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DAVID RUSSELL HALL

David Russell Hall, 63, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at his home. He was born January 28, 1958 in Warrensburg, MO, the son of Robert and Marjorie (Morrison) Hall. He was married to Leslie (Stokes) Diamond. David worked as a hairdresser for 25 years. He enjoyed quilting, fishing and tinkering. He was a gentle…

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RODNEY WAYNE “ROD” HURT

Rodney Wayne “Rod” Hurt, 63, of Holden, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021. Rod was born on March 5, 1958 in Warrensburg, MO, the son of John Sidney Hurt and Marilyn Joyce (Giersch) Hurt. Rod lived his entire life in Holden. He was a member of the Holden High School graduating Class of 1976.…

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Spring Bazaar to be Held Saturday

A favorite springtime tradition, the annual Spring Bazaar, will be held this Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hallar Building. A large number of crafters and vendors will be on hand for all of your one-stop shopping needs. Don’t miss this annual community tradition – and the chance to participate…

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Easter Egg Hunt Set for Saturday at City Park

It’s time once again for everyone’s favorite rabbit to make an appearance – the Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny has been busy filling eggs with goodies for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the City Park! The Easter Egg Hunt will be held this Saturday, March 27, at 2 p.m. In the case of inclement…

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GEORGE LESLIE LOWE

GEORGE LESLIE LOWE May 11, 1934 – March 15, 2021 George Leslie Lowe was born May 11, 1934 to James Garfield Lowe and Beulah Grace (Hammontree) Lowe. George was their fourth and youngest child, he was welcomed home to the family farm in Holden, Missouri by his brother William and his two sisters, Betty and…

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REV. DR. GRANT FRANKLIN CLAUDE GILLARD

Rev. Dr. Grant Franklin Claude Gillard, 62, of Holden, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home. Grant was born November 17, 1958 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Jack F.C. Gillard and Barbara (Anderson) Gillard. He graduated from Albert Lea High School. Next, he earned a bachelors of science degree…

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DANIEL LEE BLACKMON

Daniel Lee Blackmon, 66, of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Daniel was born on Tuesday, October 12, 1954 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Bert H.F. Blackmon and Doris Elsie (Copeland) Blackmon. He attended Holden High School, graduating in 1972. On Saturday, July 1, 1989 in Harrisonville, MO, Daniel married Janet Martinette…

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LOIS CARSON

Lois Carson passed away on February 24, 2021, at the Pleasant Hill Nursing Home. Lois was born on March 26, 1934 in Kingsville, Missouri, the daughter of Clifford and Hazel Windsor. Lois graduated from Kingsville High School in 1951. Following graduation, Lois married Harlan Carson. They celebrated 69 years of marriage last July. Lois worked…

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CORY ROBERT VOGLER

Cory Vogler, 48, of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away March 9, 2021, at his home. Cory Robert Vogler was born October 2, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan, son of John Vogler and Barbara (Houx) Vogler. He graduated from Crest Ridge High School in Centerview, Missouri. Cory worked at Walmart in Warrensburg for a few years after graduation.…

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ALVIN “KENNETH” JENNINGS

Alvin “Kenneth” Jennings, 94, of rural Holden, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at his home. Ken was born October 13, 1926 in Holden, the son of Ralph Jennings and Nellie May (Specker) Jennings. He attended Holden Schools. He served in the United States Army during WWII, which was the only time he wasn’t…

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