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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...

DeCarlos Tubbs was born February 12, 1976 to Mary Ann Tubbs.  He departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on March 29, 2022 at his home.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alex Chaney and Bettie Jean Chaney. Carlos, as he was affectionately called, was involved in many things during his lifetime.  He worked numerous jobs including Advanced Auto, Choctaw County Dept. of Roads & Bridges, and Georgia Pacific.  He also served on the North Choctaw...

Mother Christine Johnson was born February 11, 1930 to the late Jean and Jessie Mae Johnson in Yantley, Alabama. She joined the Mt. Mariah Missionary Baptist Church at an early age, and was a faithful and loyal member.  She held many positions in the church.  Mother Christine was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Brookins Chapter #166. She was united in marriage to Lonnie Lee Johnson, and to the union five children were born. She departed her earthly life on March 23,...

Tony Curtis Cunningham was born March 3, 1963 to Elmira Williams and the late Ulysses Williams.  He passed away peacefully at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, MS on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Tony confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Fairview Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling, Alabama.  He loved to read scriptures from the New Testament. Tony was “a jack of all trades” his many talents and his willingness to help allowed him to do just about...

Bernice was born to proud parents Jasper Yates and Mabis Ezell Yates on March 16, 1935 in Cromwell Alabama. She had one sister (Ella). Bernice accepted Christ as her savior at a very early age with the Shiloh C.M.E. Church in Lisman Alabama. Bernice completed her education at Choctaw County Training High School in Lisman, Alabama. After finishing school, she married Quincey Venuard Jones and from this union their son Otto was born in December of 1954. In 1958 Bernice decided to leave the...

James Henry Cherry, known as the “Coke Man,” was born in Butler, Alabama on November 17, 1937 to the late Nerias and Leona Cherry, and was the third of nine children. Henry confessed Christ at an early age and joined Butler Chapel AME Zion Church, where he remained faithful until death.  Henry served as a Sunday School Superintendent for numerous years.  He was also a member of the Steward Board and a choir member. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nerias and...

Sister Coral Causey Nelson was born November 9, 1964 to the late Johnny Causey and Audrey L. Causey.  She departed this life on February 12, 2022.  She joined the Shady Grove Baptist Church at an early age.  She was united in marriage to Brother Lester Nelson. Sister Nelson preceded in death by her father, Johnny Causey and mother Audrey L. Causey; her grandmothers:  Fannie McDonald and Eliza Causey; grandfathers:  Roosevelt Causey and Carlton Hill; her sister...