Area Obituaries

Ashlyn Elaine Launius, 16, of Licking, Mo., passed away on March 23, 2024. She was born on April 10, 2007, in Houston, Mo., to Sarah Launius. Ashlyn was a sweet and sassy, Rett Syndrome warrior. Her sweetness was on full display with her bright smile and laughter that filled the room with joy. Ashlyn was…

  Stanley L. Wilson, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born on December 3, 1945, in Flat, Mo., to the late Harry Wilson and Edna (Curtis) Wilson. On January 22, 1966, he married Mary (Black) Wilson at the Philadelphia Baptist Church. She preceded him…

Richard Dean McCloud, 50, of Licking, Mo., departed this life Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Licking, Mo. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are the direction of Wilson Mortuary, of Salem, Mo. Richard is survived by his loving siblings: Glenda Hickman and husband, Michael, of Salem, Mo.; Michael McCloud, of…

Pauline Ollie Belle Cavaness, age 95 years, of Licking, was born July 18, 1928. She passed peacefully on March 26, 2024. Pauline worked at Rawlings for 39 years, where she hand-sewed many of the baseballs and even made a couple of Cardinals’ Fredbird uniforms. She was a member of Assembly of God Church since April…

  Cledith Rosemary (Holland) Hubbs was born April 27, 1936, to Tommy and Ida Belle (Cole) Holland in Montauk, Mo. She went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024, in Licking, Mo. She was married to Dean Hubbs on June 24, 1956, and to this union two daughters, Teresa Lynne Dunnigan (Barry),…

Kerry L. Bailey, of Saint Peters, Mo., passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, at the age of 58. Beloved husband of Missy Bailey; cherished son of Carole Bailey and the late Leon Bailey; devoted father of Jordan (Mike) Burks and Danielle (Erick) Mills; loving grandfather of Mason, Tyson, Logan, Quinn and Jack; dear brother of…

Viola Chambers, age 90, of Lebanon, Mo., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Viola was a devout and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was devoted to her husband, Clyde, the love of her life, during their marriage of 69 years. She and Clyde love dancing and…

Michael Wayne Naylor passed away at the age of 50 years old, in Raymondville, Mo. Michael was the son of Loren Everett and Evelyn Sue (Thompson) Naylor. Michael was brought into this world in Independence, Mo., on January 9, 1974. Michael was the oldest of three and the only son. On July 2, 2008, he…