Donald Lynn Cardwell, affectionately known to friends as “Flash” and “Poppy” by his family, went to be with our Lord, May 30, 2012, passing peacefully. Visitation will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Natchez Drive from 5 until 9 p.m. on Friday, June 1. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. at Ramah Baptist Church cemetery, McCall Creek. The Rev. Scott Murphy will officiate.

     He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Lewis Cardwell; young daughter, Dona; and his mother and father, Bessie and Lloyd Cardwell.

     Survivors include his loving daughters, Neet and her husband Jeff, and Audrey and her husband Steve, with Neet and Jeff graciously devoting themselves to his care since the death of his wife; his five grandchildren, Jordan (Josh) Murphy Norris, Carley Murphy, Josh Sivils, Zach (Barrie) Sivils and Paige Sivils; and two great-grandchildren, McKinley Mullen and Aidan Sivils.

     Born and raised in Arkansas, he was the newspaper editor of the “Daily Leader” of Rogers, Ark. After the death of his oldest daughter, Dona, he moved his family to Natchez, where he owned and operated Cottage Grocery for many years.

     Upon graduation of his two daughters, Don and Annette moved to McCall Creek where he managed STAR Auto, working faithfully until his illness. His wit, charm and one-liners quickly led to his famous nickname of “Flash,” known to many members of the Brookhaven community.

     He will be dearly missed by all that knew him, but is now at peace, being reunited once again with his wife, daughter, mother and father.

     Rest in peace now, Poppy. We love you.