Obituary – William H. Agee
William Howard Agee, son of Arthur and Selma Agee, was born near Raymondville, Mo., on Nov 7, 1924. He passed away in Houston, Mo., on Nov 22, 2020, at the age of 96 years and 15 days. His death came just a few months after losing the love of his life, Joan (White), whom he…
Read MoreObituary – Hazel E. Huff
Hazel Elizabeth (Hildebrand) Huff was born May 18, 1939, to Katie Okla (Cassidy) and Charley James Hildebrand in Boone Township, Big Piney, Mo. She left this earth peacefully on November 18, 2020, at her home in Plato surrounded by family and friends. Hazel accepted Jesus as her savior at a young age. She was married…
Read MoreObituary – Robert W. Hubbs
Robert Wayne Hubbs was born December 14, 1933, in Ellis Prairie, Mo. to Lacy and Clara (Mayfield) Hubbs. He departed this world surrounded by his family on November 18, 2020, at his cabin on Piney River at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 4 days. Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy on…
Read MoreMemorial for the Fallen
Licking VFW Post 6337 led a touching Memorial for the Fallen service on Wednesday at 11 a.m., the 11th day of the 11th month, at Licking’s Memorial Park. Many attendees stood in honor of our veterans with tears in their eyes.…
Read MoreStorm Lumber: Still milling after 48-years
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Established by Don Storm in 1972 with five employees, Storm Lumber has experienced substantial growth over the past 48 years. Don was hands-on in the early 1970s, when brother Dale Storm came on board as an overseer and plant manager. Don then moved into a mainly administrative position. Storm worked…
Read MoreIn this edition: November 19, 2020
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Recent information for Licking R-VIII is provided from the November School Board Meeting. Larry Dablemont discourses on deer hunting, and Tech Talk shares information on the current “Social Media Uproar.” Rick Mansfield salutes those who served our country. Licking…
Read MoreDrug/Stealing arrest
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On November 11, 2020, Texas County Deputies responded to a stealing complaint on Tower Lane in the Eunice area. A couple reported returning to their campsite at Gist Ranch and discovering a person that had loaded their tent into a vehicle. Deputies contacted the suspect and a search of his…
Read MorePerfectly chilly weather for a Cook Off
Oh, the weather outside was chilly Friday evening, but at Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church it was warm and the chili was hot with all the fixings. LPHC hosted a Chili and Cobbler Cook Off, sponsored by the Men’s and Women’s Ministries. All proceeds from the Cook Off will support their outreach programs. There were 11…
Read MoreLadies Day shopping
Domestic Assault arrest
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On November 9, 2020, a Texas County Deputy responded to a domestic disturbance on Fisher Drive in the Houston area. A female subject reported a physical altercation had occurred with a male, later identified as Benjamin Hickcox. The female stated Hickcox had pushed and choked her. Hickcox was located by…
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