The funeral service for Troy Lee Wayne Moak will be 11 a.m., Thursday, October 24, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, at Riverwood and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday.

Mr. Moak, 29, of Brookhaven, died Friday, October 18, 2024, in Georgetown, MS. He was born November 18, 1994, to Brian Wayne Moak and Jennifer Lee Bardwell. He was a Site Manager for APAC, Inc.

Troy enjoyed hunting with his children, fishing, and riding motorcycles, he also liked spending quality time with his family and friends. One of his favorite things was to grill good food and invite everyone to a feast. He had a special gift for working on machinery and vehicles. He was a member of River of Life Church. Troy will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy Moak, Jr. and Shirley Moak and by a niece, Bella Rae Titus.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Heather Elizabeth Moak; his parents, Brian Moak (Tammy), and Jennifer Moak; children, Erika Jean Miller, Zoie LeAnn Moak, Easton Roy Moak; grandfather, Avrice Bardwell; sisters, Harley Moak, Tamara Adams (Nathan Case), Teri Hogan (Dillon Titus), Carli Chandler (Reason), Summer Smith (Justin), Skye Tibbs (Robert); brothers, Jay Hogan (Cullen), Caid Hogan (Allison); sisters-in-law, Holly Fry (Jerry), Haley Miller; father and mother-in-law, John and Penny Miller; aunts & uncles, Melissa Adams (Steven “Stebo”), David, Jessica (Paul), Bec Bec, Jeff (Pam), Nita (Luke), Chad (Jennifer), Chellie (Randy); 31 nieces and nephews with another one on the way as well as a host of other loving family members and friends and his faith family at River of Life.

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.

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.

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.