Obituary – Virgie E. Stilley
Virgie Eileen (Hancock) Stilley, age 90, passed away on October 27, 2020, under the care of Sonshine Manor Personal Care Home in Republic, Mo, with her daughter-in-law Leisa at her side. She was born on June 29, 1930, in Mountain Grove, Mo. to Robert Emmett Hancock and Blanche Ollie (Hart) Hancock. Her family moved to…
Read MoreDrug Arrest
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On the evening of October 24, 2020, Texas County deputies on patrol in the Licking area observed a vehicle parked in a drive just off of Highway 63. The deputy stopped to check on the driver and see if assistance was needed. During the contact deputies observed evidence of illegal…
Read MoreIn this edition: October 29, 2020
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Wildcat Travel Club held their Color Run Saturday, photos and winners in this week’s edition. 4-H is going online, learn more; and they are calling on all alumni to “Show Me Clovers.” The Election Authority has provided the…
Read MoreObituary – Roger L. Parker
Roger Lynn Parker, age 76, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born December 15, 1943, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Melvin and Marie Parker. He was a Houston, Mo. high school graduate. Roger served his country in the U.S. Army. During his working career Roger worked at MFA Packing,…
Read MoreSafety is number one priority
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor October 19 – October 23 was National Bus Safety Week, and Licking R-VIII was participating at the local elementary level. Teaching and reviewing school bus safety both inside and outside of the bus, Transportation Director Tony Huff got very specific when speaking with Ms. Medlock’s sixth grade students on Thursday.…
Read MoreDrug Arrest
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On October 18, 2020, at approximately 8:56 a.m., Texas County Deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence on P Highway in the Licking area. One of the subjects involved, admitted to having illegal drugs inside the residence. Deputies recovered crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. It was also…
Read MoreBoondocks Boutique Grand Opening
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Boondocks Boutique celebrated their Grand Opening on Saturday, serving tea, doing giveaways, offering for purchase gift items and fun clothing, and showcasing a beautiful selection of handcrafted jewelry. Boondocks, at the corner of Friendly Village Shopping Center, already stocks a large selection of videos for viewing pleasure. To this small,…
Read MoreLicking Cross Country goes to Fatima
By Coach Heather Hawn The Licking High School Cross Country team competed at the Fatima Invitational last Saturday in Westphalia, Mo. Competing for the girls’ team were juniors Kasey Richards, who placed second at the meet with a time of 21:16, and Autumn Grover, who was 25th, running a time of 35:16. Competing for the…
Read MoreObituary – Zelmon L. Kissiar
Zelmon Lee Kissiar, 84, of Vandalia, Ill., passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill. Zelmon was born March 22, 1936, in Warrenton, Mo., the son of Ferrill and Stella (Hall) Kissiar. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Zelmon is survived by his son, Jimmie Kissiar,…
Read MoreObituary – Herbert V. Kirkwood
Herbert Van Kirkwood was born September 26, 1934, to Elmer Herbert Kirkwood and Clara Vivian Marie (Noe) Kirkwood. Herbert was married to his high school sweetheart Jane DeLois Perryman, on June 24, 1956, in Raymondville, Mo. by Kirby Fletcher. Herbert frequently referred to Jane as his little Indian princess. To this union was born Jan De…
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