Classifieds: October 30 – November 5, 2025
Yard/Garage Sales: Garage Sale: Spruce St. Thurs.-Sat., 8-5, cd’s, cook books, Christmas décor, household items, books, jewelry, blankets, women’s clothes, purses and shoes. 417-260-1505. H/28/1tp Partial Estate and Multi-Family Yard Sale: Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 916 Sommerfield Dr – Houston. Furniture, Linens, Quilts, Kitchen, Glassware, Collectibles, Name brand new and like new baby and toddler clothing…
Read MoreObituary – Barry Smith
Barry Smith, 62, of Licking, Mo., passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. Born to Thomas and Wilma Smith in Houston, Mo., Barry grew up with a deep love for the outdoors. He was happiest with a fishing pole in hand on the Piney, sitting in…
Read MoreObituary – Judy K. Lane
Judy Kay Lane, 79, of Duke, Missouri, left us peacefully on October 24, 2025, surrounded by family at her home. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Judy will always be remembered for her love of family, gardening with her husband, the joy it gave her being with her grandchildren and the enjoyment it brought her…
Read MoreObituary – Bobby L. Harris
Bobby Lee Harris, age 66, of Edgar Springs, Missouri, passed away on October 22, 2025. He was born on June 21, 1959, in Rolla, Missouri, to Robert (Bob) and Pansy (Betty) Harris. He was a devoted husband of 44 years to Anita, loving father and amazing grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents;…
Read MoreObituary – Raymond L. Garrett
Raymond Leroy Garrett went to his Heavenly Home at the age of 81 on October 22, 2025, at his home in Licking, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 25, 1944, in Success, Missouri, to William Elby Garrett and Mary Jane (McCoy) Garrett. Raymond and Linda (Harris) Garrett were united in…
Read MoreObituary – Charles “Chuck” Bean, Jr.
Charles (Chuck) Henry Bean, Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1945, in Landover, Maryland, to the late Charles Henry Bean, Sr. and Elizabeth “Betsy” Bean. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Frieda McMullen, Josephine Maguire, Fred Bean, Crockett Bean, Annabelle…
Read MoreObituary – Lois A. Floyd
Lois Ann (Edwards) Floyd, age 76, passed away on October 19, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., surrounded by her family. Lois was born on February 16, 1949, in Licking, Mo. She was the only child of Lloyd and Mary (Sherrill) Edwards. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Leonard Floyd. To…
Read MoreIn this edition: October 23, 2025
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Read MoreSCCC hostage situation resolved without injury
By Shari Harris, Publisher At approximately 8 a.m. on Monday, October 20, a clerical staff member at South Central Correctional Center (SCCC) in Licking was taken hostage by an offender, starting a five-hour long incident that involved multiple law enforcement agencies. At 1 p.m, the offender released his hostage without incident or injury and fifteen…
Read MoreTexas County Transportation to close at end of year
The Director of Texas County Transportation, Cindy Wampner, has announced that their transportation services will be ending at the end of December. The board of the Licking Bridge Builders arrived at the decision after operating the service for over 50 years. It all began in 1973, and for decades, people in the Licking area have…
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