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Barbara Louise Wilkey

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Barbara Louise Wilkey, age 77 of Kingsville, MO, passed away Friday August 08, 2023, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born June 25, 1946, to the late James Land and Mary South (Steward) in Marathon, OH, the oldest of 10 children. She graduated high school from Northwestern in Newtonsville,…

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Holden Street Fair Has Begun

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It’s HERE! The Holden Street Fair and all of its Stars, Stripes and Summer Night glory is getting into full gear. The event began over the weekend when contestants for the Miss Holden, Youth Miss Holden, Junior Miss Holden, Little Miss Holden and Little Mr. Holden gathered for their pictures, bios and judging at the…

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Holden All School Reunion Planned For Saturday, Sept. 30

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An All School HHS Reunion is being planned for Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Hallar Building (City Hall) in Holden. Time for the event is from noon through 6:00 p.m. Anyone who attended Holden Schools, ALL YEARS, (teachers, administration and staff) are invited to attend. The reunion starts at noon when people can start gathering…

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HFD To Host Kids Carnival Saturday

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The Holden Fire Department is hosting a kid’s carnival Saturday, Aug. 19 from 1-3:00 p.m.. This is a FREE event. There will be lots of games to play, bounce house, popcorn and snow cones. Come take a tour of the station and trucks! Donations for our firefighting crew will be accepted.

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Evelyn “Sue” Heiman

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Evelyn “Sue” Heiman, age 83, of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born February 27, 1940 in Appleton City, MO to Robert and Edna (Gregg) Wix. She graduated from Appleton City High School in 1958. She started her career in Kansas City, MO employed by Hallmark…

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Duston Lee Hite

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Duston Lee Hite passed away unexpectedly April 6, 2023 at the age of 41 while OTR in New Jersey. Duston was born March 6, 1982 in Lee’s Summit, MO to David Hite and Doris Gemes. He grew up in Holden, MO and graduated from Holden High School in 2000. After high school, he pursued a…

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Douglas Dyer (June 29, 1948 – July 30, 2023)

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Douglas Dyer, age 75, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his home in Deepwater, Missouri. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with a visitation prior to the service. Burial followed in the Parks Chapel Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to…

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JOHN HENRY MCLENNAN

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John Henry McLennan, 80, of Holden, Missouri, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, July 24, 2023 He was born in Inkster, Michigan, October 17, 1942 to John Henry and Mildred (Carder) McLennan. The family moved to Cherry Hill/Plymouth area when he was four and lived there until he married. Living outside Detroit and his…

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