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

Lonnie Dale Sprague ~ 11-15-1954 to 12-27-2025

thumb

Linn County News Published December 31, 2025   Lonnie Dale Sprague, age 71, of Kincaid, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Lonnie was born on Nov. 15, 1954, in Iola, Kan., the first of three children born to Dale and Fern (Huggins) Sprague. He grew up... [More]

Airen Joseph Andula ~ 09-18-2012 to 12-22-2025

thumb

Linn County News Published December 31, 2025   Airen Joseph, "Airbear" Andula, age 13, of Pleasanton, Kan., died Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. He was born on Sept. 18, 2012, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Charles Andula and Anita Swan Gunn. He was a 7th grade student... [More]

Mark Ashley Maris ~ 02-22-1963 to 12-27-2025

thumb

Linn County News Published December 31, 2025   Mark Ashley Maris, age 62, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. He was born on Feb. 22, 1963, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Ashley and Catherine Maxine Mendenhall Maris. He graduated from Prairie... [More]

More Obituaries

View All Obituaries

NEWS

Missouri case filed following death of Holiday Lakes’ teen

thumb

Kansas charges filed by KCKPD   A case was filed in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court, following the arrest of Damon Leonard, 47, of Holiday Lakes in rural Pleasanton, in connection with the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula, also of Holiday Lakes. Leonard was charged... [More]

Commissioners hear from SEKMHC board member on services, salaries

thumb

The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Dec. 29, for their regular weekly meeting in which they made a few additions to the agenda, including a report from District Court and a discussion on mental health issues with Tisha Coleman. Coleman began by introducing herself... [More]

NOTICE: Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County

thumb

  TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Blue Mound public water supply system located in Linn County.   Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:  ... [More]

More News

SPORTS

Blu-Jay boys sweep and girls split against Altoona Midway and Uniontown

thumb

The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played Three River League opponents this past week as they traveled to Altoona Midway on Dec. 16 and then to Uniontown on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or... [More]

Prairie View girls’ basketball falls to Santa Fe Trail and Iola

thumb

The Prairie View girls’ basketball teams had two Pioneer League opponents this week in Santa Fe Trail and Iola. The Lady Buffs traveled to Santa Fe Trail on Dec. 16 and hosted Iola on Dec. 18. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News... [More]

Jayhawk girls’ basketball dominates Southeast Cherokee and Erie

thumb

The Jayhawk girls’ basketball team continued their winning ways this past week as they faced TRL foes Southeast Cherokee and Erie. The girls hosted Cherokee on Dec. 16 before traveling to Erie on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the... [More]

More Sports

PLEASANTON WEATHER

OBITUARIES POLICY

• May be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered.
• Must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning in order to appear in that week's edition.
• Obituaries submitted by funeral homes will be billed to the funeral home.
• Full obituaries submitted by individuals are required to be paid in advance.
• Cost: $40 for 300 words or less. Each additional word over 300, 10¢. Photograph $5.
Call Barbara at 913-352-6235 or e-mail linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com

View Legals for Free