Yoss Bros Hosts Foundation Fundraiser
Caleb Frazier, Yoss Bros. store manager, presented a check to the Holden School Foundation for $1,289.43 at this year’s ‘Good Friday’ fundraiser. The event, coordinated by Sally Davidson, HSF president, is the seventh fundraiser hosted by Yoss Bros since 2018 with a total of $5,279.91. Davidson expressed appreciation to Caleb Frazier and his employees…
Read MoreMarylin Joyce Hurt
Marilyn Joyce Hurt 85 formerly of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday April 19, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born May 19, 1937, to Ethel (Giersch) Zimmer in Newton, Kansas. Marilyn graduated from East High School in 1955. She married the love of her life, John Sidney Hurt in…
Read MoreKenneth Eugene Edwards
Kenneth Eugene Edwards 58 of Chilhowee, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning April 18, 2023, at KU Medical Center. Gene or “Goob” as everyone called him, was born January 29, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri to Edwin and Margaret (Hoover) Edwards. Gene went to Holden High School and graduated in 1983. He was united in…
Read MoreGladys Suzan Brown
Gladys Suzan Brown 70, of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Pleasant Hill, MO. Suzan, as she was so affectionately known, was born on October 25, 1952, in Jackson, Michigan to Bert and Doris (Copeland) Blackmon. The family moved to Holden in 1960 where Suzan…
Read MoreNorma Jean (Hunter) Brooks
Norma Jean (Hunter) Brooks, 93 of Holden, MO died April 19, 2013 at The Health Care Resort of Leawood. Norma Jean was born December 9, 1929, to Emil R. Hunter and Elizabeth (Disharoon) Hunter at their family farm in Pittsville. Norma Jean married Bobby Joe Brooks on March 31, 1949. They were soul mates and…
Read MoreNational Day Of Prayer Set For May 4
Observance of the National Day of Prayer in Holden is set for Thursday May 4, at 6:00 p.m. The service will be at the downtown Mickey Park on 2nd street. All are encouraged to attend and pray for our nation.
Read MoreCruise Nights To Begin May 5
It’s that time of the year again when the wildly popular Cruise Nights begin in downtown Holden. The event starts Friday evening (May 5) at 5:00 p.m., when local and area car, truck and motorcycle aficionados begin exhibiting their favorite rides. As usual, 2nd Street will be closed to thru-traffic for the safety of everyone…
Read MoreH.O.P.E. Takes Up Business Items In Regular Board Meeting
Routine business items had the attention of the H.O.P.E. Board of Directors when the body gatherered for its Wednesday, April 19 meeting. Two requests for rental of Community Activity Center were taken up by the Board early in the meeting. The first was from Tara Martley, for a March of Dimes fundraiser, which will be…
Read MoreHelen I. (Anderson) Garrett
Helen I. (Anderson) Garrett, 90 of Holden, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Sunrise Rehab in Raymore, Missouri. Helen was born March 2, 1933 to Willie A. and Ollie J. Welch) Anderson in Huntingdale, Missouri. On February 4, 1955, she married James S. Garrett in Kansas City, Kansas. Helen worked at Aetna…
Read MoreMax Marlin Frazier February 6, 1935 – April 15, 2023
Max M. Frazier, (88), of Pace, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home on April 15, 2023, after a short yet extremely aggressive bout with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones when he passed. As a United State Air Force veteran, he was immensely proud to have served his country. Max loved people and…
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