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Gussie D. Brown was born January 23, 1932 to the late Robert and Dillie Foster. She was blessed with 12 siblings of whom she was the oldest daughter, six preceded her in death. (Robert E. Foster, James T. Foster, Charles E. Foster, John L. Foster and the baby girl Johnnie M. Foster) She leaves to cherish her memories five sisters Lorine Irby (Meridian, MS) Jessie Glasford (Brooklyn, NY) Janie Fitch (Joliet, IL) Margie Foster-Reed (Columbus, Ohio) and Anne Osei (Alexandria, VA). In...

Sister Lillie Ann Roberts (Lillie) was born on December 18, 1925 to the late Virginia Roberts.  She was called to rest on April 24, 2018.  Sister Lillie Roberts accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of the Shiloh C.M.E. Church, Cromwell, Alabama.  Lillie was a member of the choir and a stewardess on the Missionary board.  She was also a member of the Easter Star at Shiloh C.M.E. Church. Lillie Ann Roberts worked for Robroy in York, Alabama and...

Our beloved Dequain “Flink” Ruffin was born to the late Irmatine Ruffin Nicholson and the late Henry Pringle on November 14, 1977 in Butler, Alabama. He gained his wings on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Dequain graduated from Choctaw County High School in 1996.  After graduation, he furthered his education by attending Alabama Southern Community College, where he earned an education in...

Elaine Jimerson was born in Choctaw County, Ward, Alabama on September 14, 1956 to the late Frank Jr. and Ruthie Kate Jimerson.  After the death of her mother, Elaine lived a short period of time with her aunt, Bertha Sealey, and attend the York West End Junior High School, York, Alabama. Elaine joined the St. John Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. William Larkin.  She continued her education at the John McDonogh High School in New...

Preston Collins, Jr. was the second child born to the late Preston and Elner (Edna Lee) Collins in Butler, Alabama on April 9, 1958. Preston graduated from Choctaw County High School in 1978.  After graduation, he became employed at Burlington Industries.  Preston later went to Job Corps.  He then moved to Mobile, Alabama.  He returned home for a short while, until he began to have health challenges, and he moved back to Mobile, Alabama. Preston was...

Elijah Roberts, Jr. was born on January 6, 1943 to the late Elijah Roberts, Sr. and late Lurene Roberts in Yantley, Alabama. He joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age. Elijah attended high school at Choctaw County High School in Lisman, Alabama.  He was an electrician at IBEW and later became a truck driver. Elijah met and married Shirley Easter, and to this union five children were born, and also two additional children.  He loved all of his...

Toreatha Means Johnson was born in Butler, Alabama on November 4, 1937 to the late Herman Means and the late Mary Lee Means. She accepted Christ at an early age at Butler Chapel AME Zion Church. Throughout her life, she remained a faithful member and tirelessly devoted her skills and efforts to serving the church. She beautifully played the piano for over 40 years. She was married to David for 60 years. This union was blessed with three children, Cheryl, Kenneth and Kevin.  She...

Pearlie was born March 30, 1930 to the late Johnson O’Field, Jr. and Minnie Jewel Portis. She was preceded in death by five brothers, two sisters, and one grandchild. Pearlie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior early in life and united with Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she served in various capacities, until her health began to fail.  On November 1, 1947, Pearlie was united in Holy Matrimony to Willie James Anderson, and to this union twelve...

The late Carrie Mae Johnson, a life-long resident of Choctaw County, Yantley, Alabama, was born to the late James and Iola DeBruce Harrison on May 5, 1928. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined The Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she was a dedicated member until her death. At Pleasant Hill, she served faithfully as Church Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Church Secretary, Director of Youth Fellowship, Director of Christian Education and in...