Graveside service for Lola Lee McGrew will be 10 a.m., Saturday, October 26, in Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mrs. McGrew, 72, of Pike County, died Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born January 12, 1952, to Jewell McDaniel and Lucille Thornhill McDaniel.

Mrs. McGrew is preceded in death by her husband, James McGrew and her parents.

She is survived by her brother, Danny McDaniel and two stepdaughters, Martha McGrew and Karen Redd McGrew.

The funeral service for Bonnie Lou Varnado will be 10 a.m., Friday, October 25, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, October 24, at Riverwood.

Mrs. Varnado, 54, of Bogue Chitto, died October 21, 2024, at her residence. She was born May 29, 1970, to James Willie Moore and Shirley Nell Fuller Moore. She worked in the City of Brookhaven School District in the School Cafeteria Department for many years. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Willie Earl Moore, Billy Wayne Moore, Andrew Moore, Kenneth Moore, and Chad Moore; and sisters, Tammy Nell Jordan and Penny Bailey.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her husband of 23 years, Gary Varnado; children, Becky Kemph, Kimberly Mason, and Phillip Kemph; stepdaughter, Chelsea Faye Varnado; twin sister, Connie Sue Moore, and sisters, Sharon Jackson (David) and Alice Faye Moore. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and her good friend, Judy Smith as well as other loving family members and friends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.