Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guarded 24/7
As Americans prepare to celebrate Memorial Day, we are reminded of the many brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we might remain a free people, and be able to live in peace in these United States. Throughout America’s rich history, the selfless men and women of our Armed Forces have laid…
Read MoreIVAN EDWARD “ED” MARTIN
Ivan Edward “Ed” Martin, 93, of Blue Springs, MO, formerly of Holden, MO, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at St. Mary’s Manor in Blue Springs, MO. He was born on July 27, 1926 in Pittsville, MO, the son of Ivan Anderson and Ola Frances (Maloney) Martin. On October 22, 1947, Ed was united in…
Read MoreNORMA JEAN (ATKINSON) BYSOR
Norma Jean (Atkinson) Bysor, 62, of Chilhowee, MO, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. She was born February 24, 1958 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Russell Leonard and Opal (Atkinson) Casteel. Norma moved from Clinton, MO, to Chilhowee, MO, where she was a resident for…
Read MoreBETTY JEAN BRILLHART
Betty Jean Brillhart, 90, Holden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 14 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Betty Jean Brillhart was born August 3, 1929 in Kingsville, Missouri, daughter of Joseph Hobbs and Cora (Epple) Hobbs. She graduated high school in Kingsville, Missouri in 1947 and was united in marriage to Melvin…
Read MoreMemorial Day Program Set For May 25
The Holden VFW, its Auxiliary, and the American Legion will host a Memorial Day ceremony at the Holden Cemetery on Monday, May 25. Flags will be raised on Saturday, May 23, at the cemetery, and lowered to half-staff at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day. There will be a 21-Gun Salute and a small ceremony and…
Read MoreR-I District Fills Board Vacancy
Kingsville School Board filled a vacant seat at its regular May meeting, held last Thursday night. The seat was available because former board member Kristel Reiman resigned her position. The board interviewed two candidates for the open board position. Chris Truby was selected by the board to fill the open seat and finish Reiman’s…
Read MoreJillian Gregg Brightens Lives of Manor Residents
Holden resident and nature lover Jillian Gregg recently completed a humanitarian project that is sure to warm the hearts of many. Jillian got the idea in April to purchase bird feeders and/or hanging baskets and place them outside the windows of residents at Holden Manor Care Center and Bristol Manor. Jillian is a disc…
Read MoreJARED ANDREW REYNOLDS
Jared Andrew Reynolds, 40, of Holden, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 2, 2020, at his parent’s home near Holden. Jared was born January 24, 1980 in Harrisonville, Missouri, the son of John and Shirley (Eissler) Reynolds. He was raised and attended school in Holden. He was united in marriage to Jessica Anne Conard on…
Read MoreSharron “Sherry” Lynn (Campbell) Johnson
Sharron “Sherry” Lynn (Campbell) Johnson, 73, of Kingsville, MO, left this earth on Sunday, May 10, 2020, to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, quietly, at her home with her family around her. Sherry was born on October 7, 1946 in Independence, MO, the daughter of Billee L. and Sedellah (Hathaway) Campbell. She graduated from Holden High School…
Read MoreKATHRYN PEARL HOOVER
Kathryn Pearl Hoover, 58, of Pleasant Hill, was born, June 26, 1961, in West Plains, Missouri. She departed this life, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center, surrounded with love and family. Kathy was a 1979 Pleasant Hill High School graduate. On November 26, 1983, she was united in marriage to Hal…
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