DANIEL EARL “DANNY” MANFORD
Daniel Earl “Danny” Manford was born November 13, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri and departed this life on April 11, 2022, in Warrensburg, Missouri at the age of 74 years, four months and 29 days. He was the son of Murvin Earl and Grace (Johnson) Manford. Danny was a lifelong resident of Holden, Missouri, graduating…
Read MoreVICKI LYNN KYTLE
Vicki Lynn Kytle, 76, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Vicki was born October 12, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of James Edwin Caldron and Betty Marie (Napier) Caldron. She graduated from high school in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was united in…
Read MoreWILBER JEAN KEPHART
Wilber Jean Kephart, 93, passed away peacefully at his home on March 17, 2022. He was born October 3, 1928 in Holden, Missouri, to Marion “M.J.” and Nellie Kephart. He was blessed to have had three happy marriages: Margaret Gard Bullard, from 1952 until her death in 1988; Laurabelle Martin, from 1991 until her death…
Read MoreCouncil Approves Election Results; Accepts Resignations
The former administration of the Holden City Council met in regular session on April 12, to certify April 5 General Municipal Election results. Former Mayor Liz Weeks called the meeting to order and read Bill No. 04-01-2022, an ordinance certifying election results from the April 5 election. Included in the reading were all election total…
Read MoreHHS Enjoys Royal Prom Night
The 2022 Holden Junior-Senior Prom, “A Night of Royalty,” was held on Saturday, April 9, at Elysian Fields, from 8-11:30 p.m. The Royal Prom was decorated in purple, gold and silver, with deep purple roses. The Junior Class sponsored the HHS Junior-Senior Prom. Co-sponsors for the event were Jennifer Edgar and Ashley Perman. Leading…
Read MoreJCCHS Announces Endemic Phase of COVID
Recently, Governor Mike Parson announced an end to the COVID-19 crisis and that Missouri and has moved into an endemic phase. Based on the county’s current COVID-19 numbers, Johnson County Community Health Services (JCCHS) has also moved forward with the endemic phase of the pandemic. JCCHS will no longer provide weekly updates on COVID-19. To…
Read MoreCitizens Vote for Change in City Government; Elect New Mayor, Council Members
Residents made their voices heard when they exercised their Constitutional right to vote and got involved in the future leaders of our community, school board, and other issues, as they headed to the polls in large numbers on Election Day. It was apparent as the polls closed that citizens voted for change, especially in city…
Read MoreLAURA N. KRUSE
Laura N. Kruse, 58, passed away on March 31, 2022. She was born in Kansas City, MO, grew up in Blue Springs, MO, and had been living in the Kingsville/Holden area for the last 20 years. Laura worked in various fast-food establishments as a manager. She loved being a mother, grandmother (NANA) and sister. Laura…
Read MoreLILLIAN ELIZABETH ZVACEK JOHNSON
Lillian Elizabeth Zvacek Johnson, age 93, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Holden, passed away Friday April 8, 2022, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born Lillian Elizabeth Leavy on October 17, 1928 in Kingsville, MO, the daughter of Louis and Myrtle (Gosney) Leavy. Lillian attended Lincoln Rural Grade School, Kingsville…
Read MoreLucky Night for Residents; Chamber Hosts LOTD
Nearly 200 local residents attended the 10th Annual Luck of the Draw dinner last Saturday evening, which was held at the Hallar Building. The popular event is a fundraiser for the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce, and is the group’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the evening will go toward the yearly $1,000…
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