Fox Funeral Home

11/11/2025

Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication.

As a small token of gratitude, Fox Funeral Home is offering 10% off all veteran-style urns throughout the month of November.

Each urn is crafted to honor the memory, service, and sacrifice of those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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It is our privilege to serve those who served our nation.

11/10/2025

This Thanksgiving, we want to give back to our community 🧡

We know that the holidays can be tough for many families, so we're giving away a gift card to help make your Thanksgiving meal a little brighter.

How to nominate a family in need:
1. Send us a message or email at director@foxfh.net with the family's name and a short note about their situation or why you're nominating them.
2. Please include your contact information and a contact for the family.

Nominations Close: Friday, November 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM
Winners Announced: Monday, November 24, 2025, by 4:00 PM

Let's come together and make sure every family has something to be thankful for this holiday season. 🦃

Guidelines/Fine Print (for transparency):

• Gift cards will be distributed by Fox Funeral Home on the Monday of Thanksgiving week.
• The gift card will be valued at $100.00 and can be used at Town & Country Supermarket.
• Open to local families (must be able to meet in person to receive the gift card. Gift card will not be mailed or electronically transferred).
• Nominations can be submitted by friends, family, or community members.
• All nominations will be reviewed and kept confidential, however, winners will be announced on our page, after they have been contacted.

10/30/2025

In loving memory of Edward Roy Close. A visitation will take place Monday, November 3, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Fox Funeral Home. Burial will be private. To view the full obituary or to leave an online condolence, please visit:

Dr. Edward R Close Edward Roy Close, age 89, son of Theodore and Bernice Close was born October 7th, 1936 in Pilot Knobb, MO. He passed away Friday October 24th 2025 at Texas County Memorial hospital, Houston, MO. Edward was preceded by his parents and wife Jacqui. He is survived by his son and two....

10/30/2025

In loving memory of Margaret Elaine Heithold. A visitation for Margaret will take place Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Fox Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Fox Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery. Memorials may be made to ShowMe Christian Youth Home or Concord Cemetery. To view Margaret’s full obituary or to leave an online condolence, please visit:

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....

10/29/2025

In loving memory of Barry Smith. A funeral service for Barry will take place Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Licking Christian Church. A visitation will take place one hour prior to service time at the church. To view Barry’s full obituary or to leave an online condolence, please visit:

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 t...

10/27/2025

In loving memory of Judy Lane. A visitation will take place Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Fox Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Boone Creek Cemetery. To view the full obituary or to leave an online condolence, please visit

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 enjoyme...

10/24/2025

In loving memory of Raymond Garrett a visitation will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 12:30-2:00 PM with a funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow the service at Palace Cemetery. To view the full obituary or to leave online condolences please click on the link below.

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 wer...

10/23/2025

In loving memory of Bobby Harris a visitation will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM at Fox Chapel. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Fox Chapel. To read his full obituary or leave an online condolence please click on the link below.

An obituary for Bobby is pending at this time.

10/23/2025

In loving memory of Iona Wampner. Graveside service will be held Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery in St. John, Indiana. To view the full obituary or to leave an online condolence, please visit

Iona M. Wampner, of Licking, Mo., passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 101 years old. She was the daughter of the late George Riley and Ethyl Roberts Baldwin. To this union was born Iona, two brothers, George and Riley, and one sister, Doris Anderson; her siblings have all preceded Iona in...

10/23/2025

In loving memory of Lois Ann Floyd. A funeral service will take place Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Licking United Methodist Church. A visitation will take place one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will follow the service in Concord Cemetery. To view the full obituary or to leave an online condolence, please visit:

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, Leonard Floyd of 58 years...

10/16/2025

In loving memory of Denny Thomas Sisler. A celebration of life for Denny will take place Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Licking Rodeo Fairgrounds. To view Denny’s obituary or to leave an online condolence, please visit:

Denny Sisler, age 62, passed away August 7, 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on January 5, 1963 in Valley Park, Missouri where he was raised. Denny is preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Bacon; sister, Terry Brush; and brother, John W. Sisler Jr. He is survived by his former wife, Lisa....

10/15/2025

In loving memory of Neil Higgins. A visitation will take place Friday, October 17, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Fox Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow in Boone Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Boone Creek Cemetery, in loving memory of Neil. To view the full obituary or to leave an online condolence, please visit

Neil Delano Higgins, age 90, passed away October 13, 2025 in Joplin, Missouri. Born September 30, 1935 in Rolla, Missouri to Coy and Bertha Higgins. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Higgins; and sister, Cora. Neil is survived by his three stepchildren, Richard Lynge, Donna Combs,....