Obituaries
Karl Jean Brister
Funeral service for Mr. Karl Jean Brister is 11 a.m. Thursday, August 19, at Riverwood Family with interment
in Holly Springs Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Mr. Brister, 74, of Brookhaven, passed away August 14, 2021, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven.
He was born in Heppenheime, Germany, July 7, 1947. He was a Welder by trade, but he was truly passionate about
the study of the Gospel and sharing God’s Word. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and just tinkering. His greatest
joy was to spend time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his biological parents, Milton Mathews and Margaretha Rosinus; parents, Charles and
Sara Brister; and brothers, Benjamin Mathews and Wylie Brister.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Frances Brister; son, K.B. Brister and wife, LeAnn; daughters,
Cassandra Hall and husband, John, Melissa Bourn and significant other, Richie Hollingsworth, Candace Polk and husband,
Ricky; brothers, Charles Brister, Jr. Jimmy Brister, and William Mathews; sisters, Betty Alexander, Margrit Wallace, Charlene Mott,
Barbara Thomas, and Laura Smith; eight grandchildren, Aaron, Allen, Tiffany, Bradyn, Brennan, Blayne, Bentlie, and Hadley;
and three great grandchildren, Ashlen, Makenna, and Makayla. He is also survived by many loved nieces and nephews
and was looking forward to two new great grandchildren, Braxtyn Karl and Remi Diane who are to be joining the family this fall.
Bonnie Lambert Beeson
Funeral service for Bonnie Elner Lambert Beeson will be 2 p.m., Friday, August 20, at Riverwood Family,
with interment in Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Ms. Beeson, 88, of Brookhaven, passed away August 14, 2021, in Brookhaven, MS. She was born in Brookhaven
July 31, 1933, to Elmer Napleon Lambert and Lillie Bell Hampton Lambert. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church.
She was also a member of VFW, Moose Lodge, and Orange Park Medical Center Auxiliary Volunteers.
She worked 25 plus years as a Loan Officer with Vystar C.U., (formerly Jax Navy C.U.)
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Donald Lambert, and Connie Lambert; and her former spouse,
Charles B. Beeson.
She is survived by her son, Charles “Randy” Beeson (Annette); daughters, Cathy Beeson Bridge (Kim), and
Vicki Beeson Kelly (John); sisters, Nonnie Crawford, Donnis Holmes; six grandchildren, Joe Kelly, Kristy Perry,
Tyler Bridge, Jeff Kelly, Nick Bridge, and Stephanie Beeson. She is also survived by 17 great grandchildren,
one great, great grandchild and one sister-in-law, Esta Lambert.
Elsie Smith Anding
Funeral service for Elsie Smith Anding will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 18, at Macedonia Baptist Church,
with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Mrs. Anding, 94, of Brookhaven, passed away August 14, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven March 6, 1927,
to Fred and Mantha Smith. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mrs. Anding leaves a legacy as a
loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos E. Anding; her parents; brother, Solon Smith; and sister, Leruie Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Brenda Anding and Jenny Anding Wallace (Randy); brothers,
Shelby Smith (Betty Jo), Fred Smith, Jr. (Helen), and Morris Smith; two grandchildren, Brooks Wallace (Susan) and
Whitney Holmes (Ryan); and six great grandchildren, Andrew Wallace, Connor Wallace, Luke Wallace, Collin Holmes,
Carley Holmes, and Anna Claire Holmes. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
David Keller
Memorial service for David Lee Keller will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 27, at Riverwood Family.
Mr. Keller, 64, of Ruleville, MS, passed away August 13, 2021. He was born in Vicksburg, MS, July 24, 1957,
to Jack Keller and Annie Dell McCarthy Keller. He was a 1975 graduate of Vicksburg High School and he
graduated from Mississippi State University in the field of Electrical Engineering, in 1981. He was also a certified diver.
Mr. Keller is preceded in death by his parents.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his brothers, Gary Keller (Deborah), Carl Keller; sisters, Jackie Loper (Bobby)
and Mary Keller; nieces, Erin and Jennifer; and cousins, Kay, Linda, and Jerry; Mark Keller (Pat) and Lydia Moncure.
Geneva Ray Lewis
Funeral service for Ms. Geneva Ray Lewis will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 17, at Ramah Baptist Church
with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Geneva (Jean) Ray Lewis departed this life on August 13, 2021. Born in Franklin County, MS on March 4, 1943,
to Troy and Leta Rae Lewis. She was born two months early and doctors called her a “blue baby”. Her parents
were told by doctors she wouldn’t live to see age ten. Born sick and into a large family, her grandparents took
her home to Baton Rouge to take care of her for a little while. That never came to pass. Raised in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana with her maw and paw Lewis, whom she loved dearly. Funny and outspoken, people who met her
loved her for her quick wit and laughter. She lived her life her way till the end.
She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; one sister, Ann; three brothers, John “Dub”, Roy,
and Tommy Lewis.
She is survived by brothers, Troy Lewis (Charlene), of Denham Springs, Harold Lewis (Peggy), of West Lincoln, MS; sisters,
Margie Coke and Reba Wilkinson, both of Brookhaven, MS; her children, Donna Watts (David), of Denham Springs, LA,
Courtina Velasquez, of Blanco, NM, Stacie Farris, of Lake Charles, LA, Billy Dean Havard, of Natchez, MS and Tony Arnold
of California; her grandchildren, Michael of Pine Apple, AL, Melise of Wilmington, NC, Morgan of Denham Springs, LA,
and Marleana Watts of Escanaba, MI, Salvadore “Tuggie” (Tabitha), Destiny, Amanda Campos and Roan “Nunu” Velasquez all of NM,
Garrett Barber, John David “Bubbie”, and Levi “Pookie” Mabile of Lake Charles, LA; great grandchildren, Holden Watts of AL,
Denver and River Lougon of Gueyden, LA, Ryder and Julia Campos of Bloomfield, NM; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Thomas Brown, Jr.
Funeral service for Thomas Clayton “Tony” Brown, Jr. will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at
Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until the time of service.
Mr. Brown, 59, of Brookhaven, passed from this life August 12, 2021, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven.
He was born May 5, 1962, in Houma, Louisiana, to Thomas Clayton Brown and Matilda Jane Jackson.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Diedra Brown and his father.
He is survived by his mother; brother, Chan Garner and wife Brandie; sister, Nan Davis; special friend, whom
Tony loved like a son, Riley Touchstone; nephews and nieces, Macy Bowman, Heidi Cain and husband, Blake,
Brady Garner, and Bryleigh Garner, as well as other loving family members and friends.
Roy Lee Buckels, Sr.
Funeral service for Roy Lee Buckels, Sr. will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, at Riverwood Family with
interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.
Mr. Buckels, 92, of Brookhaven, passed away August 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born in McCall Creek, MS,
to Albert H. Buckles and Henrietta Gerbish Buckels. He was a graduate of Southwest Jr. College and then served in
the United States Army for 26 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star,
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, the Meritorious Service Medal as well as several other medals. He was
truly an American Hero. Mr. Bucklels also retired from Packard Electric and was a member of the Mason organization.
He is preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters.
Those whom he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 68 years, Mary Catherine Buckels; sons,
Roy Buckels, Jr. (Carol), Mark Buckels (Kay), and Mike Buckels (Sally); daughter, Robin Byrd (Ron); ten grandchildren,
Amy Walker (Aaron), Kelly Buckels, Beth Wallace (Jamie), Jon Byrd (Jenny), Matt Byrd (Susan), Andy Byrd (Stephanie),
Scott Byrd (Grace Anne), Holly Buckels, Nathan Buckels, and Kari Buckels; 15 great grandchildren; as well as
other loving family members and friends.
A special thanks to Hospice Ministries’ caring staff for their love, kindness and care they provided to Roy and his family.
In lieu of flowers he can be honored through donations to Homes For Our Troops, 6 Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780, www.hfotusa.org
Judith Elaine Thames Walker
Services for Mrs. Judith Elaine Thames Walker, of Brookhaven are 10:00 am, Saturday, August 14, 2021,
at Riverwood with burial at Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday August 13th at Riverwood.
Mrs. Judith Elaine Thames Walker, 66, went to be with her Lord on August 11, 2021,
at Baptist Medical Center. She was born on March 13, 1955, to the late
Donald and June Thames.
Preceding her in death were her parents; son, David Chance Thompson and two angel babies.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Walker; son, Lee Thompson and wife, Renee;’
daughters, Lacy Thompson and Kersey Walker; and brother, Pete Thames.
She is also survived by grandchildren, Mariah Danyell Carson, Katie Thompson, Hailee Thompson, Katlyn Songe,
Alainah Dupre, Vance Thompson, Hanna Thompson, Harmonie Thompson, Emma Thompson; great grandchildren,
Brooklyn Walker, Ryleigh Etheridge, Laynee Wright; and a host of nieces, nephews and family and friends.
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