Dana Kristine (Culbertson) Tapu
Dana Kristine (Culbertson) Tapu, 62 of Holden, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Holden Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center in Holden, Missouri. She was born Tuesday January 1, 1963, in Independence, Missouri, to the late Ronald Roy Culbertson and the late Carol Ann Cox. Dana grew up in the Independence and Blue…
Read MoreR-III BOE Hears Reports, Approves Business Items At March Meeting
Reports and routine business items marked a relatively short agenda when the Holden R-III Board of Education held its monthly meeting Monday, March 3. After approval of the consent agenda, it was noted March is School Board Appreciation Month. Board members were recognized for their service to the district and received handmade cards, banners, crafts…
Read MoreGeneral Municipal Election For Holden, Kingsville Draws Closer
Tuesday, April 8, local residents will decide city council and school board races as well as one proposition when they head to the polls in a General Municipal Election. In the Holden election for city council, seats are up in every ward, with some having no candidates at the time of this writing. In Ward…
Read MoreCarl Galle “Butch” Allison
Carl Galle “Butch” Allison, 87 years, 11 months and 23 days, of Lady Lake, Florida, entered the presence of our Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Butch was born on January 12th, 1937, in St. Joseph, Missouri to John H. and Mary Alta (Galle) Allison and was the youngest of their four children. Butch attended…
Read MoreJoseph Michael Muncy
Joseph Michael Muncy, lovingly known as Joe or Joe Mike, was born on January 20, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri. He entered into rest much too soon on March 7, 2025, surrounded by love. Joe’s vibrant spirit left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was a fun-loving individual…
Read MoreJames “Larry” Elliott
James “Larry” Elliott, 82, passed away on Sunday, March 09, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Larry was born Thursday January 14, 1943, in Carrollton, Missouri. He was one of ten children born to the late Harry P. Elliott and Louise Hart Elliott. Larry lived in Garden City, MO until he was 15…
Read MoreHHS Student Combines Passions To Help Educate Community About Upcoming Proposition
Holden High School junior, Malea Brewington recently combined her passions for art and politics by incorporating both into her “Capstone Project” for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). The result was a piece of artwork to help educate the Holden community on the upcoming K.I.T.S. Proposition next month. That proposition would help to…
Read MoreHolden R-3 To Host Senior Citizen Luncheon
Holden R-3 School District invites local senior citizens to a special afternoon of food and entertainment at the Senior Citizen Luncheon on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Holden High School Gymnasium. Guests will enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Holden High School’s Foods II students in partnership with…
Read MoreWanda E. Beavers
Wanda E. Beavers, 93 of the Magnolia community southeast of Holden, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Holden Manor Care Center. Wanda was born June 1, 1931 in Lone Rock, Arkansas the daughter of Roy F. and Myrtle N. (Webb) Kirkland. She was raised in Lone Rock. On October 24, 1948, Wanda was united…
Read MorePatsy Mae (Austin) Miller
Patsy Mae (Austin) Miller, 83, of the Kingsville/Holden area, entered the gates of Heaven on the morning of March 4, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1941, in Holden MO, to Francis Leroy Austin and Nellie Realia Cummins. As the youngest of four children, Patsy was a cherished daughter and sister, growing up surrounded…
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