Holden Man Killed in Glider Crash
On Wednesday, November 11, Ernie James Hillsman of Holden was killed in an electric glider crash. The accident occurred at 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, near the intersection of SW 400 Rd. in Holden. The accident is still an active investigation by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and therefore no report is available at this time.…
Read MoreTurkey Trot for Talley This Saturday
Friends and neighbors of John and Kristy Talley have organized a Turkey Trot for Talley 5K Run/Walk, and 1-Mile Fun Run Benefit which will be held this Saturday, November 21. This event is a benefit race in support of the Talleys. John was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July and is currently undergoing treatment. Not…
Read MoreGovernor Explains MO COVID Data
During last week’s briefing at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson provided additional background to help explain Missouri’s COVID-19 data and calculations used in comparison to other sources. “With so many different methods and calculations, providing real-time data at this quantity and level of detail comes with its own set of challenges,” Governor Parson said.…
Read MoreBPW Hears Updates At November Meeting
Updates on the MoDOT project, and water and sewer systems were given to the Board of Public Works (BPW) at its regular meeting, held November 4. Water Superintendent Tony Lerda commented on the status of the MoDOT project, saying progress has been brisk with the good weather we’ve been enjoying. Crews are currently still working…
Read MoreThanksgiving Dinners Available
The Holden Community of Christ Church, with help from the Presbyterian Church and the First Christian Church will again prepare dinner on Thanksgiving Day. All dinners will be delivered to your home. Due to the COVID pandemic, there will be no dine-in at the church this year. To sign up for your free Thanksgiving meal,…
Read MoreBARBARA JUNE VOLSKAY
Barbara June Volskay, age 85, of Holden, MO, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020, at home. She was born September 21, 1935 in Independence, MO, the daughter of Fred and Cuma (Sibsey) Immer. Barbara was married to Arthur D. Volskay on October 8, 1961 in Springfield, MO. Barbara is survived by her husband, Arthur,…
Read MoreMARYLON HATHAWAY
Marylon Hathaway, age 97, of Holden, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020, at the Holden Manor Care Center in Holden, Missouri. She was born on March 19, 1923, the daughter of John and Orpha (Adkins) Ash in Climax Springs, Missouri. She attended nursing school in Tulsa, Oklahoma and worked as a Registered Nurse…
Read MoreSHEILA ARLENE HARRIS
Sheila Arlene Harris, 59, of Independence, Missouri, was born on October 25, 1961, in Des Moines, Iowa to Carl Edward Harris, Sr. and Bertha Marie (Hardin) Harris. Sheila was the last of 10 children. Sheila was educated in the Holden and Blue Springs, Missouri Public School System and graduated from Blue Springs High School, Class…
Read MoreMARY KATHRYN “KATHY” WILDS
Mrs Mary Kathryn “Kathy” Wilds’ warrior spirit left this Earth on October 27, 2020. Born on April 4, 1947, in Kansas City MO, Kathy Wilds lived life to the fullest. She had a curiosity of, and a passion for, life. Kathy definitely lived to the beat of a different drummer, and did not let the…
Read MoreDONNA JOHNSON
Donna Johnson, 83, of Holden, Missouri, passed away November 9, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2020 with visitation an hour prior to the service. Both the visitation and funeral service will be held at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, Missouri.
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