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
Joe W. Mann ~ 09-02-1951 to 07-26-2025

Linn County News Published July 30, 2025 Joe W. Mann, age 73 of La Cygne, Kan., passed away at his home on Saturday, July 26, 2025. There are no services scheduled at this time. Contributions are suggested to the Schneider Funeral Home and may be sent... [More]
Jean Driskell ~ 03-22-1943 to 07-18-2025

Linn County News Published July 23, 2025 Jean Driskell, age 82, formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away Friday, July 18, 2025. Memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel. Visitation... [More]
Burton Clyde Brownback ~ 05-21-1953 to 07-13-2025

Linn County News Published July 16, 2025 Burton Clyde Brownback, age 72, Tri-Ko resident in Osawatomie, Kan., passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1953, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Clyde and Shirley Drake Brownback. He graduated from Prairie View... [More]
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- Kandi Kay Cruse ~ 03-29-1958 to 06-27-2025
- Jessica Cae Pritchett ~ 08-30-1981 to 06-26-2025
- Jackie Junior “Jack” Hewitt ~ 07-17-1935 to 06-18-2025
- Priscilla “Pat” Haney Smith ~ 11-19-1935 to 06-07-2025
- Ron Arbogast ~ 08-31-1946 to 06-05-2025
NEWS
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of La Cygne, Linn County

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Pleasanton PD makes drug arrest during domestic call

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Commissioners review departmental budgets

SEKMHC budget cut During the July 28 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners reviewed several departmental budgets. Discussions began with Linn County Sheriff James Akes. Sheriff Akes explained to commissioners that initially he had budgeted extra hours to cover... [More]
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SPORTS
Pleasanton trapshooting team shows grit at National Championship

Eight members of the Pleasanton Trapshooting Team traveled to Mason, Mich., last week to compete in the USA Clay Target League National Championship. Five members participated in the team event, and all eight competed individually. The team was among 264 qualified teams competing... [More]
Blue Mound softball earns second place at Crest

The Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team 1 places second at the TRL girls’ coach pitch tournament at Colony. The tournament took place from July 7 to July 9.
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- Gratton at Nationals
- Summer Ball Tournaments
- Summer Ball Tournaments
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- Joey Ewalt impacting youth wrestling here and abroad
- Prairie View trapshooting competes at State
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