Area Obituaries

Todd Wayne Baxter, 57 of Holden, Missouri died on Monday, June 22, 2026, at his home in Holden. He was born Monday, February 24, 1969 in North Kansas City, Missouri, and was the son of the late Ronald Baxter and Patricia (Mahoney) Bigham. Todd worked most of his life in the wrecking industry as a…

Tina Marie Howard Stephens, age 64, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Tina was born on October 29, 1961, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late Melvin Harley Howard and Beatrice Elizabeth (Sutton) Howard. She grew up in the Kansas City area…

Anita Louise Gallagher was born on October 12, 1947, in Takoma Park, Maryland, a daughter of William and Fern (Marsden) Hisey. She was a 1966 graduate of Northeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. On June 12, 1966, Anita married Kenneth Robert Gallagher in Lincoln, Nebraska, embracing the life and role of a military wife. Ken…

Robert Lee “Bob” Reynolds, 91, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born October 12, 1934, in Raytown, Missouri, the son of Russell Raymond and Marie Genevieve (Wimmer) Reynolds. He departed this life Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home. Bob was a 1952 Lee’s Summit High School graduate. On October 21, 1954, he was united in…

Michael Shane Zvacek, 56 of Holden, Missouri passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born July 5, 1969 in Clinton, Missouri, son of Jerry K. Zvacek and Mary Jane (Schroeder) Zvacek. He graduated from Holden High School, Class of 87. He was united in marriage to…

Joyce E. (Rhoades) Shumate, 78 of Holden, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at her home. Joyce was born November 8, 1947 in Holden, daughter of Everett F. Rhoades and Hallie (Bradshaw) Rhoades. She graduated from Holden High School, Class of 65. She was a stay at home mom for many years. On August…

Dorothy F. Humphries Pine of Independence, MO passed away at Cedarhurst Retirement Home on May 7, 2026, at age 90. Services included a visitation on May 19 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Speaks Chapel on 39th Street Independence, MO. Graveside services were set for May 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the Holden Cemetery Holden MO. In…

Francis Leroy Brillhart, age 91, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Holden, Missouri. Francis was born on Thursday, January 03, 1935, in Belleville, Kansas, the son of Earl and Blanche (Stewart) Brillhart. He was one of three sons born to the family. At the…

Jewell Mae (Goodwin) Shockley was born May 16, 1922, in Calhoun, Mo to the parents of Sam Edward Goodwin and Netty Mae Goodwin. Sam and Netty had a total of six children, two boys and four girls, and Jewell was their last surviving child. Jewell did not always attend school as she was taught at…