Obituary – Gary O. Settlemire
Gary O. Settlemire, 84, of Licking passed away September 17, 2026. Gary was born in Wasco, Calif., on November 28, 1941. Gary married Betty Sutton on September 4, 1966; they were married for 36 years before Betty passed away. Together they had two children, Debbie and Eric. Gary married Shirley (Elledge) Sullins on September 5,…
Read MoreObituary – Dianna M. North
Dianna May North was born on October 26, 1957, in Waynesville, Mo., to William (Buddy) Sullins and Shirley (Elledge) Sullins. Dianna passed away at home on September 19, 2026. Dianna is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Bessie Sullins and Milford Elledge, along with several aunts and uncles. Also preceding her in death…
Read MoreObituary – Kandy K. Hall
Kandy Kristina (Kane) Hall, age 76, of Licking, passed away on September 17, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Kandy was born on March 24, 1950, at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, Mo., to Irving and Juanita (Westfall) Kane. Kandy grew up in the Overland area of St. Louis. She was baptized and…
Read MoreObituary – Sherry E. Zike
Sherry Elaine Zike, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on September 8, 1958, in Rolla, Mo., to the late Franklin Eugene Dunham and Elsie Lorraine (Miles) Dunham. On May 17, 2008, she married Michael Dale Zike in Moberly, Mo. In addition to her…
Read MoreObituary – Patrick B. Jenkins
Patrick Breson Jenkins was born July 26, 1962, in Bluffton, Ind. He died in Texas County, Mo., on September 12, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, five children, 20 grandchildren, his loving kid-sisters, his big brother, and their dad. Pat was a devoted husband and a loving father whose curiosity never…
Read MoreObituary – Jacob S. Smith
Jacob Stanley Smith, age 19, son of Stanley and Annette Smith, was born August 21, 2007, and lost his precious life September 12, 2026. Jacob is preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert and Lucille Smith and his close, personal friend Paul Walker. He is survived by his parents, Stanley and Annette Smith; sister Rylee…
Read MoreLicking Threepeats as Frisco League Tournament Champs
By Cole Roark The Licking Wildcats brought home some hardware last week, as the #1 seeded Wildcats won two games to win the tournament and another conference tournament plaque. Thursday, September 10, saw Licking square off against the #5 seeded Richland Bears. Trent Wood took the mound for the Wildcats and faced the minimum as…
Read MoreDelia recognized for work with veterans
Saturday was Veteran’s Free Fishing Day at Montauk State Park. Hooked on Vets registered veterans and handed out fishing tags, and also prepared a pulled pork dinner for them. In addition, a wooden flag was dedicated to Dominic Delia for his behind-the-scenes work that made the day possible. In addition to Delia’s 22 years of…
Read MoreJosephine Gifford selected to perform with National FFA Chorus
Indianapolis, Ind. – Josephine Gifford, a member of the Licking FFA Chapter, will be on stage and in the spotlight October 21-24, during the 2026 National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Gifford, a senior at Licking High School and President of the Licking FFA Chapter, is the daughter of Sam and Carrie Gifford, of…
Read MoreRodeo fun continues around Licking
Late summer rodeo action could be found in two locations around Licking last weekend. The Central Family Rodeo Association (CFRA) held a two-day rodeo at the Edgar Springs Saddle Club arena Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12. The Roby Saddle Club Rodeo was held Saturday, September 12. More rodeo fun will be found on…
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