Area Obituaries

Randy Earl Sullins was born on November 18, 1954, in Rolla, Missouri. One of 11 children born to Lebern & Helen (Cameron) Sullins, Randy Earl was the baby boy, with only his baby sister, Phyllis, following him. He finally found relief from his various ailments on April 8, 2026, at his home in Licking. Randy…

Ralph Curtis Light, 74, of Edgar Springs, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, peacefully at his home. He was born on June 8, 1951, in Seaton, Mo., to Arvel and Sarah Ellen (Shafer) Light. He attended school at Pershing Elementary School and Rolla High School. On May 29, 1998, he married Dana Sue (Hance)…

Raymond Nathan Phillips Jr., 73, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Success, Missouri. Born on December 5, 1952, in Niagara, Wisconsin, Raymond was the son of Raymond Phillips Sr. and Doreen Van Ginkel. He lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors and his family. Raymond proudly served…

Robin Lee Rogers passed away the morning of March 23, 2026. She was born in Lima, Ohio, on July 18th, 1964, to Richard L. and Patricia L. Rogers. She graduated from Licking High School and continued her education at Drury University. Her career path encompassed office work, teaching, and leading cross-country tours. Robin is survived…

Nick E. Marchbanks, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 56. He was born on October 30, 1969, in Kennett, Missouri, to Jerry and Ann Marchbanks. Nick’s passion for helping others led him to pursue a bachelor’s in social work at the University of Missouri. Nick was…

Marica Joan Myers, of Edgar Springs, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born in Licking to the late Edward and Aileen (Jackson) Jordan on July 20, 1955. Marcia was a 1973 graduate of Rolla High School and worked at Briggs and Stratton in Rolla…

Kenneth Woodrow Swaringim, age 83, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by family in Licking, Missouri. Ken was born on December 7, 1942, in Ironton, Missouri, to Henry and Luetta Swaringim. Ken served in the U.S. Army in the Engineering Battalion as a young man. He spent this time at Fort…

Virginia (Cook) Meshell, of Licking, Missouri, was born on May 31, 1951, and passed away on February 28, 2026. Virginia’s husband is Andrew Meshell. Her daughter is Lisa (Ray) Overbey; her grandchildren are Dalton Henry and Paige Ray; and she has three great-grandchildren. Virginia was a loving mother and friend. She will truly be missed.

Opal Lodowsky Myres, age 86, was born Opal Elliott and was also known as Opal Bays. She was born to Samuel and Olive “Ollie” Elliott on the family farm in Roby, Mo. She passed away on March 7, 2026, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. Opal was preceded in death by her parents; one…

Lanny Verl Wallis, 69, of Edgar Springs, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, in Rolla, Missouri. Lanny is survived by his fiancée, Vaunda Richardson, of Edgar Springs, Mo.; future stepson, Louis Richardson and fiancée Sara, of Bentonville, Ark.; future granddaughter, Jolie Richardson; sister, Pamela Wallis; nephew, Issac Wallis; as well as one aunt, numerous…