A centenarian celebrates
Lady Wildcats defeat Laquey on Senior Night
Licking Lady Wildcats basketball celebrated their seniors on Thursday, January 11, with a Senior Night recognition between games. Seniors Ryleigh Barton, Hannah Medlock and Finley Sullins were honored for their contributions to Lady ’Cats basketball over their years of playing. Barton plans to attend Missouri State University in Springfield to study business after graduation.…
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Classifieds: January 18 – January 24, 2024
For Sale: For Sale: 2012 Chevy Cruze, as-is, runs but needs work. $500.00. Text 573-308-6323 for more information. L/03/1tp For Sale: Small square bales. $5.50 a piece. No Sunday calls. 417-962-3861. H/39/1tc For Sale: Silent Auction: Storage units containing household items and tools. Viewing on Monday, January 22nd. 417-926-7800. H/39/1tp For Sale: Books by…
Read MoreComing Events January 18, 2024
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 18. LICKING DOWNTOWN FISH FRY & AUCTION Licking Downtown will host a Fish Fry with live music by Herman Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Saturday, February 24. An auction…
Read MoreObituary – Timothy T. Feeler
Timothy Theodore Feeler, of Edgar Springs, Mo., formerly of Rolla, Mo., passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at the age of 60. He was born on November 8, 1963, in Rolla, Mo., to the late Julius S. Feeler and Margaret Louise (Moreland) Feeler. Tim’s favorite past times included playing outside with his siblings and…
Read MoreObituary – Deana M. Dorscher
Deana Montai Dorscher, the daughter of Floyd and Lois (Johnson) Amburn, was born October 7, 1968, in Kirkwood, Mo. Deana died January 2, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 55 years, 2 months, and 26 days. Deana grew up in Licking and Raymondville, and spent a lot of time…
Read MoreObituary – Howard R. Smith
Howard Richard Smith was born on September 1, 1943, in Aurora, Ill., to Edwin Daniel and Edna Emily (Neuman) Smith. He passed away January 10, 2024, in Licking, Mo. Howard was married to Ivene Marquise Leona Marie (Trombly) Smith on October 4, 1965. He was employed as a machinist for many years and he loved…
Read MoreObituary – Franklin E. Lewis
Franklin Eugene Lewis passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, in Houston Mo., surrounded by family. He was born January 8, 1937, in Hazelton, Mo., the son of Mack and Hilda (Poe) Lewis. Frank graduated from Licking High School in the class of 1957. He was a retired General Motors United Auto Worker, where he…
Read MoreObituary – Jim Barr
Jim Barr, age 72, the son of Marvin and Verona (Curran) Barr, was born in Waynesville, Mo. He departed this life on January 9, 2024, in the Phelps County Hospital, in Rolla, Mo., after a short battle with cancer. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, James Abraham Barr; and cousin and…
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