Obituary – Betty J. Castor
Betty Jane Castor went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Like the Apostle Paul she fought the good fight, finished her course, and kept the faith, and now she is being rewarded in Heaven. Betty was born on December 9, 1935, in Denver, Colo., to Clayton Eugene Robb and Mildred Winnifred (Tice)…
Read MoreObituary – Sandy McCullum
Sandy “Ma” McCullum was born on July 25, 1952, in Long Beach, Calif. Sandy lived her life on full throttle. Fast cars and motorcycles was the life she craved. She loved to socialize; being around friends was the light of her life. Even after being diagnosed with lung cancer she wanted to continue to live…
Read MoreObituary – Kenneth “Dewayne” Collins
Kenneth Dewayne Collins, 76, of Licking, passed away on November 11, 2020. Dewayne was born in Rolla, Mo., on March 16, 1944, the son of Eugene and Fern Collins. Dewayne served in the United States Army from 1968-1970 in the Chemical Corp (Lieutenant). He was a retired educator: science teacher, high school principal and superintendent…
Read MoreObituary – Larry A. Williams
Larry Allen Williams, age 80, of Licking, Mo., passed away November 15, 2020, at St Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield. He was born July 1, 1940, in Delta, Iowa to Glen and Leona (Sterret) Williams. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of the home; two sons, Todd Williams and Darrin Williams; a daughter, Rebecca Hicks; three…
Read MoreObituary – Coy D. Clover
Coy Dean Clover, age 84, of St. Peters, Mo., was born on June 3, 1936, to Maggie Clover, and raised by Roy and Maggie Hill in Raymondville, Mo. He passed away November 9, 2020, in St Charles, Mo. Dean married Bonnie Jean Clover on August 11, 1956. Dean started working in St. Louis in the…
Read MoreObituary – Joyce D. Massey
Joyce Darlene Massey, age 83, daughter of Gene and Opal (Peters) Patterson was born November 4, 1937, in St. Louis, Mo. She went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2020, in her home located in Big Piney, Mo. On November 24, 1951, Joyce married Clifford “Bud” Massey in Salem, Ark., and made their…
Read MoreIn this edition: November 12, 2020
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: We are honored to share a Veterans Day Special, which includes letters to veterans by Licking R-VIII fourth graders, and our local businesses are honoring veterans with special greetings this week! Raymondville R-VII is getting a new roof after…
Read MoreObituary – Larry D. Postlewait
Larry Dean Postlewait, son of Leslie Wayne and Hazel Ireta (Carter) Postlewait, was born April 5, 1952, in Houston, Mo. He went home to be with the Lord November 9, 2020, at his home in Bucyrus, Mo., at the age of 68 years, 7 months and 4 days. Larry grew up in the Plum Valley…
Read MoreElection in Texas County
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor “There was a constant stream of voters all day,” said Deputy County Clerk Linda Roberts. “The day went quickly, as we stayed busy.” Parking at Fox Fire Hall in Licking was at a premium on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters were in good spirits and happy to be exercising…
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