Carolyn Grace Johnson Cox died December 25, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born in Brookhaven on November 11, 1934, to Hollis “Dick” Johnson and Fredna Boyte Hall Johnson.

Ms. Cox had several gifts that were not only fun for her enjoyment, but they were also skills that benefited everyone she was able to help, being an avid quilter and gifted seamstress. One of her great pleasures was working in her flower beds. Often, she shared flower bulbs or cuttings she had rooted. She treasured pass-along plants from others. Ms. Carolyn was an amazing cook; her grandchildren’s favorite meal was chicken and dumplings. She leaves a legacy of love and grace as well as her culinary skills, to her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Dale Cox; daughter, Charlotte Cox; and grandchild, Gabriel Applewhite Windham; great grandson, Crew Alexander Petty; sister, Marjorie Ellen Hart; brothers, Glen Kelly Johnson, Ronnie Dale Johnson, and Dickie Wayne Johnson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Grace Cox Applewhite; four grandchildren, Stephen Applewhite, Phillip Applewhite, Ashley Petty, and Dakota Cox; four great grands, Mia Applewhite, John Baker Applewhite, Connor Dale Petty, and Caroline Grace Petty. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at Halo Havens and her nurse, Jaci King.

Perry “Pete” Lynn Thompson, 67, of Brookhaven, MS, passed away December 26, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Silver Creek, MS, September 19, 1957, to James Thompson and Nora Blackmon Thompson.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James Bennett Thompson.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 17 years, Scarlett Thompson; children, David Thompson, Breanna West, Misty Pilet, and Jeffrey Pilet, Jr.; and nine grandchildren.

Family will be in charge of a memorial services 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 5, at Centerpoint Church

A visitation for Mrs. Beverly Rose Lowery will be Saturday, December 28, 2024, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Riverwood Family with a graveside service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mrs. Beverly Rose Lowery, 76, of Summit, MS, passed away on December 22, 2024, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. She was born in Columbia, MS, January 22, 1948, to the late Cecil and Dorothy Manton.

Mrs. Lowery adored her children and grandchildren. She loved being out in the sunshine and taking walks outdoors. She was a member of Jackson Street Methodist Church. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin Lowery; and brother, Ronnie Manton.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Adrienne Lewis (Sam) and Terry Case (Dee); sister in law, Terra Manton; two grandchildren, Samantha Grass (Sterling) and Drew Case (Chloey); and five great-grandchildren, Kataleena, Rex, Bobby, Nathan, and Greyson.

Mrs. Jackie M. White Laird, 75, of Summit, MS, passed away December 24, 2024. She was born in Pineville, LA, January 5, 1949, to Thomas Milton White and Zoe Mae Marler White Lamkin.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Mike Laird; four children, 7 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.