Murder Occurs in Holden
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 Page (Farris), age 29,…
Read MoreJAMES “JIM” RAY SHEEHAN
James “Jim” Ray Sheehan, 76, of Elm Mott, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Waco, Texas. Jim was born on December 8, 1943, in Paola, Kansas. He grew up in Paola and Louisburg, Kansas. After serving in the 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army, Jim relocated to Texas. He worked…
Read MoreNORMA LEE (MALTSBURGER) JOHNSON
Norma Lee (Maltsburger) Johnson, 82, of Holden, Missouri, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. She was born January 18, 1938 in Macedonia, Iowa, the daughter of Carl Maltsburger and Elenor Lewis. Norma was a (RN) Registered Nurse, and she…
Read MoreEDITH ALINE (LIGHTLE) NEWMAN
Edith Aline (Lightle) Newman, age 91, of Blairstown, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Edith was born July 6, 1929 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Samual A. Lightle and Jesse M. (Thomas) Lightle. Edith married Wayne A.…
Read MoreMARJORIE FAYE (STAFFORD) PHILLIPS
Marjorie Faye (Stafford) Phillips, 85, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Holden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was born May 28, 1935, in Versailles, Missouri, the daughter of Lester “Pete” Stafford and Leona Griebel. Marjorie was formerly employed as a cook at the…
Read MoreEUGENE ORIN PERKINS
Eugene Orin Perkins, 80, of Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Holden, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Warrensburg Veterans Home. Gene was born August 22, 1940 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the son of George W. Perkins and Frances Perkins. He moved to California at the age of 14. He served in the United States Navy.…
Read MoreLocal Pumpkin Patch Open
A delightful surprise awaits local residents this fall. The Pumpkin Pad, a local pumpkin patch located in Lone Jack, opened this month. Owned by the Moehle family, The Pumpkin Pad offers a full service pumpkin patch, complete with rides and attractions! Vince, Melissa and their 12-year-old daughter Jayden are excited about the opening of The Pumpkin…
Read MoreKing of the Grill Contest Set for October 3
Meat lovers and grill masters unite! The Holden Softballers and Gilbert Meat Locker proudly present the upcoming inaugural “King of the Grill” BBQ Cook-Off contest at the Holden City Park. This exciting competition will take place on Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the park. The all-day contest fun includes a DJ…
Read MoreHonor Heroes At Family FunFest
A gala Family FunFest will be held in Holden to honor all law enforcement officers, First Responders, Fire Departments, military personnel and veterans. All of the heroes above from Johnson, Cass and Jackson County areas will be honored on Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Forward Community Church. An awards ceremony will…
Read MoreHolden’s Truck & Tractor Pull Slated For September 19
To See Our Tractor Pull Flyer Click this Link: https://www.iclassifiedsnetwork.com/editionviewer/default.aspx?Edition=020a6e54-a3a3-4458-b535-a851a799cbe5 The City of Holden invites the public to the annual Truck & Tractor Pull, which will be held at the Holden Industrial Park this Saturday, September 19. The popular event will feature a Kiddie Pull (time to be announced), the Brush Pullers of Missouri, and…
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