LARRY LEE WILLARD
Larry Lee Willard, 78, of Odessa, MO, passed away October 4, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born on March 2, 1942 in Higginsville, MO, to Henry and Marion Lee (Gunn) Willard. After graduating from Odessa High School, he went to UMKC for two years and served four years in the United…
Read MoreKATHY ANNE (CREAGER) SLAGLE
Kathy Anne (Creager) Slagle, 68, of Holden, Missouri, formerly of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away at her home on Monday, September 28, 2020. She was born on April 28, 1952 in Cortez, Colorado, the daughter of Omer Creager and June Duncan. Kathy graduated from Lee’s Summit High School, the Class of 1970. She married John…
Read MoreSABRINA STARR (FARRIS) PAGE
Sabrina Starr (Farris) Page, 29, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020. She was born April 13, 1991 in Beaumont, Texas, the daughter of Lawrence Steven Farris and Shannon Renee Benson. Sabrina lived most of her life in Holden. She graduated from Holden High School, the Class of 2010. Sabrina was a homemaker…
Read MoreDONNIE RAY HENSLEY
Donnie Ray Hensley, 82, Pittsville, former longtime resident of Holden, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at his home. Donnie was born November 17, 1937 in Independence, Missouri, the son of Ray and Arnetta (Franklin) Hensley. He graduated from Holden High School in 1955 and was united in marriage to Darlene Irvine on September 25,…
Read MoreGARTH RAY FLOURNOY
Garth Ray Flournoy, 95, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO. Garth was born on July 25, 1925 near Odessa, MO, to Raymond and Verda Flournoy. After graduating from Odessa High School in 1943, he served in the United States Army during World War II.…
Read MoreHAMA Board Meets on Variety of Issues
By Pastor Tamera Mortenson HAMA Vice President With 12 in attendance, the Holden Area Ministerial Association (HAMA) board met to discuss business on October 7. In old business, Treasurer Travis Webb said that the issue with the utility account had been rectified and that a report had been filed. New protective policies have been put…
Read MoreJOCO Extends Mandatory Face Mask Order
Johnson County has continued to see a rise in confirmed positive COVID-19 cases. This has prompted the Johnson County Public Health Officer and the Johnson County Community Health Services Board of Trustees to reissue a Face Covering Order. This order went into effect beginning 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12. The countywide order will stay…
Read MoreFamily-Owned Business Offering Propane Services
A new family-run business opened this past summer in Kingsville. ADJ Countryside Propane, LLC, owned by Stoney and Myra Hutchings, is offering a variety of propane services for residents in an area that encompasses eight local towns. ADJ offers bulk propane, cylinder/bottle exchanges and fills, tank leases, in-season pre-buys, tank change-outs, new construction, and…
Read MoreWitnesses Describe Holden Murder
On September 26, Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies answered a call to a residence in the 1100 block of SW U Highway in Holden on a report of a woman being shot. When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered a deceased female. Cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound. Sabrina (Farris) Page, age 29,…
Read MoreGenerous People Abound in Holden
There is something wonderful going on in our little town! As always, the community has come together to help their neighbors, courtesy of local diner, Jamie’s Place. Owner Jamie Thieman shares that she saw an idea on Facebook at Christmastime last year and she decided to try it out at her restaurant. The concept is…
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