JACK “BRAD” BRADFORD ALPERT
Jack “Brad” Bradford Alpert, 68, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at his home. Brad was born on December 29, 1951 in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Jack and Barbara (Rice) Alpert. He graduated from Smith Cotton High School in Sedalia, Missouri, the Class of 1970. Brad married his wife, Jo Ann…
Read MoreTurkey Trot for Talley on Tap
Friends and neighbors of John and Kristy Talley are organizing a Turkey Trot for Talley 5K Run/Walk, and 1-Mile Fun Run Benefit on 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 only was this an…
Read MoreFall Back On November 1
It’s time once again to change the clocks one hour. This Sunday, November 1 at 2 a.m., we “fall back” one hour, meaning we set the clocks back one hour. As opposed to “springing forward,” which we do in the spring to go on Daylight Saving Time (DST). In November, we go back to Standard…
Read MoreLARRY D. MEYER – December 17, 1941 – October 17, 2020
Larry Dee Meyer, age 78, passed away in his sleep in Belton, Missouri on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Larry was born on December 17, 1941 in Warsaw, Missouri, the eldest son of Lawrence Eugene Meyer and Gloria Lorayne (Hart) Meyer. Larry grew up in Warsaw, Missouri and attended Warsaw High School. Larry loved sports and…
Read MoreLoving Couple Reunited After Frightening Ordeal
A local couple who have spent a lifetime together have been reunited after a harrowing experience that separated them on Sunday, October 11. Dale and Chris Fairchild realized the miraculous power of prayer, as well as the benefits of modern technology during their frightening ordeal. During their 65 years as husband and wife, which began…
Read MoreWoods Chapel Celebrates New Church
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Woods Chapel Odessa celebrated the opening of their new church building. This was the one-year anniversary of a tragic fire which resulted in the loss of the original church, which was built in 1884. The original building caught fire and burned to the ground on October 10, 2019 at about…
Read MoreExplore the Halloween Storybook Trail
Celebrate this Halloween with your friends and neighbors at the city park! In spite of COVID-19 and the downtown area construction, Holden will still be holding a special Halloween trick-or-treat night for the kiddos! This year’s event will be held at the Holden City Park and is sponsored by the Holden Chamber of Commerce and…
Read MoreSTEVEN ERIC FRAZIER, JR.
We are proud to announce that on September 11, 2020 Steven Eric Frazier, Jr. “Bubba,” of Holden, Missouri, received his wings, much earlier than expected. He discovered his life purpose and completed his mission in 32 years. Uncle Bubba loved every race, nation, culture and religion. He spent most of his life studying the history…
Read MoreLOUISE ANNETTE (WATSON) TAYLOR
Louise Annette (Watson) Taylor, 79, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020, at John Knox Memory Care Facility in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Louise was born February 13, 1941 in Brewton, Alabama, the daughter of Fred and Alberta Watson. She graduated from WS Neal High School in East Brewton and was united in marriage to William (Bill)…
Read MoreCENA EVELYN FARNSWORTH DUNN
Cena Evelyn Farnsworth Dunn, 92, of Clinton, formerly of Holden, passed away October 9, 2020 at her home. The daughter of Henry and Clara (Long) Farnsworth, she was born August 16, 1928 at the family home south of Holden, MO. She attended the rural Star School for eight years, then Holden High School, graduating with…
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