Linn County News
Published June 11, 2025
Richard Paul Henderson, age 74, of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born on July 26, 1950, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Charles and Lidea Morris Henderson. After graduating high school, Rich joined the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Gail Martin. To this union, a daughter Micheal was born.
Rich owned and operated Luna's Feedlot Cafe in Blue Mound. Rich loved old cars and helped start a car show that is held annually in Blue Mound. He was all about helping Blue Mound and the people of the town. He was a member of the American Legion. Rich is survived by his daughter, Micheal Johnson and husband, Nick; and a granddaughter, Kaylom Henderson-Heitz and Dustin.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Blue Mound Bible Church. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to service time at the church. Burial will be in St. Michael&'s Cemetery, Fulton, Kan. To further honor Rich a gathering will be held later Monday from 5 to 7 pm at Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St, Fort Scott, Kan. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Legion or Blue Moon Youth Center. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Naomi “Skip” Childress ~ 08-23-1926 to 03-21-2026
Linn County News Published April 1, 2026 Naomi “Skip” Childress, of rural Mound City, passed away on March 21, 2026. Skip is survived by her son, Cody, of the home. There are no services planned at this time; however, a Celebration of Life... [More]
Julia Pearl (Ginger) Gardner ~ 06-28-1940 to 03-19-2026
Linn County News Published April 1, 2026 Julia Pearl (Ginger) Gardner, 85, of Kansas City, Kans., passed away March 19, 2026. Ginger was born on June 28, 1940 in Kansas City, Kan. She was the daughter of David E. Bloodgood Sr. and Dorothy (Nora) Bloodgood.... [More]
Danny Grover Breckenridge ~ 04-09-1947 to 03-16-2026
Linn County News Published March 25, 2026 Danny Grover Breckenridge, 78, was born on April 19th,1947 in Butler, Mo. He was the second son of Lester and Goldie Breckenridge. Danny grew up in Rich Hill from where he graduated high school in 1965. After graduation,... [More]
More Obituaries
- Rachel Carlene Kastl ~ 02-14-1934 to 03-19-2026
- Edward L. Eichenberger ~ 11-20-1967 to 03-15-2026
- Rick “Rockin Rick” Nash ~ 11-13-1958 to 02-23-2026
- Bernard Thomas “Tom” Brownback ~ 10-06-1938 to 02-27-2026
- Bernard E. “Gene” Post ~ 05-02-1934 to 12-15-2025
- Joy Dean Young ~ 01-13-1939 to 02-16-2026
- Ramona June Holland ~ 04-19-1956 to 02-07-2026
- Rebecca Lowe ~ 01-04-1948 to 02-09-2026
NEWS
SPECIAL: KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory due to Prescribed Burns
TOPEKA, Kan. – Conditions were ideal for burning in the Flint Hills and all surrounding areas yesterday, March 24. Any early burning activity today, combined with remnant smoke from yesterday’s activity, will lead to elevated air pollutant levels throughout... [More]
Commissioners sign settlement agreement with Tanglewood Lakes
On Monday, March 23, the Linn County Commissioners made a motion to approve and sign a settlement agreement ending litigation between the Board of Linn County Commissioners and Tanglewood Lake Owners Association. The suit was filed in Linn County District Court following an... [More]
K9 Tank, new addition to the Pleasanton Police Department
Many who live in the Pleasanton area may see a new addition to the Pleasanton Police Department – not a human, but a pink-nosed Pitbull named Tank that is the new partner of Officer Kartman Highley. According to Sector K9, where Tank was acquired for the Pleasanton Police... [More]
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SPORTS
Pleasanton and Jayhawk boys’ basketball have multiple players make TRL All League
The Three Rivers League announced their 2026 boys’ basketball All League team. Both the Jays and Hawks had multiple players make this year’s team. Pleasanton was this year’s league champions and had four players make all league. Mario Davis made the first... [More]
Lady Hawks and Lady Jays make the TRL All League basketball team
The 2026 Three Rivers League Girls’ All League basketball team was released and multiple Jayhawks and a Lady Jay made the team. Jayhawk as league champions had three girls on the first team, Brenlyn Bogan, Brea Dawson, and Brilyn Bogan took home this honor. The Lady Hawks... [More]
Jayhawk girls’ basketball finishes the season as Sub-State runner-up
The Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball team hosted West Franklin on March 5 and traveled to West Franklin on March 7 for Sub-State basketball competition. The girls first hosted West Franklin in the West Franklin 3A Sub-State 1 to determine who went to the championship.... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball finishes season as Sub-State runner up
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- Jayhawk wrestling has four wrestlers place in the top four at State
- Prairie View boys’ wrestling sends two to State
- Jayhawk boys’ wrestling sends five to State and sets milestones
- Prairie View basketball ends regular season with wins in the final week
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball finishes regular season as Three Rivers champions
- Jayhawk girls’ wrestling taking six wrestlers to State
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