Verda “Jeanett” Smith
Verda “Jeanett” Smith, 83, of Holden, Missouri passed away Friday May 26, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Jeanett was born in Warrensburg, Missouri on May 18, 1940, to Lawrence W. Smith and Julia Eva (Shackelford). She was one of ten children born to the couple. The family lived in Warrensburg until 1941…
Read MoreMartin Allen Wright
Martin Allen Wright, 64 of Holden, Missouri passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Martin was born August 1, 1958 in Mexico, Missouri, the first child of Kester and Connie (Hobbs) Wright. He and his parents moved to Holden in the spring of 1962, calling Holden his home since that time.…
Read MoreClaude Allen Bradbury
Claude Allen Bradbury, 84, formerly of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday May 19, 2023, at his home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. He was born the only child of Claude Thomas Bradbury and Peggy Louise (Clapper) Bradbury in Holden, Missouri on August 1, 1938. He attended and graduated from Holden High…
Read MoreHelen Yvonne cooper
Helen Yvonne Cooper, 84, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Kingsville, was born August 23, 1938, near Warsaw, Missouri, the daughter of John W. “Wib” and M. Helen (Smallwood) McMillin. She departed this life Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Kansas City Hospice House with family by her side. Yvonne grew up in the Warsaw/Weaubleau area…
Read MoreHolden R-III School District Holds Commencement Ceremony Sunday May 21
Commencement for Holden High School saw 81 seniors receiving their diplomas Sunday, May 21, at the high school gymnasium. The ceremony began at 2:00 p.m. with the processional, followed by HHS Principal Joe Parkhurst delivering the welcome. HHS Superintendent, Dr. Mike… See Full Story In This Week’s Image…
Read MoreMammograms In Holden June 17
Has it been over 12 months since your last mammogram? If the answer is “Yes” and you are 40 or older, call 913-344-9989 to schedule an appointment. Online scheduling is not available for this, so please call for an appointment. The Mobile Mammography Bus will be at Holden City Park, near the Farmers Market, on…
Read MoreFrances (Frankie) Lorene Hancock
Frances (Frankie) Lorene Hancock, 98, of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully, surrounded by family May 10, 2023 at Holden Manor Care Center. She was born September 12, 1924 to Clifford and Bessie Davis in Holden, Missouri. Frankie attended Pleasant View School, Medford, and was Salutatorian of her graduating class of 1941 Holden High School. She…
Read MoreCarol Leslie
Carol Leslie, 87, formerly of Kingsville, MO, departed this life, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Lee’s Summit, MO. She was born October 20, 1935, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Naomi Juedes. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, Carol attended nursing school in Chicago, Illinois and graduated as a Registered Nurse with the West Suburban…
Read MoreMary Frith Maloney
Mary Frith Maloney, 75, of Warrensburg, Missouri died peacefully at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Tueday, May 9, 2023. She was born in Selma, Alabama to Rossie and Lula Mae (Campbell) Frith on December 17, 1947, and grew up on the family farm in Lawley, Alabama. Mary graduated from Wallace Community…
Read MorePat Williams-Borer
Pat Williams-Borer, 91, passed away on May 8, 2023 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Pat was born Patsy Jeanne on April 12, 1932 in Holden, Missouri to Wallace and Gertrude (Briscoe) Fitzgerel. Pat attended Round Grove School and Holden High School and graduated in 1950. She married Ray Williams of Sweet…
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