Area Obituaries

Wanda Smith, 87, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Holden, Missouri. Wanda was born October 11, 1933 in Rossville, Kansas, daughter of Howard Patton and Mabel (Bixby) Patton. She graduated high school in Rossville and met her soon to be husband, Dennis Smith, shortly after. The couple was united in marriage…

Velda Rose Hanna passed away January 8, 2021 at Holden Manor Nursing Home. Velda was born February 12, 1926 In Montrose, Missouri, daughter of Sam and Doris (James) Cook. She attended St. Ludger Grade School in Germantown, MO and high school in Montrose, MO and Independence, MO. Velda married Joseph Hanna on May 23, 1945.…

Linda Faye Courtney, 69, of Holden, Missouri went to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, January 8, 2021 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg MO. Linda was born May 14, 1951 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of William Calvin Carlock and Elverda Rae (Kinzle) Carlock. She attended Blairstown Grade School and Chilhowee High…

Ida Mae Pinson, 91, of the Pittsville Community, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Holden Manor Care Center. Ida Mae was born December 20, 1929 in Lafayette County, near Bates City, the daughter of Martin O. Werner and Amanda S. (Telgemeier) Werner. She attended school in Bates City. Ida Mae was united in marriage…

Maude Mae “Maudie” Burden, 80, of Centerview, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. Maudie was born May 14, 1940, on a farm near Warrensburg, the daughter of J. B. Reynolds and Edna Mae (Coats) Reynolds. She was delivered by her Aunt Marie (Coats) Paul. She attended Farmers…

Chris A. Fletchall, 58, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Chris was born October 2, 1962 in Kansas. He graduated from Chillicothe High School, then earned his associate degree while working for Schwan’s. Sonic Drive In brought him to Holden, Missouri, where he made his…

Bruce Charles Markworth, 76, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. A private family service will be held. Bruce was born July 15, 1944 in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, the son of Gerhardt and Mabel (Rautmann) Markworth. He was a line foreman for West Central Electric for 30 years. After his…

Larry Jon Noland, 68, of Holden, Missouri, formerly of Warrensburg, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Pleasant Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Larry was born October 23, 1952 in Independence, Missouri, son of John and Lela (Martin) Noland. He was raised in Blue Springs. He married Judy Ann Birdsong on March 26, 1971 in…

Jackie Eugene Timmons, 84, of Holden, MO, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2020 in Kansas City, MO. He was born on December 22, 1936 in Holden, MO, the son of Jesse and Virginia “Courtney” Timmons. He graduated from Holden High School, the Class of 1954. Following high school, he was drafted…