtwarming week
The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams celebrated their Courtwarming this past week. The Jays traveled to Northeast Arma on Feb. 3 and then hosted Yates Center in their Courtwarming game on Feb. 6. The boys continue to be undefeated in Three Rivers... [More]
Prairie View basketball falls to Wellsville and Santa Fe Trail during Courtwarming week
The Prairie View basketball played Wellsville and Santa Fe Trail this past week. The Buffalos traveled to Wellsville on Feb. 3 and then hosted Santa Fe Trail for Courtwarming on Feb. 6. The games against Wellsville saw both the girls and boys fall to the Eagles.... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball sweeps Yates Center and Pleasanton
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball continues winning ways with victories over Crest and Jayhawk
- Prairie View basketball hosts Burlington and Osawatomie
- Prairie View boys’ basketball team pick up first win at Uniontown
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball rolls to championship at Uniontown
- Jayhawk Linn boys’ basketball has a busy and winning week
- Prairie View boys’ basketball falls to Anderson County and Osawatomie
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball routs Chetopa and SCC
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