The funeral service for Shirley Faye Stewart King will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, November 1, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Thursday, October 31, at Riverwood, and will resume from 10:30 until the service on Friday.
Mrs. King was born on December 17, 1940, the only daughter of Harvey and Gladys Stewart. She retired from King’s Equipment, where she worked for many years. Mrs. King was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and she treasured her grandchildren and great grandchildren above all else. She enjoyed cooking for her family, and she also liked crocheting in her free time. Mrs. King completed her journey here and entered her eternal rest on October 30, 2024, she was 83 years of age.
She is preceded in death by her husband, George King, to whom she was married 60 years before his death; her parents; two grandsons, Kurt King and Edward King; brother, Howard Stewart; and sister-in-law, Frances Stewart.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Louise Alford (Ricky) and Harold King (Gay); one brother, Pete Stewart; four grandchildren, Charlie Alford (Mandy), Jonathon Alford, Kristi Lay (Glenn), Paige Alford Stockstill (Jeremy); four great grandchildren, Kaden Alford, Katy Rose Alford, Blaine Alford, and Allie Grace Alford. She is also survived by special friends, Bonnie Petty and Virginia “Jenny” Leggett as well as a host of other loving family members and friends.
The family would like to thank Hospice Compassus, Gena, Wendy, Heather, and Yogi, for their constant care of Mrs. King.
The funeral service for Opal Annette Wroten Bowlin will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at New Salem Baptist Church, McCall Creek, MS. There is a visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mrs. Bowlin, 74, of McCall Creek, stepped out of this world and into the arms of Jesus on October 25, 2024. She began her journey through this life on May 19, 1950, when she was born to S.E. Wroten and Ena Huffman Wroten. She worked for many years as secretary for First Baptist Church, Holly Springs, MS, as well as working with Home Health in Brookhaven.
Mrs. Bowlin was known by many names including mom, daughter, sister and Nana and was the greatest gift to all who loved her. To her husband, Joe, she was a loving wife and his best friend. She doted on her family. Mrs. Bowlin was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, and she served Him by serving so many others. She was actively involved in the local church as teacher, singing in the choir, working with Royal Ambassadors, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts, as well as serving as secretary. She was involved with Operation Christmas Child and enjoyed that ministry for the last ten years. Mrs. Opal was also a member of the Lion’s Club.
Mrs. Opal is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Mitchel Wroten.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 54 years, James V. “Joe” Bowlin; children, James K. “Jamie” Bowlin and Joseph Keith Bowlin (Elizabeth); sister, Charlotte Griffin (Butch); six grandchildren, John Bowlin, Taylor Bowlin, Noah Bowlin, Abby Bowlin, Leighanna Peets, Isabella Workman; brother and sister-in-law, Dave and Pat Bowlin. She is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.
The Bowlin family would like to extend a very special thank you to Accent Care and At Home Care (Violet) for their years of devotion to Opal. We would also like to thank her sister Charlotte for her dedication to Opal.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Operation Christmas Child through Meadville Methodist Church, P.O. Box 548, Meadville, MS 39653, please mark as “OCC”.
Mr. John F. Monahan, 83, passed away October 23, 2024, at his home in Brookhaven.
He was born on February 6, 1941, in Boston MA to the late George Monahan and Catherine Campbell Monahan.
Mr. Monahan served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was retired from Chevron.
Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife Peggy Rogers Monahan; son, James Anthony “Tony” Monahan and his mother-in-law, Lida Tad Rogers.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Kathy (Mike); two grandchildren, Katie Lagrone (Chad) and Emily McBeath (Will) along with seven great grandchildren, Hayes Lagrone, James Lagrone, William McBeath, Clark Lagrone, Jones McBeath, John McBeath and Mary Mills McBeath.
The family would like to thank his hospice nurse, Courtney from St. Luke & nurses aid Ms. Denise and nurse with Accent Care, Tammy. They were all blessings to him and our family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, Blair Batson or Sunnybrook Children’s Home.
He will have a private graveside service
The Funeral service for Clyde Ervin Moak will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial at Montgomery Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be 11:00 – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, also at Riverwood Family.
Clyde Ervin Moak, 81, of Bogue Chitto, MS, passed away October 23, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Lincoln County, MS, April 17, 1943, to Troy Emerson Moak and Veda Grace Moak.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Curtis Edward Moak and Claude Everett Moak; sisters, Sarah Ether Adams and Etta Fay Anderson.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Bonnie Ann Adams Moak; children, Debbie Roberts (Clay) and Stacy Simmons (Ray); brothers, Carroll Moak (Dorothy), Calvin Moak (Bernita), Charles Moak (Cynthia), Gene Moak, and Ellis Moak (Lyndia); sister, Winnie Nell Dunaway; four grandchildren, Brock Roberts (Heather), Reid Simmons, Haley King (Jonathan), and Morgan McKee (Ty); and ten great-grandchildren, Bella McKee, Jagger McKee, Fletcher McKee, Annlyn King, Kynnedi King, Briggs King, Logan Roberts, Eliza Roberts, Maeleigh Roberts, and Nash Roberts. He is also survived by his sister in laws, Sue Leggett (Randy), Darlene Moak, and Jody Adams; brother-in-law, Jerry Adams; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
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.