Obituary – Jonathan C. Dzurick
Jonathan Charles Dzurick, age 44, went to his eternal home August 12, 2021, at Mercy South, St Louis, Mo. He was born June 9, 1977, to Gary and Cindy (Joern) Dzurick in Houston, Mo. Jon grew up on his family farm north of Houston. He graduated from Houston High School in 1995. Then graduated from…
Read MoreObituary – Imogene H. Landers
Imogene Helen (Jackson) Landers, 89, of Salem, Mo., departed this life Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021, in…
Read MoreObituary – Hildred J. Ingram
Hildred June (Young) Ingram, 86, of St. James, Mo., departed this life Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Phelps Health Rolla, Mo. Visitation will be held from 10 until 11 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2021, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2021, in the Wilson…
Read MoreObituary – Zelma L. Borders
Zelma Lorraine Borders, age 80, went to be with our Lord on August 8, 2021. She was born on August 26, 1940, to Marvin and Alma Mace in Edgar Springs, Mo. She eloped to Mississippi to marry the love of her life, Paul Borders, on April 1, 1958. Paul always jokes saying that he was…
Read MoreLighting up the patch
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Kissiar Sunflower Patch added a new event to their opening this season – a candlelight vigil. This is the second season for the attraction, and July 31, opening day, saw a good number of people returning from last year, along with those finding the patch for the first time. A…
Read MoreIn this edition: August 12, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield describes “Battles, Wars and Losses,” and it’s not what you think. Larry Dablemont goes into detail about “Frogs and Frog Hunters,” long ago and now. Joan Flatt participates in a “Show and Tell” of area history. The…
Read More“Fabric Art” now on display
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Artist JoAnne Biros has been creating “Fabric Art” and quilting for 50-years. Some of her work is now being displayed through August at the Texas County Museum of Art & History following a reception held Sunday. “I began displaying my quilts during the 30-years I was a lab technician. There…
Read More175th Anniversary of Texas County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Bennie Cook presented a resolution to county commissioners at the annual Texas County Fair to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Texas County during this year’s state bicentennial. Presiding Commissioner Scott Long and Commissioner John Casey were on hand to accept the resolution. “It was an honor to present a…
Read MoreTriple Twist
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Herbert Cook worked with the Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department when the Twisted (Catalpa) tree came down. The city was breaking the tree down to remove it from the roadway when Cook went by. He stopped and offered to collect the fallen pieces and haul them off. Cook still maintains…
Read MoreLasater elected Troop G Director for MCMEA
Texas County Coroner Marie Lasater was elected by the coroners in her region to be the Troop G director for the Missouri Coroners and Medical Examiners Association. This position coordinates all multi-county needs, training and activities for the nine elected county coroners in the Troop G area. Responsibilities also include assisting the Executive Board members…
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