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Mable Miller-McGrew was born November 30, 1930, to the late Arnett & Josephine (Sims) Miller.  She departed this life on June 8, 2022 at the Choctaw Health and Rehabilitation Center in Butler, AL.  Mable was a very honest and caring person who loved her family. She enjoyed cooking for everyone and loved nothing more than having her children close and spending time with family and friends.  Mable was a faithful and loving mother, hardworking, strict, and witty.  She as...

Ruby Lee Larkin Campbell was born on November 11, 1937 to Annie Ruth Hayden Larkin and Dansby Bryant Larkin. Ruby was the second of fourteen children born to Annie Ruth and Dansby Larkin.  Ruby was married to the late Eli Samuel Campbell, Sr. until his death in 1989. Ruby departed this life on May 24th surrounded by family. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she served as the primary age group Sunday School Teacher. Ruby also served as a...

Tremaine Blakley (Toke) was born on September 6, 1971, to the union of Mr. Horace and Mrs. Minnie Blakley. Our beloved Tremaine departed this life on May 22, 2022, at the UAB Palliative Care and Comfort Unit (Spain Clinic) in Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his daughter Charmaine LaQuinta Blakley, brother Gerald Blakley, paternal grandparents Pink and Alice Blakley, and maternal grandparents Nathaniel and Abbie Lee Harbin.  Tremaine joined the Gilfield...

Brother James Keeton was born on March 10, 1937 to the late Brother Willie and Sister Rosa Keeton in Lisman, Alabama. Brother James Keeton attended Choctaw County Training School in Lisman, Alabama. During his high school days, he was an avid basketball player, along with his brother, Robert Keeton. He was an animal lover, especially his dog, “Duke,” and loved to plant a garden and grow his own vegetables. James is best known for riding his bicycle around the Town of Lisman. At...

James David Thompkins was born on February 24, 1951 to Frank “Candy” Thompkins and Amerson Watkins Thompkins.  James, affectionately known as J.D. or Dee, was the youngest of eight children.  He confessed Christ at an early age at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Lisman, Al.  “Dee” graduated from Choctaw County Training School in 1969 and retired from Mid South Lumber, Inc. Dee transitioned from this earthly life on April 9, 2022.  He was preceded...

DeCarlos Tubbs was born February 12, 1976 to Mary Ann Tubbs.  He departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on March 29, 2022 at his home.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alex Chaney and Bettie Jean Chaney. Carlos, as he was affectionately called, was involved in many things during his lifetime.  He worked numerous jobs including Advanced Auto, Choctaw County Dept. of Roads & Bridges, and Georgia Pacific.  He also served on the North Choctaw...

Mother Christine Johnson was born February 11, 1930 to the late Jean and Jessie Mae Johnson in Yantley, Alabama. She joined the Mt. Mariah Missionary Baptist Church at an early age, and was a faithful and loyal member.  She held many positions in the church.  Mother Christine was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Brookins Chapter #166. She was united in marriage to Lonnie Lee Johnson, and to the union five children were born. She departed her earthly life on March 23,...

Tony Curtis Cunningham was born March 3, 1963 to Elmira Williams and the late Ulysses Williams.  He passed away peacefully at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, MS on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Tony confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Fairview Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling, Alabama.  He loved to read scriptures from the New Testament. Tony was “a jack of all trades” his many talents and his willingness to help allowed him to do just about...

Bernice was born to proud parents Jasper Yates and Mabis Ezell Yates on March 16, 1935 in Cromwell Alabama. She had one sister (Ella). Bernice accepted Christ as her savior at a very early age with the Shiloh C.M.E. Church in Lisman Alabama. Bernice completed her education at Choctaw County Training High School in Lisman, Alabama. After finishing school, she married Quincey Venuard Jones and from this union their son Otto was born in December of 1954. In 1958 Bernice decided to leave the...