Area Obituaries

Norma (Barton) Hinton, age 89, daughter of George and Mary Barton, was born August 5, 1933. She passed away August 6, 2022. Norma married Glenn Hinton on August 20, 1954, in Pacific, Mo. They had one daughter, Mary Louise. Glenn and Norma celebrated 53 years together. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn;…

Jacqueline Carol Jackson, 76, of Licking, Mo., passed away on July 21, 2022, at her home. She was born March 8, 1946, in Modesto, Calif., to Jack Williams and Maudie Mace. Jackie spent her early childhood in Modesto, Calif. After the passing of her mother, Jackie moved with her uncle, Jap Mace, to Roby, Mo.,…

Scotty Lee Wade passed away July 18, 2022, at the age of 73, in his home “On The Edge” near Boiling Springs. Scotty was born March 13, 1949, to Leslie and Vera Wade. He was raised with his sister Charolette and younger brother Randy. Scotty graduated from Licking High School in 1967 and went on…

Mary Jane Sullins, 75, was born July 20, 1946, in Success, Mo., to Jesse Vernon (Jack) and Dollie Mae Buckner. She departed this life on July 13, 2022, in Rolla, Mo. She married Kenneth Sullins on June 11, 1971, and they celebrated 47 years together. To this union three daughters were born, Melena Marie, Meranda…

Dana Ladena Barton was born April 29, 1958, to Ernie and Leona (Daugherty) Skaggs, and passed away July 18, 2022. Dana married Larry (Pepsi) Teem on February 6, 1976. To this union two children were born, Trisha and Anthony. After Larry’s passing in February 2001, Dana married Lonnie Barton on May 24, 2003. She loved…

Maurice “Morris” Glenn Wade, 81, of Licking, Mo., passed away July 18, 2022. Morris was born on September 16, 1940, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Max and Mabel (Firestine) Wade. Morris worked as a laborer for the MoDOT Highway Department, eventually retiring from his position. Morris enjoyed jig dancing, fishing, deer and turkey…

Donnie Gene James was born on January 10, 1944, in Shannon County, Mo. He passed away July 13, 2022, in Springfield, Mo. Donnie is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Joyce James; parents, Arthur and Lela James; brothers, Archie James, Frank James, Danny James and infant brother, Ronald Dale James; sisters, Geraldine Brimm, Wilma…

Mary Sharlene Wilson, age 73, of Big Piney, Mo., passed away in her home where she gained her Heavenly wings on Monday, July 11, 2022. She was surrounded by her family as she entered the glorious gates of Heaven. Sharlene is survived by her loving husband, Danny Joe Wilson; their three children, Shelly Mari (Wilson)…

Jean Johnson (also known as Jeanne to her friends and family in Missouri), of Houston, Texas, passed away on Monday morning, April 4, 2022, at the age of 87. She was born on May 28, 1934, in Missouri. She lived on the farm at Blooming Rose as a child and later in the nearby town…

Johnny James Biram, age 88, son of Vernon and Cecil (Welch) Biram, was born January 21, 1934, in Plato, Mo. He passed away July 8, 2022, at Tulsa, Okla., following a short illness. Johnny grew up in the Plato area and attended Plato High School. He married the love of his life and best friend,…