Obituaries
Dorothy Helen Dillard Cannon
Dorothy Helen Dillard Cannon (known as Dott Cannon or “Mima”) completed her life’s journey of almost 95 years on the afternoon of September 9, 2020.
She made her transition gracefully surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Dott expressed her pure, magnetic, accepting,
and generous nature in her many relationships of all kinds and ages.
Dott Cannon was born on September 25, 1925, to Erin and Evie Dillard in Tupelo, where she grew up. She attended Ole Miss at 16 years old from 1942-1944
where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Fraternity, and she went to Yale for graduate studies in nursing from 1944-1947.
Dott served in the military as a nurse cadet in 1944, and later got a job at the Brookhaven Health Department, where she met her husband, Fred Cannon.
Dott married Fred on May 16, 1948, and they shared 45 years together. Dott raised five children and contributed to the family business along
with many social and civic organizations. In 1976, she took on responsibility for Dillard Enterprises as co-president and later became the sole owner and president.
Dott’s role in her community was a life-long commitment and dedication to volunteerism. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer,
she participated in the King’s Daughter’s and Son’s Willing Hearts Circle and Junior Auxiliary, and she served on the
Mississippi State Board of Health and the Mississippi School of the Arts Foundation Board. She enjoyed the Garden Club, the Brookhaven Camellia Society,
her Bridge Club for over 65 years, her Luncheon Club, and the Climbers Club.
Dott Cannon was always up for an adventure and she traveled with family and her “Country Club” girl-friend group through
the US, Europe, Mexico, and Central America, China and Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. She was quick to turn a stranger
into a friend with her sincere curiosity and compassion.
Dott will be remembered for her kind and an open heart—she made introductions with her hand over her heart expressing her love,
“This is my dear, dear friend”.
Everyone who knew Dott Cannon was touched by her warm and beaming spirit. She made all of us certain that we were the most special to her.
Dott was a rare gem, a soaring comet, a sanctuary of loving enthusiasm that will be sorely missed by many.
Dott Cannon was survived by her children: Becky Cannon and her partner, Leonard Jacobs, David Cannon and his wife, Lea Ann Cannon,
the late William Cannon’s partner, Janie Reeves, and Frederick Cannon and his wife, Kaye Cannon; She was also survived by
her grand- and great-grandchildren Emi Kubota, Mari Kubota, Zo Kubota-Johnson, Naomi Walsh Kubota, Blake Cannon, Cameron Cannon,
Alec Cannon, AJ (Austin) Cannon, Claire Cannon, KK (Katelyn) Cannon, Hazel Cannon, Violet Cannon, Carla Wallace, Kristin Hatten,
Casey Wallace, Carly Beth Wallace, Haven Hatten, Anna Ballard, and Leigh Michael Cannon. “Mima” was preceded in death by her parents,
Erin and Evie Dillard, her husband, Fred Cannon, her brother, Dr. Erin Dillard, her sons, Michael Cannon, and William Cannon.
The family wishes to thank Jewelene Buie, Sandra Nelson, Joyce Brown, and the staff of Encompass Health Hospice
for their loving support and help through Dott’s transition time.
There will be a private family service at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 10:30 am,
available through their website www.redeemerbrookhaven.com. Andrew McLarty will officiate the service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.
The family has created a virtual guest book for you to visit and leave comments and encouragement for the family.
Barbara Gavin Walker
A public visitation for Barbara Gavin Walker will be Friday, September 25, 2020, from 4 pm-7 pm at
Riverwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
A private funeral mass (due to social distancing restrictions) will be held Saturday, September 26, 2020,
at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi, with burial at St Francis Catholic Cemetery.
Riverwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven, MS is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Walker, 77, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, surrounded by family and friends at her home in Frisco, TX.
She was born May 25, 1943, in Columbia, Tennessee, to Dr. William M. Gavin II and Mary Lucia Hutchinson Gavin.
She graduated from St. Agnes Academy for girls in 1961, Siena College in 1963, and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1965. In 1965
she married her high school sweetheart, Louis N. Walker, Jr. Married for 53 years, they made Brookhaven their home in 1975
and resided in the area for over 40 years. Barbara loved Brookhaven and its community dearly. She worked as a dialysis nurse for more than 40 decades.
At the end of her career in 2008, she was an Area Regional Manager for multiple dialysis clinics in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
Barbara received numerous awards over her time as a nurse, including the Kidney Care Award for nursing. She served on many
national committees for dialysis. She was also one of the first two nurses in Memphis to be trained on the artificial kidney machine and
was in attendance for the first kidney transplant in the late 1960s.
Preceding her in death were parents; her brother, Bill Gavin AOCM, USN, Ret., her sister Mary Lucia “Patsy” Barnes, and her husband Louis N. Walker Jr.
She is survived by daughter Robin Walker, of Frisco, TX; daughter Peggy Walker Rushing and husband Will, of Frisco, TX; brother Joseph Gavin
and wife Nancy, of North Ridgeville, OH; sister in law Jane Gavin, of Honolulu, HI; sister in law Patricia Taylor and husband Larry, of Parsons, TN;
sister in law Cheri Hess Brooks and husband Eugene of Brookhaven; two grandchildren, Ellie and Gavin Rushing, of Frisco, TX; and 11 nieces and nephews.
Alton Glenn "Bookie" Walker
Funeral service for Mr. Alton Glenn “Bookie” Walker will be 11 a.m.,
Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Riverwood Family, with burial at
Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of service.
Mr. “Bookie” Walker, 79, of Brookhaven, passed from this life September 7, 2020,
at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born in Brookhaven June 22, 1941, to
William Clyde Walker and Alice Lucille Allgood Walker. Mr. “Bookie” became a
Funeral Director and spent his life not only working with, but ministering to, those
in grief. He was a true servant, spending his time caring for the needs of others,
not only in his work, but in life. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
His friends and fellow workers at Macedonia Baptist Church and New Sight Baptist Church
will know a tremendous vacancy as well.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Walker; his parents; sister,
Betty Jo Walker; and brother Loyd Walker.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Joy Gill Smith Walker; son, Matt Walker (Daphne)
of Rydal, GA; daughter, Debbie Peebles (Lee) of Brookhaven, MS; sister, Linda Sue Iasigi (Mel);
five grandchildren, Chan Newell (Whitney), Chris Newell (Ashley), Cody Newell, Whitney Jones (Carl),
and Colton Walker; four step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; stepdaughter,
Cynthia Phillips (Bryan); stepsons, Douglas Smith (Amy), and Ronnie Smith. He is also survived
by a special great granddaughter that kept him young and active, Harper Newell and 8 great grandchildren.
The Walker family wants to say a special “Thank You” to Ashley Newell for the
wonderful care and compassion she gave to him.
Tommy Moore
Memorial service for Mr. Tommy Raymond Moore will be 2 p.m., Friday,
September 11, 2020, with burial at Stewart Cemetery. A visitation will be
held from Noon until 2 p.m., prior to the service, at Bogue Chitto Church of Christ.
Mr. Tommy Raymond Moore, 55, of Brookhaven, passed away at his residence
September 8, 2020. He was born August 15, 1965, to Tommy Gene Moore and
Emma Jean Ratcliff Moore. He was a member of Center Point Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his half-brother, Alvie Chandler, Jr.
Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Martin “Marty” Moore (Claudette),
Mike Moore (Kay), and Billy Moore, all of Brookhaven; sisters, Betty Jean Thompson (Allen),
of Ashford, AL, Margert Thomas (Mark), of Lafayette, LA, Joann Moore, of Belle Chase, LA;
nieces and nephews, Clayton Roland, Martin Moore, Jr “M.J.”, Mason Donovan Moore,
Matthew Moore, Zach Moore, Kaitlyn West, Ryan Smith, Dylan Thomas, Jennifer Blue,
Ellie Dugas, and Heather Roberson, as well as several great nieces and nephews
and other loving family members and friends.
Sally Netterville
Graveside service for Sally Lambert Netterville will be 3 p.m., Thursday,
September 10, 2020, at Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1-2:30 p.m.
prior to service.
Mrs. Netterville, 63, of Brookhaven, died September 8, 2020, at her residence.
She was born May 3, 1957, in Tylertown, MS, to Charlie and Ann Lambert.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed
by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Netterville; her father; granddaughter,
Carly Neterville; mother-in-law, Sylvia Netterville; and brother-in-law, Jimmy Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Ann Beet Lambert; son,
Charlie Netterville; daughter, Brandy White (Scotty); brother, Mack Lambert (Sharon);
sisters, Bonnie Freeman (Ferman), Virginia Rushing (Daniel), and Geraldine Smith;
six grandchildren, Kennedy Foster, Bradyn Brister, Gabe Netterville, Caden White,
Dawson White, and Noah Netterville; and two great grandchildren, Ridley Smith
and Liberty Mathis. She is also survived by her father-in-law, Bob Netterville (Jennifer),
sisters-in-law, Robbie Cox (Steve), Carolyn Boone (Ronnie), and numerous nieces
and nephews as well as other loving family members and friends.
Julius "Jack" Clifton Wooley III
A memorial service for Mr. Julius “Jack” Clifton Wooley III, of Brookhaven is 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 9, 2020,
at Clear Branch Baptist Church with visitation from 9:00 until the time of the service.
Mr. Julius “Jack” Clifton Wooley III, of Brookhaven, went to be with his Lord on September 5, 2020, at his home.
He was born on September 2, 1945.
Mr. Wooley served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church and was retired from Manufacturing Plants as an Engineer.
Jack loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Julius Clifton Wooley II and Hazel Greer Wooley Huhn, Rubin Huhn; grandparents; sister, Betty Sue Wooley;
brothers, Billy N. Wooley, and Robert J. Wooley.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Billie Wooley; sons, Alan Wooley and wife Emily, Tim Wooley and wife Pam, Joe Wooley, Julius (Jay) Wooley IV and wife Breanna,
daughter, Debra Harper, all of Brookhaven. Brother, Rickey Wooley, of Ruth; and sister, Amanda Brown of Magnolia.
He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, Jody and James Wooley, Kayla and Devin Watts, Elizabeth and Justin Watts, Blaklyn, Wraylnn, Rangler, Russler, and Jolynn Wooley,
Ashley King, Kayla, Jordan, and Megan Snavely, Alanna Wooley, Hunter, J.C., and Gracie Smith,
Maci Furr and Raegan Rutland, Mira, Liam McClendon, and 5 great-grandchildren, Grant and Savannah Watts, Ahna, Mya, and Mattie McLain.
A memorial can be made to Clear Branch Baptist Church.
Wanda Gaye Laird
Graveside service for Mrs. Wanda Gaye Laird of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Saturday, September 5, 2020,
at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at Riverwood Family at 9:00 am, on Saturday.
Mrs. Wanda Gaye Laird of Brookhaven was 63 years old, she passed away on September 2, 2020, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
She was born on February 26, 1957, in Brookhaven, MS.
She was a floral designer and a radio personality. Mrs. Laird was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, and painting.
Gaye was a loving mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Clinton Calvin Brister, Jr., and Jimmie Allene Peeples Brister; and, her husband, David Brian Laird.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Charles Iain Mathes, and wife, Heather, and her three grandchildren, Lauren Mathes, Christopher Mathes, and Hannah Mathes.
Billy Zale Dodd, Sr.
Billy Zale Dodd, Sr. 76, of Brookhaven went home to be with his Heavenly Father
on August 30, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born July 29, 1944, to
Wesley Louie Dodd and Lucille Robinson Dodd, in Crystal Springs, MS.
Mr. Dodd was known for his loving heart, playful personality, and generosity.
He was fun loving and had a zest for life. He never met a stranger and could be
counted on to lend a helping hand to those in need.
He married the love of his life, Joan Kathryn Douglas, on April 17, 1965. They were
blessed with a son, Billy Zale Dodd, Jr. and a daughter, Sherri Camille Dodd.
Mr. Dodd was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He worked hard and
earned many awards during his career as an insurance agent, including a multitude
of trips to destinations such as Hawaii, England, France, and Atlantis. He also became
a member of the prestigious Doctors Club with Physicians Mutual Insurance Company.
He took pride in working in his yard along with tinkering in his shop prior to his illness.
There was hardly an auction that he would miss.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, W.L. Dodd, Jr., and Edwin Irvin Dodd;
and sister, Mary Linda Dodd Townsend.
Survivors include his loving wife of over 55 years, Joan D. Dodd; son, Billy Zale Dodd, Jr.
“Tiger Dodd” and wife, Lisa; daughter, Sherri Dodd Ethridge and husband, Chris; grandson,
Zale Warren Dodd; and sister, Anne Dodd Berry, along with a host of nephews and nieces.
He will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to express appreciation to the Deaconess Hospice staff, who so
faithfully and lovingly cared for him during the final weeks of his life. A special thank you also
to Dr. Ray Montalvo for his care and nurturing through the many years as his doctor.
Crystal Nicole “Nikki” Montgomery Hux
Services for Mrs. Crystal Nicole “Nikki” Montgomery Hux of Brookhaven
are 10:30 am Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Fair River Baptist Church with
burial Bogue Chitto Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 1, at Fair River.
Mrs. Crystal Nicole “Nikki” Montgomery Hux, 38 years old of Brookhaven
went to be with her Lord on August 29, 2020.
She was a member of Fair River Baptist Church where she was very involved
with the children’s ministries.
Nikki was a dedicated mother, first and foremost. She treasured her children and
embraced every moment with them. She was also a loving wife, daughter, sister,
and aunt. Nikki was not afraid of the future because her faith was fully rooted
in her Savior. She was a blessing to all that knew her and will be dearly missed.
Preceding her in death by her very special granddaddy, James Ray Beeson; special
grandmother, Cora Mae White and grandparent in-laws, B.C. Hux and Geneva Hux.
Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, William, and Daphne Montgomery;
her husband, Joey Hux; daughters, Mackenzie Claire Hux, Myleigh Rae Hux and brother,
William Montgomery, Jr. She is also survived by her father and mother in law,
Ronnie, and Sherry Hux, a very special grandmother, Barbara Beeson and grandparents,
Bud, and Dena Montgomery along with a host of family and friends. She was also a mother
to her very special nephews and niece, Logan Montgomery, Matt Montgomery,
and Madison Montgomery.
John Stephen Magee
Graveside service for John Stephen Magee will be 2 p.m.,
Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Lawrence County.
Mr. Magee, 60, of Bogue Chitto, died August 28, 2020 at his residence.
He was born January 22, 1960 to Marvin Doyle Magee and Naida Miller.
He was retired from the oil industry and was a dedicated father and grandfather.
Mr. Magee was a member of Easthaven Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Marvin Magee; stepfather, Robert Eaton Sr.;
and brothers, Robert Eaton, Jr. and Michael Magee.
He is survived by his mother Naida Eaton; son, Donald Magee; daughter,
Catie Goldsmith; brother, Paul Eaton; and sister Janet Phillips. There are also
four grandchildren who will miss their grandfather greatly, Cayleigh Long,
Laney Goldsmith, Wyatt Goldsmith, and Gracie Magee, Lifelong best friends,
Brian Smith, Sammy Smith, and Ricky Tardo, as well as a host of nieces
and nephews and other loving family members and friends.
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