Obituary – Betty L. Kirkwood
Betty Lea (Jackson) Kirkwood was born January 31, 1943, in Rolla, Mo., to Charlie and Easter LeMae (Lawson) Jackson. She passed away in her home on November 7, 2023. Betty grew up and attended school in Rolla, Mo., and later she met and married Arthur Lee Kirkwood on August 16, 1959. In July of 1960,…
Read MoreObituary – Vernon R. Sullins
Vernon Ray Sullins, age 83, died Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Texas County Memorial Hospital. Vernon was born May 4, 1940, at Hazelton, Mo., to James and Bessie (Buckner) Sullins. He attended Craddock School, near Licking, where he graduated 8th grade. He married Beverly Green on September 23, 1960. Together they had eight children, Virgil,…
Read MoreObituary – Billy H. Dunham
Billy Humes Dunham, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at the age of 91. He was born on October 11, 1932, in Edgar Springs, Mo., to the late James Franklin Dunham and Maude Belle (Lewis) Dunham. On June 9, 1951, he married Rosalie (Deason) Dunham. She preceded him in death on…
Read MoreObituary – Bradley W. Buckner
Bradley Wayne Buckner, age 56, son of Vernon and Anita (Sullins) Buckner, was born July 12, 1967, at Eglin Air Force Base in Pensacola Fla. He passed away November 5, 2023, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. He married his…
Read MoreIn this edition: November 9, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church will be holding their annual Chili and Dessert Cook-off on November 10; prizes will be awarded and Veterans eat free. Licking R-VIII will host a Veterans Day Celebration at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 10,…
Read MoreObituary – DeeAnn M. Morris
DeeAnn Michelle Morris was born on May 4, 1981, in Marion, Va. She passed away on November 5, 2023, in Licking, Mo. DeeAnn loved spending time with her daughter Kadyn. She enjoyed anything she could do outdoors and liked listening to music, cooking and shopping. DeeAnn is preceded in death by her twin sister,…
Read MoreFatal Shooting – Updated
Update: The subject was released from custody after the 24-hour hold. This remains an active investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. The victim is identified as Tiffany M. Angel, age 31, of Bucyrus, Mo. Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On November 8, 2023, at approximately 3:02 a.m., a male subject contacted Texas County 911 dispatch…
Read MoreLicking’s 10th Annual Light the Night Festival
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor It was a cold, windy night when children and the young at heart dressed as fictional characters, animals, and those of the mischievous sort to “haunt” Main Street last Tuesday. Licking’s 10th Annual Light the Night Festival was a success with “treater” participation from multiple businesses, churches, individuals, non-profit organizations,…
Read MoreLRVD hosts appreciation dinner for retired Asst. Chief Tim Umfleet
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Rural Fire Department hosted an appreciation dinner in honor of retired Assistant Fire Chief Tim Umfleet last week. Umfleet last served as the assistant chief under retired Fire Chief Jimmie Sherrill. Family, firefighters from the department, Licking Police Chief Pat Burton and Officer Mike Wehling, State Representative Bennie…
Read MoreA half-century celebration for Licking Bridge Builders
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Bridge Builders celebrated their 50th anniversary on Saturday with a day of music, food and friends at the Licking Senior Center. Established in 1973, the Licking Bridge Builders have served the seniors of Licking for five decades. A pamphlet from 1992 shares that, to begin with, their “main interest…
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