Month: September 2021

Graveside Service for Charlie Lee Watson, age 71, was held Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 11:00am at Shiloh C.M.E. Church in Lisman, AL with Rev. Willie Woodard officiating.

Charlie Lee Watson was born on September 19, 1949 to the late Mr. Kelly and Mrs. Charlie Mae Watson in Halsell, AL.  He was one of two children born to this union. He went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kelly and Charlie Mae Watson and a brother, Thomas Watson.

Charlie accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of John the Baptist Church. He later became a member of Shiloh C.M.E. Church where he participated in bible study and served as a volunteer.

Charlie attended Choctaw County Schools and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1968, where he was a heavy equipment operator. He married Cassie B. O’Field in 1972 and together they had two sons, Michael and Kelly. Charlie was employed by James River Corporation for over 25 years.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cassie; four children, Kendra McGrew, Michael Watson (Tanya), Bobby Hosea (Pauline), Kelly Watson (Nakia); one godson, Brandon O’Field; 18 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; one sister, Louise Dixon; two aunts, Edith Duncan, Ruby Rogers; one uncle, Lavelle Rogers; four sisters-in-law, Betty O’Field, Emma Watson, Hattie Roberts, Betty Jean Franklin; two brothers-in-law, Jesse O’Field, Edward O’Field; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service for Lelar Gray Ridgeway, age 93, was held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:00am at St. Mary United Methodist Church with Pastor Gerald Goodman officiating. 

Lelar was born November 12, 1927 to the parentage of Cain Ridgeway and Mary Elizabeth Rembert Ridgeway.  She entered peacefully into her new life with the Lord on August 21, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Cain and Mary Elizabeth Ridgeway; three brothers, Nollie (Veara), Cain Jr. , Johnny; three sisters, Ellen (Roosevelt), Cannie (Willie), Bernice; three nephews, and three nieces.

Born again early in life, Lelar was a faithful member of St. Mary United Methodist Church.  She believed in God; trusted Him; and sought to live in His righteousness. She exercised purpose in life.  Lelar lived, loved, enjoyed and appreciated having a purpose through her connection to and in experiencing the natural side of living things such as flowering, gardening, canning, crafts, and other hobbies that she considered work.

She leaves to mourn: one sister, Erma (Jessie) Edwards of Butler, AL; one brother, Rufus Warner of Robins, GA; two sisters-in-law, Hazel (Johnny) of Greensboro, AL, Annie (Rufus) of Robins, GA; eleven nieces (four step); twelve nephews (four step); a devoted great niece, Tracey Chaney of Pennington, AL; and a host of other great and great- great nieces and nephews.