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Lawrence William Conner Jr.

Lawrence William Conner Jr., 43, of Kingsville, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 24, 2022, at home. He was born on Friday, February 2, 1979, in San Bernardino, California. In 1993, Larry and his family moved to Kingsville, Missouri, where he attended Holden High School. After leaving school, he drove a truck for different companies…

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William Eugene “Bill” Brunner

William Eugene “Bill” Brunner, 90 of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in a farm accident. Bill was born June 10, 1932, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Frank and Alma (Kunkel) Brunner. He attended school in Springfield, Illinois, and married Marjorie Ann Buerkett on January 3, 1953, at Cathedral of the Immaculate…

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Jacqueline Fay Hartwell

  Jacqueline Fay Hartwell Jacqueline Fay Hartwell passed away on Friday, June 24th, 2022 in her home in Grandview, Missouri. She was born on April 1, 1948, in Warrensburg, Missouri to Jack Curtis Hartwell and Georgia Lee Stuckey. As Jackie grew up she attended several schools. She had fond memories of her time at the…

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Terry James Brown III

Terry James Brown III, 29, of Holden, Missouri passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 27, 2022. He was born on Monday, January 11, 1993, in Independence, Missouri to Rebecca Talley and the late Terry Brown II. Terry attended and graduated from Holden high school in 2011. He was a meat cutter at…

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Eric Matthew Thomason

We regretfully announce the sudden passing of Eric Matthew Thomason, 23, of Holden, Missouri. Eric passed away on June 18th, due to a fatal vehicle accident. Born September 27, 1998 to Mark and Delight Thomason in Warrensburg, MO, Eric grew up with siblings Tyler Bruns and Riley Thomason on the family farm. He found a…

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Chamber Discusses Monument, Parking

It was a light agenda when the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce met earlier this month. After minutes and financials were approved, one item in old business was taken up. It was reported a monument stone had been ordered from Dan Cast commemorating the donors for the recently-completed electrical project. It is to be placed…

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Holden Mayor Recuperating

Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe recently suffered an accident which resulted in cuts, cracked ribs and broken right ankle. The mishap occurred when he fell from a ladder while inspecting a malfunctioning air conditioning unit at his father’s home. Currently, Briscoe is recuperating at home while still working on his duties as Mayor. (Editor’s Note: We…

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Fatal Motorcycle Accident Occurs North Of Kingsville

A fatal accident occurred last Saturday afternoon when a Holden man perished in a motorcycle accident. Missouri State High patrol Reports show that a southbound 1993 Chevrolet truck, driven by 43-year-old Christopher V. Daniel of Lone Jack, attempted to make a left turn at Route W, south of NW 450 at 4:37 p.m. and failed…

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Holden Fireworks Display Cancelled

The traditional fireworks display at Holden’s July Fourth celebration has been cancelled. Holden Area Chamber of Commerce President, Jennifer Smithson, said the cancellation was due to the inability to find a licenced/insured pryotechnician. “We’ve been attempting to locate a qualified and insured person, but have been unsuccessful,” said Smithson. “We’re disappointed about this, but hope…

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