Area Obituaries

Donna Spurgin was born on May 10, 1948, in Duke, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Eldo Wilson and Carol (Miles) Wilson. She passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in her home surrounded by family members in Flat, Missouri, at the age of 77 years. In addition to her parents, she is…

James David Staley, 86, of Houston passed away on October 28, 2025. Jim was born on August 1, 1939, in St. Louis, Mo. When Jim was almost seven years old, his mother passed away. He moved to Licking with his mother’s sister, Josephine Johnston Jones, and her husband, Elba Jones. Elba and Josephine were already…

Margaret Elaine (Jorgensen) Heithold was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, surrounded by her children, family and friends in Licking Residential Care, Licking, at the age of eighty-nine years. She was born on June 18, 1936, in Ainsworth, Nebraska, to the Reverend Jens Christian and Emma (Pedersen) Jorgensen.   Margaret married Donavon…

Charles “Leroy” Jarvis, age 84, passed away October 23, 2025, in St. James, Missouri. He was born April 25, 1941, in Belle, Missouri.  Leroy is preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Lillian Jarvis; one daughter, Denise Lamke; and siblings, Alice Freeman and Jesse Jarvis.  He is survived by his companion, Sharon Gray; children,…

Barry Smith, 62, of Licking, Mo., passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. Born to Thomas and Wilma Smith in Houston, Mo., Barry grew up with a deep love for the outdoors. He was happiest with a fishing pole in hand on the Piney, sitting in…

Judy Kay Lane, 79, of Duke, Missouri, left us peacefully on October 24, 2025, surrounded by family at her home. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Judy will always be remembered for her love of family, gardening with her husband, the joy it gave her being with her grandchildren and the enjoyment it brought her…

Bobby Lee Harris, age 66, of Edgar Springs, Missouri, passed away on October 22, 2025. He was born on June 21, 1959, in Rolla, Missouri, to Robert (Bob) and Pansy (Betty) Harris. He was a devoted husband of 44 years to Anita, loving father and amazing grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents;…

Raymond Leroy Garrett went to his Heavenly Home at the age of 81 on October 22, 2025, at his home in Licking, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 25, 1944, in Success, Missouri, to William Elby Garrett and Mary Jane (McCoy) Garrett. Raymond and Linda (Harris) Garrett were united in…

  Charles (Chuck) Henry Bean, Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1945, in Landover, Maryland, to the late Charles Henry Bean, Sr. and Elizabeth “Betsy” Bean. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Frieda McMullen, Josephine Maguire, Fred Bean, Crockett Bean, Annabelle…

Lois Ann (Edwards) Floyd, age 76, passed away on October 19, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., surrounded by her family. Lois was born on February 16, 1949, in Licking, Mo. She was the only child of Lloyd and Mary (Sherrill) Edwards.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Leonard Floyd. To…