Cross Country – Richards takes 5th in State
By Coach Heather Hawn Kasey Richards competed at the Class 2 State Cross Country meet last Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, where she placed fifth out of the 161 runners who completed the race, with a time of 20:27.40. The meet was held at the Gans Creek Cross Country course in Columbia, Mo., which will be…
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Obituary – James H. Davis
James Henry Davis passed away October 30, 2020, at home, at the age of 74, with his wife, Sherry-Jackson Davis, by his side. He was born November 7, 1945, to Erien Tillman Davis and Essie “Paige” Davis of Axson, Ga. James had seven brothers and sisters, all of Georgia: Dorthy Dale, Rose Marie – deceased,…
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Trevor Shane Harris, of Rolla, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at the age of 19. He was born on February 13, 2001, to Justin Wilson and Mary Harris. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rylee Santas, and his grandfather, Melvin Harris. Trevor liked camping with his grandpa Bob and he enjoyed the…
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A Veterans Memorial Service will be held at the Memorial for the Fallen Park in Licking on Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m.
Read MoreObituary – 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…
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