CHARLES “RICHARD” WALKER 1947-2021
Charles (Richard) Walker passed away into Heaven on December 1, 2021, at Cameron Regional Medical Center at the age of 74. He was born on November 15, 1947 in Trenton, MO, to Charles Raymond and Margaret Jean (Treadway) Walker. Richard grew up in Holden, MO and chose to join the Army and served as a…
Read MorePhillip Mobley Memorial Added to Desert Storm Monument
Some area citizens have been working to make sure a local hero’s name has been added to the Desert Storm Memorial Monument in front of city hall. Phillip Dean Mobley valiantly fought in Desert Storm during the Persian Gulf War, and on February 26, 1991, he made the ultimate sacrifice. Mobley was a graduate of…
Read MoreHoliday Homes Tour Set for Saturday
It’s the Christmas Season and once again time for the Annual Holiday Homes Tour! The spectacular festive event is sponsored by the Holden Chamber of Commerce and chairperson is Darcy Roach. Mark your calendars for this Saturday, December 11, from 1:30-5 p.m. There are a number of beautifully decorated homes to tour this year, along…
Read MoreBreakfast With Santa in Kingsville Saturday
The Kingsville Recreation Club will be hosting Breakfast With Santa this Saturday, December 11, in the Kingsville School multi-purpose room. The “all you can eat” breakfast buffet will be served from 8 until 11 a.m., with Santa expected to arrive at 9 a.m. The buffet includes sausage links, biscuits & gravy, hashbrowns, egg bakes, pancakes,…
Read MoreDONALD JESS CRAIG
Donald Jess Craig, 82, Centerview, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his home in Centerview. Don was born September 24, 1939 in Holden, Missouri, the son of James Allan Craig and Marjorie Jean (Morhart). He lived with his family on a farm near Chilhowee, for several years, then moved to Centerview. He graduated…
Read MoreEDGAR FRANCIS ROCKWELL
Edgar Francis Rockwell, 83, of Holden, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on Monday, January 24, 1938 in Callao, Missouri. He was the son of the late James Edgar Rockwell and the late Mildred Francis (Ford) Rockwell. Ed attended and…
Read MoreVFW Aux. Hosting Pearl Harbor Day Dinner
To honor those who have served this nation, the Holden VFW Memorial Post 5844 Auxiliary is hosting their annual Soup & Chili Dinner for Pearl Harbor Day. Pearl Harbor Day and the dinner are on Tuesday, December 7. The Soup & Chili Dinner is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the VFW Post, located at…
Read MoreChristmas Bazaar Set for Saturday
The annual Holden Christmas Bazaar will be held this Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Hallar building. According to organizer Tara Martley, currently there are already 27 vendors/crafters to help you check off everything on your Christmas list! This year, there will be a photographer to take your children’s picture with Santa.…
Read MoreCelebrate Christmas in the Park Holden-Style
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in your hometown! Many volunteers have worked hard to decorate the downtown Dillon-Mickey Memorial Park, as well as the Holden City Park. The Holden Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring Christmas in the Park again this year, at the city park. They are hosting a kick-off celebration…
Read MoreKick Off the Holidays Downtown Saturday
Kick off the holiday season with your friends, neighbors and local merchants this Saturday, November 27! The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a gala event for Customer Appreciation Day and Shop Small Saturday. All kinds of events, refreshments, and contests will be held throughout the day-long event. Many of the merchants are holding specials and…
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