Gerald Lee “Jerry†Yost 01-24-1945 to 09-21-2018 - Oct. 2, 2018
Linn County News Published Oct. 3, 2018 Gerald Lee “Jerry” Yost Sr., age 73, of the Tanglewood Lakes community near La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. He served his country in the United States Army. Funeral service was Friday, Sept. 28,...[More]
Charlie “Clarence†Springer 11-24-1924 to 09-29-2018 - Oct. 2, 2018
Linn County News Published Oct. 3, 2018 Charlie “Clarence” Springer, age 93 of Prescott, Kan., passed away, Saturday, Sept. 29, at Fort Scott, Kan. Clarence was born on Nov. 24, 1924, in Pleasanton, Kan., the son of Charlie and Alma McAllister Springer. After high school and a...[More]
Jerry Webb 09-23-2018 - Oct. 2, 2018
Linn County News Published Oct. 3, 2018 Jerry Webb, 66, Linn Valley, Kan., passed away Sept. 23, 2018. Survivors are sisters Sharon, Linda and Susan. A celebration of life is pending at Linn Valley Lakes Clubhouse. For further details and messages for the family, please...[More]
Marion L. Mifflin 09-30-1928 to 09-25-2018 - Oct. 2, 2018
Linn County News Published Oct. 3, 2018 Marion L. Mifflin was born Sept. 30, 1928, to Sterling and Alma (Stout) Mifflin in Warrensburg, Mo. Marion went to be with the Lord on Sept. 25, 2018. In 1947 he volunteered to serve in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in the South Pacific...[More]
Wendell Wayne Eason 08-26-1940 to 09-29-2018 - Oct. 2, 2018
Linn County News Published Oct. 3, 2018 Wendell Wayne Eason of rural Hume, Mo., departed this life on Sept. 29, 2018, at his home at the age of 78 years. He was born the son of Myrtle (Lee) and Francis Eason on Aug. 26, 1940, in rural Eldorado Springs, Mo. Wendell went to school at Eldorado...[More]
Floyd L. Bowman 12-08-1936 to 09-28-2018 - Oct. 2, 2018
Linn County News Published Oct. 3, 2018 Floyd L. Bowman, age 81, of Aztec, N.M., died peacefully at home on Sept. 28. Floyd was born in Goodrich, Kan., and was a graduate of Parker High School. Floyd was an electrician by profession, who enjoyed 22 years of retirement as an avid amateur...[More]
Motorcycle wreck injures 1 - Sep. 26, 2018
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, Linn County emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a one-vehicle accident on County Road 1077. Upon arrival on scene, deputies found bystanders assisting the driver of a 2006 Yamaha motorcycle, identified as Mark Proffitt of rural...[More]
Pulpit Accusations - Sep. 26, 2018
I was just reading Pastor Shane Kastler’s column, Seeking Higher Ground, and I found it to be very appropriate and timely for the mess going on concerning the crucifixion of President Trump’s pick to fill the Supreme Court seat, Brett Kavanaugh. Personally, it’s disgusting...[More]
Court sets Nov. 16 for Gardner motions, preliminary hearings - Sep. 26, 2018
Nov. 16 has been set for a 9 a.m. motions hearing and a 1:30 p.m. preliminary hearing in the case involving Jeffrey L. Gardner, Linn Valley. Under 2018-CR-16, Gardner is charged with one count of rape/sexual intercourse with a mentally deficient person and a second count of furnishing alcohol...[More]
Huggins pleads not guilty in both cases Cases move to trial - Sep. 26, 2018
Appearing in Linn County District Court in Mound City for an arraignment hearing on Thursday, Sept. 20, David Huggins, a former deputy/SRO officer for the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, entered his pleas in both cases filed against him. In Case 18-CR-000001, Huggins is charged with aggravated...[More]
