James Randall Farmer, born June 1, 1962, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 in Chicago, doing what he loved most on a golf course.

Jim or “Jimmy” as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was starting his 21st year at Butler National Golf Course. He lived a life full of travel, golf, and time spent with friends and family. Jim was known for his avid story telling ability and his wicked sense of humor. He loved to golf, fish, cook and all things KU.

Jim never married, which left time for his travels and working at golf courses all over the world including Royal Poinciana as well as Old Florida, Naples, Florida. He also held positions at Heritage Golf Club in Pensacola, Innisbrook in Tampa and ran the golf operations at a club in Germany, close to the Alps for over 8 years. After spending summers in Germany, he would return to Naples for the winter months. He had a loyal following of German golfers who would travel to Naples and seek him out as an instructor as he had mastered the German language.

Even though he traveled he remained an avid Chiefs fan.

He was closely tied to his nephews Tucker, Hudson, Sutton, Dexter, Jax on, and Alex as he regaled them with his many stories.

Jim had a kind heart and he loved children and animals, often taking care of stray animals even in the middle of a cold night.

As much as he loved golf, his favorite recreational time for himself was fishing. Many of the golf courses he worked at had access to water and in the evenings, he would be seen with his fishing pole on one of the water sources making sure there were no extra fish.

Jim was preceded in death by his father Robert and mother Norma Jean Farmer.

Survivors include brother Robert Farmer, sister Carmen Palmer, nephews Ryan Farmer and Travis Palmer, niece Christa Horn and numerous great-nephews.

His remains will be returned to Kansas and a private family ceremony will be announced at a future date.

Based on Jim’s love for children, suggested memorials can be given to Bourbon County CASA, PO Box 146, Fort Scott, KS 66701 or to the Fort Scott High School Golf Team

Lela Ann Gier, age 88, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Monday, July 12, 2021, at Medicalodge of Ft. Scott. She was born March 19, 1933, the daughter of Oscar Jacob Gier and Lizzie Bell Goff Gier. Lela enjoyed reading, needlework, quilting, and flowers.

Survivors include four nephews, Gary Gier, Roger Gier, Kenneth Gier, and Dennis Meech; four nieces, Linda Murdock, Trudy Stultz, Cindy Bright and Kathleen Gier; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Gier, and Merle Gier; 2 sisters, Opal Gier, and Estella Meech; a nephew, Jim Meech; a niece Charla Cambers; and her parents.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct graveside services at 10:00 AM Friday, July 16^th, in the Hepler Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Charles Arthur “Russ” Lowry, age 65, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, KS. He was born October 2, 1955, in Ft. Scott, the son of Charles and Shirley Ledbetter Lowry.

Russ drove a truck for Arrow Trucking for many years. He was an avid photographer in his younger days.

Survivors include his brothers, Steven Lowry, Ft. Scott, and Louis Christopher Lowry, CA; five sisters, Jamie Hemphill, Ft. Scott, Artricia Lowry, Ft. Scott, Judy Whitchurch and husband Dick, Bartlesville, OK, Rita Lynch, Bartlesville, OK, and Yvonne Fiegener, Bartlesville, OK; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Barnes, and infant Cindy Lou Lowry; a brother, Donald Ray Lowry; and both of his parents.

Betty Marie Bradbury, 89, of Redfield, Kansas, passed away Friday morning, June 25, 2021, at her home. She was born September 1, 1931, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of John C. and Bertha Mable (Brown) Lucas.

She married Gerald Everett Bradbury, Sr. on March 2, 1954, in Fort Scott, and he survives of the home.

Betty graduated from Bronson High School with the Class of 1954. She worked as a fountain helper at Crown Drugstore and was a bookkeeper for Master Printer. She also worked for The Western Insurance as well as Lincoln National, where she retired in 1992.

In addition to her husband Gerald, Betty is also survived by her children, Gerald Bradbury, Jr. and wife Irene, of Redfield, James Bradbury and wife Rachel, also of Redfield, Belinda Holder, of Gering, Nebraska, and Clarinda West and husband Larry of Asbury, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, David Alan Bradbury; a granddaughter, Janelle Holder; a son-in-law, Ron Holder; and a sister, Bessie Mae Matthews.

Following cremation, per Gerald’s wishes, graveside services will be held at a later date in order to have a double service when Gerald can be laid to rest with Betty. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Thomas Charles Toepfer, age 74, rural Galena, KS, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021.

He was born May 25, 1947 in Fort Scott, KS, to the late Ellsworth Charles Toepfer and Laura Irene Logan Toepfer. He was proceeded in death by his parents and one daughter, Kelly Jo Brewer.

Thomas served honorably in the United States Airforce. Following his military service, he worked for the CO-OP and as a carpenter building many custom homes. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking.

He married Eileen Joan Silvey on August 12, 1981, in Miami, OK. She survives of the home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Kerri Bohlken and husband, Randy, Kendell Mason and husband, Steve, Shelly Edwards and Robin LeClercq and husband, David; eight grandchildren, Lane Bohlken, Max Bohlken, Jessica Amico, Alex Mason, Ashton Mason, Brandy Patrick, Quinton LeClercq and Nichole LaCour; seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Erie and Mary Grogman; and long time friends, Mike Huffman and Mick McKinley.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in the U.S. National Cemetery, Fort Scott, KS, at 1:30 p.m.

Graveside services are under the direction of Derfelt Funeral Home. Galena, Ks.

Jerry Dee Olson, age 82, formerly of Erie, KS, died Monday, June 28, 2021, at his home in York, NE. Jerry was born on January 1, 1939, in Erie, the son of Virgil Olson and Myrtle VanBuskirk.

He moved to York, NE, and started his own business, Olson Roofing, Inc., which he ran for 50+ years until 2021.

Jerry loved listening to country music and was an avid fisherman.

Survivors include his wife Zenaida S. Olson of the home; a brother, Nels Olson; a sister, Neva Redburn; three sons, Erin Dean Olson, Jon-Michael Olson, and Neil Olson; three daughters, Jenny Bohrer, Kaylind Olson, and Mary Ann Olson; six grandsons, Daniel Cage, David Olson, Jared Bohrer, Jeremiah Schneberger, Ryan Dockum, and Trevor Dockum; five granddaughters, Abbra Green, Amber Posey, Breanna Ballard, Kelly Esteves, and Mariah hopper; five great-grandsons, Alias Smitherman, Bennet Ballard, Kyle Olson, Nate Olson, and Owen Green; nine great-granddaughters, Ayle French, Bella Ballard, Brooklyn Olson, Daisy Cage, Emery Green, Kyleah Cage, Madison Esteves, Nico Hopper, and Zibelle Cage; and two great-great grandsons, Elias Wisener, and Sterling Smitherman. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard Olson, and Everett Olson; and a sister, Norma Hall.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 3^rd, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, Fort Scott, KS. Burial will follow in the Odense Cemetery, Erie, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.