Obituary – Judy R. Yarnell
Judy Rae Yarnell, 76, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, with her loving daughters by her side. Judy was born in Rolla, Mo. in 1944, the oldest daughter of Ray and Jewell (Graham) Ellis. She grew up in Licking and graduated from Licking High School. Following graduation, she was united in marriage…
Read MoreObituary – Ruby M. Richardson
Ruby Mae (Gorrell) Richardson, age 78, was born May 14, 1942, in Houston, Mo. to Lewis and Juanita (Wolfe) Gorrell. She passed away November 2, 2020, at Texas County Memorial Hospital. Ruby grew up in Ellis Prairie and graduated from Houston High School in 1960. She married George Richardson January 25, 1963, at her mothers’…
Read MoreObituary – Michelle D. Howell
Michelle Danette (Steppig) Howell, 53, of Licking, Mo., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 1, 2020. She was born on February 13, 1967, in St. Louis, Mo., to William Steppig, Sr. and Doris (Smith) Roper. Michelle graduated from Valley Park High School in 1985 and served as…
Read MoreObituary – Lee E. James
Lee E. James was born on August 3, 1937, in Montauk, Mo., outside of Salem, and he passed away November 2, 2020, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. He lived in Raymondville, Mo. from November 1968, until his death. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Ora and Florence (Nelson) James; his brothers, Othel,…
Read MoreObituary – Rhonda K. Wilhelm
Rhonda Kaye Wilhelm, 57, of Rolla, passed away October 30, 2020, at Phelps Health. Rhonda was born on June 11, 1963, in Sullivan, Mo., the daughter of Raymond Stroup, Sr. and Beverly (Thompson) Bishop. Rhonda had so much love and shared so much with others. Her son Cody was her pride and joy; they had…
Read MoreObituary – Margie P. Copeland
Margie Pauline (Teal) Copeland, daughter of Aud and Ella M. Teal was born August 1, 1938, in Gideon Mo. She passed away October 31, 2020, at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston Mo. Margie is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jeff, Aud Jr., Bill and Audie; sisters, Sarah and Wanda; her husband Leslie Copeland;…
Read MoreObituary – Danny Lee Sutton
Danny Lee Sutton, age 66, was born November 20, 1953, to Oscar and Deloris (Simon) Sutton in Cedar Gap, Mo. He passed away October 27, 2020, at his home in Houston, Mo. Danny grew up in Ellis Prairie, attended elementary school in Success and high school in Houston. He is preceded in death by his…
Read MoreLight the Night
By Shari Harris, Publisher Two blocks of Main Street in Licking on Saturday evening were filled with superheroes and monsters, dragons and dinosaurs, princesses and politicians, Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore. Col. Sanders, hoboes, clowns, ladybugs, bunnies, pirates and more roamed in search of candy and fun. Licking’s annual Light the Night festival, sponsored by…
Read MoreIn this edition: November 5, 2020
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield discusses reading preferences, the Old Timer writes tongue in cheek about Death from the Sky, and Cindy Wampner tempts the taste buds with Thanksgiving fixings at the Licking Senior Center. In the meantime you may want to…
Read MoreDeer Season starts early
By Shari Harris, Publisher Questions swirled around Licking when a metal shed and refrigerated container (reefer) were moved onto the empty lot behind Blessed Creations on Main Street. Work on electric, sewer and water commenced, in a hurry to get ready in time. The upcoming bow deer hunting season was the goal date for Nelson…
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