Duston Lee Hite
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…
Read MoreDouglas Dyer (June 29, 1948 – July 30, 2023)
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…
Read MoreJOHN HENRY MCLENNAN
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…
Read MoreOld Glory On Display
New Roof Agreement Signed, Water Updates Reported At BPW Monthly Meeting
A new roof for the water plant, reports of water leak repairs and an update on the stormwater project were heard when the Holden Board of Public Works met Wednesday, Aug 2. Holden Water Superintendent Tony Lerda opened the business portion of the meeting by telling the Board all paperwork for the previously approved roof…
Read MoreHolden Area Chamber Of Commerce Reviews Past, Looks At Future
Old and new business items and a review of previous and upcoming events were on the table when the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 3. Taking up old business, member Tony Lerda told the Chamber the downtown installation of railings should be completed before this year’s Holden Street Fair…
Read MoreChristopher Alan Jones
Christopher Alan Jones passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023 at the age of 60 at his home in Kingsville Missouri, he was survived in death by his wife, Sandy Jones of 35 years. Born September 1, 1962 to Louis Jones and Shannon Gentry. Christopher lived his younger years between the beaches of San Diego,…
Read MoreNellie Jane Hutchings
Nellie Jane Hutchings 90, of Holden, MO passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, surrounded by family. Jane was born December 27, 1932, in Gunn City, Missouri. She was one of 13 children born to Harold (Pug) and Doris Hyatt. Jane attended Gunn City grade school graduating from Latour High School in 1950. Some of her…
Read MoreTractor Cruise Coming This Week, August 5
The 11th annual Tractor Cruise sponsored by the Kingsville Recreation Club – Kingsville Area Residents Exceptional Services (KARES) program, is finally here! This coming Saturday, Aug. 5, here will be a tractor show at the Kingsville City Park following the 20-mile cruise. This event is held in memory of Bryan Simms and the proceeds benefit…
Read MoreMonthly Cruise Night To Be Held August 4
All are reminded that this coming Friday, August 4, is the first Friday of the month. That means Cruise Night in downtown Holden is right around the corner. So, fire up your engines, bring the family and tell friends they are in for another great evening of cars, trucks, motorcycles and an assortment of other…
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