Area Obituaries

It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Wade Keith Schroeder on December 20, at the age of 55, after a valiant and steadfast 22 months fight against pancreatic cancer. Until the end, he was surrounded by his family who continue to love him immensely. Wade will always be remembered for his…

Doris Jean Raber, 92 of Holden, Missouri passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Holden Manor Care Center. Doris was born July 14, 1932 in Holden, Missouri the daughter of Joe and Ona Mae (Hoover) Walters. She graduated from Holden High School, Class of 1950. She was united in marriage to Sam Raber in January…

Jerry Duane Kephart, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on September 27, 1935, to Kenneth and Lucy Kephart. Jerry passed away on November 24, 2024. Raised on a thriving dairy and Angus farm in Holden, Missouri, alongside his brother Kerry, Jerry learned the value of hard work early in life. His school…

Arthur George Lyons, beloved husband, father, and friend, of Kingsville, MO, passed away December 7, 2024 at the age of 99 years. Arthur was born in Forest Green, MO on November 6, 1925 to Amelia and Henry Lyons. He attended high school in Glasgow, MO before entering the US Navy in 1944 where he served…

Michael Jay VanMeter, 53 of Holden, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 27 at home. Jay was born October 9, 1971 at Menorah Medical Center in Kansas City and was the second Child of Ted and Beth (Doerr) VanMeter. He grew up on his father’s farm in Kingsville, Missouri, where he graduated high school in…

Donald Quentin Dodson passed to peace on November 7, 2024, with many family and friends alongside, and many more in his heart. He was born March 11 (or 12), 1964, in Warrensburg, the son of Norman and Jennifer (Billingsley) Dodson. He was educated on the streets of Deweyville and Rock Spring, and in the Holden…

Norman J. Cornwell, 77 of Holden, Missouri entered into the presence of our Lord on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at home. Norman was born August 13, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Norman A. Cornwell and Margaret L. (Cushman) Sanders. Norman graduated on May 28,1965 from Rosedale High School in Kansas City, Kansas.…

David Allen Cartmill, 67 of Holden, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lees Summit, Missouri. He was born on February 14, 1957, in Lewes, Delaware, to the late Russell and Wanita (Shorthose) Cartmill. David graduated from Kingsville, MO High School in 1977. David was a jack of…

Carol Jean Baker, 101, of Holden, Missouri; formerly of Rolla passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Holden Manor Care Center. Carol was born August 14, 1923 in Atkins, Arkansas the daughter of Guy Ernest Burgess and Elizabeth Frances (Bledsoe) Burgess. She was raised in Atkins, having graduated from Atkins High School where she played…