Coming Events: August 8, 2024
OZARK FAMILY RODEO Ozark Family Rodeo will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, at the Licking Rodeo Grounds, with youth and open categories. MITCHELL FAMILY REUNION The Mitchell Family Reunion 2024 will be held Labor Day weekend. Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. is dinner at Mexican restaurant in Licking. Saturday at 10 a.m.…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 8 – 14, 2024
Yard/Garage Sale: Moving Sale: Thursday and Friday 8 am to 4 pm, Saturday 9 am to 3 pm. 7971 Westwood Drive, Houston (West of the airport). Look for signs. Lots of furniture, including king-sized bedroom set with dresser and side tables, couch, piano and more. Some outdoor furniture. Plenty of household items (including Fiesta…
Read MoreTexas County has 29 percent voting
By Shari Harris Publisher The unofficial results have been published from the August 6, 2024, primary election for Texas County and for the State of Missouri. Texas County saw 29.09 percent of registered voters make their way to their polling locations. In state-wide contests, overall results were as follows: U.S. Senator – Josh Hawley…
Read MoreObituary – Caroline M. Dunham
Caroline Marie Dunham (Walsh) was born April 21, 1938, in St. Louis, Mo., to John and Virginia “Peggy” (Kennedy) Walsh. Carol dedicated many years of service as the City Alderman of Edgar Springs. She also worked as a respiratory therapist and dedicated her time with the VFW Auxiliary in Rolla, Mo. Carol enjoyed quilting, ceramics,…
Read MoreObituary – Princess M. Fahnestock
Princess Mae Fahnestock, age 81, was born January 23, 1943, in Leesville, La., to Milburn and Ella Martin. Princess passed away August 1, 2024, at her home in Licking, Mo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Milburn and Ella Martin; son, Chris Thomas; granddaughter, Jessica Marie; brother, Bill; and sister-in-law, Anna. She is…
Read MoreObituary – Eunice O. Cooper
Eunice Opal Cooper went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2024, at her home in Licking, Missouri, at the age of 94. She was united in marriage to Clanton C. Cooper on June 11, 1948. Survivors include her three children, Clinton Vince (Eileen) Cooper, Larry James Cooper, Carol Dianne (Elvin) Lane; sister, Ethel…
Read MoreObituary – Doris C. Dixon
Doris Carolyn (Jett) Dixon was born December 15, 1945, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to George Earl Jett, Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth (Spainhower) Jett. She went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2024, at the age of 78. Doris graduated from Licking High School in 1963. On February 14, 1964, she married her first husband,…
Read MoreObituary – Tracy S. Hendrickson
Tracy Sue Hendrickson, age 51, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her home. She was born on Sept. 20, 1972, in Houston, Mo., the daughter of Peggy (Mobley) Salmon and Jim Brannam. Tracy graduated from Oregon High School and enjoyed a career as a housing compliance specialist with WHEDA prior…
Read MoreObituary – Rhonda L. Hutsell
Rhonda Lou (Luck) Hutsell, 66, left this world on July 30, 2024, to join and rejoice with her beloved son Jason and other loved ones in eternal rest. The daughter of John and Grace (Fulks) Luck, she was born at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, on January 9, 1958, and passed away…
Read MoreObituary – Jason C. Jaegers
Jason C. Jaegers, age 46, of Loose Creek, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, in Bixby, Missouri. Jason was born November 13, 1977, in Jefferson City, a son to Jerry and Diane (Eichholz) Jaegers. They survive in Loose Creek. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School and was a 1995 graduate of Fatima High School.…
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