Obituary – Orvis “Lee” Maples
Orvis “Lee” Maples, 96, of Belle, Mo., passed away Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born April 25, 1925, to Earl and Olive (Miller) Maples in St. Louis. He was united in marriage to Clarice Thomason Dec. 25, 1943, in St. Louis. Lee had served his country…
Read MoreObituary – Gary E. Massey
Gary Eugene Massey was born on March 13, 1948, at his grandparent’s farm in Huggins, Mo., to Lyle and Laura (Denton) Massey. He entered his Heavenly home on February 10, 2022, at the age of 73. Gary is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Betty, and Ina Lee; one brother, Jimmy; and his…
Read MoreObituary – Lloyd R. Welty
Lloyd Ray Welty, age 79, passed away February 6, 2022, in Houston, Mo., surrounded by family. Lloyd was born December 17, 1942, in Upton, Mo., to Jess and Bernice Welty. Lloyd was a proud veteran, enlisted in the Navy from 1964 to 1970, and then served in the Army from 1971-1985. He later retired from…
Read MoreObituary – Ralph E. Prier
Ralph Eugene Prier, 66, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., was born, April 17, 1955, in Licking, Mo., the son of Benjamin Franklin and Alma Fern (Ritz) Prier. He departed this life, Friday, February 4, 2022, at the St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza. Ralph was a 1973 Licking High School graduate. On August 27, 1977, he…
Read MoreSecond winter storm hits area
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The second of the area’s winter storms hit with a vengeance less than a month after the first. Winter storm Landon was widespread, from Texas to the Northeast, enveloping the entire region. A barrage of sleet and freezing rain began on Wednesday, layering an icy mix underneath the continuous snow…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 10, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield reminisces on “Treasure Hunting” in all its many forms, while Larry Dablemont is excited about making the dream of The Big Piney-Ozark Museum come true with the help of “A Master Sculptor.” Help children and their families…
Read More“Recovery: It’s work. It’s a process. It’s worth it. It’s possible.”
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Addiction and its consequences are not only detrimental to the addict but to their family, the community, law enforcement, the judicial system and society as a whole. Oftentimes in addition to a helping hand, help attaining the knowledge and the continuing support to sustain a change in behavior is needed.…
Read MoreIngram signs with Westminster
LHS senior Kiley Ingram signed a letter of intent on Monday, January 31, to play basketball at Westminster University. Ingram excelled as a member of the state-ranked Lady ‘Cats basketball team. Westminster University is a private, four-year college in Fulton, Mo., and their Blue Jays sports teams compete at the NCAA Division III level.
Read MoreMissouri Sports Hall of Fame Inductees announced
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Class of 2022 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Inductees were honored during a reception and program on Sunday, February 6, at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield. This year’s class included the 1984-1991 West Plains High School Volleyball Era; the Zizzers were coached by Trish Kissiar-Knight, of Licking, during that time.…
Read MoreAGC names Cook, Gray as partners
Submitted AGC-Alfermann, Gray & Co, LLC, is excited to announce that Debbie Cook, CPA, and Will Gray, EA, are now partners at AGC-Alfermann, Gray & Co, LLC, along with Larry Gray, CPA. Larry Gray has been a partner at AGC since 1979 and the sole owner for the last 25 years. Debbie Cook has been…
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