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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…

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Classifieds: 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…

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Obituary – 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…

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Obituary – 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…

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Obituary – 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…

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Obituary – 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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Obituary – Larisa Horbyk

Larisa (Melders) Horbyk was born August 12, 1933, in a small village in the vicinity of Riga along the Daugava River, Latvia. She passed away July 12, 2021, in her home. She was preceded in death by a multitude of grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles during WW II; her mother, Zeniya (Voldeks) Berestok; and husband,…

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Obituary – Walter E. Robbins

Walter E. Robbins was born May 26, 1946, in Spring Creek, Mo. Walter was a strong man, always willing to lend a helping hand. Upon his passing on July 18, 2021, he was surrounded by family that loved him dearly. His wife of 22 years was holding his hand. Walter’s final wish was to come…

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TCMT21-Introducing people to the real Jesus

  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Texas County Mission Team shared Jesus with each other and area-wide residents July 7 through July 11. Based at Simmons Baptist Camp, 50 campers ranging from finishing seventh graders to the adult leadership began an amazing week with a great evening, according to TCMT Director Trevor Sudheimer. “It…

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