Linn County News
Published November 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brandon Michael Eastwood on Nov. 12, 2024, at the young age of 42.
Brandon was born Sept. 19, 1982 in Pittsburg, Kan. Brandon grew up in Mound City, Kan., where he attended Jayhawk-Linn High School, playing football, baseball, and was a member of the FFA. He then joined the Army National Guard where he served 13 years, including two tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, as a Sergeant E7 with the Field Artillery Battalion.
Brandon met the love of his life and beloved wife, Debbie Russell, of Pittsburg, Kan., in 2012, later to be married on May 25, 2024, after the "ten year plan." He is survived by his wife, Debbie; his daughters Melody Eastwood and Shelby (Will) Newport; his parents, David and Laura Eastwood; his siblings, Justin (Bethany) Eastwood, Jason (Miranda) Eastwood, and Morgan (Kyle) Campbell; six nieces (Logan, Gracen, Mila, Haven, Clarity, and Elliott); two nephews (Baron and Colson); and a grandson (Kaidin).
Brandon lived a life full of compassion and service towards others. He was well known for his big heart, infectious smile, helping hands, and unmatched hugs. He was a devout member of the Marvin A. Armstrong Masonic Lodge #187, as well as the Widow Sons Artificers Chapter. He loved helping friends and family with projects, deer hunting, riding motorcycles with friends, watching his Kansas City Chiefs, Royals and fishing tournaments with his Dad.
Brandon, a beacon of kindness and love, will forever reside in our hearts. His legacy will continue to inspire and guide us to live a life of service towards others, through God our Father.
Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, 2024, at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg. Memorials may be made to Sami’s Legacy; these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, Kan. 66762.
OBITUARIES
Ruth Ann Antrim ~ 05-21-1951 to 07-07-2025
Linn County News Published July 16, 2025 Ruth Ann Antrim, formerly Hueston, passed away July 7, 2025, after bravely battling cancer for many years. Ruth Ann was 74 years old. She lived and worked in the Mound City and Fort Scott, Kan., areas her... [More]
Helen Maxine Wright ~ 05-28-1939 to 06-19-2025
Linn County News Published July 16, 2025 Helen Maxine Wright, age 86, formerly of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away at her home in Abbyville, Kan., on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Community... [More]
Kelly Kehl ~ 03-25-1938 to 06-28-2025
Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Kelly Kehl, age 87, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his rural Mound City home. Kelly was born March 25, 1938, south of Parker, Kan., to Keith (Tom) Emerson Kehl and Helen Edith (Giffin) Kehl. Kelly... [More]
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- Priscilla “Pat” Haney Smith ~ 11-19-1935 to 06-07-2025
- Ron Arbogast ~ 08-31-1946 to 06-05-2025
- Richard “Dick” Smith ~ 04-18-1942 to 06-22-2025
- Charles Edwin Sutterby ~ 06-20-1951 to 06-19-2025
- Windfred Allen DeMott ~ 09-15-1940 to 06-07-2025
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