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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...

George Cleveland McRae was born to the late Al Junior McRae and Georgia Mae Gordon on May 27, 1964 in Yantley, AL.  He was baptized at an early age and united with the Mt. Mariah Baptist Church. He was employed at Structural Steel as well as an entrepreneur. He was well known to do whatever he could do for anyone. George was a lover of life and loved to have fun.  George transitioned this life Wednesday December 30 at his residence in Meridian MS.  He leaves to cherish a...

Dominic Terrell McRae was born July 25, 1968, to the late Curtis E. McRae and Edna M. McRae.  He was baptized and joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Yantley, AL at an early age. While living in Racine, WI, he was a faithful member of Searching Together Missionary Baptist Church where Reverend Willie Riley, Jr is the Pastor.   He attended Choctaw County High School in Butler, AL, and graduated from Southeast Lauderdale High School in Meridian, MS. He leaves to cherish a...

Cynthia Roberts was born in Meridian, Mississippi on October 10, 1953 to the late Theado and Edna G. Roberts.  She departed this life December 2, 2020. Cynthia was married to the late Thomas S. Watters and to their union, a daughter was born.  Little Miss Marcia Watters gained her angelic wings as an infant.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Hubert and Willie Roberts. Cynthia confessed Christ at an early age and joined Little Hope Baptist...

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...