The funeral service for Betty Greer Brister will be 11 a.m., Saturday, February 24, at Riverwood Family, with burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Betty Greer Brister, 91, of Summit passed away February 22, 2024.

Betty was born December 10, 1932, in Bogue Chitto. She was a graduate of Enterprise High School, a member of First Baptist Church in Summit and a longtime employee of Kellwood Manufacturing. Her husband of 38 years, L.V.

Brister, her parents B.L.  Greer and Edith Greer Thornhill, her brother Rex Greer and sister, Johnnie Lee Newman, precedes her in death.

She is survived by her only son Terry and his wife Leah; two siblings, Bobby Greer, and Ann Davis, both of Columbia, MS. She has four grandchildren: Chip (Mary Anne)Brister, Cass (Katie) Brister, Cody (Madelen) Brister, and Caroleah (Taylor) Everett and six great grandchildren: Anna Raye, Ty, Reece, Cason, Rhett and Rowdy. Her family always gave her great joy and were the loves of her life.

Betty enjoyed cooking, going to ballgames and spending time with her family.

Betty was a superb cook and enjoyed always doing for others. She was an excellent seamstress and loved flowers. Betty will be remembered for her sweet kind spirit.

The family would like to express our thanks to all the compassionate and caring workers from Deaconess Hospice Care and her caregivers, Joyce Reeves and Bridgette Seay, and to her personal sitter who was always at her side, Angie Greer. Special thanks goes to Mary Anne Brister, for being with her over the last three years making sure she was always taken care of. These people were there in every capacity making sure she had everything that she needed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berean Children’s Home, P.O.  Box 1009, Brookhaven, MS 39602.

Services for Titus Brady Holmes are 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial in Twin Oaks Cemetery. The visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, February 26, at Riverwood and will resume from 10:00 until the time of service on Tuesday.

Titus Brady Holmes, 18, of Bogue Chitto, died February 18, 2024. He was born April 19, 2005, to Timothy D. Holmes and Stephanie Renee Davis Holmes. He was an avid outdoorsman, especially fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and going to the gym.

Titus was very knowledgeable in engine repairs; he changed the transmission in his F-350 twice and would work on his friends’ vehicles when they had troubles too. He was an exceptional athlete, as a child he was very active in all kinds of sports. Titus played baseball and football from the time he was four years old. He enjoyed pitching and being a “lefty” was a tremendous asset to the team. He also played first base. In football he loved getting some hits. He also liked riding sheep, called “mutton busting”, and was quite good at that as well.

Titus never met a stranger and was well loved by all who met him.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde “Speck” Davis, Bernice Davis Curtis, and Thomas “Tommy” Holmes.

He is survived by his parents; brothers, Kyzar Holmes and Tuff Holmes; sisters, Hannah Hart (Lee), Abigail “Gale” Holmes, Shealyn Holmes; niece, Bexley Holmes and nephew, Daxx hart. He is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Catch A Dream Foundation, 2485 Ennis Rd, Starkville MS 39759

The funeral service for Patricia Ann Diamond will be 11 a.m, Wednesday, February 21, at Clear Branch Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, February 20, at Clear Branch, and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday.

Patricia Ann Diamond began her eternal journey with her Lord and Savior on February 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 18, 1952, to Alfred Collins and Mary Louella Floyd.

Patricia loved the Lord and made it her purpose in life to share His word and love to others. She attended Clear Branch Baptist Church where she served many years teaching Sunday School, Bible Study, and Vacation Bible School. Her life verse, which she held so dear to her heart, was Psalms 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God”.

She worked many years at King’s Daughters Hospital as a nurse tech being a servant to others. She later worked with the Brookhaven Public School District as a teacher assistant and personal medical assistant to a special needs child who captured her heart. She eventually came home to be a homemaker and to focus more on her family.

Patricia adored her family and spent each day enjoying every moment with them. She enjoyed attending special events with her children and grandchildren, whether it be with band, ballgames, pageants, or dance recitals. She also adored her two fur-babies, Sassy and Little Bit, who will miss her greatly.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Floyd and Mary Louella Floyd, and her sister, Linda Sue Floyd.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, James Diamond, Jr; her son, Carl (Nikki) Diamond; her daughter, Christy (Wade) Boyte; her daughter, Katie (Jarrod) Lambert; her brother, David (Diane) Floyd; her sister, Debbie Barnett; her grandchildren, Michelle (Richard) Groover, Noah Diamond, Kristina (Sam) Carraway, Austin (Jade) Boyte, Lizzie (Hunter) Strong, Abby Lambert, Ella Lambert, and Wyatt Lambert; and great-granddaughter, Everleigh Groover.  She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family members.

The funeral service for James Herring Perkins will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, at Riverwood with burial services, including graveside military honors, at Riverwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service. A reception at Faith Presbyterian Church will follow the burial.

James "Jimmy" Perkins of Brookhaven, passed from this life and into his eternal rest on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, with his wife, Patti, by his side. Jimmy was born on August 29th, 1940, the youngest of three children to John Bent and Julia Herring Perkins, in Brookhaven. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Sally Perkins Pidgeon Brown and his brother John Perkins.

While attending the University of Mississippi, Jimmy served in the U.S. Air Force ROTC and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. After graduating from Ole Miss in 1962, he attended Airforce Flight School at Craig Air Force Base in Selma, Alabama. Jimmy served his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1963 - 1967. A C-130 pilot, he flew many missions during the war, including transporting Bob Hope and his fellow entertainers to help lift the spirits of the servicemen. For his service, Jimmy was honored with the Air Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Air Force Expeditionary Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

In 1967, Jimmy began his distinguished career as a pilot for United Airlines. In 1968, he moved to the Bay Area in California where he met his wife, Patricia Lonsdale. In 1992, Jimmy and his family returned home to Brookhaven, Mississippi where he continued his career with United.

Jimmy was a lifelong train enthusiast and avid traveler. He visited many countries to ride his beloved steam locomotives. In his retirement, he volunteered at the Brookhaven Military Memorial Museum and was a member of the Brookhaven Servitium Club.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia "Patti" Perkins, his three children, Holly Perkins Slay and her husband, Timothy Slay of Brookhaven, Jeffrey Michael Perkins and his wife, Sarah, of Brandon, MS, and Randolph Perkins of New Orleans, LA; grandchildren, Ellie and Abby Slay of Brookhaven; and his godson Patrick Pidgeon of Los Angeles, CA.

The family would like to thank HaloCare caregivers Bridget and Loretta Prather, as well as Bridgett Crossley, Loretta Merritt and the staff of The Claiborne in McComb, MS.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the King's Daughter Medical Center Foundation and the Brookhaven Military Memorial Museum.