Area Obituaries

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…

  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melvin Mitchell, who left us peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was a one-of-a-kind man who lived his life on his own terms, filled with laughter, adventure, and love. Born with a wild spirit and a heart of gold, Melvin found joy…

 Joan Marie Ivie, daughter of J.R. and Wilma (Litty) Ivie, was born in Steelville, Missouri, on the Zahorsky farm, September 20, 1948. Joan passed peacefully surrounded by family at Houston House nursing home in Houston, Missouri, August 10, 2025. Joan is survived by sister Carol and husband Dan Brown, of St. Ann, Missouri, sister RoseMary…

Lorene Stanley Gobble was born on April 5, 1941, to Arthur and Genevieve (Wilcoxon) Pursifull. She passed away on July 31, 2025, at Hickory Manor, in Licking, Mo. Lorene is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn Stanley; second husband, Richard Gobble; and brother-in-law, Ray Grose. She is survived by her three daughters, Debbie…