All Obituaries

Betty J. Pringle-Portis was born on July 20, 1953 to the late parents of Ezell Pringle, Sr. (father) and Annie Ruth Baskin-Pringle (mother). She was married to Tommy L. Portis, Jr. She was a woman who loved to cook, spend time with family, friends, and loved ones. During her lifetime, she worked in the cafeteria. She had a big heart to cook for a neighborhood with open arms. She loved all of her grandchildren dearly. Also, she had the opportunity to babysit her granddaughter...

Alfred Lawrence was born on December 21, 1951 to the late Lamar C. Glenn, Sr. and Annie Ruth Glenn. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Little Hope Baptist Church. Alfred worked for Georgia Pacific for 32 years until his retirement.  He was a graduate of Choctaw County Training School, Class of 1970. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 46 years, Catherine Glenn of Yantley, Alabama; children, Jeremie (Robin) Glenn of Columbus, Ohio; Sabrina Pearson of...

Milton Thompkins, 61, was born on March 31, 1960, and went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2021. Milton was the son of the late JD and Versie Lee Thompkins and was the middle child of their five kids. Milton is survived by his wife of 28 years, Charlena Thompkins, and his children: Jeremy, Destin, Mary Bianca, Milton Jr., Mya Nichelle, and Mariah Nicole, and three grandchildren: Denerion, Joanna Lynn and Amelia Marie. He was preceded in death by his sister Versie Dean and brother Pettus and...

Lonnie Jermaine O’Field was born May 5, 1981 to the late Lonnie O’Field and Clora McRae O’Field in Meridian, Mississippi. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Yantley, Alabama.  Lonnie was a 1999 graduate of Choctaw County High School in Butler, Alabama. To know him was to love him.  It was never a dull moment with him.  He would call you just to say, “I love you” (most of the time being...

Zjockleen Rochelle Harbin-Coley was born February 1, 1983 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Reginald Tyrone Harbin, Sr. and Gloria Jean Dozier. Zjockleen was educated in the Detroit Public School System. She attended Central Michigan and Wayne State University where she received her degree in Education. She worked as an Educator for Imaginative Minds LLC, until her health failed. Teaching was her passion, talent, and she loved children. In 2006, she had her first child which was a beautiful...

Wilfred C. DuBose (fondly known as “Wil”) was born on February 3, 1954 to the late Mack and Nancy DuBose in Choctaw County, Halsell, Alabama. Wil graduated from Choctaw County Training School in 1972.  He then moved to Columbus, Ohio where he resided for four years.  Wil decided to move to Newark, New Jersey where he met and married Christine Lott.  They were married on March 6, 1980; 41 years together.  Christine had two children, Ronald and Yolanda Lott,...

Baby Michoya entered and departed her earthly life on March 14, 2021.  Michoya is the precious ‘baby girl’ of Michael Johnson, Sr. and LaQuinesha Renee Chaney of Ward, Alabama.  Michoya is the youngest of four siblings; Michiya Angelia, Michaya Angelec, and Michael Angelo Johnson, Jr. She is also survived by her paternal grandparents, Elder Michael Ruffin and Ella Ruffin of Lisman, Alabama; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Chaney of Lisman, Alabama; three (3) uncles,...

Brother Ollie Rowe, Jr. was born on June 23, 1939 in Lisman, AL to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ollie & Susie Rowe.  “Rowe,” as he was often called, graduated from Choctaw County Training School in 1958.  He served his country in United States Army, shortly after, he lived in New York.  He would later be employed by Georgia Pacific.  He retired after 35 years of employment. On February 19, 1985, he married the love of his life, his beautiful and caring wife,...

Bro. Willie F. Townsend, known to many as, “Pimp,” was born June 18, 1951 to Velma and to the late Robert Townsend. He confessed Christ at an age and joined Mt. Mariah Baptist Church, where he served as Assistant Superintendent. Willie was a graduate of the Choctaw County Training School Class of 1969.  He worked for Georgia Pacific for several years until his retirement. Willie leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and caring mother, Mrs. Velma Townsend of Yantley,...

Frederick Lee Bonner was born November 19, 1970 to Curtis Lee and Mary Tyson Bonner at the Choctaw General Hospital in Butler, Alabama. He confessed Christ at an early age at Wesley United Methodist Church, and withheld the Christian faith and devotion throughout his life. He attended Butler Elementary School and was an Advanced Academic Honors Graduate of Choctaw County High School in Butler, Alabama.  He received a scholarship to attend Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where...