Sue Bullock Holmes, 91, of Brookhaven, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 3, 1932, to Lonie Crawford Bullock and Jerry Bullock.

She often said she was very thankful for parents who gave her a strong work ethic. She grew up on her parents' dairy farm in Walthall County. She picked cotton as a child and was thrilled when her dad bought the dairy farm; she was sure it was easier work. She became a hairdresser in her early adulthood.

She and her husband Al married in 1951 and were married for 70 years. She was always busy, whether teaching friends to play the dulcimer or playing dominoes with friends. She did various kinds of handwork: she was an adept quilter (always by hand) and created a great many beautiful quilts. She was an expert knitter and knit every granddaughter and great-granddaughter an exquisite dress for her first birthday. (She was still working on a dress for the youngest great-grandchild, Coco.) Her handmade Christmas ornaments are some of the most beautiful ever! She was a masterful gardener and spent countless hours making her daughter's yard beautiful. She relinquished that job at about the age of 85. She loved the library and was an avid reader. She loved camping with her husband and children. She and Al continued to camp after their children were grown and gone; they traveled over most of the country and had countless adventures along the way.

Sue truly had a servant's heart. One of her favorite things to do was to visit area nursing homes each week; she did this her whole adult life. She got to know the residents, and they loved her; they especially loved her many hand massages and manicures. She was a strong encourager with an infectious laugh and a beautiful smile.

Her family was her pride and joy. When her children were growing up, she was involved in their various activities; later, she loved watching the grandchildren play ball, tennis, or dance. She enjoyed recounting her time spent teaching each grandchild to drive in the nearby church parking lot or how to swim in the family pool.

She was a woman of deep, abiding faith and was a member of First Baptist Church of Brookhaven for over sixty years. She was a very active member of the Women's Missionary Union for most of that time. In the last few years, the highlight of her week has been the Wednesday lunch and worship service for seniors at her church.

She received the Exchange Club's Golden Deeds Award in 1990 for outstanding volunteer service in the Lincoln County area. She was a longtime member of the Brookhaven Exchangettes. Also, she was the founder of the Brookmont Strings Plus dulcimer and strings group; she took great delight in playing with them.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Altus Holmes; her parents; her sister Nita Bullock Woods; her brothers Norman Bullock and Crawford Bullock; and her nephew Al Bullock.

She is survived by her son Brent (Phyllis) Holmes of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and her daughter Lynne (Bill) Lofton of Brookhaven. She has five grandchildren: Will (Grace Anne) Lofton; Lydia Lofton; Lane (Anna) Lofton; David (Liz) Holmes; and Kevin Holmes. She has six great-grandchildren: Priscilla Lofton; Karis Lofton; Liesl Lofton; Connor Holmes; Sam Lofton; Colette Lofton; and her devoted companion, her little dog Duncan.

Funeral services will be held at Riverwood Family Funeral Services on Saturday, February 17. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. with the chapel service at 2:00. Interment will be in Riverwood Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to First Baptist Church Building Fund, Gideons International, or a charity of your choice.

The funeral service for Ernest Garland Mixon will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 26, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mr. Mixon, 78, of Sandy Hook, MS, died January 23, 2024, at Walthall County Hospital in Tylertown, MS. He was born in Brookhaven, November 2, 1945, to Ernest Loyd Mixon and Helen Cleveland Mixon.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Mixon loved his family and considered them his greatest accomplishment in life. He worked with Jones Lumber Company as a Millwright. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunting, fishing and working with his hands. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Mr. Mixon is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Joyce D. Mixon; grandson, Cody Dawson Mixon; brother, Earl Mixon; and sisters, Judy Moss and Carolyn Waldrop.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sue Carolyn O’Neal Mixon; son, Doug Mixon (Amanda); brother, Bobby Joe Mixon; sisters, Janet Jones (Jimmy), Kay Grubbs, and Frances Phelps; two grandchildren, Carley Owens (David) and Tyler Mixon; and one great grandchild, Roman Owens. He is also survived by four bonus grandchildren, Maddy, Macie and Mylee Burgess and Jeffery Johnson, as well as other loving family members and friends.

Roger C. Simmons, Jr, 73, of Wesson, MS, died Sunday, January 21, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 27^th from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Riverwood Family Funeral Service, Brookhaven, MS, followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 am.

Mr. Simmons was born in Union, MS to Clay and Caroline Simmons. Roger grew up in Starkville, MS and graduated from Starkville High School in 1968. He played basketball at East MS Community College and later graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from Mississippi State University. He began his insurance career with Farm Bureau in Rolling Fork, MS and later worked with Cottonland Insurance in Greenville, MS. After many years of working in the insurance industry, Roger transitioned to working in casino management in Vicksburg, MS, where he retired in 2015. His careers allowed the formation of many lifetime friendships that continued until the day he died. His hobbies included golf, supporting MSU sports, and spending time with family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Walker Simmons, and his parents, Clay and Caroline Simmons.

Survivors include his daughter Claire Crow Rasberry (Stan) of Wesson, MS; two sons, Jon Simmons (Kimberly) of Mobile, AL; and Clay Simmons (Karolina) of Brandon, MS; 6 grandchildren, Austin Crow (Anna Beth), Reid Crow, Anna Claire Guess (LJ), Jayce Simmons, Lauren Dempsey (Hunter), Skyler Rasberry; brother, David Simmons (Dixie) of New Albany, MS; sister Suzanne Dressel of Starkville, MS.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Rolling Fork Chapel of the Cross Rebuild Fund, P.O. Box 209, Cary, MS 39054.

A memorial service will be held for James Wade Boswell 4 p.m., Saturday, February 3, at Faith Church,( 696 Hwy 51 SE, Bogue Chitto, MS). Visitation is from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.

James Wade Boswell, 63, of Brookhaven, died January 20, 2024. He was born May 22, 1960, to John James Boswell and Mary Eula Watts.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law, Harold Lewis; and niece, Kylee Rene McCord.

He is survived by his children, Jonathan Boswell and Jessica Boswell (Will); brother, Tony Boswell; sisters, Peggy Lewis, Shirley Sandifer (Ross), and Tonya Boswell; five grandchildren, Ashlyn Smith, Katelyn Boswell, Gabriella Hutson, Braylynn Lofton, and Braxton Hutson and a special loved one, Allyson Garcia and family; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.