Area Obituaries

Dana Kristine (Culbertson) Tapu, 62 of Holden, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Holden Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center in Holden, Missouri. She was born Tuesday January 1, 1963, in Independence, Missouri, to the late Ronald Roy Culbertson and the late Carol Ann Cox. Dana grew up in the Independence and Blue…

Carl Galle “Butch” Allison, 87 years, 11 months and 23 days, of Lady Lake, Florida, entered the presence of our Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Butch was born on January 12th, 1937, in St. Joseph, Missouri to John H. and Mary Alta (Galle) Allison and was the youngest of their four children. Butch attended…

Joseph Michael Muncy, lovingly known as Joe or Joe Mike, was born on January 20, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri. He entered into rest much too soon on March 7, 2025, surrounded by love. Joe’s vibrant spirit left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was a fun-loving individual…

James “Larry” Elliott, 82, passed away on Sunday, March 09, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Larry was born Thursday January 14, 1943, in Carrollton, Missouri. He was one of ten children born to the late Harry P. Elliott and Louise Hart Elliott. Larry lived in Garden City, MO until he was 15…

Wanda E. Beavers, 93 of the Magnolia community southeast of Holden, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Holden Manor Care Center. Wanda was born June 1, 1931 in Lone Rock, Arkansas the daughter of Roy F. and Myrtle N. (Webb) Kirkland. She was raised in Lone Rock. On October 24, 1948, Wanda was united…

Patsy Mae (Austin) Miller, 83, of the Kingsville/Holden area, entered the gates of Heaven on the morning of March 4, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1941, in Holden MO, to Francis Leroy Austin and Nellie Realia Cummins. As the youngest of four children, Patsy was a cherished daughter and sister, growing up surrounded…

John James “Jack” Wharton, 98 of Holden, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Jack was born November 2, 1926 in Holden, son of John James Wharton and Erma A. (Ritner) Wharton. He spent his entire life in Holden and graduated from Holden High School as Valedictorian of the Class of…

Jeffrey “Scott” Rockwell, 62, of Holden MO, passed away unexpectedly Saturday February 22, 2025, at his home. Scott was born Aug 4, 1962 in Kansas City MO, the son of Edgar Francis Rockwell and Judith Kaye (Johnson) Rockwell. He was the third, and last, blessing to this union. Scott graduated from Holden High School in 1980. He was a carpenter…

Margaret (Peggy) Irene Maupin, 98, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, surrounded by her family and in the care of hospice during her final days. Peggy was born on April 10, 1926, in Brookfield, Missouri, to Glenn and Alice Moore. However, her birth father died when she was quite young and her mother later…

Nancy Gayle (Raines) Scott, 77 of Holden, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. She was born Friday, September 5, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Ferman Raines and the late Willis “Billie” Jones Thompson. After her parents were separated, she was also raised…