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 fam

ily 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.

Wanda Lou Merritt, affectionately known among her loved ones as Shy Bear, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in Sp...
07/24/2025

Wanda Lou Merritt, affectionately known among her loved ones as Shy Bear, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in Springfield, MO at the age of 84. Born on November 12, 1940, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Wanda lived a full and vibrant life characterized by her loving nature, kind spirit, and indomit...

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Fay Evelyn Brown Richards, aged 74, of Pleasant Hope, MO passed away after a brief illness on July 15, 2025, in Bolivar,...
07/22/2025

Fay Evelyn Brown Richards, aged 74, of Pleasant Hope, MO passed away after a brief illness on July 15, 2025, in Bolivar, Missouri. She was born to the late Aileene Blair Brown Smith on April 18, 1951, in Springfield, Missouri. Fay's life was marked by an unwavering dedication to her family, her fait...

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We come together today to celebrate the life of Latrica Lynn Blevins, fondly known to friends and family as Teresa, who ...
07/22/2025

We come together today to celebrate the life of Latrica Lynn Blevins, fondly known to friends and family as Teresa, who left this world on July 18, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on March 13, 1966, in Springfield, Missouri, Teresa's presence brought light and joy to those around her throughout her rem...

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Randy Wayne Robinson, a man of honor and humor, passed away July 13, 2025 at the age of 73. Born on January 16, 1952, in...
07/17/2025

Randy Wayne Robinson, a man of honor and humor, passed away July 13, 2025 at the age of 73. Born on January 16, 1952, in Visailia, California, Randy lived a life that was as vibrant and spirited as the open roads he loved to ride.

Randy's life was marked by his dedicated service to his count...

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Betty Elberta "Nana" Baker passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, in Ozark, Missouri.Born September 16, 1931, Betty s...
07/16/2025

Betty Elberta "Nana" Baker passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, in Ozark, Missouri.

Born September 16, 1931, Betty spent her early years in Carthage before moving with her family to Springfield. She attended, Bowerman Elementary, Reed Junior High and Senior High School. During her junio...

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It is with heavy hearts and sadness that the family of Delores Anne Smith House announces her passing after a long illne...
07/15/2025

It is with heavy hearts and sadness that the family of Delores Anne Smith House announces her passing after a long illness, on Friday July 11, 2025, at the age of 82 years. She was with family and passed peacefully.
Delores Anne will be lovingly remembered by her shildren, Tracy (Keith) Johnson o...

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Maedrene “Mary” Carey, lovingly known as Mimi to her grandchildren, passed away on July 4, 2025, in Missouri at the age ...
07/15/2025

Maedrene “Mary” Carey, lovingly known as Mimi to her grandchildren, passed away on July 4, 2025, in Missouri at the age of 63. Born on August 7, 1961, in Michigan, Mary lived a bold and beautiful life—fierce in love, unapologetically herself, and full of stories that could fill a room with laughter ...

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Stewart Allen Horton passed away July 9, 2025 at the age of 83 in Springfield, Mo. He was born on May 15, 1942 as the mi...
07/15/2025

Stewart Allen Horton passed away July 9, 2025 at the age of 83 in Springfield, Mo. He was born on May 15, 1942 as the middle child of five to George Joseph “Joe” Horton and Grace (Henderson) Horton. He was a loving, wonderful husband and father and brother and friend.

He spent his chil...

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James Michael “Mike” Stalker, 62, died at 2:30AM on July 9th at Cox South Hospital after losing his battle to cancer. Mi...
07/11/2025

James Michael “Mike” Stalker, 62, died at 2:30AM on July 9th at Cox South Hospital after losing his battle to cancer. Mike was born the youngest of twelve to William Stalker and Madge Stalker, née Witt, in 1963. Mike was loved by his older siblings, and spent time with all their individual families....

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Misty Dawn Pendergraph, born on January 10, 1977, in a world filled with promise, passed away on July 7, 2025. She was a...
07/10/2025

Misty Dawn Pendergraph, born on January 10, 1977, in a world filled with promise, passed away on July 7, 2025. She was a vibrant soul whose sweet and ambitious spirit left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

As a child, Misty was known for her infectious enthusiasm...

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Lorrie Ramona Hiner, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 69, in Ozark, Missouri. Born on July 2, 1956, in Mt. Cle...
07/10/2025

Lorrie Ramona Hiner, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 69, in Ozark, Missouri. Born on July 2, 1956, in Mt. Clemons, Michigan.

Lorrie's journey began as the cherished daughter of Lorraine, whose memory preceded her in passing. Her life was further blessed with the joy of family, inc...

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Janet Birks came into this world on January 7, 1939, as Janet Kay McClelland- the firstborn child of Orville and Martha ...
07/08/2025

Janet Birks came into this world on January 7, 1939, as Janet Kay McClelland- the firstborn child of Orville and Martha McClelland of Lehigh, Iowa. Janet, along with her siblings Jim, Joan, and Jerry, grew up in the small, close-knit town of Lehigh, fostering bonds that would last a lifetime.
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