Coming Events December 18, 2025
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 18. SENIOR CENTER CHRISTMAS PARTY The Licking Senior Center will host a Christmas Party at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 20. You are invited to bring a gift for the gift exchange ($15 limit). CHRISTMAS…
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For Sale: Looking for Christmas gifts? Stop and check out the toys, books, puzzles, glassware, collectibles, huge assortment of good used furniture, bicycles, good used clothes, candles, Hot Wheels, baseball cards, model cars & trucks, huge assortment of tools, oil lamps, tool handles, large assortment of mattress sets, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, large assortment of…
Read MoreObituary – Donna J. Hamby
Donna Jean Hamby, age 78, daughter of James and Vera (Kennedy) Riley, was born March 9, 1947, in Waynesville, Missouri. She passed away December 13, 2025, surrounded by her children in Eureka, Missouri. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ronald, sister Mary Ann, and brother James Warren. She is survived by…
Read MoreObituary – Richard E. Myers II
Richard Eugene Myers II, age 66, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at home in Licking, Missouri, surrounded by family. Richard was born July 17, 1959, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Richard Myers Sr. and Geraldine Myers. Richard graduated from Brentwood High School in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1978. After graduation, he served in the…
Read MoreObituary – James G. Little
James “Jim” Gilbert Little, of Licking, Missouri, passed away on December 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 77 years old. Jim was born on November 21, 1948, to Gilbert “Doc” Little and Lucy Mae (Dutton) Little at home in Oscar, Missouri. A proud lifelong resident of the Licking area, he graduated…
Read MoreObituary -Janet A. Hamilton
Janet Ann Hamilton, of Salem, Mo., formerly of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on June 26, 1938, in Edgar Springs, Mo., to the late Emerson Edgar York and Fern (Fipps) York Hayes. On November 5, 1955, she married Frederic “Fred” Hamilton in Licking,…
Read MoreObituary – Mike Chew
Mike Chew, age 63, of Plato, Mo., son of Marcella Sansoucie and Robert Chew, was born February 6, 1962, in Rolla, Missouri, and departed from this life on December 12, 2025, at home following a short battle with cancer. Mike attended school in Cuba, Missouri. Mike pursued careers in construction, sanitation, auto repair and greatest…
Read MoreObituary – Donna S. Jordan
Donna Sue Jordan (née Beasley), of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on March 21, 1940, in Raymondville, Missouri, Donna Sue was a proud graduate of Licking High School, class of 1958. Her life was marked by deep faith, unwavering devotion to her family, and…
Read MoreObituary – Bonnie M. Robinson
Bonnie Maye (Dabney) Robinson, 90, of Edgar Springs, Missouri, passed away on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 27, 1935, in Raymondville, Missouri, Bonnie was the youngest child of Ora Oliver Dabney and Mary Frances (Terrill) Dabney. On November 15, 1958, Bonnie was united in marriage with James Preston Robinson…
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