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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.  John 14:27 Delois Riley was born to the late Henry and Mandy Helms on February 11, 1926 in Arkansas.  The Lord called Delois home and she entered her eternal resting place on May 26, 2020 at the Choctaw Health & Rehab facility in Butler, AL. She was a loving mom and raised five kids.  Delois also worked in a domestic...

Mary Ann Knott-Easley, a life-long resident of Yantley, Alabama, was born to the late Lincoln Knott and Carrie Mae Knott-Johnson on October 16, 1951. At an early age, she professed her faith and united with the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a dedicated member until her health weakened. Mary’s favorite part of church was Sunday school. Mary was educated in the Choctaw County School System and graduated from Choctaw County Training School. On May 18, 2020,...

Reginald Tyrone Harbin, Sr. was born December 3, 1963 in Lisman, Alabama to the late L.J. and Ola B. Harbin. He devoted his life to Christ at an early age and joined the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.  He was educated in the Choctaw County School System.  In 1981, he joined the United States Army and upon graduation in 1982, he began his military career in Fort Knox, Kentucky.  In 1983, his first child was born.  It was a bouncing baby girl, and on December 22,...

Minister Charlie Mae Turner was born on Tuesday, July 30, 1940 to the late Charlie Ann Cook and Elmore Johnson, Sr.  She was born the baby child of her mother, and one of 15 children of her father.  She departed her life on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. Charlie Mae attended Lisman Jr. High School.  She worked at Bill’s Dollar Store in Butler, Alabama.  Being such a compassionate person, she was a private nurse’s...

Ollie Mae (Ruffin) was born to Garfield & Ellen Ruffin on April 26, 1933 in Riderwood, Alabama. Ollie accepted Christ at an early age at the Wahalak Baptist Church where she sang in the Choir. Ollie attended Choctaw County Training School in which she graduated in 1953 with her High School Diploma. Ollie moved to Michigan right after high school in 1953 where she started Cosmetology School and became a well-known hairdresser while working other various Jobs. Ollie later enrolled in Wayne...

Effie Mae Johnson, a God fearing woman full of elegance and grace was born in Riderwood, Alabama on December 12, 1925 to the late Penton and Easter Ruffin.  She was the 7th child of 12 children. Effie Mae birth name was Inzell Ruffin but due to the number of female relatives with the same name, she decided she wanted to be lovingly known as Effie Mae, signifying her individuality, strong will and confidence.   Effie Mae completed her education at the Choctaw County Training...

Dennis Curtis was born July 15, 1953 to the late Benjamin and Addie Bee Curtis of Pushmataha Al. Dennis was the 5th child of 11 children. Two which proceeded him in death Benjamin Jr. and Ulssey Curtis. Dennis join Gilfield Missionary Baptist Church at a early age. Dennis join the Army in 1976 and was employed for 20 + yrs at The Atlas Roofing Company in Meridian Ms. Dennis was a Great Man who provided and care for his family. He enjoyed spending time with his grand and great grand kids....

Gregory Lewis McRae was born on August 21, 1963 to the late Curtis Edward McRae and Edna Mae McRae of Lisman, Alabama. He married Jacqueline Smith on January 31, 1985. He was the proud father of three sons: Jason Hopkins, Diquan McRae, and Brandon McRae. He joined the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age. Greg worked for the State of WI and the City of Racine where he retired in 2018. Greg was an accomplished business owner. He was the co-owner along with his wife Jackie of Lakeside...

Alexander Van Keeton was born January 28, 1992, he peacefully entered into Eternal rest on "Good Friday", April 10, 2020.  Alexander Van Keeton accepted Christ at a very early age and joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC. Alexander Van Keeton is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, maternal grandmother, and numerous aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. Alexander Van Keeton is survived by his parents:...