Elizabeth Ann (Bogard) Kuykendall
Elizabeth Ann (Bogard) Kuykendall (Mrs. K) born June 6, 1975, passed away August 15, 2022, at the age of 47. Beth was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, friend and teacher. Beth is survived by her son, Mason; daughter, Nora; parents Chris and Kathy Bogard; brother, Nathan (Nicole) Bogard and family; maternal grandmother, Betty Winslow and…
Read MoreR-III Board Informed Tax Rate Should Not Change
Information about a tax rate hearing was given by R-III Superintendent Dr. Mike Hough preceding the regular meeting of the Board of Friday, Aug. 15. Hough projected the tax rate would remain unchanged from the previous year at a total rate of $4.59. He stated the county assessed valuation was showing a projected increase of…
Read MoreStreet Fair Has Begun
The annual Holden Street Fair has begun! Sunday the candidates for the Miss Holden, Junior Miss Holden Youth Miss Holden and Little Miss and Little Mr. Holden were judged. The crowning of the winners will take place at the grandstand tonight (Thursday) August 25 starting at 6:30 p.m. But, there is a lot more…
Read MoreHolden Street Fair Set For August 25
The schedule is out, the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work and the carnival will be setting up soon for the annual Holden Street fair. Set to begin Aug. 25 and run through Aug. 27, the Fair promises to have a wide variety of fun, games, contests and rides for all ages.…
Read MoreCarla Jean Henry
Carla Jean Henry, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Columbia University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Carla was born Tuesday, September 19, 1961, to Levert “Dale” Page and Nita Louise Higgins-Page in Warrensburg, Missouri. She grew up in Holden and attended and graduated from Holden High School. Not long after graduation she…
Read MoreLinda L. White
Linda L. White, 71 of Holden, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Linda was born October 18, 1951 in Pleasant Hill, Missouri the daughter of Paul William White and Margaret Viola (Taylor) White. She was employed at several area machine shops, including Royal Industries and Stahl Specialty. More recently,…
Read MoreLowell G. Rector
Lowell G. Rector passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City the day before his 85th birthday. Lowell was born August 7, 1937, in Holden, MO, the son of Herbert R. and Helen F. (Hughes) Rector, and graduated from Holden High School Class of 1955. A farmer at heart, he…
Read MoreAngel Elyse DeNoyer
Angel was born June 7, 2002 in Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of Glennon DeNoyer and Kathryn Lueken. She graduated from Holden High School, which is also where she worked in the coffee shop. Angel participated in the Special Olympics in Holden. She greatly enjoyed playing cards, family time, music, dancing and movies. Her favorite movie…
Read MoreMyrtle “Evelyn” Colster
Myrtle “Evelyn” Colster, Centerview, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 3, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Evelyn was born October 21, 1941 in Clinton, Missouri, the daughter of William Grant Dean and Mabel Agnes (Barker) Dean. She graduated from Warrensburg High School. She was united in marriage to John Wilson Colster on August 16, 1958 in…
Read MoreWilliam Lee Snapp-Hayes
William Lee Snapp-Hayes, 92, peacefully passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Country Club Care Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. William (Bill) Hayes was born on Saturday, November 30, 1929, the second of three children, born to William P. Hayes and Orlena (Snapp) Hayes in Beaman, Missouri. William lived with his parents and worked as a…
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