MICHELLE JUNE STRAIGHT
Michelle June Straight, 59, of Holden, Missouri, passed away January 7, 2021 at her residence. Michelle was born August 7, 1961 in Glendale, California, daughter of Johnnie Krigbaum and Sandra (Grunder) Krigbaum. She went on to graduate high school in the San Fernando Valley in California. Michelle worked for Pacific Bell and AT&T in the…
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Wanda Smith, 87, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Holden, Missouri. Wanda was born October 11, 1933 in Rossville, Kansas, daughter of Howard Patton and Mabel (Bixby) Patton. She graduated high school in Rossville and met her soon to be husband, Dennis Smith, shortly after. The couple was united in marriage…
Read MoreVELDA ROSE HANNA
Velda Rose Hanna passed away January 8, 2021 at Holden Manor Nursing Home. Velda was born February 12, 1926 In Montrose, Missouri, daughter of Sam and Doris (James) Cook. She attended St. Ludger Grade School in Germantown, MO and high school in Montrose, MO and Independence, MO. Velda married Joseph Hanna on May 23, 1945.…
Read MoreLINDA FAYE COURTNEY
Linda Faye Courtney, 69, of Holden, Missouri went to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, January 8, 2021 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg MO. Linda was born May 14, 1951 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of William Calvin Carlock and Elverda Rae (Kinzle) Carlock. She attended Blairstown Grade School and Chilhowee High…
Read MoreFinal Phase Of MoDOT Project Underway
MoDOT crews started the final phase of roadway and sidewalk construction shortly after the first of the year, as one block of 2nd St. is now closed for the ongoing project. Crews are currently working on 2nd St. from Pine to Main St., and are on schedule to finish the entire three-block downtown area…
Read MoreIDA MAE PINSON
Ida Mae Pinson, 91, of the Pittsville Community, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Holden Manor Care Center. Ida Mae was born December 20, 1929 in Lafayette County, near Bates City, the daughter of Martin O. Werner and Amanda S. (Telgemeier) Werner. She attended school in Bates City. Ida Mae was united in marriage…
Read MoreROGER WILLIAM (BILL) MARSH
Roger William (Bill) Marsh was born on September 5, 1957 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Roger and Lorene (Lewis) Marsh. He grew up in Kingsville, MO, helping his father, a cabinet builder and farmer, in the shop and in the field. He enjoyed driving tractors and tilling the fields. Bill loved to play…
Read MoreMAUDE MAE “MAUDIE” BURDEN
Maude Mae “Maudie” Burden, 80, of Centerview, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. Maudie was born May 14, 1940, on a farm near Warrensburg, the daughter of J. B. Reynolds and Edna Mae (Coats) Reynolds. She was delivered by her Aunt Marie (Coats) Paul. She attended Farmers…
Read MoreCOVID Vaccine Update Given
During last week’s briefing at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson provided an update on Missouri’s progress with COVID-19 vaccinations. “Missouri has now received shipments of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine, and we have been successfully administering vaccines for more than two weeks,” Governor Parson said. “We are very pleased with how well the…
Read MoreHolden Library Re-Opened; Curbside Service Only
By Sara Evans Services Coordinator Trails Regional Library The Holden Branch of Trails Regional Library re-opened for Curbside Service as of Tuesday, December 29. Starting Tuesday, December 29, patrons can call the Holden Branch at 816-732-4545,[ or make an appointment online at trailslibrary.org/curbside to pick up their available holds. Any library materials may be returned…
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