The funeral service for Hilda Ray Givens Floyd will be 2 p.m., Friday, July 12, at Riverwood Family with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service.

Mrs. Floyd, 79, of Brookhaven, died July 7, 2024, at Haven Hall Nursing Home. She was born October 16, 1944, to Cliff Givens and Helen Shaheen.

Mrs. Floyd was a hard working successful and well-known businesswoman. In the early 70’s she owned and operated Kitty Haven Daycare. She and her husband, Eddie, purchased The Half Shell Restaurant in 1974. This was a thriving and well-respected business up until they embarked on another chapter in 1996, when Mrs. Floyd and Eddie bought The Oak Tree Restaurant. The Oak Tree was another successful venture with many loyal customers. Chances are, if you ate at the Oak Tree, you had a conversation with Hilda Ray. She did like to talk. Hilda Ray was also known to be somewhat of a prankster. Most people that knew her would agree. Mrs. Floyd sold the Oak Tree and retired in 2008. After retiring, she traveled extensively and eventually bought a R. V. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She will be missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Floyd; her parents; brother, Jessie Earl Givens, Sr.; and sister, Carolyn Richardson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Troy Floyd (Sage) of Wesson, MS, Eddie Floyd, Jr. of West Monroe, LA; daughters, Cristi Montgomery (Mike) of Union, MS, Terry Hedgepeth of McComb, MS, Missy Freeman (Mark) of Brookhaven, MS; sisters, Linda Oliver (Earl) of McComb, MS, Darlene Allen (DeLynn) of Brookhaven, Lisa Givens of Madison, MS; sister-in-law, June Givens of Brookhaven, MS; and brother-in-law, Bobby Richardson of Bogue Chitto, MS. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, Cody, Caden & Cayman Rane LeMieux, Megan Dove (Tyler), Ryan & Alex Montgomery, Raiden Floyd (Shelby), Carly Nicholson (Brayden), Wyatt, Will & John Wesley Floyd, Kelsey Hedgepeth, Amanda Bessonette, Meagan Walker, Steven Bessonette (Brieann), and Jacob Floyd; 9 great grandchildren; and honorary daughter, Thelma Gayten. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Barry Dean Burris will be 11 a.m., Thursday, July 11, at Riverwood with burial in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Burris, 66, of McCall Creek, died July 7, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA, May 12, 1958, to Russell and Jacqueline Burris.

Mr. Burris loved his family. He cherished the time spent with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed music and was an accomplished guitarist. He also loved his dogs, Duke and Buddy. He was an excellent mechanic and could fix anything. He enjoyed cooking, especially fried shrimp, for his family, and running trot lines with his brothers on the river. Mr. Burris worked as a level 1 NASE Coding Inspector.  He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Burris; grandparents, Hampton and Jimmie Burris; and stepmother, Evelyn Lacour Burris.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Miranda Decrane (Jason), Erica Harrison (Eddie); father, Russell W. Burris, Sr. (Margaret); brothers, Russell W. Burris, Jr. (Sharmon) and Michael Todd Burris; sister, Kimberly Lofton (Jay); eight grandchildren, Taylor Jones, Addison Jones, Harper Jones, Chase Jones, Jayden Harrison, Scott Harrison, Penelope Harrison, and Jase Decrane, Jr. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Services for Mr. Tommy Joe Smith of Brookhaven are Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Riverwood Family and visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service and burial at New Sight Cemetery.

Mr. Tommy Joe Smith, 76, passed away on July 6, 2024, at his home in Brookhaven.

He was born on July 21, 1947, to the late Holon Smith and Grace Allen Smith.

Mr. Tommy was a logger until retirement. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. He loved being outside and “piddlin” in his workshop and mowing his yard. Most of all he loved his family and grandchildren.

He will be remembered for his kind, generous, and humble spirit.

Preceding him in death are his parents, his son, Justin Smith, and his brother, Jerry Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 36 years, Janice Mullen Smith, children; John Smith and wife, Kelly, Tracey Edwards and husband, Tim, Tracey Howell and husband, Jay, and sister, Barbara Watts; along with his 12 grandchildren, Ainsley White (Doug), Shelby Bandy (Jason), Joey Smith, Halley Smith, Bennett Case, Suzanna Smith, Tansley Case, Landon Howell, Nathan Howell, Hayden Howell,  Palyn Smith and Evie Smith and their parents, Amy and Chris Smith; and his five great-grandchildren, Addison White, Amery White, Merritt White, Mary Michael Bandy, and Molly Grace Bandy.

He will be missed by all who loved him.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Enhabit Hospice for their compassion and care during this time, we deeply appreciate it.

Memorials can be made to the New Sight Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Ms. Greta Gay Cox, age 78, of Crystal Springs, MS., formerly of Elliott County, KY. passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

She was born July 23, 1945, in Elliott County, KY. the daughter of the late Elda Binion.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of  37 years, Lowell E. 'Bill' Cox, and son Kendall Ray Cox.

Greta is survived by one son, Phillip Cox of Elliottville, KY, and two daughters; Phyllis Adkins (Danny) of Youngsville, NC, and Cheryl Marble (Jeff) of Crystal Springs, MS. two grandchildren, Dillon Pearce, Youngsville, NC, and Jennifer Dunaway-Fowler, Brandon, MS.

She also leaves many other family members and friends; and her bluegrass family and friends, all who will sadly miss her.

A grave site service will be held at a later date.