Camaron Louise Timmons
Camaron Louise Timmons 24, of Holden, Missouri went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on November 20, 1998, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Jacquelyn Timmons and Justin Wiley. She attended Holden High School and then Job Corps of Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Cammie Lou…
Read MoreKingsville Trunk or Treat Set for Saturday At Ballpark
Kingsville’s Annual Trunk Or Treat is set for 6:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Kingsville Ballpark. In addition to tons of treats available for the youngsters, there will be a parade of costumes, games and a photo area for those who would like a keepsake of the evening. Concessions will be available as well…
Read MoreDowntown Trick or Treat, Story Book Trail Set For Tuesday, Oct. 31
It’s that time of the year again when little ghouls and goblins will be hitting the streets for The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce’s and Main Street Holden, Inc.’s Annual Trick or Treat and Story Book Trail events. The Trick or Treat will take place in Downtown Holden from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. There,…
Read MoreTwo Resign From Holden City Council, Search For Replacements Under Way
Two City Council members submitted their resignations, which were accepted by the Holden City Council at the regular session on October 19. The two were Jessica Page of Ward 2 and Forrest Brillhart of Ward 1. Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe expressed his appreciation of the contribution of each of these individuals and will encourage them…
Read MoreJames Edward Rearden
James Edward Rearden, 79, of Holden, Missouri passed away Saturday October 14, 2023, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Holden on February 14, 1944, to Thomas and Mary (Beatty) Rearden. James grew up in Holden and graduated from high school in 1964. James married Gale Still on February…
Read MorePink Tea To Be Held October 22
Holden’s annual “Pink Tea” promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month is set for 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., this coming Sunday (Oct. 22) at the Hallar Building. Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held in October every year, aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects one in eight women in the United States every…
Read MoreTragedy Strikes Holden/Amish Community Again
The loss of life in a tragic accident struck the Holden and Amish communities again last week when 20-year-old Katie Kemp (Holden) perished in a truck/buggy accident. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report said the young woman was riding in the Amish buggy last Wednesday afternoon with driver, Chris L. Kemp. At about 5:30 p.m.…
Read MoreFamily Friendly Music Concert
October 21, 2023 11:00 am to 1 pm Holden Branch of the Trails Regional Library Free and open to All Ages: Come listen to a concert of traditional and family friendly music at the library. The Johnson County Historical Society Schoolhouse String band of the Schoolhouse Jammers will be performing. You will hear old time…
Read MoreRichard Lawrence Casto
Richard Lawrence Casto, 51, formerly of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday October 4, 2023, at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was born June 9, 1972, at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri to Joseph and Mona (Brinkley) Casto. Richard attended and graduated from Holden High…
Read MoreShirley “Joyce” Ann Geyer
Shirley “Joyce” Ann Geyer, 78, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, July 1, 1945, to Jeff and Renia Basham. Joyce spent her days being a homemaker, loving mother, and the best grandma a kid could ever ask for. On Friday September 15, 2023, heaven gained an angel, and the world lost one of the most…
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