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CHRIS A. FLETCHALL

Chris A. Fletchall, 58, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Chris was born October 2, 1962 in Kansas. He graduated from Chillicothe High School, then earned his associate degree while working for Schwan’s. Sonic Drive In brought him to Holden, Missouri, where he made his…

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BRUCE CHARLES MARKWORTH

Bruce Charles Markworth, 76, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. A private family service will be held. Bruce was born July 15, 1944 in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, the son of Gerhardt and Mabel (Rautmann) Markworth. He was a line foreman for West Central Electric for 30 years. After his…

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LARRY JON NOLAND

Larry Jon Noland, 68, of Holden, Missouri, formerly of Warrensburg, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Pleasant Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Larry was born October 23, 1952 in Independence, Missouri, son of John and Lela (Martin) Noland. He was raised in Blue Springs. He married Judy Ann Birdsong on March 26, 1971 in…

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JACKIE EUGENE TIMMONS

Jackie Eugene Timmons, 84, of Holden, MO, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2020 in Kansas City, MO. He was born on December 22, 1936 in Holden, MO, the son of Jesse and Virginia “Courtney” Timmons. He graduated from Holden High School, the Class of 1954. Following high school, he was drafted…

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ZACHARY O. BEALS

Zachary O. Beals, 74, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehab. Zachary was born November 9, 1946 in Independence, Missouri, son of Major Beals and Betty (Carter) Beals. He was united in marriage to Barbara Davis on September 7, 1973. Zachary valiantly served as a firefighter for…

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RONALD LEE McKEOWN

Ronald Lee McKeown of Belton, Missouri was born May 5, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of DeForrest Leroy and Lorena Louisa (Brandt) McKeown. He departed this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home in Belton, Missouri, surrounded by love and family, at the age of 75 years, seven months, and eight…

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ANGELA “ANGIE” KAYE (REEVE) NAGY

Angela “Angie” Kaye (Reeve) Nagy, 63, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by family and friends. Angie was born in Ottawa, Kansas on September 26, 1957 to Patricia M. (Reeve) Walters. Angie had a caring heart and an outgoing personality; she passionately lived every minute of life to the fullest. Angie…

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CLIFFORD EUGENE RINCK

Clifford Eugene Rinck, 82, of rural Johnson County, MO, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. Clifford was born on March 15, 1938 in Willow Springs, MO, the son of Claude and Ella Rinck. Clifford was a graduate of Fort Osage High School. He was baptized at…

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Lone Jack Library Closed Through Jan. 2 Due to COVID Exposure

Mid-Continent Public Library’s Lone Jack Branch (211 N. Bynum Road, Lone Jack, MO) will be closed until January 2 due to potential COVID-19 exposure. The book drop will remain open. The branch was immediately closed when a staff member was confirmed positive for the virus on December 17. Holds on materials that were available at…

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Former HHS Coach Arrested for Sex Crimes

A former Holden High School teacher and coach, Joshua Hood, has been charged with sex crimes against a minor, which allegedly occurred while he was at HHS. Hood, who is currently a coach at the Park Hill School District, was arrested last Wednesday, December 16, and charged with a number of crimes. According to the Jackson…

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