Holden 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…
Read MoreMemorial Joann Butler Toy Give-A-Way Set For December 16
The annual Joann Butler Memorial toy give away will take place Saturday, Dec. 16. The event will be held at New Hope Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Please call (816) 590-0636 to make an appointment. Individuals who already have been helped through the school, angel tree, etc. are asked not to…
Read MoreHolden VFW to Serve Soup, Chili Dec. 7
The Holden VFW Post 5844 will be serving soup, chili and desserts in honor of Pearl Harbor Day Thursday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the post at 104 E. Second Street. All are invited to attend .
Read MoreHolden Council Hears Updates, Passes Bills and Resolutions at Nov. 16 Meeting
A comprehensive update from Mayor Ray Briscoe and the passage of several bills and resolutions took place when the Holden City Council met Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Hallar Building (City Hall). After approval of minutes and appropriations/expenditures, and having no request for public comments, Mayor Briscoe began his remarks. First, he spoke about the…
Read MoreMarylan Jewell Iles
Marylan Jewell Iles, 77, of Kingsville, MO passed away peacefully on Monday November 20, 2023, at her home. She was born in Kansas City, MO on March 6, 1946, to Wesley and Lanora (Danner) Dollard. Jewell graduated from Kingsville High School. She met her forever love, Bill Iles, in school and the couple were…
Read MoreThomas Ralph Forrest
Thomas “Tom” Ralph Forrest, 81, passed away peacefully in his home in rural Holden, MO surrounded by his family. Tom was born March 17, 1942, in Independence, MO to Fred and Beulah (Cramer) Forrest. In July of 1959 Tom joined the United States Navy and was stationed to the U.S.S. Yorktown as a Seaman. He…
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