Obituary – Shirley J. Pittman
Shirley Jacqueline (Shelton) Pittman, age 87, of Success, Mo., passed away on November 17, 2021, in Mtn. Home, Ark., at Baxter Regional Medical Center after a very unexpected brief illness. Shirley was born on August 26, 1934, to Harold “Jack” and Virgie (Mayfield) Shelton. She was born and raised in Ellis Prairie. She graduated from…
Read MoreObituary – Thomas A. Horton
Thomas A Horton, age 77, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was born August 21, 1944, in Allegan, Mich., to Nelson Welcome and Thelma Doris (Hogue) Horton. Thomas grew up on a farm in Eunice, Mo., and graduated from Summersville High School in 1962. He married Bettie Cummins on August…
Read MoreObituary – Alvy E. Williams
Alvy Earl Williams, age 68, of Houston, Mo., passed away November 18, 2021, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born December 26, 1952, in Terre Haute, Ind., to Carl and Ina (Coffman) Williams. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert. Surviving is his wife, Diane Williams of…
Read MoreObituary – Carol A. Samel
Carol Ann Samel was born in Watseka, Ill., to Willis and Lucille Rasmussen on September 27,1945. Carol attended school in Onarga, Ill., until her junior year when her family moved to Elsberry, Mo. She graduated from Elsberry High School in May of 1964. Carol married Warren David Hare in 1965 and a daughter was…
Read MoreObituary – Blanche E. Bogart
Blanche E. (Beasley) Bogart, age 85, of Licking, daughter of Raymond and Mildred Beasley, was born on June 20, 1936. She went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2021. Blanche was preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law, Connie Bogart; sister-in-law, Margaret Beckham (Gene); and brothers-in-law, Russell Bogart, William Bogart and Howard Lynch.…
Read MoreVeterans Assembly at LHS
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Our veterans were honored in a Veterans Assembly at the Licking High School Thursday morning, when students gave musical tributes and shared personal essays. Photos by Christy Porter The Licking FFA began the assembly with the Posting of the Colors, followed by an opening welcome by Student Council President Winter…
Read MoreIn this edition: November 18, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield tells of Chautauqua, “the most American thing in America” according to Theodore Roosevelt, in this week’s column “Impersonations and Inspirations.” Larry Dablemont continues his discussion on “Chronic Wasting Disease,” as it is “Known by Many Names.” Find…
Read MoreVFW honors veterans
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6337 Licking held their annual Veterans Day Memorial Service November 11, at 11 a.m., at the Memorial for the Fallen with several in attendance. Post Commander Billie Krewson explained the meaning of the symbols, all being symbols of Remembrance, used in the service. The…
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