Area Obituaries

Michael Odus Jackson, age 44, passed away May 29, 2024, in Rodgers, Ark. Born December 1, 1979, in Maben, Miss., to Odus and Diane Jackson. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Odus Jackson; grandmother, Laura Elizabeth Pritchard; grandfather, Emmons Arthur Pritchard; cousins, Anita Bettis and Elizabeth Busby; and uncle, Donald Pritchard. He is…

Donald Eugene Freeze, age 88 years and 8 months, son of Dolphie Lee and Zella Mae (Hill) Freeze, was born October 16, 1935, in St. Louis, Mo. He passed away at home in Licking, Mo., on May 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Don was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and his three…

Reba Lane, 79, of Licking, passed away May 27, 2024, in Springfield, Mo. She was born in Palace, Mo., on May 23, 1945, the daughter of Charlie and Okla Hildebrand. Reba enjoyed her embroidery, quilting, seek & find workbooks, watching her birds, loved dancing, and listening to good ole country and gospel music. But most…

Everett Eugene “Gene” Affolter, of Newburg, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born on July 15, 1945, in Rolla, Mo., to the late Everett Samuel Affolter and Garnet Rowena (Bunch) Affolter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Ray Affolter.…

Alta Virginia Huff, daughter of Clabe and Clara Mae Sullins was born April 28, 1951, in Kinderpost, Mo. She departed her earthly home in Licking, Mo., to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2024, at the age of 73. Alta is preceded in death by her parents, Clabe and Clara Mae Sullins;…

Bernice Lewis Mace, better known as B.L. or Bologna, was born January 27, 1942. He was one of eleven children born to Marvin Edward and Alma Magdalynn (Melton) Mace. B.L. lived his whole life in Edgar Springs and loved it there. He was united in marriage to Cletis Louise Hunt on July 29, 1961. B.L.…

Charles Richard Bartlett Jr., son of Charles Sr. and Edna (Lewis) Bartlett, was born September 18, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, and passed away May 14, 2024, at the Salem Care Center in Salem, Mo., at the age of 68. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and numerous uncles and aunts. He is…

Isaac Lee Haden, age 22, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, in Rolla, Mo. He was born January 29, 2002, in Springfield, Mo. Isaac was saved at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Licking at an early age. He was baptized in August of 2011, at the Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include his parents, Jannette…

Willemina Geertruida Maria “Mieke” Koelman Ingram, born on November 25, 1951, to Willem and Geertruida Van Os Koelman, departed from this world on May 12, 2024. Mieke’s journey began in her beloved homeland of Holland, but it was the promise of new horizons that led her to America in the late 70s. Settling in the…

Karl Dean Swaringim, age 55, passed away May 9, 2024, at home in Licking, Mo. He was born December 23, 1968, in Farmington, Mo., to Kenneth and Reba Swaringim. Karl is preceded in death by his mother, Reba Swaringim; and grandpa, Henry Swaringim. He is survived by wife, Cathi Swaringim; daughter, Korina Swaringim; father, Kenneth…