Obituaries
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.
Ginger Carol Weeks McMillan
Ginger Carol Weeks McMillian passed away at her home on September 17, 2020.
Ginger was the daughter of the late A.B. (Buddy) Weeks and Rebecca Leary Sartin and the step-daughter of the late Ralph Sartin.
She graduated from Brookhaven High School and then later attended Auburn University and Mississippi State University.
Ginger led an adventurous life with various interests and passions. She worked in the high- end fashion industry of New Orleans and lived on a sailboat
in Key West while serving as a tour guide at the Hemmingway House. She enjoyed cooking and owned restaurants in both Brookhaven and Roanoke, Virginia.
Ginger was an avid animal lover, and she was known for taking in any orphaned or strayed animals, both domestic and wild. One Christmas,
she brought home 27 dogs from the pound and kept them until they were all adopted.
This compassion carried over to her love for people as well. She never met a stranger and made friends with people from all walks of life.
Her house became a hub to neighborhood children looking for a day’s adventure—she was never boring. She lived life with zeal.
She was preceded in death by her father and step-father.
Ginger McMillian is survived by her husband, Ray McMillian; her mother, Rebecca Leary Sartin; her sister, Dr. Dena Jackson,
and husband Robbie; her stepbrothers Steve Sartin and wife Jody, and Robbie Sartin. In addition, she is survived by several nieces—
Mackenzie Jackson, Robyn Sartin Morehead, Dana Sartin Agre, Holly Case Chappell, and Kristen Hall Blanks—
and a nephew, Brady Hall. She is also survived by her godson, Arun Rahman. Special friends were Zeenat Rasheed, Sarah Rahman, and Billie Faye Sartin.
There will be a private graveside service at Easthaven Cemetery on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Brookhaven Animal Rescue League.
Russell J. Scully
Russell J. Scully, 64, a resident of Brookhaven, MS, passed away peacefully, Friday,
September 18, 2020 at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
Russell was born on January 20, 1956 in Morgan City, LA, the son of John Joseph Scully Sr.
and Mary-Lois Duplantis Scully.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by three daughters, Sherry, Valerie, and
Heather; three brothers, John Joseph Scully Jr. and wife Veronica of Broussard, LA,
Gary Paul Scully of Brookhaven, MS., David Anthony Scully of Bayou Vista, LA; sister,
Sylvia Kircher and fiancé David Lacoste of Patterson, LA; sister-in-law, Lana Joe Scully
of Bayou Vista, LA and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and grandchildren.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Ricky Paul Scully; sister,
Tammy Scully and maternal grandparents; numerous aunts and uncles.
Brielle Wynette Jackson and Briella Monique Jackson
Graveside service for Brielle Wynette Jackson and Briella Monique Jackson
will be 1 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2020, at St Paul Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Brielle Wynette Jackson and Briella Monique Jackson were born September 15, 2020
at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS, and slipped back into
the arms of Jesus the same day.
They are preceded in death by their uncle, Coby Malik Bryant and their cousin,
Harmony Latoya Oquinn.
Those left to cherish the sweet memory of these angels are their parents,
Tamaal Jackson and Brittany Nelson; brother, Ba’len Hayes; and sister, London Nelson;
grandparents, Marilyn Davis (Joseph Gabe), and Christy Jackson (Early Strong); and other
family members, Kierra Culbert (Rafus Gibson) and Brandon Nelson (Sheena Nelson).
