Holden Cremation and Funeral Service

Holden Cremation and Funeral Service Holden Cremation and Funeral Service is a locally owned and operated Funeral Establishment in Sparta, Missouri serving the Ozarks with affordable options.

Holden Cremation and Funeral Service is a locally owned and operated funeral home in Sparta, Missouri, to serve your family during the hardest times of our lives. We offer services from a traditional funeral, graveside service, or a simple cremation. Our crematory is located on site, keeping loved ones in our care throughout the process. Holden Cremation and Funeral Service wants to serve your family keeping dignity and compassion affordable. We offer the personal service and care families deserve. We want to offer remembrance of your loved one within the means of any budget yet satisfying the wishes of the deceased and the living.

Arlow Owen Brown, age 73, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away on December 11, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1952, in Albuq...
12/12/2025

Arlow Owen Brown, age 73, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away on December 11, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Clarence and Claudine Brown.

Arlow married the love of his life, Carrie Jane, on July 7, 1972, and together they shared 53 wonderful years of marriag...

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Stephen Parris, 68, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Born on November 15, 1957, in Fort Fairfi...
12/12/2025

Stephen Parris, 68, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Born on November 15, 1957, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, Steve lived a life rooted in love for his family and guided by enduring faith.

He was the beloved husband of Carla Parris for 44+ years and a devoted father to ...

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Joshua Lloyd Martin, age 53, of Cabool, Missouri, formerly of Madisonville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on 12/10/20...
12/10/2025

Joshua Lloyd Martin, age 53, of Cabool, Missouri, formerly of Madisonville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on 12/10/2025.

Josh was a hard-working, faith-filled man who found his purpose in the quiet of the woods and the comfort of the Word. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was happiest wit...

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Thomas William "Tom" Lawson, 78, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Buffalo, Missouri. Born on August 9, 194...
12/10/2025

Thomas William "Tom" Lawson, 78, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Buffalo, Missouri. Born on August 9, 1947, in Jefferson, Iowa, Tom lived a full and meaningful life surrounded by those he loved and who loved him deeply.

Tom was the beloved husband of Beverly Lawson. Their jour...

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Gary Frederick Douglas of Seymour,MO,was born June 9,1948, to Theodore and Mildred Goss Douglas. He passed away December...
12/08/2025

Gary Frederick Douglas of Seymour,MO,was born June 9,1948, to Theodore and Mildred Goss Douglas. He passed away December 4,2025 at Glendale Gardens Nursing Home , Springfield Mo He was 77 years,5 months and 25 days old. He attended Mansfield School, graduating with the class of 1967. Following gradu...

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Wilbur James Wiyrick, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal home on...
12/05/2025

Wilbur James Wiyrick, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal home on November 26, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on October 27, 1934, in the small town of Mt. Grove, Missouri, to Noble H. and Ermal (Smith) Wiyrick, Wilbur grew up grounded in the valu...

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Monty Christopher (Chris) Higgins, 68, of Springfield, Mo., passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Chri...
12/01/2025

Monty Christopher (Chris) Higgins, 68, of Springfield, Mo., passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Chris was born in Paragould, Ark. on Aug. 21, 1957 and was preceded in death by his parents Olon and Louise, and older sister Jan.

Chris is survived by his wife Denise an...

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Kathie Jo (Wilson) Waters, born December 21, 1956, in Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, in Mi...
12/01/2025

Kathie Jo (Wilson) Waters, born December 21, 1956, in Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, in Missouri, with family by her side. Though born in Texas, Kathie spent most of her life in Cabot and Little Rock, Arkansas, where she built her home, raised her family, and formed lif...

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Austin Lynn Smith, 32, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on November 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born o...
11/28/2025

Austin Lynn Smith, 32, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on November 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 9, 1993, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Austin was the cherished son of Melissa and Kevin Smith.

Austin lived a life defined by perseverance and devotion.
From a you...

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Clarence Albert “Cal” Cowan, 84, loving husband, father, grandpa, and Gpa, of Republic, MO went to meet his Lord & Savio...
11/26/2025

Clarence Albert “Cal” Cowan, 84, loving husband, father, grandpa, and Gpa, of Republic, MO went to meet his Lord & Savior peacefully on November 24, 2025, with his loved ones by his side. Cal was born September 5, 1941, in Gerald, MO to Albert and Viola (Weirich) Cowan. He was a 1959 Washington (MO)...

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Jeremy Allen White, a man known for his adventurous spirit, skilled hands, and loving heart, passed away on November 21,...
11/26/2025

Jeremy Allen White, a man known for his adventurous spirit, skilled hands, and loving heart, passed away on November 21, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 48. Born on June 7, 1977, in Springfield, Missouri, Jeremy’s life was defined by his passion for exploration, his gift for repairing an...

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Winfred Joseph “Joe” Rasmussen took his last great travel adventure November 23, 2025 as he transitioned to Heaven after...
11/25/2025

Winfred Joseph “Joe” Rasmussen took his last great travel adventure November 23, 2025 as he transitioned to Heaven after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Loretta Rasmussen, his brothers Wayne James (Jim) Rasmussen and William (Bill) John Rasmussen...

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8058 State Highway 14 E
Sparta, MO
65753

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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