Area Obituaries
Dr. John L. Yoder
Dr. John L. Yoder, 98 of Holden, Missouri went home to his heavenly reward on Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by family. John was born November 10, 1925, in Holden, Missouri, the son of Clarence Edwin Yoder and Eva Elizabeth (Parrott) Yoder. He graduated Salutatorian from Holden High School. John served in the Coast Guard…
Read MoreDarwin Brower
Darwin Brower, 85, of Holden, MO, passed away at Western Missouri Medical Center on Wednesday, April 3. Darwin was born September 18, 1938 in Albany, KY, to Mabel (Shelley) Brower and Vernie E. Brower. The family moved to Holton, Indiana before he started school, and he completed his education there, graduating from Holton High School…
Read MoreRalph Shockley Jr.
Ralph Shockley Jr. was born November 3, 1946, in Magnolia, Missouri to Ralph I. Shockley and Jewell M. Shockley. Ralph was educated in the Holden School District. He worked for the Holden Manor Care Center as maintenance supervisor until he retired. He enjoyed grilling, gardening, fishing, listening to “old school” music, spending time with family…
Read MoreJohn Taylor Rhoades
John Taylor Rhoades, 82, of Holden, MO, passed away March 16, 2024 at home. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Loraine Marie (Hampton) Rhoades; a sister, Joyce Shumate of Holden; a brother, Gary Rhoades of Leeton; four children: John Rhoades, Jr. and wife, Susan of Independence; Jeanie Johnson of Tennessee; David Rhoades of…
Read MoreCharles Wendell Osborne
Charles Wendell Osborne was born June 16, 1956, at Maryville, MO to Charles William Osborne and Mary Frances Osborne (Porter). He passed away at KU Hospital Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by his girls, at the age of 67. In 1958 he moved to Blairstown with his family, after graduating from Sherwood High School. In…
Read MoreNorman Lee Briscoe
Norman Lee Briscoe, 93 of Holden, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home in Holden, Missouri. He was born Monday, June 09, 1930, in Holden, Missouri, to the late Ralph and Glenna (Towles) Briscoe. Norman went to Holden High School where he graduated and received his diploma. He married Dana (Hough)…
Read MoreJoseph Eldon Mann
Joseph Eldon Mann, 87 of Kingsville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehab in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. He was born Wednesday, September 2, 1936, in Oak Grove, Missouri, to the late Carrol and Nora (Bolling) Mann. He married Goldie (Sechrest) Mann on November 7, 1958; they spent the…
Read MoreDoris Lee Grigsby
Doris Lee Grigsby, 93 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Doris was born March 16, 1930, daughter to Garford A. Warren and Lillie D. (Swansey) Warren. She was united in marriage to Robert W. Grisgby on August 15, 1948. Her education includes graduation from Stout School,…
Read MoreBarbara Jo Hayden
Barbara Jo Hayden, 83, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at her home. Barbara Jo Hayden was born to parents William Edward Dishman and Geraldyne Willina (Copenhaver) Dishman in Warrensburg, MO. on October 8, 1940. Barbara married the love of her life, Robert Dean Hayden (Bob), on November 19, 1960. Barbara’s father, Ed,…
Read MoreMason Ray McQuitty
Mason Ray McQuitty, 17, of Holden, MO passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 South Second St., Odessa, Missouri, 64076. A funeral service will be…
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