Obituary – Kimberly S. Brugman
Kimberly Sue Brugman, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at the age of 62. Kim was born on February 21, 1961, in Houston, Mo., to the late Edgar Lee Hall and Linda Lu (Pendleton) Hall. On July 10, 1982, she married Mark Brugman. He preceded her in death in 2022. Kim…
Read MoreObituary – Fran S. Hudson
Fran Suzette (Suzy) Hudson, 77, of Edgar Springs, Mo., died October 29, 2023, at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Mo. She was born January 22, 1946, in Kansas City, Mo. She was adopted by her parents, Glenn and Doris Ervin, and raised in Effingham, Ill. She married Jerry Dean Hudson of Charleston, Ill., in 1965.…
Read MoreObituary – Thelma J. Crum
Thelma Jean (Gayer) Crum was born to Silas James and Hattie Ellen (Reed) Gayer on March 29, 1930, in Wichita, Kan. On November 6, 2023, at the age of 93 she went to be with her Lord. Her parents bought a farm east of Houston, Mo. Thelma went to work at the International Shoe Factory…
Read MoreObituary – Billy L. Lotz
Billy Leman Lotz, age 92, of Annapolis, Mo., passed away on October 31, 2023, at Meadowbrook Residential Care in Pilot Knob, Mo. Billy was born in Licking, Mo., on July 17, 1931, to the late Martin and Avon (Keeney) Lotz. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Following…
Read MoreIn this edition: November 2, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Abounding Hope Church Homecoming will be held on November 5, with 4 Calvary in concert and a dinner to follow. See this week’s Licking R-VIII Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Rinne Tire Pros and HS/JH Learner of the…
Read MoreA time of giving
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor As we enter into the holiday season of giving, the Route 63 Car Club in Licking donated $500 each to six area non-profit organizations last week. Vintage vehicles rolled into Licking in July for the 39th Annual Rt. 63 Car & Bike Show; proceeds from that show are dispersed back…
Read MoreLRFD and Bridge Builders raise funds side by side
By Shari Harris, Publisher The weather wasn’t the best for a joint, fundraising side-by-side ride on Saturday for the Licking Rural Fire Department and Licking Bridge Builders. But the rain held off nearly until the end, and those who attended enjoyed the camaraderie and the fall beauty of our area. The twenty to twenty-five courageous…
Read MoreChristmas in Our Hometown
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Christmas in Our Hometown has been helping children enjoy Christmas for approximately 25-years. They provide gifts that include clothing and toys for area children who might otherwise have none. Benevolent volunteers who support the non-profit program with their time or by adopting a family choose gifts from a wish list…
Read MoreHarris resumes ownership of The Licking News
The previous owner of The Licking News, Shari Harris, has resumed ownership of the newspaper, effective immediately. Harris looks forward to meeting the challenges of an ever-changing field, and will be exploring options to expand and improve the electronic footprint of the newspaper, while continuing the print edition readers expect.
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