Obituaries
Jesse Lynn Keen
Jesse Lynn Keen, 70, of Wesson, died September 22, 2020 at
University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He was
born May 7, 1950, to Lawrence Keen and Lore Dell Jorden Keen.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alvin Keen,
James Keen, Virgil Keen, Ronald Keen, and Frank Keen; and
sisters, Jean Breland and Kathy Keen.
He is survived by his children, Jason Keen, Billy Ray Keen and
Brandy Keen; sisters, Delma Varner, Linda Austin, and Deborah Rushing;
brothers, Clarence Keen, John Keen, Donald Keen, David Keen, Albert Keen,
and Joe Keen; and four grandchildren, Briana, Jessica, Rachel, and Aldrin.
He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
James Edward “Sonny” Vinson
Funeral service for Mr. James Edward “Sonny” Vinson will be 1 p.m., Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Solid Rock Pentecostal Church with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park.
Visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the church, until the time of service.
Mr. Vinson, of Bogue Chitto, began his journey here, on this earth, March 9, 1936, and he entered his eternal home on September 24, 2020. He was 84 years old.
Mr. Vinson was a heavy equipment operator and worked as an Operation Engineer Local 406 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He served his country in the United States Air Force,
Mr. Vinson was a member of the Solid Rock Pentecostal Church. He served as an usher for many years at First Pentecostal in Denham Springs, Louisiana.
He was an avid traveler and has visited 48 of these United States, as well as Canada and Mexico.
He is preceded in death by his one and only child, a son, Kendal Edward Vinson; his parents, Erskin E. Vinson and Martha Stevens Vinson;
sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha Ann Vinson Varner and husband, James Marshall Varner, Sarah Alice Vinson Huggins, and husband, W.L. Huggins,
and Wanda Gene Vinson Avants and husband, William G. Avants.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn Kendoyce Laird Vinson. Known as Uncle Bubba by nieces, Marsha Causey of Stewart, MS,
Marla New of Eupora, MS, Sandra Huggins of Greensburg, LA, Amy Bufkin of Galvez, LA, Rita Farris, and Mary LeMoine, both of Marurepas, LA;
and nephews, James M. Varner, Jr. of Watson, LA, John M. Varner of Baton Rouge, LA, Douglas A. Huggins of Grangeville, LA,
James Micah Varner of Tupelo, MS, Allen Avants, and Michael Avants both of Marurepas, LA.
He was a beloved cousin survived by a host of cousins, as well as a friend to many and will be greatly missed.
Bonita Marie Moore
Graveside service for Mrs. Bonita Marie Moore of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm Sunday, September 27, 2020,
at Stewart Cemetery with visitation from 12:00-2:00 on Sunday at Riverwood Family.
Mrs. Bonita Marie Moore, 50, went to be with her Lord on September 24, 2020, at her home.
She was born on May 8, 1970, to the late Jimmy Alford Caves and Ola Irene Rushing Caves.
Mrs. Moore was a member of Bethel Temple United Pentecostal Church and was a Roamer Representative for CSpire.
She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Jimmy and Irene Caves.
and brother, Kevin Caves, and father-in-law, Solon Moore.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Anthony Moore; daughters, Hannah Bessonette and husband, McKinzie,
and Summer Moore; brother, Joseph Caves, and wife, Barbara; 4 grandchildren, Malcolm Britt Bessonette, Maddex Rowan Bessonette,
Jimmiee Claire Moore and Layton Anthony Moore. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Dorothy Moore; brothers and sisters in law,
Roger and Patricia Bailey and Bubba and Maybelle Townsend, and Michelle Purvis; along with nieces and nephews,
Gregory and Tara Blackwell, William Townsend, Robert Bailey, Bryar and Cassidy Townsend, Cody Caves, Bryson Caves,
and a host of great-nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jesse Smith
Services for Mr. Jesse W. Smith are 10:00 am Friday, September 25, 2020, at Riverwood Family with burial at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, September 24, at Riverwood and resume from 9:00 am until time of the service on Friday.
Jesse W. Smith, 91, of Brookhaven, MS, gained his wings on September 21, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Smith was born at his parent’s home in East Lincoln Co., MS on January 3, 1929, to Woodie H. Smith and Loise Townsend Smith.
Mr. Smith grew up on his parent's farm and always loved raising cattle and had a green thumb for gardening but his main passion was
for building houses and was a local Contractor for over 40 years who has many homes in the area as his legacy.
He stopped building due to health issues in his early 80's.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Quinnie L. Williams Smith, his parents, his brother, Charles W. Smith,
his son-in-law who he treated like his son, Michael H. "Sarge" Smith.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Patricia "Pat" Smith, and his son, Jessie Ronnie Smith. His brothers and sisters-in-law, John H. and Patsy Smith,
and Ralph H. and Aby Smith, and his sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Chuck Carter. His grandchildren, Christopher Smith and wife Christina Smith,
and Alanna M. Smith and husband Tracey Case, and great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Smith, Quinn J. Smith, and Wrynn Case.
He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend who called him Pop, Jennifer Moak, and his very special caregivers,
who all became family, Rose Hux, Shea Ballard, Kristen Delaughter, Teresa Poole, Sonya Melvin, and Patricia Shaw.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice Compassus and Riverwood Family.
Brandie Michelle McDaniel
Brandie Michelle McDaniel, 33, of Silver Creek, passed away on September 21, 2020, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
She was born on November 9, 1986, to Michael Ty McDaniel and Lori Lee Hamler McDaniel.
Brandie was a 2004 graduate of Carthage High School in Carthage Texas and graduated in 2013 from of CoLin in Wesson, MS
she also attended the University of Southern Mississippi. She loved animals and working in her garden.
Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Joe Hamler, Sr. and Harvey and Jo McDaniel; aunt, Barbara Gossett
and uncle, Joe Hamler Jr., and cousins Bubba Gossett, Jr. and Eric McDaniel.
Those left to cherish her memory are her parents; son, Ben Oppenheimer, II and
daughter, Abigail Oppenheimer, and brothers, Kevin and Brandon McDaniel;
grandmother Loretta Hamler, uncles, Lionel Dorsey, Jerry McDaniel, Bubba Gossett Sr. aunts, Linda Neely, and Joanne Swindell.
Jeffrey Charles Goodliffe
Jeffrey Charles Goodliffe, 67 of Brookhaven, MS passed away September 19, 2020,
at Kings Daughters Medical Center. He was born in September of 1953, in New Orleans LA.
Jeffrey was a free spirit and couldn’t stand being in one place for too long.
You never knew he might pack up one morning and be gone for months to avoid the cold or just because he felt like it.
Not only did he love to travel and see the world, he enjoyed playing guitar and singing for others.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Audry Rose Welker, his father, and his brother Robert (Ricky) Goodliffe
and survived by his daughter, Lindsey Rachelle Goodliffe, and three grandchildren, Aaliyah, Sofia and Willie.
He is also survived by his sister Gwendolyn and brother Douglas.
Because Jeffrey loved to travel, his daughter will spread his ashes at a later date at different places
he loved spending time and that they shared memories over the years.
Norma Willey
James Swager
On the evening of September 19, 2020, James Swager of Brookhaven died at the age of 94.
Jim was born in Schwartz, Louisiana, but moved to Mississippi at the age of 9 years old.
He lived in Brookhaven for 55 years and always considered it home.
Jim served in WWII joining the army at age 18 and was in combat in Central Europe.
Jim was proud to have served his country and his stories are part of the legacy he leaves his children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. After serving his country, he
went to school and learned morse code and worked as a telegraph operator for the Illinois Central Railroad.
He worked for the Illinois Central Railroad for 39 years later serving as a depot agent.
Jim loved bike riding and on his birthday each year, he would ride on the Natchez Trace Parkway the miles of his age
not ending this tradition until he was up in his 80s. He was a member of the VFW, Oddfellows, Eastern Star, Brotherhood
at various times throughout his life as well as a member of the Masonic Order. Jim won the book of golden deeds award for his work
in the community in 2006. The club he enjoyed the most later in life was the Greater Generation Coffee Club sharing stories,
coffee and laughs with other veterans. Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church for 55 years.
James is survived by his wife, Earline Williams Swager, his two children, David McDaniel, and Cara Staley, 3 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia, MS at 2:00 pm Friday, September 25.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Ministries at 397 Brookhaven St. Brookhaven, MS 39601.
Clinton B. Davis
Services for Clinton B. Davis, of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Wellman Baptist Church with burial at Easthaven cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 pm on Friday, September 25, at Wellman and will resume from 11:00 until the time of the service on Saturday.
Mr. Clinton B. Davis, 73, went to be with his Lord on September 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 18, 1947.
Mr. Davis served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He received numerous service awards.
He was a member of Union Baptist Church and was retired as a motorman in the oilfield and from Lincoln County as a heavy equipment operator.
Mr. Davis was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Preceding him in death were his father, Benjamin Davis, mother, and stepfather, Willena Roberts, and Lee Roy Roberts, stepbrothers, Bobby Roberts,
and S.W. Roberts; stepsister, Pauline Hall, father, and mother-in-law, W.D. Boyte, Sr. and Lavada Boyte.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Boyte Davis; son, Christopher Davis, of Columbia, MS.,
daughter, Alicia Davis Ragland, and husband, Jon of Georgetown, MS.; brother, Robert Lee Davis and (Jennifer) of Columbia, SC.;
sisters, Louise Busby (Tommy), Janie Hart (Gary), Mattie Peterson, Glenda Allen, Linda Johnson, Inez Johnston; stepsisters-in-law, Judy Roberts, and Janie Roberts.
He is also survived by grandchildren, Ashley Parks, Dusty Parks, Emily Parks, Grayson Davis, and great-grandchildren,
Bryson, and Brylee White along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Gary Frank Allen
Services for Gary Frank Allen, of Wesson, are 2:00 pm Thursday, September 24, 2020,
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with visitation from 12:00 until time of the service
and burial at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Gary Frank Allen, 69, went to be with his Lord on September 19, 2020.
He was born on June 9. 1951 in Brookhaven MS to Billy F Allen and Aline Furlow Allen and grew up in Belle Chasse, LA.
He was a member of Union Hall Baptist Church and retired from Martin Marietta as a heavy equipment operator.
Preceding him in death were his father; brother, Darrell Allen; niece, Somer Allen Truxillo; nephew, Leif Armstrong; paternal grandparents,
George Allen, Lexie Brister Allen; and maternal grandparents, Johnnie McCree
Furlow and Gracie Hamilton Furlow.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, his wife, Mildred Martin Allen, son, Shane Allen,
granddaughter, Sage Allen; stepson, David Cain, and wife, Brandie; sisters, Janice Sisung (Andy),
Deborah Armstrong, Brenda Hammonds (Danny); step-grandchildren, Gabriel Dehart, Nicholi Cain,
and Natalie Cain; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff of Deaconess Hospice for their compassion and care during his illness.
