MARCUS BENJAMEN CAMPBELL
Marcus Benjamen Campbell, age nine, died on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at his home in Holden, Missouri. He was born on Monday, April 16, 2012, in Overland Park, Kansas, to Tami (Elvik) Campbell and Benjamen Campbell. Marcus attended Holden Elementary School and was in third grade. He had Down Syndrome and loved TV and music.…
Read MoreBRUCE LILBURN WHITE
Bruce Lilburn White, 75, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at his home, following an extended illness. Bruce was born August 22, 1946 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, the son of Huston and Roma (Williams) White. He graduated from Holden High School. From the age of seven, when he was put on a…
Read MoreKIMBERLEE ANN LEE
Kimberly Ann Lee, 65, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 25, 2022 at her home. Kim was born August 4, 1956 in Smith Center, Kansas, the daughter of Eddie Miller and Alberta (Stewart) Miller. She was raised in Olathe and graduated from Blue Valley High School in Stanley, Kansas. She attended Johnson County…
Read MoreMATTHEW JAMES COLLINS
Matthew James Collins, 47, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at his home. Matthew was born September 5, 1974, in Parsons, Kansas, the son of James E. and Genalee G. (Jones) Collins. He graduated from Prairie View High School in Lacygne, Kansas. He was united in marriage to Melissa Sue Brandt on…
Read MoreCommunity Invited to Pray for Our Nation
When we gather as a community on Thursday, May 5 for the National Day of Prayer observation, we are carrying on the legacy of our forefathers, who recognized the need for our nation to be blessed by the hand of Almighty God. Holden’s National Day of Prayer observance will be held Thursday, May 5, at…
Read MoreKingsville School Board Welcomes New Member; Hears End-of-Year Calendar Dates
The Kingsville School Board swore in a new member following the April election, at its regular monthly meeting. Sarah Evinger ran unopposed for the one vacant seat during the April 5 election. Evinger was administered the oath of office prior to the board meeting. The board also elected officers for the upcoming year. It is…
Read MoreCouncil Approves Special Election for Sales Tax Renewal
The Holden City Council, including newly-elected members, met in regular session on April 12 to conduct city business. Following an invocation by Pastor Tim Whitmore, Mayor Ray Briscoe, presiding at his first meeting since being elected, gave a first and second reading of Bill No. 04-02-2022. Bill No. 04-02-2022 is an Ordinance calling for a…
Read MoreMELVIN WILLIAM POPE, JR.
Melvin William Pope, Jr., 78, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 in Warrensburg. Melvin was born September 23, 1943 in Kansas City, the son of Melvin W. Pope, Sr. and Goldie Irene (McConville) Pope. He was raised in Holden, having graduated from Holden High School. After high school, he went to work…
Read MoreJAMES “TEX” CHRISTOPHER STEVENSON
James “Tex” Christopher Stevenson, 80, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at his home in Kingsville Missouri, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 12, 1941, in Liberty, MO, to the late James and Leota (Bosley) Stevenson. Jim was raised near North Kansas City and attended Big Shoal School. He left school to…
Read MoreKAELYN TULEY
Kaelyn Tuley, 50, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, April 11, 2022. Kaelyn was born on May 29, 1971 in Harrisonville, Missouri, the daughter of William “Bill” Dawson and Lola (Hancock) Dawson of Kingsville, Missouri. Kaelyn graduated from Kingsville High School in 1989. She spent her high school years and…
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