All Obituaries

Shirley Mae Ruffin was born on September 9, 1945 to the union of Winston Balden and Willie Mae Smith in Crawell, Alabama. She received her formal education at Choctow County Training School in Lisman, Alabama. Shirley accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. She was united with Shady Grove Baptist Church. When Shirley came to Milwaukee, she joined in fellowship with Friendship Church, soon after St. James Baptist Church, and then Rock of Ages Church. She was united in holy matrimony...

Sis. Rosie Emma Holcombe was born on November 12, 1926 to the parentage of Rev. Greene B. and Willie D. Sheffield Keeton, whom preceded her in death.  She was the fourteenth child of fifteen children; twelve of which preceded her in death. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where she attended faithfully. On September 13, 1947, Rosie was united in Holy Matrimony to Mack Holcombe, and to this union 6 children were born; two preceded her in...

Mrs. Mattie Bordain Tanks was born April 15, 1922 to the late William and Beatrice Rodgers Bordain in Cann Hill, Sumter Co, AL.  She was proceeded in death by two brothers Matthew (Ben) Bordain and Albert George Bordain. She confessed to Christ at an early age and united with the Taylor Mission Methodist Church of Sumter Co, AL.  She later joined John The Baptist Church when she united in Holy Matrimony December 22, 1937 to the Late J.C. (Jake) Tanks.  To this union two...

Sis. Willie Mae Harris was born on September 18, 1917, to the late Perry Ruffin, Sr. & Nettie Easley Ruffin in Pushmataha, AL.  From an early age, she was reared by her elder brother and his wife, Frank & Luberta Easley in Riderwood, AL. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, where she remained a dedicated and faithful member until her death.  She was united in marriage to the late Ed Harris on November 16, 1941 in Riderwood,...

Johnny Earl Hampton was born on December 27, 1951.  He grew up in Lavaca, Alabama and lived his life to the fullest.  Johnny made many friends with his contagious smile, fierce spirit, and outspoken personality. Johnny attended East Choctaw High School and graduated from Alabama A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture. While attending A&M, he became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Gamma Epsilon Chapter. Johnny was employed at Georgia Pacific...

On August 3, 2018 the Master plucked a plant for his garden.  He called our father, Albert Ezell Sr. home from labor to reward. Albert was born to the late Henry and Nancy Ezell on August 8, 1937.  Albert married his late devoted wife Beartha Ree Ezell in Meridian, Mississippi on February 23, 1957. To this union six children were born:  Betty Carter, Lisman, AL; Albert (Essie) Ezell, Yantley, AL; Amos (Margaret) Ezell, Lisman, AL; Willie James Sr. (late Anita) Ezell, Akron,...

Mrs. Fannie M. Bellamy was born on February 15, 1951 to the late Chester and Mamie Holcombe.  She departed this life at her residence surrounded by her family and loved ones on July 31, 2018. Fannie was a native of Choctaw County, Alabama.  She graduated from Choctaw County Training School, class of 1970.  After graduating, she joined the U.S. Army and retired after serving twenty-one years.  She earned her B.S. degree from the University of Houston.  She was...

Dock Harris, 59, of Lisman, Alabma was peacefully called home on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Choctaw General Hospital in Butler, Alabama. Dock was born on July 30, 1958 in Lisman, Alabama to the late Hattie Bell Harris and Simmie Harris.  Dock received his education through Choctaw County High School. He later relocated to Miami, Florida where he worked as a Construction Heavy Equipment Operator for over 30 years.  During his time in Miami, Florida, he met and married his loving...

Bishop Booker Taliaferro Ruffin, Sr. was born to the late Dave Blucher and the late Annie Ruffin on September 5, 1925 in Riderwood, Alabama. He had one sister, Cora Todd, who preceded him in death. He gave his life to the Lord at the age of 28. On June 5, 1954, he was joined in holy matrimony to Catherine Rooks who preceded him in death. Four wonderful children were born to this union. Bishop Ruffin accepted his call to the ministry shortly after he was saved and baptized in the Holy...

Jessie Walker, Jr., was born on December 29, 1935: the third of three children to be born to the late Mandy Russell Walker and the late Jessie Walker, Sr. At an early age, Jessie united with West Bend Baptist Church, Coffeeville, AL.  He attended public school and retired as a logger. He was united in marriage to Tossie Rainey, who preceded him in death.  One brother, Frank (Red) Russell, Sr. preceded him in death. On Monday morning, July 16, 2018 at Willow Trace Nursing Home,...