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Mellissa D. Carlisle, age 56 was called to home on Saturday, June 8, 2019.  She was the 5th child born to the union of T. J. & Amy Carlisle on November 23, 1962 in RIderwood, Alabama (Choctaw County). Melissa accepted Christ at an early age uniting with the Mr. Nebo Baptist Church in Pushmataha, Alabama. Mellissa attended Choctaw County High School, Butler, Alabama graduating in 1980.  She attended the University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, Alabama graduating in 1984 with...

Carrie Keeton Hoskey was born August 28, 1931 in Riderwood, Alabama to the late Jeff and Adeline Keeton.  She departed this life Friday, June 7, 2019 at Willow Trace Nursing Home, Butler, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Otis Hoskey, Sr.; three brothers, Aaron (Lorene) Keeton, Jesse Keeton, Willie (Junior) Johnson; a sister, Rosie McWilliams; a grandson, Otis Hoskey, Jr.; great grandchildren, Arthur and Ashley Jones. Carrie accepted Christ at an early age...

Brother Willie Sanders Ezell entered into this life on July 5, 1930 and departed this life to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2019.  Brother Willie Sanders accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age and united with Shiloh C.M.E. Church, Cromwell, Alabama. Willie Sanders was preceded in death by his parents: George and Laura Ezell; four brothers: Luther Ezell, Artis Ezell, Ulysses Simpson Ezell, Xavier Louis Ezell; four sisters: Lorena Moody, Argusta Fitch, Creola...

Ida Mae Gordon-Spears was born August 25, 1931 to the late Roosevelt and Robbie Gordon in Yantley, Alabama.  After an extended illness she transitioned into eternity on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Choctaw General Hospital, Butler, Alabama. Ida Mae accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church and was an active member of the Choir and the Mission Board until her health failed.  Also, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #5848...

Mrs. Annie Ruth Harris, age 84, of Pushmataha, AL, gained her heavenly angel wings on Friday, May 17, 2019.  She departed this life at Willow Trace Nursing Center of Butler, AL.  Mrs. Harris was born on November 4, 1934 to the late Mrs. Jannie Baskin and Ossie Baskin, Sr., in Riderwood, AL.  She accepted Christ at an early age and later became a member of Gilfield Missionary Baptist Church in Lisman, AL.  Mrs. Harris was educated in New Life Settlement School of Choctaw...

Cleola was born on July 14, 1950 to the Late Joe Tom Dubose and Bernice James Harbin Dubose. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age and join Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Later she married Eugene Danner and during this union one child was born, Terressa Danner Johnson. She was a devoted member working with the Pleasant Hill Nutritional Ministry for over 20 years. She was most known by her helping spirit and putting others before herself. Cleo was known for her Famous Spaghetti...

Lillie Mae Brown was born to the late John H. Ward and Amanda Barney Jackson Ward on December 16, 1950 in Mt. Sterling, AL.  Three brothers (Willie C, Jessie and Johnnie) and one sister (Vera) preceded her in death. Lillie graduated from Choctaw County Training School.  She lived in Milwaukee, WI for several years where she worked for Briggs and Stratton until her retirement.  Lille was married to Andrew Lee Brown.  To this union Randall Andrew Brown and James Lee Brown...

David Arnold Johnson was born in Newton, Alabama on October 19, 1931 to the late Adam and Oshell Johnson. He accepted Christ at an early age and began on a path of tirelessly devoting his skills and efforts to serving the church.  Upon graduating high school in Houston County, he was called to service in the United States Army.  After faithfully serving in the Korean War, he received a Honorable Discharge from the Army and decided to further pursue his education. In 1955, after...

Arthur was born on December 15, 1948 to the late Prince Sr. and Annie Daisy Ward.  He professed his love and faith in Jesus Christ at an early age at Millwood Primitive Baptist Church where he has been a life-long member.  He received his formal education from East Choctaw. Immediately after high school he joined the United States Air Force and became a Purple Heart recipient.  After an honorable discharge from the U. S. Air Force, Arthur embarked on a 42 year career with...