Obituaries
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.
Jerold Lee Kepper
The funeral service for Jerold Lee Kepper will be 2 p.m., Thursday, October 10, at Riverwood Family with burial in Hillcrest Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of the service at Riverwood.
Mr. Kepper, 84, of Summit, MS, died October 7, 2024, in McComb, MS. He was born July 9, 1940, to J.O. “Bubba” Kepper and Annie “Cassie” Short Kepper. He was a graduate of Mars Hill High School.
Jerry had many jobs over the years and never met a stranger. All of his jobs involved selling and dealing with the public because that was his gift. He worked as a finance manager at EZ Finance, a loan officer at First Bank, he sold cars at many different dealerships around the McComb area and after he retired, he drove a school bus. He loved building relationships and getting to know people.
Jerry was a loving father and grandfather. He loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing, especially with Andy and his grandsons and all of their friends. He always had time to go hunting and fishing with his family and friends and made countless trips back and forth to Winnfield over the years to make sure he didn’t miss any ball games or graduations or anything his grandsons were involved in. He loved to socialize at the hunting camp and loved telling stories about his many adventures over the years. He became Paw Paw to the entire family in 1991 when his oldest grandson Drew was born. Paw Paw always took the time to get to know the friends of his sons and his grandsons and loved giving them all a hard time. Everybody that ever met him has a story about Jerry.
He is preceded in death by his wives, Barbara Kepper and Mary Jo Kepper; daughter, Melanie Kepper Pezant; great granddaughter, Landry Kepper; brothers, Dudley Kepper, J.O. Kepper, and Hewitt Kepper; and sisters, Dorothy Palmer, Nellie Kepper, and Winnie Rester.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Lisa (Thornton) Kepper; grandsons, Drew Kepper, Brady Kepper (Cassidy), and Payton Kepper.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453.
Wanda Jane Childs
Graveside service for Wanda Jane Childs will be 11 a.m., Friday, October 11, at Magnolia City Cemetery.
Mrs. Wanda Jane Overstreet Childs, 68, of Wesson, MS, died October 8, 2024, at Silver Cross Nursing Center in Brookhaven. She was born in Lynchburg, VA, March 21, 1956, to Brady Gray Overstreet and Catherine Brister Overstreet.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Luther David Childs; son, Jeffery Scott Rollins; and her parents, Brady and Catherine Overstreet.
She is survived by her children, Dale Rollins (Samantha) and Lance Rollins (Kimberly); sisters, Debbie Lockett (John) and Cathy Lamberth (Alan); five grandchildren, April Rollins, Kris Herring, Brittany Rollins, Brady Rollins, and David Rollins; and two great grandchildren, Hunter Rollins and Atticius Herring.
The Rollins family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff and nursing department of Compassus and Silver Cross for their excellent care of Mrs. Childs.
Kary Warrner Prather
Kary Warrner Prather, 62, of McComb, died Thursday, October 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven, September 1, 1963, to Alton Prather and Patricia Smith Prather. He was a welder by trade.
Kary had a variety of hobbies. He liked playing pool or a good game of cards and listening to his favorite music. Kary enjoyed being in the outdoors. He liked to go hunting and fishing, as well as just caring for his horses and his snakes. Kary’s favorite thing to do was entertain family and friends at his cookouts. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Kary is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Cheyene LaKota Prather.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Matilda Prather; children, Andy Eitel (Reba), Siera Prather, Haley Blansett; brother, Tony Prather; two grandchildren, Raelyn and Damien; and other friends and family, Brandun “Chopper” Birdsong, Dooder Perdue, Angie Greer, and Jack & Christine Crawford.
Braylan TraeVon Duplessis
The funeral service for infant, Braylan TraeVon Duplessis, will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 11, at Riverwood Family with graveside service to follow at 1:30 p.m., at Pike Memorial Gardens in McComb, MS.
Braylan is the infant son of Calvin Duplessis, Jr. and Angel Gerber Duplessis. He was born June 19, 2024, in McComb, MS and he was taken back to heaven October 1, 2024. Although he was in our arms just three months, he will be in our hearts forever.
Braylan is preceded in death by his great grandparents, T.H. & Margarette Magee and Betty Lou Blackledge.
He is survived by his parents; his brother, Calvin Anthony Duplessis III; his grandparents, Maurice & Veronica Banks, Bobby & Veronica Thomas, Angie Blackledge, Fred & Marie Gerber, and Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Duplessis, Sr; great grandparents, Phil & Gretchen Gerber and David & DeLaine Haynie; aunts and uncles, Chelsea Cannon, Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Duplessis, Mr. & Mrs. Corey Gerber, Drew Gerber, Jasmine Duplessis, Anjelica Duplessis, and a host of other loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Joseph Dametri Lodrigue
The funeral service for Mr. Joseph Dametri Lodrigue will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial at Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be 12:00-1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Riverwood.
Mr. Lodrigue, 29, of Brookhaven, died on October 1, 2024, in McComb, MS. He was born in Brookhaven, June 24, 1995, to Randy Bowman and Summer Lodrigue. Mr. Lodrigue was a member of Moto Riders of MS, Rubber Down Moto Group, and Moto Misfitz of Columbia. He enjoyed singing, riding his bike, working at Lyle Machinery as a Diesel Mechanic, and painting.
He is preceded in death by Michael Lodrigue of Dulac, LA and Joe Bowman of Brookhaven, MS.
Those left to cherish his memory are his grandmother, Ellie Mohon; mother, Summer Lodrigue; fiancé, Taylor Carr; daughters, Nahari Small and Jimmie Claire “JC” Moore; son, Grayson Carr; brothers, Deviyon Lodrigue (Kay Semien), Dewain Lodrigue, Joshua Lodrigue, and Carter Bowman; sister, Sierra Bowman; aunts, Tessa Walker, Angel Mohon, and Cassie Williams (Big Wayne); nieces, Myla Lodrigue and Ty’laysia Semien; and nephew, Kaison Semien. He is also survived by special cousins, Cassidy Durr (Delaney) and D.J. Durr, and a host of cousins and friends.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Taylor Carr and the family of Joseph Lodrigue for support.
Judy W. McCullough
The funeral service for Judy W. McCullough will be 2 p.m., Thursday, October 3, at Riverwood Family with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, at Riverwood and will resume Thursday afternoon from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
Mrs. McCullough, 73, of Wesson, MS, died September 30, 2024, at Trend Health and Rehab of Brookhaven. She was born in Brookhaven, October 29, 1950, to Walter Lee Williamson and Sylvia Williamson. She worked for many years for Auburn Sportwear. Mrs. McCullough served the Lord with her faith family at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was a member of The Eastern Star. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and enjoyed every visit with her family. She enjoyed cooking delicious meals and sharing them. She also liked to travel. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, LeRoy Williamson and James Frank Williamson; sister, Diane Greer; father-in-law, Lawrence McCullough; and brothers-in-law, Harold Moak, Stanley Greer, Reggie McCullough.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James Daniel McCullough; children, Chad McCullough (Erin Moak) and LeAnn Boyte (Greg); daughter-in-law, Kellie McCullough; brother, Nolan Earl Williamson (Karen); sisters, Louise Moak and Betty McDavid (Lafayette); mother-in-law, Nellie Ruth McCullough; sister-in-law, Jackie McCullough; brother-in-law, Donald McCullough; and seven grandchildren, Daniel Scott McCullough, Taylor Leigh McCullough, (Cody Golmon), Emma Grace Price, Katelyn Carol McCullough, Mia Moak, Emma Grace Bryant. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
The McCullough family would like to thank St. Dominics & staff, Trend Health & Rehab and Gentiva Hospice for their excellent care of Mrs. Judy.
Ronna Cupstid
Ronna Cupstid, 59, of Jayess, MS, died September 29, 2024, at her daughter’s residence. She was born May 15, 1965, to Purvis and Lena Cupstid. She was a loving mother to her children, and a very special “mimi” to her beautiful grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her babies, tending her garden and feeding her birds and squirrels. She was a woman of faith. Ronna found great peace in reading the Word of God and sharing that Word with family and friends. One of her favorite scriptures is, “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Ronna is preceded in death by her father, Purvis Cupstid.
She is survived by her mother, Lena Cupstid; children, La’Kala Rushing (Clint), Jami Ready, and Jessica Parkman (Justin); brother, Scott Cupstid; sister, Ronda Cupstid; seven grandchildren, Kaleeonna Rushing, Jalynn rushing, Wyatt Rushing, Hoot Parkman, Lyndee Earnest, Ian Parkman, and Olivia Parkman. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends, including, Sharon Pulis, Joe Kay and Angela Dunaway.
The Cupstid family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Gulfport Memorial Hospital for their gracious and loving care during her illness.
