Area Obituaries

Kathy Kofahl, 87, of Licking, passed away at her home on May 15, 2025. Kathy was born in Duke, Mo., on June 18, 1937, the daughter of Raymond and Edna Reagan. Kathy attended school in Sherrill, Mo. She married Dick Kofahl on November 1, 1953; they raised two sons together. Kathy worked for Missouri Home…

Jackie Ilene Elliott, 78, of Roby, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born December 29, 1946, in Palace, Missouri, Jackie was the beloved daughter of Volney and Hildreth (Wade) Merida. On August 7, 1970, she married the love of her life, George Elliott. Together, they shared…

Ruby Delores (Craig) Garrison, daughter of Etta (Holland) (Craig) Herin and Glen Craig, was born May 1, 1935, on a farm near Licking, Mo. She passed away April 25, 2025, at Las Cruces Village, Las Cruces, N.M., a few days before her 90th birthday. Ruby attended Hepsoda, a one room school, before graduating from Licking…

Patrick Wayne Swaringim, age 52, passed away April 11, 2025, in Licking, Missouri. He was born June 22, 1972, in Farmington, Missouri, to Kenneth and Reba (Bone) Swaringim. Patrick attended Licking High School and then Spartan School of Aeronautics. He became a certified aircraft frame and powerplant mechanic. Patrick worked for Opies Transport as a…

  Cindy Mae Sullins, age 56, passed away May 2, 2025, at home in Licking, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones. Cindy was born August 1, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Patricia and Ed Gault. Cindy graduated from Johnston High School in Austin, Texas, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She…

John Norris Anderson was born to Everett and Roberta (Norris) Anderson on July 12, 1960, in Appanoose County, Iowa. John passed away at home with his wife by his side, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 17, 2025, at the age of 64. Two months and twenty-five days before his…

Lonnie Dean Roper, 85, of Licking, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 17, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 15, 1940, in Siloam Springs, Missouri. He was delivered at home by his Grandma Kate who was a midwife. He was the eldest son of Gay and Edith…

Freida Lorraine Adey was born on August 12, 1927, in Licking, Missouri, to Benjamin Franklin Ritz and Clara Agnes (Fulk) Ritz. She passed away peacefully at her home on April 12, 2025, at the age of 97. Freida was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne; brother, Walter Ritz; sister, Carolyn Ryno; granddaughter,…

Marilyn Dawn Cantrell, daughter of Bobby Don and Virginia (Berry) Jones, was born on December 27, 1954, and passed away on April 20, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Marilyn was united in marriage to Keith Cantrell on November 29, 1975, and to this union was a ready-made family with Tonya and Bradley. Marilyn is preceded in…

Glenda Beth Sellers, 59, of Licking, went to her heavenly home with Jesus on April 14, 2025. Glenda was born July 23, 1965, daughter of Glenn Oliver Sellers Jr. and Wilda Irene (Sullins) Sellers Lane. She was raised near the Big Piney River in Slabtown, Missouri. Her parents owned a small hobby farm where they…