Obituaries
Lennox James Brady
Lennox James Brady was born October 14, 2024, to Chandler Dylan Brady and Cortney Renee Williams Brady. He passed away from this life a few short hours later.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gregory Williams.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; sisters, Avery Brady (7) and Katherine Brady (5); and grandparents, Clark and Dawn Brady, Marilyn Williams, and Dustin Cothern. He is also survived by his great-grandparents and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family would like to thank their UMMC NICU nurse, Charlie.
Columbus Campbell Goza
The funeral service for Columbus Campbell Goza will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, at Riverwood Family with burial in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m., Monday, October 21, at Riverwood, and will resume from Noon until the time of service on Tuesday.
Mr. Goza, 80, of Brookhaven, died October 17, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Magnolia, MS, December 29, 1943, to Campbell Columbus Goza and Kathrine Hall Goza. He served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War.
Columbus was a loving and faithful husband, father, Pops, and Grandfather. He was a longtime member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He worked as a Truck Driver to provide well for his family. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and photography. Columbus wore many hats and like Will Rogers, never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Linda Goza.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Goza; children, Jennifer Goza, James Goza, Noel Travis and Donnie Key; stepchildren, Sheila King, Willie Terrel Coon, Donald Coon, Terry Coon, Belinda Youngblood, and Tammy Arnold brothers, Henry Goza, Willie Goza; 13 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren. He was also blessed to have four great, great grandchildren as well as a host of other loving family members and friends.
The Goza family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at King’s Daughters Medical Center for their compassionate care while Mr. Columbus was with them.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Macedonia Baptist Church Building Fund, 1230 Macedonia Rd NW, Brookhaven, MS, or to St. Jude’s PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.
Johnnie "Jere" Russell
RUSSELL, JOHNNIE “Jere” GERALEENE, age 92, a Richmond, VA resident for 47 years, passed away peacefully on Oct 4, 2024, at her daughter’s home after declining health.
Jere was born in Brookhaven, MS on March 25, 1932, to the late John F. and Bertie Lea Brister. She grew up in Brookhaven and was introduced to Jay Russell while in high school. He was smitten then and for the rest of his life. After Jere attended the University of Southern Mississippi for two years and Jay graduated from Mississippi State, the two got married in 1952. Jay’s Air Force career brought them stateside and overseas assignments including Germany and Okinawa. In 1965 they moved to the DC area for 12 years and then finally to Richmond, VA, where they retired. Everywhere they lived Jere adapted and made a beautiful home for her family. Her greatest joy in life was being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she was happiest when she had her family around her – especially feeding them! Most importantly though, Jere had the sweetest spirit and kindest heart that caused all who met her to love her. She rarely greeted anyone without a kind word and compliment. Jere loved the Lord and truly desired to honor Him with the way she lived. We were blessed beyond measure to have her with us as long as we did. This world will not be the same without her.
Jere is survived by her daughter, Sandra Russell Howells, and son, Roger Alan Russell, and his wife, Lauren. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren, Heather Howells, Chase Howells, Brittany Russell, Colin Russell, Trey Russell and Alexis Russell and 3 great-grandchildren Henry, Hannah, and Jordan, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, all for whom she cared deeply. In addition to her parents, Jere was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Jay, and her dearly loved sister, Mildred (Richardson).
A service will be held at Pleasant Grove Church in Monticello, MS on Nov 1, 2024, at 11am. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Any memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jere to Pleasant Grove Church, 1098 Pleasant Grove Dr, Monticello, MS 39654.
Cynthia Diane Hawley
Cynthia Diane Hawley, 66, of Smithdale, MS, died October 16, 2024, at Southwest MS Regional Medical Center. She was born in Midland, Texas, on June 17, 1958, to Jimmy Garvin and Evelyn Rushing.
Ms. Hawley enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She loved God, arts and crafts, woodworking, and cooking.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Kathleen Wolff.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Keysha Nations (Jerry), Rondah Williamson (Ron), Joey Hawley (Annie), and Kimberly Orcutt; brother, Sonny Welch; sisters, Genette Ratcliff and Sandra Cupit; ten grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by her significant other, Mike Wells and many friends and family.
The family would like to thank the staff at Southwest Regional Medical Center.
Ba Van Le
The funeral service for Ba Van Le will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at St. Mary’s Basilica. Visitation will be 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Mr. Le was born on March 15, 1931, and passed from this life on October 16, 2024, after 93 wonderful years.
Jerry Daniel Fauver
Mr. Jerry Daniel Fauver, 73, of Brookhaven, died October 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven on April 27, 1951, to James Albert Fauver, Sr. and Audrey Pearl Case Fauver. He worked for the Oil Industry all over the world. Mr. Fauver was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Albert Fauver, Jr.
He is survived by his brother, Jimmy C. Fauver and wife, Edna, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Nicholas Cole Lofton
Funeral service for Nicholas Cole Lofton will be 2 p.m., Friday, October 18, at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from Noon until the time of the service.
Nicholas Cole Lofton, 26, of Brookhaven, MS, died Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born April 28, 1998, to Charles Lofton and Kimberly Cartwright Lofton. Cole passed away on October 13 after a lifelong battle with Conradi-Hunermann syndrome. He attended Enterprise Attendance Center and was currently attending Magnolia Place day program.
He was an athlete with Special Olympics of McComb and the McComb Miracle League
He is preceded in death by his mother, Kimberly Cartwright Lofton; and his grandparents, Claudia Cartwright, Charles Ray Lofton, and Harvey Seebach.
He is survived by his parents, Charles and Michelle Lofton; brothers, Garrett Lofton and Cash Lofton; sisters, Lily Lofton and Morgan King; and his grandparents, Phylis Lofton, Judy Seebach, and Sherry Haynes.
In lieu of flowers you may make memorials to Make-A-Wish Mississippi, 607 Highland Colony Parkway # 100, Ridgeland, MS 39157, or Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities, 2 Old River Place, Suite M, Jackson, MS 39202.
The family would like to thank his extended family of friends, caregivers and bonus mom Kathy William's for years of love and support.
Joe Lannie Temple
Mr. Joe Lannie Temple of Brookhaven, MS, died October 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Meadville, MS to James Temple and Wessie Mae Brister Temple, on January 25, 1960.
Joe was a beloved husband, father, son, Paw paw, and friend. Spending time with his family was especially important to him. He was a truck driver by trade but found great pleasure mowing the lawn or just taking the time to go fishing. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Joe is preceded in death by his father, James Temple; Brother, Nathan Temple; sister-in-law, Mary Sterling Temple; and first wife, Mickey Temple.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 13 years, Mary Porter Temple; his mother, Wessie Temple; children, Amy Jacobs and Nicholas Mueller; brothers, Wesley Temple, David Temple (PollyAnna), Bobby Temple (Jeannie); four grandchildren, Charleigh Jacobs, Remley Jacobs, Maelynn Jacobs, and Odin Jacobs; friends, Billy & Pam Jacobs, Connie Mueller, Kurt Mueller, and Jimmy Burns, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Arden Hospice for their compassion while Joe was in their care.
Deborah Ann Wallace Victory
Services for Mrs. Deborah Ann Wallace Victory of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 1:00 until the time of service and burial at New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Deborah Ann Wallace Victory, 58, passed away on October 11, 2024, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
She was born on March 28, 1966, to the late Rayford Wallace and Kathleen Mary Johnson Wallace.
Mrs. Victory was a member of Jackson St. Global Methodist Church. She loved dressing up and going to church. Deborah was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother and will be missed dearly by all who loved her.
Preceding her in death are her parents, and brother, Audie Ray Wallace.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Danny Ray Victory; sons Jonathan Wallace (Hanna Rippy) and Stephen Christa and wife, Summer; sisters Nancy Tanner and husband, Mike, and Becky Lofton and husband, Lloyd; six grandchildren, Joseph Wallace, Aurora Wallace, Ben Christa, Audrey Christa, Garrett Victory, and Paul Smith; sisters-in-law Betty Victory, Sonya Cannon, and Rita Wallace; and a host of other family and friends.
Carl Lewis Bardwell
Carl Lewis Bardwell, 85, of Ponchatoula, LA, entered through the gates of glory Thursday, October 10th, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior. His life’s journey began January 11, 1939, when he was born to Alfred C. Bardwell and May Belle Hudgins Bardwell, in Ponchatoula. He spent 40 years in the Education System as a Teacher in both Louisiana and Mississippi. Carl honorably served his country in the United States Navy, Submarine Division, and was a member of the Submarine Veterans Association of Slidell, LA. He was a loving husband to his wife of 60 years, Edith, until her death, and he continues to be a faithful father, grandfather and great grandfather. Carl had a love for the outdoors, fly fishing and going camping with many amazing friends were two of his favorite pastimes. He was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. Carl will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Edith Holden Bardwell; his parents; twin sons, Douglas and Dudley Bardwell; and siblings, Calvin, Percy, Nelson, James, Milton, George, Alice, Lillian, Agnes, and Sarah.
He is survived by his daughter, Monica Hutson and husband, Lance, and his nephew, whom he considered a son, Dennis K. Bardwell; three grandchildren, Jordan Hutson Threadgill and husband, Jacob, Emily Hutson, and Mackenzie Hutson; and three great grandchildren, Hadley Hayden Threadgill, Bexley Grace Hutson, Hutson Claire Threadgill; honorary grandchildren, Amy Bush and husband, Jason, April Bardwell, Steven Bardwell and wife Shannel; and honorary great grandchildren, Tyler, Jayla, Colton, and Zoey.
The funeral service for Carl Bardwell will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, at Jerusalem Baptist Church with burial in Cooper Cemetery. Friends may come for a time of visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to thank North Oaks Medical Center, North Oaks Rehabilitation and Hood Memorial Hospital Staff for their care of Mr. Carl.
