The success of Old Success – Part Two
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Special thanks to Lena McCoy Ward, of Houston, Joan (Cavaness) Brannam, of Success, and Historian Rick J. Gunter, of Sparta, for their contributions and help with this historical narrative. Old Success continued to flourish as it moved into the 1900s. John Jesse Wiggains opened a general merchandise store in…
Read MoreA different kind of biscuit
By Shari Harris, Publisher The end of May brought a new store to Licking. Basic Biscuits opened for business in the building between Shafer’s Smoke Shop and Cutting Up salon, on the north side of the former MFA building. In many countries, biscuits are what we call cookies. Just ask a fan of kid’s…
Read MoreSunflower Field at George O. White
CBCO Blood Drive
Coming Events July 29, 2021
VFW BINGO SUSPENDED The Licking VFW has suspended Bingo until August 6 due to COVID concerns. MONTAUK KIDS TROUT TOURNAMENT Dorman L. Steelman Lodge is sponsoring a Kids Trout Tournament for kids 15 years and under, Saturday, July 31, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register at the lodge. KISSIAR SUNFLOWER PATCH OPENING Kissiar Sunflower…
Read MoreClassifieds: July 29 – August 4, 2021
For Sale: For Sale: 2002 Keystone Challenger camper, 32-foot fifth wheel, three slides. Reduced: Was $12,500; now $10,500. Call for more information, 417-967-6357 or 417-967-4182. H/14/tfp For Sale: All sizes of passenger and light truck tires and lawn mower tires and tubes. OK Tire, Houston, 417-967-3694. H/13/2tc For Sale: Happy Jack Skin Balm provides…
Read MoreObituary – Phyllis J. Staley
Phyllis Joann Staley, age 81, daughter of Clifford and Anna (Malane) Dennis, was born August 2, 1939, in Houston, Mo. She passed away July 25, 2021, in her home with her family beside her. Phyllis grew up in the Houston area attending school here, and graduated from Houston High School in 1957. She married James…
Read MoreObituary – Lonnie R. Henry
Lonnie Ray Henry, was born the eldest son of Junior and Amy (Noel) Henry in Cabool, Mo., on August 11, 1951, he departed this temporary home on July 25, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. At the ripe old age of 31 Lonnie met the love of his life and on August 13, 1983, Christy Price became…
Read MoreObituary – Ian E. Heath
Ian Edward Heath, age 44, son of George Edward and Rebecca Yvonne (Lee) Heath was born March 16, 1977, at TCMH in Houston, Mo. He passed peacefully to be with his Savior at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo., on July 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his stillborn son, Aedon Thane; his…
Read MoreObituary – Charles L. Wallace
Charles Lawson Wallace, age 98 years, 7 months, and 25 days, 9th child of Charles Alexander and Mary Elizabeth (Copplinger) Wallace was born November 19, 1922, in Diamond, Mo. He passed away July 14, 2021, at Dixon Nursing Home, Dixon, Mo. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; nine siblings; one grandchild, Steven;…
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