John “Johnny” Bernard Perkins, 92, of Brookhaven, Mississippi, passed away following a brief illness on January 1, 2023, at home and in the presence of family. He was characteristically stubborn and determined to ring in his final New Years.

Johnny was born on August 15, 1930, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, where he attended Brookhaven High School and met his wife, Margaret Ann Summers, when they were both 16.  Together they graduated with the Class of '48 where Johnny served as both class president and drum major his senior year. After high school, he attended Ole Miss before joining the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot in 1953.

He was awarded his Air Force wings in 1953 and was selected as a F-86 fighter pilot assigned to the 416-fighter interceptor squadron in Moses Lake Washington. He successfully ejected from a F-86 after suffering complete turbine failure in December 1953.

Johnny returned to Brookhaven in 1956 to work with his father in the family business, John B. Perkins Furniture. At that time, he transferred into the Mississippi Air National Guard as a captain and was an instructor-pilot. In 1968 Johnny joined United Airlines as a DC-6 flight instructor and in 1969, he moved his family to Denver, Colorado. He transferred to the Wyoming National Guard in 1967 and joined CINPAC Joint Base Pearl Harbor in 1987 as a colonel and reserve command duty officer, where he retired in 1990. Johnny also retired from United Airlines in 1990 as the fleet captain of the UA 747 Fleet.

Johnny and Margaret Ann moved back to Brookhaven in 1990 and he began to focus his time and energy to help make Brookhaven the best small town in America. He joined the Airport Board and oversaw an airport expansion, which would draw jet service to the facility. Johnny served on the Mississippi Board of Mental Health from July 2013 through 2019. He was also an active member of the Servitium Club, formerly Kiwanis.

Johnny was passionate about his family, his community, and the State of Mississippi. He was husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to a family who loved and cherished his devotion, support, and leadership.

Johnny was predeceased by his sister, Sally Perkins Brown of Memphis, Tennessee. 

Johnny is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann Perkins; brother, James Herring Perkins (Patty); his children, John B. Perkins III (Kelly), Frank M. Perkins and Julia Summers; his grandchildren, Nicholas John Wilkes, Sarah Marshall Perkins, Kathryn-Taylor Parvin, John Bent Perkins, George Hayes Perkins, Rose Ana Summers, and John Kelly Perkins; and his great-grandchildren, Lucy Cecile Ladnier and Brooks Taylor Parvin.  He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Lori Farmer, and grandsons, Drew and Reed Jones.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 14, at Riverwood Family Funeral Services from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Brookhaven Animal Rescue League, Brookhaven.

Services for Mr. James Clyde Montgomery, Jr. of Brookhaven are 2:30 pm, Monday, January 9, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 12:30 until the time of service. Burial will be at Riverwood Memorial Park.

James Clyde Montgomery, Jr., 74, passed away January 6, 2023. He was born November 28, 1948, to the late James Clyde Montgomery Sr., and Sarah Elizabeth Harveston Montgomery.

He was a member of First Baptist Church Brookhaven. Mr. Montgomery was also a member of Gideon International, Global Meritime Ministries, and writer

for Got Questions. He has taken mission trips to China, Indonesia, Panama, Nigeria, Malaysia and Singapore, and distributed approximately 1,000,000 Bibles around the world.

Preceding him in death were his parents and brother, David Bruce Montgomery.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Shirley O. Montgomery; children, Terry Spencer, Jim Montgomery, and Beth Covington and husband, Ben, all of Brookhaven. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Lauren Spencer, Geoffrey Spencer, Wesley Harper, Mark Covington and Owen Covington; along with a host of nieces and nephews and other family and friends, and sister, Gail ONesi, of Brookhaven.

Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Missions, 2001 E. Monticello St.

Brookhaven, MS. 39601 or Gideons International, 131 Gateway Dr. Ste A, Brandon, MS 39042

Services for John Larry McFadden, of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Monday, January 9, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 9:00 until the time of service.

Burial will be at Riverwood Memorial Park.

John Larry McFadden, 74, passed away January 5, 2023. He was born November 6, 1948 to the late John Elton McFadden and Evonne Smith McFadden.

He served his country in the United States National Guard. Mr. McFadden was a member of First Baptist Church of Brookhaven, Salesman for Stan King Chevy. He was a former member of the Exchange Club, Salesman of the Year at Stan King for several years, loved all sports, riding his Harley, coaching his children in sports and spending time with his grandchildren and family.

Preceding him in death were his parents, and brother, Joe Stephen McFadden.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Verna White McFadden; children, Jason McFadden and wife, Christie; Jenny Tucker and husband Linc; five grandchildren, Brittan McFadden, Ava Moreton, Harley McFadden, Saylor McFadden and Magnolia Tucker; along with sisters-in-law, Sheila McFadden, Devera Miley and husband, Jim, and Olivia McNair and husband, Steve; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

The funeral service for Bubba Albritton, will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 6, at Riverwood Family, with interment to follow in Cold Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Bogue Chitto. The visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, January 5, at Riverwood and will resume on Friday at 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Bubba Richard Denon Albritton, II, 35, of Brookhaven, died December 28, 2022, in Amite, Louisiana. He was born in McComb, Mississippi, October 19, 1987.

Bubba was a friend to many and a great father to his three children. He was a wonderful husband to Bobbie Jo. Bubba loved traveling, mud riding, and spending time with his family. He took pride in the business, Rapid Recovery LLC, that he and his father founded together. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Bubba is preceded in death by his stepfather, Bernie Anslum; grandparents, James and Mattie Allen and Cecil and Mary Albritton; and his brother-in-law, Mark Morgan.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jo Albritton; his children, Blazey Albritton, Blaze Albritton, and Brayleah Albritton; two other children that he loved and raised  Destin Allen and Galmarie “Porky” Jenkins; his mother, Leah Anslum; his father Richard Albritton and step mother, Debbie; sisters, Kyla Barcenas and husband, Alex and Stephanie Albritton; step brother, Christopher Lea; step sister, Candi Polk and husband, Steven; three nephews, Kadyn Mitchell, Karsyn Barcenas, Madden Morgan; and one niece, Addisyn Barcenas. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.