All Obituaries

Brother Roy Lee Johnson was born February 12, 1960, in Yantley, Alabama, to the late Earnest Johnson Sr. and Lessie Mae Spraggins.  At an early age Roy joined the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Later he became a member of the Salem Baptist Church. He attended Choctaw County High School in Butler, Alabama, and finished his diploma program in 2009 as Valedictorian in Bellevue, Nebraska.  He worked for Douglas County Youth Center for nearly...

Johnny Andrew Brooks transitioned in life Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. He was born August 18, 1961, in Choctaw County, AL to Susie Thomas. He gave his life to God at an early age. He also was a man of many talents and of strong conviction. Johnny quickly took to woodworking, understanding the mechanical workings of cars, and exploring his musical interests as well. His talents made him a prime candidate for a long career at Peavy Electronics, where he managed lines for multiple departments 20 +...

Mrs. Bertha Ree Jimerson Sealey was born November 20, 1938 in Sumter County Alabama. She was the eighth of twelve siblings born to Mr. Frank and Mrs. Velma Jimerson. The Lord called His faithful and steadfast servant home to be with Him on Friday, October 16, 2020 in Montgomery, Alabama. Because of her health, she was living with her devoted daughter and son-in-law, Renae and Anthony Clark. She met the love of her life, Oliver Sealey, Sr., at Selma University and they were united in holy...

ALFA~ Mrs. Laura Napier Godfrey, one of eight children, was born September 25, 1919 to Guy and Estelle Napier. LIFE~ Mrs. Laura was united in marriage to Jim Godfrey, they were blessed with a loving and devoted daughter, Doris Godfrey Howard. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Womack Hill, AL. She leaves a legacy of love and faithfulness. A woman of strength and dependability, she loved to cook for everybody and she love growing flowers. She will be dearly missed and forever...

Betty was born August 24th, 1950 in Yantley, AL to the late Simmie and Hattie Bell Harris. She was the second child of nine siblings. Betty confessed her life to Christ at an early age and joined the Gilfield Missionary Baptist Church.  Dedicated to service, she joined the Order of Eastern Star having served as worthy matron. She joined in 1975. Betty attended Choctaw Training School and graduated in the class of 1968. Furthering her education, she attended Selma University in Selma,...

Deaconess Lakeisha Shanta Ruffin-Lofton was born on October 8, 1985 to the late Belove and Irmatine Ruffin-Nicholson.  Keisha was a 2004 graduate of Choctaw County High School.          Keisha joined Gilfield Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Theodis McSwain where she served on many committees such as Deaconess, Choir, Matron and church janitor until her death. On January 19, 2015, she was united in Holy Matrimony...

Sis. Abbie Lee Pearson Harbin was born August 30, 1915, to the Late Coleman and Bessie Rodgers Pearson of Melvin, Alabama. She was the eldest of her siblings: Woodrow Pearson, T.C. Pearson, Lorene Reed, Mexie G. Rodgers, and Logan Rodgers; all preceded her in death. Her stepmother, Varma Pearson, and stepsiblings: Annette Reid, Waymond (Bill) Pearson, and Elmer Pearson preceded her in death. She was married to the love of her life, the Late Nathaniel Harbin of Riderwood, Alabama. To this...

Delphine Curtis Ruffin was born May 18, 1958 in Butler, Alabama. She was born to Deacon Dan Curtis and the late Deaconess Exie Lee Curtis. Debbie, as she was affectionately called gave her life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Gilfield Missionary Baptist Church. Her first priority was to love the Lord. This was substantiated by her faithful, steadfast pursuit of His Word, and her desire to strive for maturity in Him. Her love for Family was authentic and unfeigned and she...

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Issac was born on April 2, 1945, to the late Judson and Velma Marsh of Yantley, Alabama. He was the 3rd child born to this union. He departed his life on July 9, 2020, at Choctaw General Hospital (Rush) in Butler, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Judson and Velma Marsh; brother – Quinton Marsh, sisters – Vivian Marsh Bell and Lola Jean Marsh Roberts. As a child, Issac grew up with his loving brothers and sisters who he loved dearly. Issac met and married...