MARLYN YVONNE (SPITTLES) BURTON
Marlyn Yvonne (Spittles) Burton, 85, of Gladstone, MO, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at NorthCare Hospice House in N. Kansas City. Born May 19, 1936 in rural Alta Vista, KS to Clarence and Lois M. (Boettcher) Spittles, Yvonne enjoyed a happy childhood growing up on the farm. As a young child, her mom caught her…
Read MoreCustomers Unhappy With New Trash Service; Demand Answers
Many area customers of the former Heartland Waste trash service company are trying to get answers from the new owners, Republic Services, regarding the lack of trash pick-up services. The Image has received numerous complaints and a letter to the editor about the lack of services. Residents have tried in vain to reach out to…
Read MoreNew Hope Hosting Free Concert Oct. 1
Back by popular demand! New Hope Baptist Church will be hosting a FREE concert/show, featuring Larry Delawder (and family)! Larry is also known as “Barny Fife.” This event will take place on Friday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, located on East 58 Highway. Larry is a two-time Instrumentalist of the…
Read MoreR-I Board Approves Policies; Hears Reports
The Kingsville School Board approved several policies and heard an education report at its regular September 9 meeting. Tracy Brantner, from Johnson County Economic Development Corporation, presented a report to the board on the 2021 Education and Economic Development Partnership. In financial news, board members approved the updated 2021-22 district budget. Principal Jay Fleeman shared…
Read More2021 Truck and Tractor Pull Action This Weekend
The annual Holden Truck and Tractor Pull. will be held this Saturday. It promises an awesome display of powerful action that is sure to thrill everyone attending! Be sure and mark your calendars for this Saturday, September 18. The pulling action will be held at the Holden Industrial Park. The Brush Pullers of Missouri…
Read MoreChamber Gathers To Discuss Upcoming Events
The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce met in regular session on September 2 to discuss Chamber business and upcoming events in town. Members talked about the success of the Cruise Nights, which have been held all summer on the first Friday of each month. The last Cruise Night will be held on Friday, October 1,…
Read MoreELVIN LESLIE MALONEY
Elvin Leslie Maloney, age 92, of Warrensburg, Missouri, died at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri on September 9, 2021. He was born on August 27, 1929 on the family farm in Elm, Missouri, the son of Jesse and Bonnie (Beall) Maloney. Elvin was a lifelong resident of Johnson County. He grew…
Read MoreJOYCE ANN (SEARCY) IMPERIALE
Joyce Ann (Searcy) Imperiale, 68, of Reeds Spring, Missouri, passed away in Holden, Missouri on Monday, September 6, 2021. Joyce was born on January 24, 1953, in Harrisonville, Missouri, the daughter of Jack Searcy and Lillie (Gray) Searcy. Joyce attended high school in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a homemaker. Joyce was of the Catholic…
Read MoreOLIVER “OLIE” AUSTIN CRIGGER
Oliver “Olie” Austin Crigger, 77, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. Oliver was born on May 11, 1944, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Austin and Minerva Crigger. He graduated from Independence High School in Independence, Kansas, the Class of 1962. Oliver married Jeanne (Fleckenstein) Crigger, his wife of 36 years, on…
Read MoreBETTY JO BILLINGSLEY
Betty Jo Billingsley, 98, only child of Linn E. and Anna Dell Barnes, passed to her eternal home on the 10th day of September, 2021. Betty Jo was born on November 1, 1922 in Holden, Johnson County, Missouri. She graduated with Holden High School Class of 1940 and was united in marriage to Melvin J.…
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