Murrel Cross (Mitchell) Cross
Jan 21, 2013
Murrel D. Cross, 99, of Sparta, Mo passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013. She was born on June 22, 1913 to Guy and Ora Mitchell in McClurg, MO. Murrel enjoyed gardening, sewing and singing. Murrel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Nolan "Joe" Cross; brothers Maynard, Marshall and Marvin Mitchell; sisters Clella Humbryd, Goldie Williams and...
Johnnie Summers (Newcomb) Summers
Jan 17, 2013
Johnnie Lou (Newcomb) Summers, 84 of Springfield passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born on January 18, 1928 in Wingo, KY to Noah and Velma Newcomb. Johnnie married Harvey L. Summers in 1946. She was a homemaker but also worked as Custodian at the Central Church of Christ in Mt. Vernon,...
Alferd Bernard Cochrun
Jan 17, 2013
Alferd "Al" Bernard Cochrun, 87 of Springfield passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents. Al is survived by Geneva his wife of 66 years; son Steve (Ruth) Cochrun; daughter Teresa Shaw; sisters Gloria kreinbrook and Mary Agloro; 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren A visitation will be held on Monday, January 21,...
Naomi Turner (Jones) Turner
Jan 16, 2013
Naomi Rae Turner, 78, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. She was a long time employee of Southwestern Bell, earning numerous awards. She enjoyed her many collections and was very fond of her personal jewelry collection. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents Chad C. & Ethel E. Jones; daughter Tina Lynn Wilken (Espy); sister E....
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...