Linn County News
Published April 2, 2025
Warren Edward Knight, a quiet kind man, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Fort Scott, Kan. Warren was 88 years old. He was born in Centerville Kan., on April 27, 1936, to hard working and loving parents Harry Austin and Minnie Belle (Kline) Knight. He graduated from Parker High School in 1954 while he helped on the family farm near Centerville. He went on various adventures after High School, then served as a Private First Class in the United States Army in the 47th Field Hospital, 67th Medical Group at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and continued his service to others as a member of the American Legion Post 25 in Fort Scott, Kan. He was an excellent carpenter for Capital Federal as a member of the International Painters and Allied Trades Union in the Kansas City area until his retirement in 2000. His passion and work ethic were inspirational to anyone who was privileged enough to witness it.
Warren was a confirmed bachelor until he met Erma Rose (Sluder). They married on Oct. 17, 1975, and then spent many enjoyable years together. Family was important to Warren and he could always be found at family reunions smiling at the camera, pitching horseshoes that spun like a Frisbie, and making everyone laugh with his unexpected wit.
Watching the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, collecting old car license plates, coins and other memorabilia were things Warren enjoyed doing. He loved old cars and could talk about every one he owned and what it meant to him.
Warren was preceded in death by his wife, Erma; his parents; and 10 siblings: Willard, Francis, Wendell, Enid, Thelma, Kenneth, Maurine, Harold, Carolyn and H. Roger.
Warren is survived by many loving nieces and nephews; a step-daughter, step-granddaughter, and step-great-granddaughter.
Memorial Service will be held at the Fort Scott National Cemetery on April 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Legion Charities or Medicalodge of Fort Scott. Graveside services will be held at that time. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion. Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Medicalodge Activity Fund or the American Legion and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
OBITUARIES
Joseph Francis “Mr. Joe” Cunningham ~ 03-17-1967 to 03-31-2025

Linn County News Published April 2, 2025 Joseph Francis “Mr. Joe” Cunningham III, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025. A gathering to celebrate Joe’s life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Schneider Funeral Home... [More]
Donna Lee (Bishop) Stites ~ 02-13-1941 to 03-26-2025

Linn County News Published April 2, 2025 Donna Lee (Bishop) Stites, age 84, of Mound City, Kan., passed away peacefully in her sleep March 26, 2025, at the Olathe Medical Center, after an extended illness. Born on Feb. 13, 1941, the third child of Jacob and... [More]
Frank Scott DeRemus ~ 06-21-1967 to 03-04-2025

Linn County News Published April 2, 2025 Frank Scott DeRemus age 57 of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his home in Blue Mound. Scott was born June 21, 1967, in Olathe, Kan., to Frank Fox and Sharon K. (Chadwick) DeRemus. On August 11, 1994,... [More]
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- Douglas Eugene Joseph ~ 08-06-1964 to 03-16-2025
- Linda Sue Tyson ~ 01-24-1942 to 03-21-2025
- Brent Ross Wheeler ~ July 27, 1956 – March 22, 2025
- Alice Walker ~ 09-03-1928 to 03-20-2025
- Colton James McCammon ~ 08-26-2003 to 03-15-2025
- Kenneth Lawrence Sloan ~ 01-24-1950 to 03-11-2025
- Lois Joan Streeter ~ 11-18-1931 to 03-05-2025
- Lila R. McCarty ~ 05-21-1938 to 03-08-2025
NEWS
Parker may reconsider police presence

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PWWSD13 explains rate increase

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SPORTS
Prairie View softball starts season 3-1

The Prairie View softball team started their season last week with a home double header against Jayhawk Linn on March 25 and then traveled to Columbus for another double header on March 27. The Lady Buffs went 3-1 in that stretch with two victories over Jayhawk, 12-2 and 16-2,... [More]
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