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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.

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Schneider makes State for Hawks in girls’ golf

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Celeste Schneider made the 3-1A State golf tournament again this year for the Lady Hawks and will be looking to earn another State medal.  To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here.

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The Pleasanton volleyball team had a busy week. First the team hosted a Three Rivers League triangular on Sept. 30 against Jayhawk Linn and Altoona Midway. Then on Oct. 4 the team traveled to Uniontown for the Uniontown Volleyball Invitational. To see the full article, check... [More]

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