Area Obituaries

Deanna Lynne Jones, 69 of Holden, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Lee’s Summit, Medical Center. Deanna was born July 30, 1957, in Missouri, to Gary Wayne and Myrtle (Hensley) Jones. She graduated from Holden High School in 1975 and later earned a bachelor’s degree in education from CMSU. She worked as an…

Elmer Anthony Pemberton, Age 99, of Holden, Missouri passed away on September 11, 2026. He was born on December 27, 1926, in Kings Mill, Arkansas to Jasper Pemberton and Gertrude Pemberton Brewer. Elmer and Willola were married on June 17, 1953, at a junk yard in Evening Shade, Arkansas and Willola was known as a…

  Linda Mae Reidler, 81 died in her home surrounded by family on 7 September 2026 following a courageous 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Linda was born 19 April 1945 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the youngest of 9 children of George Joseph and Elsie Elizabeth (Dodds) Hoke from Rausch Creek, Tremont Township, Pennsylvania. Linda was a…

Dennis N. Pine, 71 of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. Dennis Pine was born May 27, 1955 in Holden, the son of Raymond H. Pine and Edith (Day) Pine. He was a lifelong resident of Holden. He graduated from Holden High School, Class of 73.…

Jennifer Lynn Manford, née Pleitner, lived a life that was full—of adventure, laughter, friendship, family, and an extraordinary love for the world around her. She died on August 3, 2026, at the age of 48. Jennifer was brilliant, endlessly curious, and a voracious reader. She had a remarkable mind and a deep appreciation for learning,…

Jimmie Don “Donnie” Calhoun, 70, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, after courageously battling leukemia for the past five years. Through every challenge, Donnie remained the same strong, stubborn, and loving man his family and friends knew so well. Donnie was born on September 26, 1955, in…

Raymond Courtney Timmons, 93, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He leaves behind a lifetime of love and memories cherished by his beloved wife, Charlotte; his children and grandchildren; extended family; and the many friends whose lives he touched. Raymond will be deeply missed, but his humor, twinkling…

Gene Riley Webb, 88 of Centerview, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his residence. Gene was born July 3, 1938, in Independence, Missouri, to Clarence E. and Edythe Carol (Crawford) Webb. After graduating from William Chrisman High School, he traveled the country with his cousins as a saddle bronc rider for 12 years.…

Ricky David Pettit, age 68, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:21 p.m., surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born on Monday, September 9, 1957, in Warrensburg, Missouri, to Larry Pettit and Dixie Durrette People. He graduated from Holden…