Dorothy Kirkup (Hill) Kirkup
Jan 16, 2013
Dorothy Virginia Hill Kirkup, 97, was a Springfield Native and lived all her life in Springfield. She was united in marriage to the late John Vernon Kirkup. She was born July 29, 1915 and passed away January 16, 2013 at The Maples where she has resided for the last 7 years. Dorothy was the daughter of Bearl and Bessie Hill....
Thelma Scout (Eary) Scout
Jan 15, 2013
On Tuesday, January 15th, 2013, Heaven welcomed a special angel. Thelma Grace (Eary) Scout went to live in Gods house after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. Thelma was born in Carteret, NJ on March 7, 1936. She had been a resident of Springfield for 8 years and previously lived her life in NJ. Thelma was pre-deceased by her loving...
Eleanor Cutright (Wade) Cutright
Jan 13, 2013
Eleanor Maudline Cutright, 92, of Greenup, Ill., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Springfield, Mo. Eleanor was Valedictorian of the Greenup High School class of 1939. She attended Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Ill., to earn a teacher''s certificate. She then taught in three different country schools where she had first through eighth grades. After country schools consolidated, Eleanor...
James Harold Stevens
Jan 12, 2013
James Stevens, 62, of Springfield, MO passed away on January 12, 2013. James was an outdoorsman by heart and loved to fish. He was a general laborer off and on and could always help you with your car tires. He enjoyed the occasional win on a lottery scratch off. James was extremely proud of his family and always enjoyed sharing...
Anna Graves
Jan 12, 2013
Anna Graves, 86 of Springfield was born August 19, 1926 and passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Anna made her career as an LPN. She attended Golden Ave. Baptist Church. Anna enjoyed playing cards, square dancing, listening to music and spending time with family. Anna was preceded in death by her husband Jess Graves, Jr.; parents Bill and Ethel...
Norman E. "Coop" Cooper
Jan 11, 2013
Norman E. Cooper, 79, of Springfield, MO passed away on January 11, 2013. Norman was a postal carrier of 30 years and stayed in touch with the "kids on his route". He was a veteran with the 505th battalion and was a Masonic Mason with many hobbies that included being an avid gardener and trying different foods. He had a...
Audra Gentry (Short) Gentry
Jan 10, 2013
Audra Ellen Gentry, 76, of Battlefield passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013. She volunteered for many charities in her community, primarily the American Legion Unit 69. Audra loved to sew, quilt and all types of handwork. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her daughter, grandchildren and spending time known as "Gigi" with her great grandson. Audra was...
Selma Lee (Wacker) Lee
Jan 9, 2013
Selma Lee, 80 of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Selma loved traveling, dining out, baking cookies and playing games with her grandkids. She was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Dorothea Burmeister and Renata Davis. Selma is survived by David her husband of 55 years; sons...