All Obituaries

Lola Jean was born December 21, 1942, to the late Bro. Judson and Sis. Velma Marsh in Choctaw County, Alabama. She was called from labor to enter into rest and receive her heavenly reward on Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Yantley, Alabama after an illness. Lola Jean received her education at Choctaw County Training School. She started her faithful walk with the Lord at the Gilfield Missionary Baptist Church. She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Bro. Joe Louis Roberts. She joined Shiloh...

Christine Ruffin Hopkins was born to the late Martin Van and Velma Brookins Ruffin on December 27, 1931 in Pushmataha, Alabama.  Mrs. Hopkins was the third of twelve children born to them, the grandchild of Redden (Jr.) and Lucinda Phillips Ruffin, and Ledger and Alice Coleman Brookins. Christine Hopkins was raised in Pushmataha and spent most of her life there.  She was baptized as a child and belonged to the family church, Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church.  Her early...

The late Benjamin C. Ruffin was born on January 9, 1961 to Deacon Frank Ruffin and the late Genease Spraggins Ruffin in Lisman, Alabama. He departed his life on June 20, 2020 at 7:45 pm in Anderson hospital after a long illness. Benjamin leaves to mourn his kids – Wendell (Shandedra) Brooks, Alicia Ruffin, Alica Ruffin and LaQueena Jackson. He leaves behind his grandchildren – Javean, Kenzie, Bentley, Devionne, Yimoni, and Amhere. He leaves to mourn his father Frank Ruffin and...

Davis Jenkins, Jr. was born on July 30, 1978 to the late Marolyn Dixon DuBose and David Jenkins.  He departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. Davis (PeeWee) confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Lisman, Alabama. He leaves to cherish his precious memories his father, David Jenkins; two brothers:  Arxzabrial (Debbie) Dixon of Cromwell, AL and Jvon Jenkins of Shuqualak, MS; one...

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.  John 14:27 Delois Riley was born to the late Henry and Mandy Helms on February 11, 1926 in Arkansas.  The Lord called Delois home and she entered her eternal resting place on May 26, 2020 at the Choctaw Health & Rehab facility in Butler, AL. She was a loving mom and raised five kids.  Delois also worked in a domestic...

Mary Ann Knott-Easley, a life-long resident of Yantley, Alabama, was born to the late Lincoln Knott and Carrie Mae Knott-Johnson on October 16, 1951. At an early age, she professed her faith and united with the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a dedicated member until her health weakened. Mary’s favorite part of church was Sunday school. Mary was educated in the Choctaw County School System and graduated from Choctaw County Training School. On May 18, 2020,...

Reginald Tyrone Harbin, Sr. was born December 3, 1963 in Lisman, Alabama to the late L.J. and Ola B. Harbin. He devoted his life to Christ at an early age and joined the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.  He was educated in the Choctaw County School System.  In 1981, he joined the United States Army and upon graduation in 1982, he began his military career in Fort Knox, Kentucky.  In 1983, his first child was born.  It was a bouncing baby girl, and on December 22,...

Minister Charlie Mae Turner was born on Tuesday, July 30, 1940 to the late Charlie Ann Cook and Elmore Johnson, Sr.  She was born the baby child of her mother, and one of 15 children of her father.  She departed her life on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. Charlie Mae attended Lisman Jr. High School.  She worked at Bill’s Dollar Store in Butler, Alabama.  Being such a compassionate person, she was a private nurse’s...

Ollie Mae (Ruffin) was born to Garfield & Ellen Ruffin on April 26, 1933 in Riderwood, Alabama. Ollie accepted Christ at an early age at the Wahalak Baptist Church where she sang in the Choir. Ollie attended Choctaw County Training School in which she graduated in 1953 with her High School Diploma. Ollie moved to Michigan right after high school in 1953 where she started Cosmetology School and became a well-known hairdresser while working other various Jobs. Ollie later enrolled in Wayne...

Effie Mae Johnson, a God fearing woman full of elegance and grace was born in Riderwood, Alabama on December 12, 1925 to the late Penton and Easter Ruffin.  She was the 7th child of 12 children. Effie Mae birth name was Inzell Ruffin but due to the number of female relatives with the same name, she decided she wanted to be lovingly known as Effie Mae, signifying her individuality, strong will and confidence.   Effie Mae completed her education at the Choctaw County Training...