Annetta “Diann” (Bartholomew) Lindsay
Annetta “Diann” (Bartholomew) Lindsay, age 84, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2026, in Holden, Missouri. She was born on May 16, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Edgar Bartholomew Sr. and Elsie Marie (Jackson) Bartholomew. In 1966, the family moved from Des Moines to Anderson, Missouri, where Annetta later…
Read MoreHelen Shoemaker Featured Speaker At March 5 Meeting Of Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce
Helen Shoemaker was the featured speaker last Thursday at the monthly meeting of the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce meeting. The gathering, held at the VFW building in downtown saw another solid attendance with approximately 30 on hand. Presentation Shoemaker, a certified bookkeeper and owner of HS Business Services in Holden, provided the gathering…
Read MoreF&C Bank To Mark 145th Anniversary Tuesday, March 17
Farmers & Commercial Bank commenced operation on March 17, 1881, in downtown Holden, Missouri at the corner of Second and Market Streets. William Steele, a Canadian immigrant founded the bank with a group of local investors. The original officers were W.M. Steele, president, George S. Young, vice- president and Z. T. Miller, cashier. Mr.…
Read MoreMichelle Bilyeu O’Connor
Michelle Bilyeu O’Connor, 60 of Holden, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her home. She was born Thursday, March 18, 1965 in Independence, Missouri, to the late Earnest Bilyeu and the late Mary (Clough) Bilyeu. Michelle graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1983 and earned a degree in Commercial…
Read MoreMeet The Candidates Set For March 12
A “Meet the Candidates” forum for the 2026 Holden, Missouri municipal elections will be held on March 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Key Coffee in downtown Holden. See Full Story In This Week’s Image…
Read MoreClarabelle Walton
Clarabelle Walton at a young age of 94 passed away on the 2nd of February 2026. Her self biography included the following: “I was born January 12, 1932 to Clyde Earl and Opal Marie Hudson Courtney. “I went to a one room school for 5 years, then rode the bus to Holden. “I was a…
Read MoreMatthew William Arron Parker
It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Matthew William Arron Parker, aged 45. Born January 27th, 1981, in Kansas City, MO, he left us on the early morning of February 01, 2026. Matthew will forever be cherished by his wife of thirty-two (32) years, Misty Parker (45), his legacies; Zoie…
Read MoreCory Dale Duncan
Cory Dale Duncan, age 21, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Cory was born on Friday, February 27, 2004, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Gary Robert Duncan and Pamela Denise (Scott) Duncan. Cory had a love for music and could often be found dancing along to his…
Read MoreJoAnn (Collins) Pemberton
JoAnn (Collins) Pemberton, 67, of Holden, Missouri, a beacon of kindness and creativity, left us peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her beloved home. The family will host a private celebration of life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Friendless. Memories of JoAnn and condolences for the family…
Read MoreChamber Readying For Several Events In March
With February beginning to wind down, St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce is already busy lining up entrants for the annual parade. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Chamber President Brent Brown noted that chamber member Teresa McCulloch has been working hard on the parade and said he…
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