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Albert Charles Napier, Sr., was born October 17, 1931 in Womack Hill to Guy and Estelle Napier. He departed this world peacefully on October 14, 2022 at Ochsner Rush Medical Center in Meridian, MS.  “A.C.” as he was affectionately known joined the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church at a young age.  Entering his adult life he served in the military during Vietnam War.  He was a devoted farmer and animal l over until the end of his life. Albert is preceded in death by his...

Dansby Larkin Jr. was the sixth child born to the late Dansby Larkin Sr. and Annie Ruth Hayden Larkin in Yantley, Alabama on September 25, 1945. After completing Kinterbish High School, Dansby had big dreams, left Alabama and headed to Chicago. Dansby (“Jay”) was no stranger to hard work and hospitality, working as a waiter in the Dining Car of Amtrak for 30 plus years.  He met countless celebrities and VIP, who praised him for his work ethic, as well as, his easy-going...

Sister Odis Ernestine Brown Jones, the daughter of Eddie E. and Willie McGrew Brown, was born July 13, 1925 in Mt. Sterling, Alabama.  She lived to be 97 years old. At an early age, she was converted and became a part of the St. John C.M.E. Church family in Mt. Sterling, Alabama.  Later years, she became a part of the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church family.  Committed to her relationship with Christ, she served faithfully as: Deaconess, Sunday school teacher, Choir...

Lee Andrew McRae was born on February 25, 1962, to the late Curtis Edward McRae and Edna Mae McRae of Lisman, AL. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Yantley, AL.  Lee was a 1980 graduate of Choctaw County High School in Butler, AL. He graduated from Hinds Jr. College in Jackson, MS. He married Faye Meyers on May 25, 1994. Lee worked at KLLM and Conway for many years.  He was a member of...

Shirley Moss Portis was the second of nine children born on December 8, 1946, to the late Jessie and Annie Laura Moss in Yantley, AL. She graduated from Choctaw Training School in Lisman, AL. Shirley was married to the late Jack “Zack” Portis on March 31, 1978. From that union, two children were born, Floretta Portis and Katrina Portis-Fuertes. Shirley accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Lisman...

Pauline Wimberly Johnson was the third child born to the late Reverend Paul A. Wimberly and the late Minnie Collins Wimberly on March 14, 1936 in Yantley, AL.  Pauline departed this life to enter Eternal Glory on September 6, 2022, while being surrounded by her loved ones at home in New Orleans, LA.  Pauline loved the Lord and her family with her whole heart!  Pauline was married to the late Reverend Fred Johnson in June of 1954. They were blessed with six children: Juanita...

Harry Williams, Jr. was born April 6, 1949 to the late Harry Williams, Sr. and Selma Williams in Mt. Sterling, Alabama.  Harry attended the Mt. Sterling School System as a child.  He was raised by his grandparents, Connie and Dorcas Wallace, until their demise. He made his heavenly transition on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. He leaves to morn his death: three brothers, James Anderson, Leroy (Mary) Williams, and Bruno Williams; two sisters, Clotzell (Eddie) Sullivan and Marjorie...

Leetha O’Hara Ward was born on December 30, 1940, a daughter of the late Frankie Young Bryant in Birmingham, Alabama.  She grew up in Indian Springs, Alabama where she attended school. On February 24, 1957, Leetha joined in holy matrimony to Eddie Ward whom preceded in her in death. Leetha, affectionately known as “Madea” was a kind and gentle soul; she had a loving and generous heart and was always giving to those she loved. Leetha was preceded in death also by her...

Sis. Susie Ruffin, was born on December 02, 1955 in Choctaw county, Alabama to the late Perry and Classie Ruffin. She was the baby of Seven (7) Children. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. At an early age, Susie joined Gilfield Missionary Baptist Church, she was employed by Bedford Health Care for fifteen years. She leaves to cherish her loving memories: one sister, Vonester Ruffin, one brother Maryon (Patricia) Ruffin, both of Lisman, Alabama, three nieces, four...