Obituary – Ronald K. Atkisson, Sr.
Ronald Keith Atkisson, Sr., age 79, son of Herbert B and Helen Louise (Perkins) Atkisson, was born July 9, 1942, in Licking, Mo. He passed away September 24, 2021, at Willow Care Nursing Home. He lays in peace with his wife of 58 years, Larayne (Collins) Atiksson, his son, Ronnie Keith Atkisson, Jr., and his…
Read MoreObituary – Sally A. Watkins
Sally Ann Watkins, of St. James, Mo., passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at the age of 51. She was born on July 4, 1970, in Columbia, Mo., to Louis Watkins and Anna M. (Eads) Watkins Rice. Sally was preceded in death by her stepfather, Joseph Rice, and an infant sister, Sherri Lee. Sally loved…
Read MoreObituary – Robert “Bobby” Wagoner
Robert “Bobby” Dale Wagoner, age 55, of Rolla, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in the home of his loving family. Bobby was born August 1, 1966, in Rolla, the son of the late Donald and Diana (Light) Wagoner who survives of Edgar Springs. Bobby was a graduate of Rolla High School. He was the…
Read MoreObituary – Kerry N. Smarko
Kerry Nola (Mader) Smarko, 71, of Lenox, Mo., departed this life Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in Springfield, Mo. Kerry is survived by her loving husband Jim Smarko of the home; children, Tracy Fehrenbach and partner Jason Torres of Chicago, Ill., Patrick Fehrenbach and partner Jessica Morris of St. Louis, Eric Smarko and wife Karen of…
Read MoreObituary – George A. Dalton
George Alfred Dalton was born July 16, 1931, in Kirksville, Mo., to the late Levi and Esther (Duncan) Dalton, and departed this life on September 17, 2021, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Mo., at the age of 90. George was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Naomi (Richardson) Dalton; his parents; son,…
Read MoreRespectful disposal of U.S. Flag: Leave nothing unburned
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking and Success fifth and sixth graders participated with the Veterans and Auxiliary at the VFW Post 6337 Dignified Disposal of Unserviceable Flags Ceremony on September 15. Due to public health concerns, the ceremony that includes fifth grade students was not held last year; those students, now sixth graders, were…
Read MoreIn this edition: September 23, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield acknowledges his fear of the “Scariest Ghosts;” find out who they are. Larry Dablemont shares the adventure of “A 1961 Float Trip” and invites you to his Big Piney River “mini-museum” at the Houston Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreService in the Park
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor It was a perfect fall evening with a light breeze on Sunday when the Licking Ministerial Alliance hosted a Service in the Park, at Licking’s Old City Park. Several pastors were involved in the presentation of the music and service, with a meal of hot dogs, chips, cookies and beverages…
Read MoreCompassion, community and caring
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Residential Care had a very busy week September 12 – 18 in honor of National Assisted Living Week. Residents, staff and community members and volunteers participated in special activities honoring each other and reinforcing how they live their lives with compassion, community and caring. Monday, LRC welcomed and enjoyed…
Read MoreSigman and Tomaszewski found guilty of forgery
By Shari Harris, Publisher For well over three years, the county has waited and wondered if and when Former Texas County Sheriff James L. Sigman and former Deputy Jennifer H. Tomaszewski would come to trial. The waiting came to an end on Thursday, September 16, when the two faced Judge John D. Beger and a…
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