Obituaries

Melvin Ellington

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Melvin Ellington, 85, departed this life on March 26, 2016 at Regency Care. Melvin was born May 18, 1930, the son of Inere and James Ellington Sr., in Fulton, MO. He leaves to cherish his memories, daughters, Carolyn (Leon) Shanklin and Marcia (Rodney) Myles of Springfield, IL, and Doris (Tony) Whitaker of Jackson, MS. A graveside memorial service will be held on May 21, 2016 at Noon, in the Southside Cemetery.

Published May 18, 2016