Frances Fields Yoder
Frances Fields Yoder, 95 of Holden, Missouri went home to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 surrounded by family. Fran was born March 11, 1928 in Humansville, Missouri, the daughter of Monroe Austin Fields and Jessie Lee (Higgins) Fields. She graduated Valedictorian at Humansville High School and shortly after, received her Teacher’s Certificate…
Read MoreGary Keith Davis
Gary Keith Davis, 82 of Chilhowee, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Country Club Care Center in Warrensburg, where he had resided for the past two months. Gary was born January 16, 1942, at the home, in Orrick, Missouri to Lawrence and Evelyn (Hupman) Davis. After graduating from Holden High School, he continued…
Read MoreCorbett Eugene Williams
Corbett Eugene Williams, 74 of Holden passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Corbett was born June 6, 1949 in Garden City, Missouri, son of Corbett J. and Georgian M. (Snow) Williams. He served in the United States Marine Corp and was a Purple Heart Recipient. Corbett’s hobbies included video games.…
Read MoreClarence “Bus” Weatherford
Clarence “Bus” Weatherford, Jr., 96, of Sibley, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Bus was born September 11, 1927, in Independence, MO, to Clarence and Florence (Mygatt) Weatherford. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1945, then served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Bus went on to work for the U.S. Postal…
Read MoreProposition K.I.T.S. Helps Attract, Employment, Retention of Quality Staff
Attracting, employing, and retaining quality staff is an identified goal in our District Strategic Plan and considered a budget priority by the R-III Board of Education. We’re seeking approval to adjust our operating tax levy by $0.2204 ensuring we can continue to meet this goal, enhance teacher support, and cover additional operating expenses. Importantly, this…
Read MoreCouncil Passes Three Resolutions, Three Bills At January 18 Meeting
Three resolutions and three bills were passed when the Holden City Council gathered for its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 18 at the Hallar Building. After approval of December minutes and appropriations and expenditures, brief messages were delivered by Karen Mensch, Vice President of the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce and Holden Mayor, Ray Briscoe. …
Read MoreHolden Area Chamber of Commerce Holds February Meeting
The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce heard a number of updates and discussed upcoming events at it’s monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 1. After the Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer and approval of minutes and financial statements the Chamber heard a presentation from Tamera Mortenson, President of the Holden Area Ministerial Alliance (HAMA). Mortenson noted the…
Read MoreDavid “DG” George Johnson
When people met David “DG” George Johnson and asked what the DG stood for, he would always tell them “Darn Good.” At the age of 79, on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, DG passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. DG was born on November 6, 1944,…
Read MoreMelvin Lee Bowman
Melvin Lee Bowman, 85, of Pinehurst, passed away Jan. 26, 2024 at home after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Henrietta, MO, on November 5, 1938, to Albert & Florence Bowman. Mel described himself as a “poor farm boy” who ended up traveling the world and all 50 states. He had a…
Read MoreJudy K. Guinn
Judy K. Guinn, 70 of Holden, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at her home. Judy was born January 14, 1954 in Wild Cherry, Arkansas the daughter of Leo Alma and Ercie Alfreda (Orr) Porterfield. She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in Pleasant Hill, MO. She was united in marriage to Elton H.…
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