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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...

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Rev 21:4” Larry Joe “Fat” Andrews was born December 30, 1962 to the late Arthur and Essie Mae Andrews. He departed his life at his home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He joined Slater C.M.E. Church early in life and remained a member until his death. He was preceded in death by...

John L. Ruffin, Sr. (90 yrs) died unexpected January 4, 2021, at Mercy Rehab & Care Center (Swansea, IL.). He was born January 16, 1930, in Pushmataha, AL., the son of (Late) Isaac S. and Mary (Roberts) Ruffin. John graduated from Tuskegee Institute. He married his first wife (Late) Lillie B. (Nelson) Second wife (Late) Mildred E. (Ward) Ruffin. John gave his life to Christ under the leadership of Rev. Brekins at an early age at Gilfield Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a loyal...

Hazel Dubose was born on October 12, 1950 to the late Judson Marsh and Velma Clark. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age and joined Shiloh Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and later became a member of Christian Fellowship Baptist Church. She was united in marriage with Willie Earl Dubose. They were blessed with four children. One preceded in death. She was also proceeded in death by her sisters Lola Jean Roberts, Vivian Willis and brothers Isaac Marsh and Quinton...