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Richard L. (Dick) Hicks Sr., 78, of Hastings, MN., passed away June 27, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 17, 1942 in Hastings, the son of Clarence and Neoma (Estes) Hicks. He was one of twelve siblings. Dick graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. He married his loving wife, Janice M. (Caneff) Hicks, on July 30, 1960, in Hastings at St. Bonifece Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Navy from September 1961 to December 1965 aboard the USS Essex. After his honorable discharge, he worked at N-REN Corporation until 1982 when he and his family relocated to Oklahoma where they resided until retirement. Dick had a well-known passion for fishing and football, an art for carpentry, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Dick is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janice Hicks; their six children, Rich Hicks Jr., Jeff Hicks (Dee), Deb LaCoursiere (Larry), Cindy Lanier, Kris Bravo (Keith), and Penny Reid (Mike), along with his younger brother, Jerry Hicks (Penny); special family friend, Lisa Hicks; 14 grandchildren, and 32 (and counting) great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Neoma Hicks, son-in-law Terry Lanier; and his siblings, Mona Ginn, Barb Bowers, Florence Rischette, William Hicks, Charles Hicks, Clarence Hicks, James Hicks, Marvin Hicks, David Hicks, and Judy Boecker. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of Allina Home Health and Hospice and Regina Medical Center. The celebration of life was held Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the LaCoursiere residence at 1850 Highland Dr. Hastings, MN. 55033.
Read moreBilly Ray Smith was born January 26, 1948 in Talihina, Oklahoma and was raised by grandparents Joe and Nora Smith with the help of his aunt Minnie and mother Lydia Smith. Billy passed away at his home in Carson, Oklahoma on June 23, 2021 at the age of 73.
Read moreLillian Mae Wilson passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Medical Park West in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 87. Lillian was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many in the community of Holdenville where she resided for over 60 years.
Read more2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Read moreToni Diane Roby, 54, of Denison, Texas passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at her home in Ada, Oklahoma. Toni was born August 15, 1967 to Mary Louise Smith and James Marvin Dailey in Denison, Texas. She was later adopted by George and Jackie Blakely around the age of 6 years old.
Read moreMrs. Maxine Susan Hopkins, 79, former Postmaster and resident of Hanna, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Read moreTracey E. Zackery Sr. was born in Oklahoma City to the late Rubia J. Farmer and James Zackery. He leaves to mourn his death daughter Tra’Onna Carbins and sons Tracey E. Zackery Jr., Travis Zackery, and Antonio Normore; sisters Travita Haywood, and Janet Denson; brothers Larry Zackery, Derrick Zackery, and Greg Zackery.
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