OBITUARIES
Obituaries Listings
James "Jim" E. Harris, Jr.
5/6/2013
James "Jim" E. Harris, Jr., 49, of Springfield, died at 1:40 pm, Monday, May 6, 2013 at his home. He was born January 19, 1964 in Springfield, to James E. and Beverly L. Stevens Harris, Sr. He married Andrea Redfern on October 2, 1987 and they were together for 32 years.He is survived by his wife, Andrea of Springfield; mother, Beverly (Robert) Cunningham of Assumption; two daughters, Misty A. (Chris) Price of Rochester and Paige M. Harris... Read more
Tecumsay Jomo Roberts
5/6/2013
Tecumsay Jomo Roberts, Sr., 89, of Ashland, died at 2:55 pm, Monday, May 6, 2013 at St. John's Hospice. He was born November 26, 1923 in Liberia to Sandy and Gbene Zoedch Roberts. He married Nettie Elizabeth Williams on November 27, 1946 and she survives. Also surviving are four daughters Marian (Charles) Woelfel of Winston-Salem, NC, Elsie Lancaster of Silver Springs, MD, Gifty (Roosevelt) Smith of Flora, IL and Yarvo Roberts of Ashland;... Read more
William L Fischer
5/3/2013
SPRINGFIELD- William Fischer, 83, of Springfield, IL, died at 1:25 am, Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy. He was born June 3, 1929 in Springfield, IL to William L. and Effie Compana Fischer. He married Norma Graft September 9, 1974 and she preceded him in death January 9, 1998. He was also preceded in death by a son, William L. Fischer III in July 1989 and one niece. Surviving are a daughter, Cynthia ... Read more
Vernon William Copeland
5/2/2013
Prince Charming has passed. Vernon W. Copeland died peacefully at home on May 2, 2013, surrounded by those whom he loved and by those who loved him. His effervescent personality will be sorely missed. His legacy will live on through his bride of 58 years, Barbara A. Copeland; his beloved children, Paul W. (Barbara) Copeland and Carl W. Copeland of Louisville, KY, Patricia A. Copeland and Catherine M. (Timothy) Warren of Springfield, IL;... Read more
Dorothy Elizabeth Ushman
5/1/2013
Dorothy Elizabeth Ushman, 91, of Springfield died on May 1, 2013 in Prattville, AL. She was born December 2, 1921 in Springfield, IL to Norris and Mannie Harbor Wood. She married Joseph Ushman on March 8, 1941 and he preceded her in death. Her parents; three brothers, Jess, Otto and Walter Woods and three sisters, Rose Robinson, Lois Brunk and Anabelle Martin also preceded her in death.Survivors include one daughter, Sherry Leotta of... Read more
Barbara Dianne Vose
5/1/2013
Barbara Dianne Vose, 73, of Springfield, died at 12:01 am, Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at her home. She was born June 15, 1939 in Casper, WY to Harry Glenn and Malou Geraldine Shepard Smith. She married James R. Vose on August 31, 1958 and he preceded her in death on March 5, 2012. Her parents and three brothers, Raymond L. Craig, Jr., Clarence C. "Pat" Craig and Thomas Laverne Smith also preceded her in death.Survivors include her... Read more
Donna Ann Volk
4/29/2013
Donna Ann Volk, 58 of Springfield, died at 4:13 pm, Monday, April 29, 2013, at St. John's Hospital. She was born March 17, 1955 in Springfield, the daughter of Donald Alden and Mary Jo Wolf Walker. She married William J. Volk on July 2, 1977 and he survives her.Donna is also survived by her parents, Donald and Mary Jo Walker of Springfield; three children, Jason Alan Volk, Adam Joseph Volk, and Rachel Ann Volk, all of Springfield; two... Read more
Rodney Z. Nutt
4/26/2013
Rodney Z. Nutt, 73, of Springfield, IL, died on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 12:46 p.m. at his home. He was born December 21, 1939 to James Dixon and Ina Margaret Hartsock Nutt in Clarksville, MO. Rodney married Jane K. Goveia on May 21, 1962 and she preceded him in death on April 30, 2003. His parents; two sons, Christopher and Todd Nutt; three sisters, Marcia Hale, Vicki Cole and Karen Hunolt and two brothers, Kerri and Donald Nutt also... Read more
Barbara Joann Bradley
4/25/2013
Barbara Joann Bradley, 80, of Springfield died at 1:56 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 30, 1933 in Springfield, the daughter of Arthur D. and Evelyn Ruby (Long) Rudolph. She married Ralph Sidney Bradley and he preceded her in death on September 16, 2011. Barbara's parents also preceded her in death.Surviving are two daughters, Jean Saul of Springfield and Barbara Holley of Ohio; one son,... Read more
Karen Lynn Elliott
4/24/2013
Karen Lynn Elliott, 70, of Springfield, IL died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at her home. She was born October 27, 1942 in Elgin, IL to David and Opal Webb Graf. She married Franklin Arthur Elliott on October 13, 1976 and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2000. She is survived by her children, Lisa Elliott and Jeff Elliott, both of Springfield; three grandchildren, Jeremy, Holden and Ruby Elliott and her two amazing... Read more
