Area Obituaries

Diana Mae McGuire, age 62, passed away July 13, 2026, in Licking, Missouri, surrounded by family. She was born on April 14, 1964, in Houston, Missouri. Diana is preceded in death by her mother, Ulia L. Seagroves; daughter, Michelle Ramsey; brother, Joseph McComas; aunt and uncle, Carmel A. Bolding and Mae Bolding; and grandparents, George…

Ricky Joe “Rick” Gunter, 67, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 17, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born on July 1, 1959, in Houston, Missouri, to Joe and Shirley Gunter, of Success, Missouri. A lifelong lover of the Missouri Ozarks, he cherished its hills,…

Tammy Jane Branstetter, 65, of Raymondville, Mo., passed away July 18, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on July 7, 1961, in Houston, Mo., to Larry Keaton and Katherine (Kell) Keaton. Tammy was united in marriage to Allan Wayne Branstetter on March 26, 1983. They spent 43 wonderful years together. She was a devoted mother to…

Robert C. Spring, 76, of Licking, passed away July 11, 2026, surrounded by his close friends. Robert was born in Camp Hood, Texas, on February 4, 1950, to Elbert Spring Jr. and Edna (Stults) Spring. Robert was a welder and a boilermaker. He welded all over the country, teaching the trade to many others. Robert…

Delbert McKinley Mings, son of Nolan Mings and Alma Mings Mooney, was born July 7, 1960, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and died July 10, 2026, at his home in Chrystal Lakes, Missouri. He was sixty-six years and three days old. He had battled several chronic health issues for several years. Delbert was married to Diana…

  Glenda Sue Storm, age 64, passed away July 6, 2026, in Licking, Mo. Sue was born July 22, 1961, in Houston, Mo., to Floyd Trolinger and Dorma Lee (Evans) Trolinger. Sue is preceded in death by her husband, Dale, whom she married on March 17, 2012. She is also preceded in death by her…

MayBelle Gale was born in Licking, Missouri on May 18, 1954, to Clabe Sullins and Clara May Sullins (Skidmore). She passed on July 3, 2026, with her family by her side at the age of 72 years. MayBelle married Benji Gale on April 6, 1974. To this union, three children were born, William Bradley, Wenona…

Viola Faye Harris, age 57, mother of Marlene Mayberry and William Johnson, was born on September 7, 1967, in Columbia, Mo. She flew the coop July 1, 2026, on the farm. Viola (Vi) is preceded in death by her father, Irvin (Cotton) Harris; sister, Polly Ann Harris (Snyder); brother-in-law, Orval Wayne Robbins; sister-in-law, Debra Kay…

Amanda Noema McHolland entered her heavenly home on June 23, 2026, at the age of 46. Born on August 31, 1979, at St. John’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, she spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and the simple joys that brought her happiness. She was the beloved wife of Robert Joseph McHolland, and devoted…

Cheri Hamby, 65, of Licking, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2026. She was born on February 6, 1961, in Cairo, Illinois, to Roy Woodruff and Faye Woodruff (Coleman). On August 7, 1976, she was married to Bob Hamby, who survives at the home. Cheri enjoyed listening to classic rock music, dressing up, watching nature,…