All Obituaries

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Robert L. Wells Jr., 50, of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2020.  Robert was born October 30, 1969 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Robert L. and Lois (Crockran) Wells Sr.  Bobby was employed by Riddle’s Ribs for over 15 years and will always be remembered as a hard working man.   He leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Lois Wells; three sons, Demetrius, Jaymir and DeMonta Wells all of Texas; a brother,...

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Cynthia M. Berrien, 53, of Springfield, Ohio passed away March 15, 2020.  She was born April 2, 1966 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Beverly (Mays) and Patrick Wright.  She had been employed by Lowes.  Cynthia is survived by her husband, Gary Berrien; daughters, Oriane Wright and Amber Dunlap; sons, Tiont Wright, Colby Wright and Christopher Wright; sister, Erica Kemp; brother, Michael Wright; grandchildren, K'Day Thorpe Jr., Taylor Wright, Eliyana Wright,...

Marie Edley, one of 11 children, born May 6, 1947 to the union of Rev. Harry E. and Martha Marshall passed away on March 12, 2020 in her residence.  She was a graduate of Springfield South High School Class of 1965.  After graduating she relocated to Cleveland, Ohio where she was employed as a Civil Service employee at the Old Fairfield State Mental Health Hospital for over 5 years.  She also worked in Springfield, Ohio at Perkins for over 15 years where she met numerous...

Kathryn (Johnson) Elliott, 96 of Springfield, Ohio departed this life peacefully March 6, 2020 at 4:15 pm following a long illness.  She was born October 8, 1923 in Lincoln, Alabama the daughter of the late JB and Mary (Craine) Johnson.  Kathryn retired from Community Hospital as a registered nurse. She was a loyal member of several Springfield churches before joining the St. John Missionary Baptist Church.  Kathryn loved the Lord and enjoyed attending church before...

George Marshall Turner III, 68, of Springfield, Ohio and formerly of Memphis, Tennessee passed away March 4, 2020 in Springfield, Ohio. He is survived by his son, Christopher Turner; his daughters, Chatoya Turner-Hayden and RaShonda Moore-Lewis; siblings, Marsha E. Garner and Darryl Curry; niece, Robika  Sturdivant; nephews, Ryson Bullard and Ryan Bullard and a host of great nieces and great nephews to cherish his memory. His sister, Betty...

Obituary for the program: Amy Rocine (Vance) Culberson, fondly known as “Rodie” by those who knew her best, was born May 13, 1931 in Huntsville, AL to Manchie and Willie Ida (White) Vance. She moved to Springfield as a child, grew up and met and married her soulmate Nathan H. Culberson. They were blessed with 8 beautiful children. She was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist church for many years.  Amy received her education in...

Lucielle Jordan, 95, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020.  She was born December 24, 1924 in Waxhaw, NC to the late Thomas and Rosie (Bailey) Jacobs.  Lucielle attended Marvin High School where she was a star player for the girls' basketball team which led to her meeting the love of her life, Lester Sr.  They moved to Springfield in1945 where they enjoyed 58 years of marital bliss and were the proud parents of 6 wonderful children.  Lucielle...

Phonesalena (Bailey) Harris, 88, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, February 16, 2020.  She was born the last of 8 children, March 19, 1931 in Tyler, TX, on the family farm, the daughter of the late Owen and Gustava (Smith) Bailey. Phonesalena moved to California in 1942 where she met  and later married her husband in December 1954.  She and her late husband started the Harris Trucking & Excavation business in 1970 and passed it...