Obituary – Mary E. Hobbs
Mary Ellen Hobbs, 91, was born November 7, 1930, in Ink, Mo., to Roscoe and Mazie (Price) Morton. She passed away March 1, 2022, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. Mary was married to Russell Alvin Hobbs on November 20, 1953. To this union, nine children were born. In addition to her parents,…
Read MoreObituary – Patricia K. Anderson
On Monday, February 28, 2022, Patricia Karen Anderson (née Fowler) of Licking, Mo., passed away suddenly at the age of 68. Pat is survived by her son, Eric; her older brother, Tom (Joy); and her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Claude and Faybell Fowler (née Bruce); and brothers Dennis and Bill.…
Read MoreObituary – Virginia “Ruth” Benson
From Ruth’s own writing. Virginia Ruth Mae Benson was born at home near Raftville, Mo., in Texas County and delivered into this world by her oldest brother, W.C. “Bud” Benson, age 11 years old, while their dad C.E. Benson was yelling for the neighbor down the road to come help. Ruth always told Bud that…
Read MoreObituary – Donald “Don” Hockman
Robert Donald Lee Hockman, “Don” was born January 25, 1932, in Wichita, Kan. Don passed away on March 3, 2022, at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ople H. and Laura Jane (Craig) Hockman; and two brothers, James Leroy “Jay” Hockman and Richard “Rick” Hockman. Don…
Read MoreObituary – Earnest “Dean” Barnes
Earnest Dean Barnes, age 78, son of Ray Barnes and Elva Lee (Strong) Barnes, was born August 13, 1943, at Embree, Mo. He passed away March 1, 2022, in Houston, Mo. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and two brothers, Darrell and David. He is survived by his sweetheart…
Read MoreSectional win is the difference of a free throw
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking’s Lady Wildcats basketball team took on the Steelville Lady Cardinals Wednesday, March 2, at Gibson Arena on the campus of Missouri S&T. The Sectional game between District 10 champion Licking and District 9 champion Steelville was decided by a single point, with Licking advancing to the State Quarterfinals, 50-49. Kiley…
Read MoreOpening Day of Trout Season
By Shari Harris, Publisher A typical chilly cold morning for early March did not deter those eager to participate in the annual Trout Season opening day event at Montauk State Park on Tuesday, March 1. Fishermen lined the shores and stood in the stream, awaiting the horn and firing of the starter pistol. Don Stokes…
Read MoreIn this edition: March 3, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield looks forward to spring in “Peepers and Petals,” in spite of winter weather. Larry Dablemont shares “The Weird Story of Two Walleyes,” and Friday evening will host the informational meeting for the “Big Piney-Old Ozarks” museum. See…
Read MoreNew season, new superintendent
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A new season of catch-and-keep trout fishing opened on Tuesday, March 1, at participating Missouri State Parks, including Montauk State Park. It also welcomes back current employees, those with new positions and new employees. This began the first of Kaylyn Dalbom’s opening seasons as the new Park Superintendent. Dalbom took…
Read MoreHall earns First Runner Up
American Legion The American Legion, Department of Missouri held its Eighty-eighth Annual High School Oratorical Scholarship Program contest February 27, at Ashland, Mo. The Department, during the school year, again sponsored an Oratorical Contest for high school students in Missouri. The purpose of the contest is to develop knowledge and appreciation of the United States…
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