Charles Landrum "C.L." Kirkman, 70, of Kirkwood, Mo., formerly of Kennett, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at his residence.

Born July 26, 1935, in Kennett, son of the late Clyde Landrum and Evelyn West Kirkman, he was a school teacher for 27 years in the St. Louis, Mo. area. He was a world traveler and loved opera.

Survivors include one sister, Merry Ann St. Onge and husband, George, of Sikeston, Mo.; two nephews, Paul St. Onge, of South Fulton, Tenn., and Phillip St. Onge, of Gulf Shores, Ala.; one niece, Pam Lovins, of Lakeland, Fla.; two great nieces; two great nephews and several cousins.

There are no services planned.