Linn County News
Published November 5, 2025
Jeffery Lynn Brown, age 67, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. He was born Sept. 10, 1958, in Fulton, Kan., the son of Derald Dean Brown and Fern Rexine Wardrip Brown. Lynn grew up in Fulton and attended Fulton school until it consolidated with Fort Scott. He graduated from the Fort Scott High School. Lynn was united in marriage to Melissa Grigsby on Sept. 16, 1979, at Prescott, Kan. Together they raised a family built on love and faith. Lynn was a talented welder and used this skill at various companies in Fort Scott. He later worked in maintenance at Fort Scott Community College from 1989 to 2003 when his health caused him to retire early. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed sports of all kinds and loved to watch his children and grandchildren compete in their athletic events. He was a member of the Cherry Grove Baptist Church.
Lynn’s legacy will be carried on by his loving wife, Melissa; and their children, Jon Brown (Allison) of Redfield, Kan., David Brown (Sheila) of Arma, Kan., and Amelia Wiley (Dakota) of Fort Scott; and eight grandchildren, Dean, Henry, Oliver, Justin, Elaina, Kayli, Madi and Blakelynn. Two more grandchildren are on the way. Also surviving are two sisters, Shirley Webber (Gary) of Paola, Kan., and Sharon Oakes (Jim) of Clarksville, Tenn.; and a brother, Eddie Brown of Fulton, Kan. Lynn was preceded in death by two sons, Christopher Lynn Brown and Daniel Joseph Brown; as well as his parents, Dean and Fern Brown.
Rev. Mike Bright assisted by Lynn’s cousin, Destry Brown, conducted funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. The family will received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2025, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Private burial took place in the Prescott Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Cherry Grove Baptist Church and may be left in the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, Kan. 66701.
Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
OBITUARIES
Quinn Adam Eugene Lloyd ~ 07-30-2009 to 11-04-2025
Linn County News Published November 12, 2025 Quinn Adam Eugene Lloyd, 16, passed away on November 4, 2025, in Springfield, Mo. Quinn was born on July 30, 2009, in Joplin, Mo., to Brian and Lindsay (Johnson) Lloyd. Quinn was the oldest of a set of triplets. He never let... [More]
Alice Belle Nash Warren ~ 01-23-1967 to 11-07-2025
Linn County News Published November 12, 2025 Alice Belle Nash Warren, age 58 of Butler, Mo., passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Appleton City, Mo. Alice was born the daughter of George Keith and Mary Major-Nash on Jan. 23, 1967, in Kansas City, Kan. Alice... [More]
Barbara Ann Short ~ 06-10-1948 to 11-03-2025
Linn County News Published November 12, 2025 Barbara Ann Short, age 77, Pleasant Valley, Mo., formerly of Linn Valley, Kan., passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1948, in Jackson County, Mo., the daughter of Samuel Leroy and Eliza... [More]
More Obituaries
- Jacqueline “Jackie” Whitcomb ~ 10-20-1962 to 10-29-2025
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- Monica Joy (Goebel) Mullins ~ 12-30-1965 to 10-20-2025
- Kelly Renee Moore ~ 08-02-1963 to 10-13-2025
- Norma Jeanne (Riley) Long ~ 08-21-1938 to 10-13-2025
- Geneva Darlene Jennings ~ 11-15-1939 to 10-12-2025
- Mary Margaret Wilson ~ 01-08-1930 to 10-13-2025
NEWS
Wills appointed fourth councilman for Pleasanton
The election and the death of Pleasanton Councilwoman Angelina Randall left four seats open on the Pleasanton Council. Voters kept Rochelle Schreckhise and chose Kenny Stark and Sandy Haynes to fill the open seat of Kimberly Herring and that of Aaron Portmann, who chose to... [More]
Write in votes upset some races after final tally
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SPORTS
Loss of seniors contributes to Buff regional loss to end season
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