Obituary – Betty Kirkman
Betty Kirkman (nee Scott) was born February 1, 1928, to Delmar and Opal Scott, and passed away December 9, 2022, in St. Louis County, Mo. Betty was married to Jerald C. Kirkman for over 60 years and was the mother of three children: Kay Kirkman Diven, Gary (Beverly) Kirkman and Eric (Susan) Kirkman. Betty loved…
Read MoreObituary – Joseph “Joe” Barnes
Joseph “Joe” Edward Barnes, 59, of Licking, Mo., passed away on December 10, 2022. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Joe was born on May 14, 1963, to Loren and Evelyn Barnes in Houston, Mo. He grew up and lived most of his life here in Texas/Dent County enjoying the Ozarks and…
Read MoreLicking celebrates Christmas festivities
A Christmas Celebration was held in Licking on Saturday, with activities from 9 a.m. until late afternoon. Photos by Christy Porter Licking Downtown opened the VFW’s doors at 9 a.m. for the Christmas Bazaar. Handmade, homemade, one-of-a-kind, unique and fun items for gifting or decorating were available from 30 participating vendors. Photos by Shari Harris…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 8, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming area events. Abounding Hope Church will have a Children’s Christmas Store on December 10. See the invitation to the Holiday Remembrance Celebration at Fox Funeral Home. Those wishing to sponsor a second grader’s Christmas picture…
Read MoreLocal choirs perform at State Capitol
Office of Rep. Bennie Cook JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On December 1, 2022, the 2nd Annual South Central Christmas Choir Performance was held at the Missouri State Capitol. The following schools were able to attend the event this year: Belle, Rolla, St. James, Houston, Licking, Cabool, Summersville, Mountain View/Liberty, Salem, Mountain Grove, Hartville, Willow Springs,…
Read MoreLHS sweeps Frisco League Conference Tournament
Lady ‘Cats dominate Frisco Tourney By Coach Steve Rissler The top seeded Licking Lady Wildcats used pressure defense and timely shooting to win the 2022 Frisco Tourney by an average score of 62 to 36. Licking faced number eight Plato in the first round. Hannah Medlock got the party started for LHS, scoring 10…
Read MoreComing Events December 8, 2022
EDGAR SPRINGS CHRISTMAS The volunteer firefighters of the Edgar Springs Fire Protection District will host Christmas festivities on Saturday, December 10, beginning at 10 a.m. with a parade downtown, followed by Breakfast with Santa and a toy giveaway at the fire station. SANTA AT EDGAR SPRINGS DOLLAR GENERAL STORE Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch…
Read MoreClassifieds: December 8 – December 14, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Inside Clearance Yard Sale: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10. 822 Bryan St., Houston. All items 50% off (except furniture). H/33/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Handcrafted quilts made in the Ozarks. Available at the Rock House Vintage Market, Licking. L/49/1tp For Sale: Happy Jack Skin Balm provides…
Read MoreObituary – Corey J. Floyd
Corey Joseph Floyd was the youngest son of the late Bill and Sandy (Bailie) Floyd. He was born on December 18, 1981, in Columbia, Mo., only weighing three pounds and fighting all the way. On August 28, 2004, he married Tina “Marie” Sullins; they were blessed with three sons: Leon, Skyleer and Eli, and…
Read MoreObituary – Lenora B. Chambers
Lenora Belle (Hadley) Chambers was born May 12, 1934, in Kinderpost, Mo., to Clarence Leslie Hadley and Bertha Mae (Sullins) Hadley. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Cedar Pointe Nursing Home where she had resided for nine days after a short stay in the hospital. She was 88 years of age.…
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