HELEN BARBOUR KEPHART
Helen Barbour Kephart, age 89, of Stover, passed away just before midnight on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at her daughter’s home, with her family by her side. It is said that dynamite comes in small packages – if you ever met Helen Barbour Kephart, you just met a woman who exemplifies what that means. Helen…
Read MoreLARRY RUSSELL DEAN
Larry Russell Dean of Holden, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Grain Valley, Missouri. Larry was born on August 6, 1954 to John and Gladys Dean. He was later joined by his siblings, Linda and Robert “Bobby,” thus making their family complete. As a child, Larry loved anything to do with nature, and…
Read MoreGAREY RAYMOND VANHOOSER
Garey Raymond VanHooser of Holden, Missouri, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Garey was born in Long Beach, California on October 19, 1938. He was the son of Andrew VanHooser and Annie (Johnson) VanHooser. Garey attended the Bellflower High School in Bellflower, CA. Becoming a member of the United States Navy…
Read MoreCHARLES D. DISHMAN
Charles D. Dishman, 97, former engineer at Boeing, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Charles was born in Holden, Missouri, on January 31, 1924. He served in the Infantry of the 86th Blackhawk Division during World War II. He married Wilma Lee Surber on May 31, 1946. Charles is survived by his wife of 74…
Read MoreLEVERT “DALE” PAGE
Levert “Dale” Page, 80, of Holden, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Dale was born on October 16, 1940 in Warrensburg, MO, the son of Levert A. Page and Effie (Franklin) Page. Dale attended high school in Higginsville, MO. He married Nita Louise…
Read MoreSAUNDRA “SANDY” KAY (CREASON) MARTIN
Saundra “Sandy” Kay (Creason) Martin, 78, of Kingsville, Missouri joined her Lord and Savior at 4:08 a.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2021. It is with heavy, yet joyful hearts that we say so long to our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and great friend. Sandy was born July 11, 1942 in Orrick, Missouri, the…
Read MoreWILLIAM “WAYNE” CARTER
William “Wayne” Carter, 88, lifelong Holden resident, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born January 16, 1933, in Holden, son of William Jasper Carter and Elsie Faye (Garrison) Carter. He graduated from Holden High School, Class of ‘51. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the United…
Read MoreDONNA J. BELSHE
Donna J. Belshe, 85, of Warrensburg, passed away Monday, January 25. She was born March 24, 1935 to Clarence and Modena (Harris) Petre in Independence. In 1946, the family moved to and operated a dairy farm in Holden and she graduated from Holden High School in 1953. After the death of her father in 1953,…
Read MoreSorority Disbands After 52 Years of Service
A group of hard-working, civic-minded women have been a staple in this community for 52 years. A chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority (a world-wide organization), Gamma Eta Master has proudly and lovingly served the people in this community for more than five decades. Sadly, the group of sisters gathered for their final meeting in…
Read MoreStrate Retiring From Post Office After 30 Years
Long-time employee of the Holden Post Office, Susan Strate, announces she will be retiring on January 29, after 30 years of dedicated service. Susan’s is a familiar, friendly face that will be missed, along with her outstanding customer service and friendly personality. She is proud to say she is a third generation postal worker. Her…
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