Beeline Bass Busters Club

09/16/2026

FYI -

09/09/2026

The matriarch of the club has gone to her forever home. We will dearly miss her positive disposition and support.

View Gayle Louise Head's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

View Gayle Louise Head's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/24/2026

August Tournament Results:
With the low water level on Lake Okeechobee, the club voted to fish our one-day August tournament on Lake Kissimmee, out of Grape Hammock. Our June tournament on Kissimmee out of Joe Overstreet was a lot of fun and we were hoping to have a repeat event.

While the lake had plenty of water, the weather was really hot and water temps were in the 90s. That had the fish hunkered down in deep water (?) and hard to find.
Weigh-in was at 1PM and some of us were wondering why we didn't come in at noon. However, a few very capable anglers bolstered their bags by hitting favorite spots on their way back to the ramp.

There will be more dets in the monthly newsletter.

Bill

08/17/2026

View Darren Lynn Brown's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

View Darren Lynn Brown's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/17/2026

Trying to get the word out…

Darren Lynn Brown, 61, died on August 13, 2026. He was born on April 25, 1965 in Wichita, Kansas to Farren and Karen Brown. Darren was always available to family in times of crisis, providing love, support, and guidance. He loved life, he loved his family and will be missed by the many lives he touched.

Darren worked as a leader and public servant in Barton, Pawnee, and Woodson counties in Kansas and in Okeechobee, Florida where he relocated eight years ago. He worked as the Director of Public Works for Okeechobee County.

He was a member of Beeline Bass Busters and B.A.S.S. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting, was PADI certified as an open water diver, and participated and directed fishing tournaments.

Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his father, Farren Lynn Brown; stepfather, James Douglas Seden; brother, Brian Alan Brown; and grandparents, Schuyler and Eva Mae Moser, and Russell and Ann Brown.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Raedesa (Hall) Brown; mother, Karen (Moser) Brown Soden; sons, Farren Lynn Brown, Clay Cooper (Savannah), and Levi Cooper; grandchildren, Waylynn Cooper, Tilly Cooper, Evie Cooper, and unborn grandson Brown; sister-in-law, Kristene (Crissman) Brown; nephew, Schuyler Lynn Brown; and nieces, Katrena Brown, Kourtney Brown, and Kerisa Brown.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Okeechobee High School Bass Fishing Club; Heart Failure Research Foundation, or the Okeechobee County Fire Rescue.

Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com

All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.

08/17/2026

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Darren Lynn Brown, 61, died on August 13, 2026. He was born on April 25, 1965 in Wichita, Kansas to Farren and Karen Brown. Darren was always available to family in times of crisis, providing love, support, and guidance. He loved life, he loved his family and will be missed by the many lives he touched.

Darren worked as a leader and public servant in Barton, Pawnee, and Woodson counties in Kansas and in Okeechobee, Florida where he relocated eight years ago. He worked as the Director of Public Works for Okeechobee County.

He was a member of Beeline Bass Busters and B.A.S.S. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting, was PADI certified as an open water diver, and participated and directed fishing tournaments.

Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his father, Farren Lynn Brown; stepfather, James Douglas Seden; brother, Brian Alan Brown; and grandparents, Schuyler and Eva Mae Moser, and Russell and Ann Brown.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Raedesa (Hall) Brown; mother, Karen (Moser) Brown Soden; sons, Farren Lynn Brown, Clay Cooper (Savannah), and Levi Cooper; grandchildren, Waylynn Cooper, Tilly Cooper, Evie Cooper, and unborn grandson Brown; sister-in-law, Kristene (Crissman) Brown; nephew, Schuyler Lynn Brown; and nieces, Katrena Brown, Kourtney Brown, and Kerisa Brown.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Okeechobee High School Bass Fishing Club; Heart Failure Research Foundation, or the Okeechobee County Fire Rescue.

Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com

All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.

08/14/2026

We lost a good soul yesterday. He will be deeply missed.
God speed!

Okeechobee County is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Public Works Director Darren Brown on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Darren was a dedicated public servant, a proud Army veteran, and a valued member of the Okeechobee County family. His commitment to serving his country and his community reflected a lifetime of service to others.

As Director of Public Works, Darren worked passionately on behalf of the residents of Okeechobee County. His leadership, work ethic, and dedication to his department and community will leave a lasting impact.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Darren’s family, friends, coworkers, and all those whose lives he touched during this difficult time.

Okeechobee County is grateful for Darren’s service, his leadership, and his friendship. His legacy of service will not be forgotten.

“All is well in Public Works” will remain a commemorative phrase.

Rest in Peace Darren.

Additional information regarding services or opportunities to honor Darren’s memory will be shared as it becomes available.

08/05/2026

Update on Darren Brown from Dessa.

…yesterday was so good. He was answering me yes and no through body language… If he hurt and things like that. I stayed at the hospital overnight. This morning he woke up slowly. Some tests were done and put them into panic mode as he was having anxiety most of the day. Panicking when he could not breathe. Yesterday, I could talk him down. Today they were giving him anxiety medication, Xanax. He was more sleepy today. He’s on schedule and doing good just not backing off the machines as quickly as they wanted to.

Here is a link for a Go Fund Me page to help Dessa while Darren is not working. Please give if you can.

Darren, my spouse, suffered a massive heart attack with no warning, other t… Raedesa Brown needs your support for Support Darren’s Recovery After Heart Attack