Area Obituaries

Norma “Kee” Bell, 96, of Licking Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1928, in Beggs, Oklahoma, to Wood and Gladys (Jarvis) Duncan. Kee grew up in a large and close-knit family; she was one of ten children. She graduated from Plato High School…

Elizabeth Ann Steiner was born March 23, 1964, to parents Ann and Arthur Steiner. She went to her Lord on August 28, 2025. She fought a long battle with cancer. Liz married James (Jim) Hallinan on June 29, 1991. To this union were son Nathaniel Hallinan, of Austin, Texas (with grandchildren, Natalia, Nathaniel Jr, and…

Harry Joseph Brevoort Jr., age 76, passed away September 3, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Born August 11, 1949, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Harry and Jeanne (nee Hazard) Brevoort. Harry graduated from Watchung Hills High School in Warren, New Jersey, in 1967. He then entered the United States Air Force in 1968. He proudly served…

Wilma Lavere Smith, born to Clarence and Lottie Kell on October 29, 1927, in Wier, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Wilma spent most of her life in Licking, Missouri, where she was a cherished member of the community. Her career was defined by dedication and service, with…

Sharon Christine (Reese) Clift, 69, of Edgar Springs, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri. Sharon is survived by her daughter: April Clift, of Edgar Springs; grandchildren: Nevada Wilson, Daniel Sanford, and Ezra Sanford and girlfriend Aliza Gilbert, all of Edgar Springs; siblings: Barbara King of Rolla, Ronnie Reese and wife Sarah,…

Mary Allene Lynch, 88, of Licking, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Springfield, Mo. Allene was born on May 11, 1937, in rural Texas County to Thomas Henry Bogart and Dorothy Dean (Floyd) Bogart. Allene graduated from Licking High School in 1955. She worked as an administrator in Civil Service at Ft. Leonard Wood,…

Aprilmarie Sherrylynn Greer, age 45 of Houston, Missouri, was born on August 20, 1979, to Roger Bill and Gladys Ellen (Tubaugh) Greer in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away on July 26, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. April loved music, animals and spending time with family. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and coloring. April was preceded in…

Allison Catherine (Page) Hockman, age 79, of Licking, Mo., passed away on August 16, 2025. She was born on February 27, 1946, in Fayette, Mo. Allison is preceded in death by her father, John W. Page; mother, Lola Belle Page; and husband, Robert Donald Lee Hockman. She is survived by her son, John Derek Bolinger,…

Glenna Lou (Skiles) Taylor, age 82, of Licking, Mo., passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was born July 6, 1943, in Licking, Mo., to Glen T. and Myrtle Skiles. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Alvin Taylor; her parents, Glen and Myrtle Skiles; sisters Ava (Darold) Thomas and Bonnie…

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Luetta Swaringim, of Licking, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Luetta left this world on August 15, 2025, at the age of 101, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. She was predeceased by: her parents, Lewis Martin and Ida Martin; her…