Bonnie Sue Fitterling Braun
Bonnie Sue Fitterling Braun, visionary leader and trailblazer born on September 27, 1947, departed this world on November 5th at her beloved historic farm outside Gettysburg, PA. Her journey began in the humble rural setting of Chilhowee, Missouri, where the foundation for her life’s mission was laid: understanding and improving the lives of families. Bonnie’s…
Read MoreOrvan Lee Summers
Orvan Lee Summers, 75 of Holden, MO passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born on September 3, 1948, to Orvan A. and Opal (McCulley) Summers in Mena, Arkansas. The family moved to Harrisonville, Missouri where he graduated from high school. After graduation, Lee, as he was best known,…
Read MoreDouglas Alan Elsloo
Douglas Alan Elsloo, 62, of Holden, MO passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2023, at his home. Doug was born to Howard and Caroll (Faulkenberry) Elsloo on September 19, 1961, in Independence, MO. His hometown being Raytown, MO where he graduated from Raytown South High School in 1979. He continued his education at Longview Community…
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Forward Community, New Life Fellowship Churches Join To Form Covenant Church Of Holden
The Bible’s Ecclesiastes 3:1 Reads: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” For Forward Community and New Life Fellowship churches, such a time and purpose came several weeks ago when the two congregations came together to form the Covenant Church of Holden. The merger began with…
Read MoreMayor Speaks About Parks & Recreation As Council Considers Bills/Resolutions
At its Thursday, Oct. 19 meeting, the Holden City Council considered several bills/resolutions ranging from modular home placements to Parks and Recreation. It was the latter which drew considerable attention when Mayor Ray Briscoe expressed his thoughts about Bill No. 10-03-23 Chapter 23 – The Board of Parks and Recreation. In opening the discussion with…
Read MoreReports Given, Resignations Accepted At Council Meeting
Departmental reports and two Council Member resignations took place at the October City Council Meeting. After the approval of minutes from the Sept. 21 meeting as well as the appropriations/expenditures presented at the body’s Fiance and Budget Committee gathering, the Holden City Council heard opening comments from Mayor Ray Briscoe. He first spoke about the…
Read MoreLaura “Juanita” Hutchings
Laura “Juanita” Hutchings, 96 of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Holden Manor Care Center. Juanita was born January 5, 1927 at Calhoun, Missouri to John Curtis Johnson and Veda Eudora (Bowers) Johnson. She attended grade school in Oklahoma and moved back to Missouri in the seventh grade. She attended high school…
Read MoreHAMA In Need Of Help From Community
H.A.M.A.’s (Holden Area Ministerial Association) is in need of the community’s help. Rising costs of fees for purchasing food and processing it, higher bills for electricity, and lingering issues dating back to the COVID pandemic all have contributed to a serious and potentially critical situation for the pantry. When interviewed several weeks ago, Food Pantry…
Read MoreDouglas Graham Chaney
Douglas Graham Chaney, 41 of Holden, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Doug was born October 12, 1981 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Delbert G. Chaney and Beverly J. (Sager) Chaney. He graduated from Lone Jack High School. He made his home in Raytown and Kansas City prior…
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