thumb

Jacob William Gene Bradley, age 25, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Friday, July 3, 2015, at his home. He was born Jan. 6, 1990, in Fort Scott, the son of Rudy and Lisa Bower Bradley. He graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 2008. He then attended Flint Hills Technical College in Emporia, Kan. He married Olivia Cliffman on June 9, 2012, in Uniontown, Kan. Jacob enjoyed working on race cars and garden tractor pulls. He enjoyed barbeques and loved spending time with his children. He was a wonderful daddy, uncle, son and brother who will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife Olivia; a son, Landon Bradley; a daughter, Emma Bradley; his parents Rudy and Lisa Bradley, Fort Scott; a brother, Zach Bradley and wife Shelly, Fort Scott; a sister, Tiffnie Spears and husband James, Fort Scott; maternal grandparents Perry and Helen Bower, Fort Scott; and two nephews Eli and Luke Bradley.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dale and Helen Bradley; an uncle, Lloyd Bradley; and three aunts, Mary Ann Tennis, Lois Wisdom, and Sally Sumners.
Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Wednesday evening at the Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Landon and Emma Bradley Education Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

OBITUARIES

John Randy Joseph Alan Parker ~ 03-03-1985 to 07-31-2026

thumb

Linn County News Published August 12, 2026   John Randy Joseph Alan Parker, age 41 of Redfield, Kan., formerly from Pleasanton, passed away as the result of an accident on July 31, 2026. He was born the son of Steven D. Parker and Jacklin J. Spickler on March 3, 1985,... [More]

Lennie D. Hill Crooks ~ 02-20-1933 to 08-04-2026

thumb

Linn County News   Published August 12, 2026   Lennie D. Hill Crooks, age 93, of Mound City, KS, passed away on August 4, 2026.  She was born to William and Loretta Hill on Feb 20, 1933.  She married Donald Crooks on Feb. 21, 1952.  Their marriage... [More]

Dixie Beatrice Collins ~ 10-16-1967 to 07-28-2026

thumb

Linn County News Published August 5, 2026   Dixie Beatrice Collins, 58 years young, left this Earth on July 28, 2026, to go home to be with all who have left us too soon. Dixie was born to Dick and Dorothy Newton on Oct. 16, 1967, in Kansas City, Mo., their third... [More]

More Obituaries

View All Obituaries

NEWS

Pleasanton issues declaration of emergency

thumb

On Saturday, Aug. 8, the Pleasanton City Council held a special meeting for the purposes of discussing water system repairs, potential clerk appointments and potential new hires for the public works department. The meeting began with a report from Josh Ralle, Water Operator,... [More]

USD 344 works on secondary water source

thumb

With the city of Pleasanton gaining notoriety through an emergency water conservation order, USD 344 is being proactive to keep school in session should the last working water pump at East Lake quit. Superintendent Don Epps told the board Monday night that “with their... [More]

Mayor discusses Linn Valley economic development

thumb

Data center not off books   The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present except for Richard Gravelle. Potter gave his report stating that, after much... [More]

More News

SPORTS

Annual kids’ fishing derby held at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo

thumb

The annual kids’ fishing derby hosted by Don George and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) took place at the Linn County fairgrounds on the morning of Aug. 8. The fishing derby began at around 8:30 a.m. and ended around 10 a.m. After the derby the kids competed... [More]

Multiple kids qualify for the State Fair at annual pedal pull

thumb

The annual pedal pull hosted by Linn County Farm Bureau Association was held at the Linn County fairgrounds on the evening of Aug. 7. Just like in years past the competition was divided by age 4 to 12 with the top three placers in each age group receiving a trophy/medal and... [More]

Annual Demo Derby kicks off the Linn County Fair and Rodeo

thumb

The Linn County Fair and Rodeo kicked off this year with the annual demo derby on the evening of Aug. 1.  Per tradition, the event began with the crowning of the Linn County Fair and Rodeo Queen. There were four contestants this year and Chloe Riley became the queen with... [More]

More Sports

PLEASANTON WEATHER

OBITUARIES POLICY

• May be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered.
• Must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning in order to appear in that week's edition.
• Obituaries submitted by funeral homes will be billed to the funeral home.
• Full obituaries submitted by individuals are required to be paid in advance.
• Cost: $40 for 300 words or less. Each additional word over 300, 10¢. Photograph $5.
Call Barbara at 913-352-6235 or e-mail linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com

View Legals for Free