Council Hears Cruise Night Requests, Roofing Bids
The new administration of the Holden City Council heard a request for a 2nd St. closure at its regular April meeting. The Holden Chamber of Commerce requested the city close down 2nd St. for its new Cruise Night events that are starting in June. Chamber Secretary Lynette Zimmer was present at the meeting to explain…
Read MorePray for This Nation and Our Leaders Tonight
Holden area residents are once again invited to participate in the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6 (tonight) at the downtown park at 6 p.m. The theme this year is “Lord, Pour Out Your Love, Life and Liberty.” As the 2021 National Day of Prayer is here, thousands of individuals, churches, and communities…
Read MoreEl Paso Supports Holden Foundation
On Saturday, April 24, El Paso Restaurant hosted their first fundraiser for the Holden School Foundation. Rafael Martinez, El Paso owner, has been a generous supporter of the Holden School Foundation over the years, so when Rafael offered to host a fundraiser this year, Sally Davidson, HSF president, took him up on his offer.…
Read MoreJEFFREY L. MEDLIN
Jeffrey L. Medlin, 53, of Boonville, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at University Hospital in Columbia MO. Jeff was born in Daytona Beach, Florida July 6, 1967 to Helen (Thowe) Whitsitt and the late Virgil L. Medlin. Jeff was a graduate of Concordia High School, Class of 1985. Jeff held many jobs while living in…
Read MoreRANDY BUTT
RANDY BUTT Randy Butt, 73, of Warrensburg, formerly of Holden, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at his home. Randy was born November 14, 1947 in Berkley, California. At the age of three months he, his mother Dorothy Baublit and his grandfather and grandmother moved to Dekalb MO. His mother married Robert L. Butt in…
Read MoreBETTY MAE (CONSTABLE) CLOSSON
Betty Mae (Constable) Closson, 94, of Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Centerview, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. Betty was born in Lee’s Summit, MO on September 25, 1926, the daughter of George Washington Constable and Bertha Mae (Pfaff) Constable. Betty was a seamstress, she was the co-owner and operator of Closson Slipcovers, together with…
Read MoreCity Council Certifies Election Results; Nominates Mayor Pro Tem
At the regular meeting of the Holden City Council on April 13, members of the old administration voted to certify and accept the April 6 election results. Mayor Doyle Weeks called the meeting to order and council motioned to accept the results. Council results were as follows: Ward I – Robin Watkins, 25 votes; Ward…
Read MoreEDGAR ELWOOD SCOTT
Elwood Scott, 84, of Chilhowee, Missouri, formerly of Warrensburg, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Kansas City Hospice House. Edgar Elwood Scott was born November 18, 1936 near Warrensburg, son of David Edgar Scott and Mary “Mildred” (Olsen) Scott. He graduated from Chilhowee High School and attended UCM in Warrensburg. He married Lois Ellen…
Read MoreLAWRENCE (LARRY) ARMAN RAPP
Mr. Lawrence (Larry) Arman Rapp of St. James, Missouri died on April 19, 2021 at the age of 64. Larry was born on March 8, 1957 in San Diego, California. He married Janet Bonham on June 13, 1980. His children remember him as a passionate father who encouraged them to pursue their goals. Larry is…
Read MorePATRICIA MAYE (PATTERSON) PINKERTON
December 8, 1929 – April 6, 2021 Patricia was born in Kansas City, Missouri in December of 1929. Shortly after, she was adopted and raised by her parents Eugene and Dorothy (Carlyle) Patterson. Patricia graduated from Raytown High School in 1948 and was later married to Wayne Elbert Pinkerton. Pat and Wayne went on to…
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