JEWELL MAE (GOODWIN) SHOCKLEY
Jewell Mae (Goodwin) Shockley was born May 16, 1922, in Calhoun, Mo to the parents of Sam Edward Goodwin and Netty Mae Goodwin. Sam and Netty had a total of six children, two boys and four girls, and Jewell was their last surviving child. Jewell did not always attend school as she was taught at…
Read MoreHolden Mourns Passage Of Former Mayor, Community Leader
Francis Leroy Brillhart, age 91, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Holden, Missouri. Francis was born on Thursday, January 03, 1935, in Belleville, Kansas, the son of Earl and Blanche (Stewart) Brillhart. He was one of three sons born to the family. At the…
Read MoreKingsville To Host All School Reunion June 7
An all school reunion for Kingsville is set to take place June 7, 2026. Registration begins at 12:30 at the school. It is a carry-in lunch affair, so those attending should bring sandwiches, snack trays or desserts. For more information email: Kingsvillealumni@gmail.com.
Read MoreHolden R-III Graduation This Coming Sunday
The Holden R-III School District will hold its 2026 Graduation Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the High School gymnasium. The ceremony will include the recognition of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni, Ray Briscoe. The last day of school for the 2025-2026 year is Thursday, May 21, 2026. The Kingsville R-1 School District held…
Read MoreRay Briscoe Selected As The 2026 Holden R-III Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
The Holden R-3 School District is proud to announce Mr. Ray Briscoe, a 1968 graduate of Holden High School, as the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Each year, the district recognizes an alumnus who reflects the values, traditions, and excellence of Holden High School through outstanding achievement, service, and leadership. Mr. Briscoe’s lifelong commitment…
Read MoreReorganization, New Business Items Highlight Holden R-III BOE Meeting
A reorganization of the R-III Board of Education and a number of new business items highlighted the agenda when the body held its monthly meeting Monday, April 13. Reorganization As a result of the April 7 Municipal Election, the Board seated three new members. Those were: Georgia Jarman. Debbie Doney and Jaime Schutte. They replaced…
Read MoreCruise Night Set For First Event Of The Year
The first Cruise Night of the year has finally arrived! The event, sponsored by the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce, kicks off the 2026 year this Friday evening (May 1) from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Holden’s historic 2nd Street. There, a variety of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs and just about anything on…
Read MoreRichard “Rick” Wayne McQueary
Richard “Rick” Wayne McQueary, age 72, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born on Friday, February 26, 1954, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Shelva and Delia (Hildebrand) McQueary. He grew up in Peoria and graduated from Dunlap…
Read MoreMartha “Coleen” Huggins
Martha “Coleen” Huggins, age 96, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Holden Manor in Holden, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. Coleen was born on March 6, 1930, in Elmer, Missouri, the daughter of Jimmie and Sarah (Bell) Allen. She graduated from La Plata High School in 1948.…
Read MoreCruise Night Revs Up For The First Event Of The Year Next Friday Night
The first Cruise Night of the year is just a little more than a week away, so its time for all gear heads to detail their rides and show them off on the streets of Holden. The event, sponsored by the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce, kicks off the 2026 year next Friday evening from…
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