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Obituary – Robin E. Preheim

Robin Elliott Preheim, son of Garris and Pearl (Wentzel) Preheim, was born May 31, 1970, in Freeman, South Dakota. He departed this life on January 29, 2026, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, at the age of 55 years. Robin was united in marriage to Melissa (Motzkus) Preheim on June 6, 1992. To…

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Obituary – Anzel E. Shoults

Anzel E. Shoults went home to see Jesus on January 27, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born on December 7, 1931, to Reverend Joe V. Shoults and Edith (Young) Shoults in Shannon County, Mo. He spent most of his school years in St. Clair, Mo., where he was involved in church (playing…

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Obituary – Roger Lee Gott

Roger Lee Gott, 70, of Salem, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. Roger is survived by his loving children: Lindsey de Greck and husband Tom, of St. Louis, Mo., and Nathan Gott and wife Macie, of Rolla, Mo.; his love: Laura Parker, of Salem, Mo.; granddaughters: Darci and Ruby de…

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Obituary – Ruby Marie (Baker) Byfield

Ruby Marie (Baker) Byfield, 81, of Salem, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. Ruby is survived by her loving children: Ruth Campbell and husband Mike, of Strafford, Mo., Rita Whitehouse and husband Robert, of Salem, Mo., Dedie Wilson and husband Mike, of Licking, Mo., Richard Byfield and wife Kristen, of St.…

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Obituary – Kathy A. Dabbs

Kathy Ann Dabbs, 65, of Lenox, Mo., passed away on January 30, 2026. Kathy was born in Sandwich, Ill. on February 25, 1960. Kathy owned a restaurant in Mountain Grove where she also worked as a cook. She enjoyed reading and gardening. Kathy is survived by her significant other, Matthew Doyle, and brother, Rick Rousch.…

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Obituary – Gloria M. Purdom

Gloria Mary (Livingstone) Purdom passed away October 17, 2025, at Hickory Manor in Licking, Mo., at the age of 76. She was born February 10, 1949. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Purdom. She is survived by step-daughters Celia, Katrina and Cara; niece Wendy, of Scotland; dear friends Joan Bryant and Debbie…

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Obituary – Dr. William David Myers

Dr. William David Myers, a beloved physician and father, passed away at the age of 74 on January 26, 2026. Known affectionately as “Dr. David” to his patients, he devoted his life to caring for families throughout central Missouri. He was a trusted presence and a steady listener who made people feel genuinely cared for.…

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Obituary – Linda J. Tannini

Linda Jo Tannini, 69 of Licking, passed away on January 23, 2026. Linda was born on November 19, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri. Linda is survived by her only child, Angela Engle-Walton; daughter in law Amber; her grandchildren, Cole Aguirre, Abigail Robinson (Nathan) and great-grandchild Colten; siblings, Sherry Jackson-Davis, Bill (Joan) Jackson, Larry Jackson, and…

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In This Edition: January 29, 2026

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A weekend of snow and frigid temperatures

Winter Storm Fern swept across the Midwest, South and Northeast parts of the U.S. over the weekend, depositing 6-10 inches of snow in and around the Licking area, according to the National Weather Service. Single digit and negative temperatures were felt, with many record lows were set across the state. Temperatures recorded at Waynesville-St. Robert…

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