Mary Joan Bray
Our mom Mary Joan Bray left us on December 22, 2023 to be with our Heavenly Father. Mom was born on June 25, 1928 and was the daughter of Andy and Esther Rawles. For the last two years Mom was a resident at Holden Manor in Holden, Missouri, where she was cared for by a…
Read MoreMary Veda (Murphy) McKay
Mary Veda (Murphy) McKay went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, January 1, 2024 at the age of 98. She was born February 24, 1925 in Persia, Iowa the daughter of John W. and Vangy Alice (Shelten) Murphy. She lived most of her life in the Latour and Holden area. She…
Read MoreVirginia Fair Riley
Virginia Fair Riley passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2023 in Holden, Missouri where she joined her childhood sweetheart on their next adventure. Virginia was born on October 17, 1940 in Chaonia, Missouri, daughter of Winzel and Lela Fair. She graduated from Fairfax High School in 1958. She was joined in marriage…
Read MoreDennis C. Schoonover
Dennis C. Schoonover, 76, of Holden, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born August 19, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Cordell and Marion (Burras) Schoonover. He graduated from Ruskin High School, in Kansas City, Class of 65. He was united in…
Read MoreHolden Youth Battles Back From Major Injuries Suffered In Vehicle Crash
On September 22, 2022, 16-year-old Alexis Stockdall was involved in a motor vehicle crash when her car collided with a tractor, left the roadway and rolled multiple times. Stockdall was trapped inside the car and required extrication by first responders. See Full Story In This Week’s Image…
Read MoreHolden Resident Awarded 35-Year Membership Of MOSSAR
Sam Raber, a Holden resident, was awarded the 35-year Membership Lapel Pin and Certificate at the Dec. 9, 2023, meeting of the Martin Warren Chapter, Missouri Society, Sons of the American Revolution (MOSSAR). Sam’s wife, Doris Raber, assisted with the award ceremony. Compatriot Raber is a charter member of the Martin Warren Chapter, Missouri…
Read MoreAudit Presentation, General Reports Heard By BPW At December Meeting
An audit presentation by Troutt, Beeman & Co. and general reports about the water system were heard by the Holden Board of Public Works at its monthly meeting Tuesday, Dec. 5. Butch Beeman, the auditing firm representative, led the presentation by thanking everyone present for the continued business relationship. He noted it is required by…
Read MoreLori Harris
Lori Harris passed away comforted by her loving family on December 5, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Phil Harris. Son Greg and Donna Harris, Son David Harris and Daughter Kyndal and Duane Phelps; granddaughters Ashley and Jared Barraco, Hailey and Jake Smieleski and Hope Phelps; and grandson Tyler and Jordan…
Read MoreDennis S. Chesnut
Dennis S. Chesnut, 78 of Lone Jack, Missouri met his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Kindred Hospital Northland in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born Thursday, October 4, 1945 in Olney, Illinois, to the late Morton Scott “Scotty” Chesnut and the late Dorothy (Fallert) Chesnut. Denny was a graduate of Newton…
Read MoreCommunity Dinner Scheduled For Dec. 14
The 2nd Annual Christmas Community Dinner is scheduled for today (Thursday, Dec. 14) from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Holden City Hall. For those who are having a difficult time providing, are all alone for the holidays or homeless, this event is for YOU! Relax, join in some good fellowship and enjoy…
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