Cory 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…
Read MoreHeiman’s New Owner Hits The Ground Looking Forward To Serving The Community
It’s been a couple of weeks now since the proprietorship of Heiman’s has changed to Matt and Becky Nelson. As it currently stands, Matt will manage the day-to-day business end of the operation, while Becky will remain in her position as a Certified Public Accountant – the latter of which is a great asset in…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Bruns
Barbara Ann Bruns, 84, of Owensville, Missouri, formerly of Kansas City, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at StoneBridge of Owensville. She was born November 15, 1941, in Medford, Missouri, to Glenn Curtis and Grace Elizabeth (Snyder) Bryant. She was raised with a deep love for animals, especially the draft horses her family raised and…
Read MoreHolden Chamber Set To Meet Thursday, Feb. 5 At Andale Amigo
Building on the momentum of it’s well-attended January meeting, the Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce is set for it’s second gathering of the year. This meeting will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Andale Amigo Mexican Restaurant. Marcy Barnhart with the Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau will be providing the organization…
Read MoreChocolate Crawl Set For Saturday, February 7
JOHN ROBERT TEVIS
John Robert Tevis, 86 of Kingsville, Missouri passed peacefully away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his home. John was born July 15, 1939 in Holden, Missouri, the son of Charles Tevis and Helen (Hodges) Tevis. He graduated from Holden High School, Class of 57. He married Beverly Ann Stoyko in May of 1957 in Miami,…
Read MoreLaura Ellen (Gudde) Atkins
Laura Ellen (Gudde) Atkins was born on July 3, 1946, in Warrensburg, Missouri, to Chris and Katie Mae Gudde. She passed away, at the age of 79, on January 12, 2026 surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of service, faith, family, and quiet dedication. She attended Centerview Grade School and graduated from Holden High…
Read MoreDoris Una Enke
Doris Una Enke, 91, of Lee’s Summit Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 12 at 9:34 a.m. at her home in John Knox Village. She was born on January 5, 1934 to Alma A. Christenson and D. Margret (Pine) Christenson in Johnson County Missouri three miles north of Holden. Doris grew up in Holden and was…
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