All Obituaries

Shirley Moss Portis was the second of nine children born on December 8, 1946, to the late Jessie and Annie Laura Moss in Yantley, AL. She graduated from Choctaw Training School in Lisman, AL. Shirley was married to the late Jack “Zack” Portis on March 31, 1978. From that union, two children were born, Floretta Portis and Katrina Portis-Fuertes. Shirley accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Lisman...

Pauline Wimberly Johnson was the third child born to the late Reverend Paul A. Wimberly and the late Minnie Collins Wimberly on March 14, 1936 in Yantley, AL.  Pauline departed this life to enter Eternal Glory on September 6, 2022, while being surrounded by her loved ones at home in New Orleans, LA.  Pauline loved the Lord and her family with her whole heart!  Pauline was married to the late Reverend Fred Johnson in June of 1954. They were blessed with six children: Juanita...

Harry Williams, Jr. was born April 6, 1949 to the late Harry Williams, Sr. and Selma Williams in Mt. Sterling, Alabama.  Harry attended the Mt. Sterling School System as a child.  He was raised by his grandparents, Connie and Dorcas Wallace, until their demise. He made his heavenly transition on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. He leaves to morn his death: three brothers, James Anderson, Leroy (Mary) Williams, and Bruno Williams; two sisters, Clotzell (Eddie) Sullivan and Marjorie...

Leetha O’Hara Ward was born on December 30, 1940, a daughter of the late Frankie Young Bryant in Birmingham, Alabama.  She grew up in Indian Springs, Alabama where she attended school. On February 24, 1957, Leetha joined in holy matrimony to Eddie Ward whom preceded in her in death. Leetha, affectionately known as “Madea” was a kind and gentle soul; she had a loving and generous heart and was always giving to those she loved. Leetha was preceded in death also by her...

Sis. Susie Ruffin, was born on December 02, 1955 in Choctaw county, Alabama to the late Perry and Classie Ruffin. She was the baby of Seven (7) Children. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. At an early age, Susie joined Gilfield Missionary Baptist Church, she was employed by Bedford Health Care for fifteen years. She leaves to cherish her loving memories: one sister, Vonester Ruffin, one brother Maryon (Patricia) Ruffin, both of Lisman, Alabama, three nieces, four...

Mable Miller-McGrew was born November 30, 1930, to the late Arnett & Josephine (Sims) Miller.  She departed this life on June 8, 2022 at the Choctaw Health and Rehabilitation Center in Butler, AL.  Mable was a very honest and caring person who loved her family. She enjoyed cooking for everyone and loved nothing more than having her children close and spending time with family and friends.  Mable was a faithful and loving mother, hardworking, strict, and witty.  She as...

Ruby Lee Larkin Campbell was born on November 11, 1937 to Annie Ruth Hayden Larkin and Dansby Bryant Larkin. Ruby was the second of fourteen children born to Annie Ruth and Dansby Larkin.  Ruby was married to the late Eli Samuel Campbell, Sr. until his death in 1989. Ruby departed this life on May 24th surrounded by family. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she served as the primary age group Sunday School Teacher. Ruby also served as a...

Tremaine Blakley (Toke) was born on September 6, 1971, to the union of Mr. Horace and Mrs. Minnie Blakley. Our beloved Tremaine departed this life on May 22, 2022, at the UAB Palliative Care and Comfort Unit (Spain Clinic) in Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his daughter Charmaine LaQuinta Blakley, brother Gerald Blakley, paternal grandparents Pink and Alice Blakley, and maternal grandparents Nathaniel and Abbie Lee Harbin.  Tremaine joined the Gilfield...

Brother James Keeton was born on March 10, 1937 to the late Brother Willie and Sister Rosa Keeton in Lisman, Alabama. Brother James Keeton attended Choctaw County Training School in Lisman, Alabama. During his high school days, he was an avid basketball player, along with his brother, Robert Keeton. He was an animal lover, especially his dog, “Duke,” and loved to plant a garden and grow his own vegetables. James is best known for riding his bicycle around the Town of Lisman. At...

James David Thompkins was born on February 24, 1951 to Frank “Candy” Thompkins and Amerson Watkins Thompkins.  James, affectionately known as J.D. or Dee, was the youngest of eight children.  He confessed Christ at an early age at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Lisman, Al.  “Dee” graduated from Choctaw County Training School in 1969 and retired from Mid South Lumber, Inc. Dee transitioned from this earthly life on April 9, 2022.  He was preceded...