Derek Wade Scott
Derek Wade Scott, 26, of Strasburg, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was born on July 1, 1995, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. Derek was raised and cared for by his loving grandparents, Nancy and Luther Scott of Blairstown, Missouri. He graduated from Sherwood High School…
Read MoreCharlotta Marie (Leach) Remington
Charlotta Marie (Leach) Remington passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at her home near Kingsville, Missouri. Her husband, H. (Harry) Tracy Remington passed away March 25, 2020. Due to the pandemic, only a private graveside service was held for him at that time. A visitation and funeral was planned for the couple on…
Read MoreJames “Jimmy” William Stark
James “Jimmy” William Stark, 60, of Kansas City, MO, died peacefully of cancer on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Hospice House of Kansas City on Wornall Rd. The family will host an inurnment with military honors at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 20109 Business, MO-13, Higginsville, MO, 64037.…
Read MoreJane Leigh Phillips Christenson
Jane Leigh Phillips Christenson, 89 of Blue Springs, MO. Went home to our Lord June 10, 2022. Jane was born November 27, 1932, in Kansas City, MO. She was the daughter of Bert and Pearl (Andrews) Phillips. She graduated from Holden high school, class of 1951. Jane married Fred Christenson on September 7, 1952, in…
Read MoreGlenn Wilson Fitzgerel
Glenn Wilson Fitzgerel, 88, of Independence, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born on March 1, 1934, in Blairstown Missouri to the late Floyd and Ruby Fitzgerel. Glenn went to school in Holden and worked for the Holden Creamery until joining the United States…
Read MoreBradley D. Julian
Bradley D. Julian, born May 28th, 1947, was called home April 17, 2022. He was greeted by his Mother, Ruby B. Julian (Tate) and his Father, Farris S. Julian. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Marilyn K. Julian (Coonis); daughter, Angel K. Julian; grand daughters, Krystl J. Hutchison, Kearston A. Gonzalez-Julian;…
Read MoreBPW Holds June Meeting, Water System Working Well
Positive reports came from Holden Water Superintendent Tony Lerda when the Holden Board of Public Works held its monthly meeting June 7. Lerda told the Board all but 15 of the new water meters had been installed, and those would require excavation. He went on to say there are a few larger meters requiring some…
Read MoreOutdoor Theater Planned For Downtown Holden
A dream of the late Dennis Hutcherson to provide an outdoor facility for hosting Holden area community activities in the downtown area is becoming a reality. Starting this week, a beautiful pavillion complete with a three-feet high stage will be underway where the former F&C Bank drive-through is located. It will be called the Life…
Read MoreChamber Rodeo Dates Announced
The Holden Chamber of Commerce Rodeo has been set for June 24, 25, at the Holden City Park Arena. Event times begin at 7:30 p.m for the ever popular Mutton Bustin’ event, (ages 7 & under, registration 6:30 p.m. limit of 20 per night), with the rodeo to follow at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices: are…
Read MoreHometown Project Preserving Century Old Schoolhouse
During the Memorial Day weekend, Hometown Project held an open house at the Pleasant View Schoolhouse for visitors to view the century- old building. What they witnessed was a historical landmark which has, and still is, undergoing a remarkable restoration. Visitors got to turn back the clock to 1915, the year the schoolhouse was built.…
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