Lady Eagles Basketball Team Enters Season Under New Head Coach
The Holden girls basketball team is set to begin the upcoming season on the road with a game at Adrian on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The Lady Eagles are in preparation for their season opener under first-year Holden head coach Todd Shanks who previously coached at Sherwood. Coach Shanks replaces former Holden girls basketball head…
Read MoreUMC Holiday Vendor Sale Set For Saturday
The NEXT Gen Youth of the Holden United Methodist Church will be hosting a Holiday Vendor Fair Saturday, Nov. 23 at the church from 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. See this weeks Image for more info.
Read MoreThanksgiving Dinners To Be Served By Local Churches
The Holden Community of Christ Church with help from the Presbyterian and First Christian Churches will again prepare dinner on Thanksgiving Day. All are invited! Please join us at the Community of Christ Church, 4th and Pine, for a delicious meal and fellowship. Dinner will be served about noon. All are asked contact the churches…
Read MoreDavid Allen Cartmill
David Allen Cartmill, 67 of Holden, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lees Summit, Missouri. He was born on February 14, 1957, in Lewes, Delaware, to the late Russell and Wanita (Shorthose) Cartmill. David graduated from Kingsville, MO High School in 1977. David was a jack of…
Read MoreCarol Jean Baker
Carol Jean Baker, 101, of Holden, Missouri; formerly of Rolla passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Holden Manor Care Center. Carol was born August 14, 1923 in Atkins, Arkansas the daughter of Guy Ernest Burgess and Elizabeth Frances (Bledsoe) Burgess. She was raised in Atkins, having graduated from Atkins High School where she played…
Read MoreJonathan Daniel Bedford
Jonathan Daniel Bedford (Jon), 53, of Holden, Missouri passed away suddenly due to cardiac arrest on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the University of Iowa (UI) Health Center in Iowa City, Iowa. Jon was born on Friday, March 26, 1971 in Warrensburg, Missouri, to the late Lloyd Bedford Jr. and Joyce (Cole) Bedford. Jon was…
Read MoreSue Lynn (Middleton) Falscroft
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sue Lynn (Middleton) Falscroft, of Holden, Missouri, age 69, at her home on November 2, 2024. Sue was born on December 18, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri to Vernon Evan and Pauline Lucille (Bowers) Middleton. Sue graduated from East High School in Kansas City, Missouri.…
Read MoreRuth Ann Richey
Ruth Ann Richey, aged 82, passed away on November 2, 2024, in Lee’s Summit, MO. Ruth was born on November 14, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee and grew up in Topeka, Kansas. Ruth graduated from Topeka High School before advancing her education at Washburn University and later in life at Central Missouri State University. She dedicated…
Read MoreJohn L. Flora
John L. Flora, 72, of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House. John was born on February 17, 1952, in Harrisonville, Missouri, to Wesley and Marvina (Shoup) Flora. He was raised in Gunn City and attended East Lynne Primary School. His freshman year the…
Read MoreChristmas Bazaar Set For Saturday, Nov. 16
The Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 16. at the Holden United Methodist Church and will run 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Santa will be there to see the kids so be sure bring your camera/cell phones for a photo. There will be hourly drawings as always, and you must be present to…
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