Patrick “Pat” Douglas Clarida
Patrick “Pat” Douglas Clarida, 68, died September 17, 2024, in Holden, MO. Patrick was born February 12, 1956 in Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France. Patrick was the second child and only son of SFC Orville Douglas Clarida and wife Paulette (Cassen) Clarida. Pat was a 1974 graduate of Warrensburg High School in Warrensburg, MO. He was married…
Read MoreNORMA JEAN (Cotter) McCONVILLE
Norma Jean (Cotter) McConville was born December 6, 1932 in Holden, Missouri and departed this life on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 91 years, 9 months and 7 days. She was the daughter of James Oswald and Letha Tillie (Meier) Cotter. Norma spent…
Read MoreLawrence Alvin Daily
Lawrence Alvin Daily went home to be with the Lord, on September 11, 2024, after a long battle of kidney disease. He was born in Springfield, Missouri on November 21, 1941. He lived a very humble farm life. Born the fourth of 10 children. He moved to Kansas City to start in the workforce right…
Read MoreHarlen Carson
Harlen Carson, 92, Pleasant Hill, MO and former resident of Holden and Latour, MO, passed away September 12, 2024. He was born on March 18, 1932, to Auty and Ruth Carson. Harlen was a veteran of the Korean War. He was married to Lois Windsor for 69 years before her passing in 2021. Harlen retired…
Read MoreHelen R. Buck
Helen R. Buck, 83 of Holden, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at her home. Helen was born April 27, 1941 in Hogeye, Arkansas the fourth of five children of Earnest Noble Yell and Jewel May (Norris) Yell. She graduated from high school in West Fork, Arkansas. She resided in Prairie Grove, Arkansas prior…
Read MoreF&C Bank Wins 2024 Community Impact Award
F&C Bank was recognized as the 2024 Forvis Mazars Community Impact Award winner on September 10, 2024, at the MIBA (Missouri Independent Bankers Association) Annual Conference at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, MO. In addition to this prestigious award, the winner also wins $1000 to be donated to the charity of their…
Read MoreHolden City Council Has Busy September
The Holden City Council held its monthly meeting on September 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. All of the council members were present at roll call. The Mayor made a motion to move Bill No. 09-04-24 – Authorization in Issuance of bonds to the front of the council agenda to accommodate the commute time of Sid…
Read MoreAreas of Concern Over Water Pipe Breaks Arise At BPW Meeting
A number of recent water pipe breaks have become an area of concern for the Holden Board of Pubic Works. At the Wednesday, Sept. 4 meeting of the BPW, it was reported that what had originally been thought to be a seasonal related problem, has since been determined to be a water hammer issue…
Read MoreRichard “Ricky” Charles Sechrest
Richard “Ricky” Charles Sechrest, 41 of Holden, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 04, 2024, at his home in Holden, Missouri. He was born Wednesday, September 15, 1982, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Richard “Rick” Sechrest and the late Doris Ann (Howell) Sechrest. Richard was a 2001 graduate of Holden High School. Richard was…
Read MoreRichard Louis Gavoli Jr.
Richard Louis Gavoli Jr. passed away peacefully on the morning of September 9, 2024. Richard was born in New Haven Connecticut on October 26, 1949 to Richard Louis Gavoli Sr and Clementina Gavoli. He was a graduate of East Haven High School in 1967 and later joined the Navy, serving his country from 1968-1972 in…
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