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Data security incident at Phelps Health

Submitted This news release is being issued to provide notice about a data security incident affecting certain patients who received services at Phelps Care Regional Medical Center d/b/a Phelps Health (“Phelps Health”). On April 22, 2022, Phelps Health was notified by its vendor, MCG Health, LLC (“MCG”), that MCG had experienced a data security incident.…

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Coming Events June 23, 2022

OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES The Licking Texas County Library’s Summer Reading Program “Oceans of Possibilities” will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, featuring the University of Missouri Extension. Intercounty Electric will do a presentation at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29. For more information call 573-674-2038. “THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY” The historic STAR Theater…

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Classifieds: June 23 – June 29, 2022

Yard/Garage Sale: Big Carport Sale: 228 North Main Street, Licking. Thursday, 24th, 4-7 p.m.; Friday 25th, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Blankets, rugs, pictures, cookbooks, curtains, decorative pillows, clothes 4-8 Misses, and much more. L/25/1tp Three-Family Yard Sale: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, June 24; and 8 a.m. – noon, Saturday, June 25, 9330…

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Obituary – David R. Wells

David Royal Wells, 88, of Salem, Mo., departed this life Monday, June 20, 2022, in Salem, Mo. Private Family Services will be held with burial to follow in the Miner Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Mo. David is survived by his loving wife Frances Wells, of Salem;…

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Obituary – Vivian J. Chitwood

Vivian June Goforth Chitwood was born November 29, 1934, in Winona, Mo., to Earl N. and Martha Jane (Miller) McCall and passed away on June 18, 2022, in Salem, Mo., at the age of 87 years, 6 months and 20 days. Vivian grew up close to Rocky Falls in Shannon County, Mo. She and her…

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Obituary – Lester E. Jenkins

  Lester Ellsworth Jenkins of Flat, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the age of 89. Lester was born on April 29, 1933, in Duke, Mo., to the late James and Mary (Robbins) Jenkins. Lester was united in marriage to the late Ada Melton on January 12, 1956; this union was blessed with…

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Obituary – Joseph A. Kaplan

Joseph “Yo-Yo” Anthony Kaplan, age 26, tragically and unexpectedly passed away on June 12, 2022, in Springfield, Mo. Joe was born July 24, 1995, in Baltimore, Md. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Leslie “Pop Pop” Sellman; one child, the first baby Kaplan; cousins, Michelle Sims and Madison Sims; and several close friends.…

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Obituary – Sonja R. Ewing

Sonja Ruth Ewing was born June 19, 1964, to Carol and Robert Dean Ewing, in Denver, Colo. She passed away on June 13, 2022, in Licking, Mo. She leaves behind a daughter, Leilani Ruth Ewing of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Robert Ewing and David Ewing; two half-brothers, Steve Ewing and Jerry Ewing; and two…

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Obituary – Gus R. Melton

Gus Richard Melton, of Flat, Mo., passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022, at the age of 84 at Stonebridge Nursing Home in Owensville, Mo., where he resided for the past two years. He was born on July 7, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, Scott and Mildred (Johnson) Melton of Edgar…

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Obituary – Robin L. Hamby

Robin Hamby, 62, of Edgar Springs, passed peacefully on June 12, 2022, a beautiful Sunday morning. Born to Otha “Oach” and Della (Mansfield) Hamby, of Edgar Springs, on August 19, 1959, and was their last surviving child. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Barbara Hamby; and brother, Ronald Hamby. Growing up, Robin…

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