Area Obituaries

Kathryn Diane (Phillips) Gorman of Licking, Missouri, was born September 4, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, to Clinton and Ruby (McNair) Phillips. Diane departed this life January 3, 2026, in Licking at the age of 69. Diane’s husband of 47 years, Sammy Gorman, preceded her in death on December 25, 2020. In addition to Sammy, Diane…

Terry Lynn Dawson (Ray), aged 70, passed away on December 26, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on August 16, 1955, in Salem, Missouri, to Bill and Norma Jean Ray. Terry lived a life devoted to her Lord and Savior, and her family and friends. Terry lived in Licking, Missouri, most…

Hershel Eugene Adey, age 89, was born at Arthur’s Creek on September 13, 1936, to Hazel Marie (Jordan) Adey and Marvin Conway Adey. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his beloved family, on December 19, 2025. Hershel was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Carla Faye Adey; and his brother,…

Donna Jean Hamby, age 78, daughter of James and Vera (Kennedy) Riley, was born March 9, 1947, in Waynesville, Missouri. She passed away December 13, 2025, surrounded by her children in Eureka, Missouri. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ronald, sister Mary Ann, and brother James Warren. She is survived by…

Richard Eugene Myers II, age 66, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at home in Licking, Missouri, surrounded by family. Richard was born July 17, 1959, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Richard Myers Sr. and Geraldine Myers. Richard graduated from Brentwood High School in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1978. After graduation, he served in the…

  James “Jim” Gilbert Little, of Licking, Missouri, passed away on December 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 77 years old. Jim was born on November 21, 1948, to Gilbert “Doc” Little and Lucy Mae (Dutton) Little at home in Oscar, Missouri. A proud lifelong resident of the Licking area, he graduated…

Janet Ann Hamilton, of Salem, Mo., formerly of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on June 26, 1938, in Edgar Springs, Mo., to the late Emerson Edgar York and Fern (Fipps) York Hayes. On November 5, 1955, she married Frederic “Fred” Hamilton in Licking,…

Mike Chew, age 63, of Plato, Mo., son of Marcella Sansoucie and Robert Chew, was born February 6, 1962, in Rolla, Missouri, and departed from this life on December 12, 2025, at home following a short battle with cancer.  Mike attended school in Cuba, Missouri. Mike pursued careers in construction, sanitation, auto repair and greatest…

Donna Sue Jordan (née Beasley), of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on March 21, 1940, in Raymondville, Missouri, Donna Sue was a proud graduate of Licking High School, class of 1958. Her life was marked by deep faith, unwavering devotion to her family, and…

  Bonnie Maye (Dabney) Robinson, 90, of Edgar Springs, Missouri, passed away on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 27, 1935, in Raymondville, Missouri, Bonnie was the youngest child of Ora Oliver Dabney and Mary Frances (Terrill) Dabney. On November 15, 1958, Bonnie was united in marriage with James Preston Robinson…