Area Obituaries

MayBelle Gale was born in Licking, Missouri on May 18, 1954, to Clabe Sullins and Clara May Sullins (Skidmore). She passed on July 3, 2026, with her family by her side at the age of 72 years. MayBelle married Benji Gale on April 6, 1974. To this union, three children were born, William Bradley, Wenona…

Viola Faye Harris, age 57, mother of Marlene Mayberry and William Johnson, was born on September 7, 1967, in Columbia, Mo. She flew the coop July 1, 2026, on the farm. Viola (Vi) is preceded in death by her father, Irvin (Cotton) Harris; sister, Polly Ann Harris (Snyder); brother-in-law, Orval Wayne Robbins; sister-in-law, Debra Kay…

Amanda Noema McHolland entered her heavenly home on June 23, 2026, at the age of 46. Born on August 31, 1979, at St. John’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, she spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and the simple joys that brought her happiness. She was the beloved wife of Robert Joseph McHolland, and devoted…

Cheri Hamby, 65, of Licking, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2026. She was born on February 6, 1961, in Cairo, Illinois, to Roy Woodruff and Faye Woodruff (Coleman). On August 7, 1976, she was married to Bob Hamby, who survives at the home. Cheri enjoyed listening to classic rock music, dressing up, watching nature,…

Patsy Sue Edgmond-Wade, age 69, passed away June 24, 2026, in Licking, Mo. She was born July 17, 1956, in Houston, Mo., to Harold Ray Letner and Verna Holland Letner. Patsy graduated from Licking High School, class of 1975. She worked for Rawlings for many years before retiring from the Missouri Department of Corrections. She…

Carole Jean (Beasley) Bailey, 82, daughter of Roscoe and Edith (Johnson) Beasley, was born on August 5, 1943, at Oscar, Mo., and went to be with her Lord on June 21, 2026, at Hickory Manor in Licking, Mo. Carole attended Shipp School until eighth grade and then the family moved to Kansas for a year…

Carole Jean Bailey, 82, of Licking, passed away on June 21, 2026. A visitation for Carole will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Boone Creek Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Boone Creek Church. Interment will be at Boone Creek Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral…

Randy K. Barr, of Rolla, Mo., passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born on March 13, 1955, in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Marvin Barr and Verona (Curran) Barr. On July 2, 1977, he married Deborah (Harris) Barr. In addition to his parents, Randy was also preceded…

Wayne Harold Hackman, Jr., age 79, of Licking, Missouri, passed away on June 14, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Wayne and Margaret Hackman, who preceded him in death. Wayne is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Twyla; his children, Stefanie (John) Hood, Janell (Matt) Duncan and…