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Eliza Annette Johnson born in Yantley, Alabama (Choctaw nation) to the late Henry Johnson and Ejella Johnson, July 7, 1924 passed away November 3, 2021 Faithful Member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church for seventy years. She was a member of the Griffith Choir. She served on the Usher Broad as a member and president also, a devoted member of the Sunday school. She started her education at Kinterbish High School in Cuba, Alabama. She moved to Knoxville TN. After graduating from school in 1947....

 Marie Pringle Portis, the youngest of ten children, born to the late Oliver and Ora Mae Pringle on April 16, 1937, in Choctaw County Alabama.  She departed this life on November 1, 2021. She joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age and remained faithful until she was no longer able to serve.  Marie loved Pleasant Hill and the late Reverend Fred Chapman with all her soul and heart. This love was demonstrated by serving as the President of the Pastor Aid Club for...

Cherlyn Rena Adams (Red) was born January 16, 1963 to the late Deacon EDD and Shirley Jimerson.  She was the second child of three, born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She began her education at Lafayette Elementary School, and later graduated from Booker T. Washington School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Cherlyn realized that she could not live alone, so she confessed to Christ at an early age as her personal savior. Cherlyn lived in New Orleans most of her life where she me the love of...

Chief Apostle Freddie Eugene Ford, Sr. was born September 30, 1938 to the late Hillard and Gennie Ford in Whynot, MS. He got saved at an early age, under the leadership of Mother E. Tate, pastor of the Congregational Church, Yantley, AL, which later became The Holiness Church of God of the Apostolic Faith, under the leadership of Bishop W.T. Traylor. On May 30, 1958, he answered the call to ministry.  On August 31, 1958, he was licensed to preach.  He worked as assistant pastor...

Nathan Curtis was born on January 24, 1962 to the late Ollie James Sr. and Geraldine Curtis. Nathan was educated in the Choctaw County School System. Nathan was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. During his younger years he loved to play baseball especially pitching for the Whynot Red Socks. Nathan loved his family and enjoyed spending time at his parents home with family and friends every chance he could get. Nathan was known in the community as a hardworking man especially...

L.C. Ruffin was born on April 15, 1939 to the late Lawrence Ruffin, Sr. and the late Edna Ruffin. L.C. departed this life on October 18, 2021. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Gilfield Baptist Church, and was a member until his death. L.C. leaves to cherish his memory: his loving daughter, Bonnie (Derrick) Hudson of Lisman, Alabama; two (2) grandchildren, Tina (Byron) Coleman and Jesse Thompson, Jr., both of Lisman, Alabama; three great-grandchildren, Kiara, Javontae and...

Willie Earl Graham was born to the late Bettie and T.J. Graham on December 20, 1955 in Lisman, AL. Willie Earl departed this life on October 15, 2021 at Brookwood Baptist Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Willie Earl joined Shiloh CME Church at an early age. After graduating from Choctaw County High School in Butler, AL, he joined the United States Army. He served 6 years of active duty. He was a Green Beret (82nd Airborne). Willie was always a very caring person. He loved his family very much....

Mrs. Willie Lee Bolden was born on November 2, 1933 to Mr. Will Blanks and Mrs. Rosie Blanks.  At an early age, she confessed Christ at Shiloh CME Church, Lisman, Alabama.  She was educated in the Choctaw County Public School System. Willie Lee united in Holy Matrimony to the late Harrison Bolden, Jr., and to this union seven children were born.  Later in life, she relocated to San Bernardino, California, where she transitioned from this earthly life on September 29,...

On April 1, 1960, a son was born to Dan William Knott, Sr. and Mildred W. Knott.  He was named Frederick. At an early age he joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  Nickname, “Scookie”, as he grew up in Yantley, Alabama. He attended Choctaw County High School in Butler, Alabama.  He later moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where he worked at the Sun & Sand Hotel for many years. He departed this earthly life on September 10, 2021 at Forest Manor Apartment, Butler,...