Area Obituaries

Craig Allen Burden, 49, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Wednesday, May 26, 1976, in Harrisonville, Missouri, to Charles and Patricia (Taylor) Burden. Craig was a 1994 graduate of Holden High School. He was the proud father of one son, Allen…

Paul Henry Hilke, 75 of Holden, Missouri passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at his home. There was a Celebration of Life Service Tuesday, October 28 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden, with interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, also in Holden. The family received friends, one hour prior, Tuesday at Williams. Paul was…

Joyce Kay Bedford, 84, of Holden, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 13, 2025. She was born on Wednesday, May 28, 1941, in Sedalia, Missouri, to the late Albert and Ruby Cole. Joyce was a graduate of Corder High School. Joyce proudly served as the Holden Elementary School Secretary for more than 15 years.…

Kathy Eileen Ryan (Scharrer), 72, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House. Born on September 13, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri. Kathy lived a life rooted in love, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Kathy was the beloved wife of Roy Dean Ryan, with…

David Raymond Butler, 82, of Smithton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Sedalia, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Thursday, November 26, 1942, in Independence, Missouri, to the late Orville Raymond and Ethel Marie (Shrader) Butler, David lived a life of service, devotion, and generosity. From 1961 to 1964,…

  Joyce A. Rinne, 86 of Holden, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Holden Manor Care Center. Joyce Aleen Covey was born October 31, 1938, in Higginsville, Missouri, the youngest daughter of Roy Covey and Eula M. (Newland) Covey. She graduated from Higginsville High School, Class of 1957. She was united in marriage…

Judith Lynn (Fessler) Smith was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 23,1943 to Herman and Dorette (Fromson) Fessler. On Sunday, September 7th, 2025 she passed away peacefully at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri. She was 82 years old. Judy grew up at Lake Lotawana, Missouri, along with her sister Suzette. Together they…

Matthew R. Martin, 13 of Holden, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Matt was born August 14, 2012 in Warrensburg. He was raised in Holden. He enjoyed hunting and fishing all things outdoors. Matt was an animal lover and especially loved Hope Outdoors. He was a…

Beverly Ann McKenna, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Beverly touched the lives of many through her kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. She had a generous spirit, a heart full of love, and showed kindness to all. Beverly…

Tommie Eugene Lindsay, Sr., 80, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. He was born on June 22, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Robert Eugene and Elsie Myrtle (Shepherd) Lindsay. Tommie was a proud graduate of Van Horn High School, Class of 1963. Shortly…