Area Obituaries

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…

Jonathan Daniel Bedford (Jon), 53, of Holden, Missouri passed away suddenly due to cardiac arrest on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the University of Iowa (UI) Health Center in Iowa City, Iowa. Jon was born on Friday, March 26, 1971 in Warrensburg, Missouri, to the late Lloyd Bedford Jr. and Joyce (Cole) Bedford. Jon was…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sue Lynn (Middleton) Falscroft, of Holden, Missouri, age 69, at her home on November 2, 2024. Sue was born on December 18, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri to Vernon Evan and Pauline Lucille (Bowers) Middleton. Sue graduated from East High School in Kansas City, Missouri.…

Ruth Ann Richey, aged 82, passed away on November 2, 2024, in Lee’s Summit, MO. Ruth was born on November 14, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee and grew up in Topeka, Kansas. Ruth graduated from Topeka High School before advancing her education at Washburn University and later in life at Central Missouri State University. She dedicated…

John L. Flora, 72, of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House. John was born on February 17, 1952, in Harrisonville, Missouri, to Wesley and Marvina (Shoup) Flora. He was raised in Gunn City and attended East Lynne Primary School. His freshman year the…

Harold Benjamin Steinbach, 82, passed away on October 19, 2024 in Lee’s Summit, MO after a courageous battle with numerous health conditions. He was born to Bert and Evelyn (Newland) Steinbach on September 18, 1942 in Bardstown, KY. The family moved to Warrensburg, MO in 1948. Harold graduated from Warrensburg High School with the class…

Cleo Hunter, age 91, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Degreef Hospice House in St. Louis. She was born on March 25, 1933 in Shawnee Mound, Missouri the daughter of Norman and Florence (Frisch) Kreisel. Cleo grew up on a farm near Shawnee Mound and graduated…

Clyde Jeannine Ogden, 92 of Holden, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Aspire of Oak Grove. Clyde was born July 9, 1932 in Holden, Missouri, daughter of Reid and Lucille (Morgan) Wilson. Clyde graduated from Holden High school in 1950. Her first job was secretary at Mussers Clothing Store in Holden. From there…