All Obituaries

James Harbin was born to the Late LJ and Bernice Harbin Dubose on May 16, 1943. At an early age he professed his life in Jesus Christ and joined Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He later joined the US Army and retired in 1970. He then relocated to Ohio where he had a career at the US Steel corporation for over 30 years. He also worked on cars as a passion in which he continued to do so until his health failed and was known to be the best auto mechanic in Lorain, Ohio. James was...

William George was born November 16, 1939 in Butler, Alabama to the late William George Carnathan and the late Mable Carter.  He passed away peacefully at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mable Carter, his father, George Carnathan, two brothers, Lance Carter and Turner Carter. After stopping school at an early age, he worked as a mechanic in Butler, AL.  Further he always saw fit to give to...

Marguerite E. Brown made her joyous arrival into this world on August 12, 1932, to the late Romey and Annie Ephraim in Camden, Alabama.  Our beloved Marguerite took flight to her Heavenly home on June 17, 2018, at home in Birmingham, Alabama.  Awaiting her arrival was her son, Kenneth Brown who left her loving arms much too soon along with her parents, sisters, Ada Jones and Cleola Coleman, other relatives, and friends.  Realizing the need to serve a higher power, Marguerite...

Gussie D. Brown was born January 23, 1932 to the late Robert and Dillie Foster. She was blessed with 12 siblings of whom she was the oldest daughter, six preceded her in death. (Robert E. Foster, James T. Foster, Charles E. Foster, John L. Foster and the baby girl Johnnie M. Foster) She leaves to cherish her memories five sisters Lorine Irby (Meridian, MS) Jessie Glasford (Brooklyn, NY) Janie Fitch (Joliet, IL) Margie Foster-Reed (Columbus, Ohio) and Anne Osei (Alexandria, VA). In 1969,...

Sister Lillie Ann Roberts (Lillie) was born on December 18, 1925 to the late Virginia Roberts.  She was called to rest on April 24, 2018.  Sister Lillie Roberts accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of the Shiloh C.M.E. Church, Cromwell, Alabama.  Lillie was a member of the choir and a stewardess on the Missionary board.  She was also a member of the Easter Star at Shiloh C.M.E. Church. Lillie Ann Roberts worked for Robroy in York, Alabama and Home Health...

Our beloved Dequain “Flink” Ruffin was born to the late Irmatine Ruffin Nicholson and the late Henry Pringle on November 14, 1977 in Butler, Alabama. He gained his wings on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Dequain graduated from Choctaw County High School in 1996.  After graduation, he furthered his education by attending Alabama Southern Community College, where he earned an education in welding. Dequain...

Elaine Jimerson was born in Choctaw County, Ward, Alabama on September 14, 1956 to the late Frank Jr. and Ruthie Kate Jimerson.  After the death of her mother, Elaine lived a short period of time with her aunt, Bertha Sealey, and attend the York West End Junior High School, York, Alabama. Elaine joined the St. John Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. William Larkin.  She continued her education at the John McDonogh High School in New Orleans,...

Preston Collins, Jr. was the second child born to the late Preston and Elner (Edna Lee) Collins in Butler, Alabama on April 9, 1958. Preston graduated from Choctaw County High School in 1978.  After graduation, he became employed at Burlington Industries.  Preston later went to Job Corps.  He then moved to Mobile, Alabama.  He returned home for a short while, until he began to have health challenges, and he moved back to Mobile, Alabama. Preston was preceded in death by...

Elijah Roberts, Jr. was born on January 6, 1943 to the late Elijah Roberts, Sr. and late Lurene Roberts in Yantley, Alabama. He joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age. Elijah attended high school at Choctaw County High School in Lisman, Alabama.  He was an electrician at IBEW and later became a truck driver. Elijah met and married Shirley Easter, and to this union five children were born, and also two additional children.  He loved all of his children dearly, and...

Toreatha Means Johnson was born in Butler, Alabama on November 4, 1937 to the late Herman Means and the late Mary Lee Means. She accepted Christ at an early age at Butler Chapel AME Zion Church. Throughout her life, she remained a faithful member and tirelessly devoted her skills and efforts to serving the church. She beautifully played the piano for over 40 years. She was married to David for 60 years. This union was blessed with three children, Cheryl, Kenneth and Kevin.  She...