The family of Dolores Kern Hoff will celebrate her life at 10:00 a.m., September 10, 2024, in Rose Hill Cemetery, with Brother Greg Warnock officiating the graveside service. Mrs. Hoff, 91, passed away on September 2, 2024. She was born on December 21, 1932, in Brookhaven, to Hayward and Doris Kern. Riverwood Family Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements.

Family members who preceded Dolores in death were Aldace Lee "Goat" Hoff, husband of 59 years, Hayward and Doris Kern, parents, Frank and Cumyra Hoff, father and mother-in-law, Kay Hoff Smith, daughter, Grady Hoff, an infant son, Ralph Kern, brother, and Mike and Barbara Kern, brother and sister-in-law.

Dolores is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Jody Hoff. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Kern and Emily - Katherine and William Hoff; Kensy and Bill - Jon, Meg, Lil, and Alice Allbritton; and Kay and Chris - Kaylynn (Owen), Cara, Kylie, and Christopher Jarancik.

She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Margaret Kern.

The family expresses appreciation to The Aspen of Brookhaven, AccentCare Home Health, Arden Hospice, and Silver Cross.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to First Baptist Church.

The funeral service for Mary Catherine Greer Denmark will be 11 a.m., Saturday, September 7, at Riverwood Family with burial to follow in Sylvarena Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Denmark, 88, of Wesson, died September 3, 2024, at her residence. She was born in McComb, MS, November 10, 1935, to Maxie Laney Greer and Nettie Lurlene Hutson Greer. She was retired from AT&T where she worked as secretary.

Mrs. Denmark was a long-time member of Sylvarena Baptist Church. She accepted the Lord as her Savior and followed in baptism there in 1947. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Mrs. Mary enjoyed baking cakes as well as sewing and quilting. Her favorite outside pastime was working in her yard and gardening. She loved to spend the quiet mornings reading her newspaper on the front porch and sipping her coffee. She leaves a legacy of faith and love and will be greatly missed by all that loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Denmark; her parents; and her sisters, Joyce Maxine Greer and Billie Delores Walker.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Cathy Maxine South; two grandchildren, Chasity Catherine Sellars and Lanny Michael South (Tammy); five great grandchildren, Gabrielle Faith Sellars, Caleb Michael South, Jacob Talmadge Sellars, Parker Michael South, and Joanna Michelle South; niece, Stacy Leigh Lowery (Tom); great nephew, Zachary Fetcko and a host of other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to thank the Compass Nursing Staff and Social Worker, Heather, for all of their love and care for Mary.

A memorial service will be held for Robbie Gaye Thornton at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service.

Ms. Thornton, 71, of McComb, MS, died September 2, 2024, at Southwest Reginal Medical Center. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, July 31, 1953, to Frank Bhyron Newman and Johnnie Lee Greer Newman. Ms. Thornton worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a member of The Well in McComb, MS.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughters, Melissa Thornton and Frances Taylor; Son-in-law, Ricky; grandchildren, Amber Boone, Kristen Thornton, and Abby Thornton; sister, Wanda Taylor; and brother, Steve Newman.

Mrs. Thornton is survived by her children, Chad Thornton (Sarah) and Sandra Wolf (Jack); brothers, Mark Newman, Gary Newman (Rhonda), Bhyron Newman (Leona); and one sister, Judy Bourgeois (Joe). She is also survived by her faith family at The Well and many other loving family members and friends.

Services for Mr. Dave Richard Thames are 2:30 pm, Friday, September 6, 2024, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 12:30 pm until the time of service and burial at Tilton Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Thames, 88, of Ruth, died September 1, 2024, at Merit Health Wesley Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born in Brookhaven, MS, on August 8, 1936, to Dave J. Thames and Maggie Bell Kyzar Thames.

Richard’s greatest joy was spending time at home on his farm with his wife, family, friends, and animals. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved breeding and training Belgian horses, as well as seeing to his cattle. He enjoyed working with his horse-drawn farm equipment and occasionally still used it to rake hay and plow his garden. He also enjoyed coon hunting and bird hunting. He raised many hunting dogs over the years. He loved sharing his immense knowledge and experiences of working horses, hunting, and farming with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, James Walter Thames and David Michael Thames.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Migonne Thames; children, Pam Case (Doug) and Rick Thames; two grandchildren, Leah Case and Jakob Thames (Cheyenne); numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members, friends and his cherished mountain fiest dog Prissy.

The Thames family would like to thank Renee Thompson who was not only a compassionate nurse but also a tremendous friend during his illness.

The funeral service for Gregory Eldridge Pickering will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 6, at Damascus Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, September 5, at Riverwood Family and will resume Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Damascus.

Mr. Pickering, 64, of Wilmington, NC, died August 28, 2024, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born in Brookhaven, MS, on December 4, 1959, to J.E. Pickering and JoyAnn Grice Pickering.

Mr. Pickering worked as a Mill Wright with the International Paper Company. He was a member of Port City Community Church in Wilmington. In his free time, Greg enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was entertained by watching the Western Channel on television as well as watching Ole Miss Football. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his father; and his grandparents, RJ and Mellie Grice and Judd and Rhoda Pickering.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 28 years, Laura Pickering; his mother; children, Hayley Pickering and Kaycee Pickering; brothers, Barry Pickering (Robbie) and Kerry Pickering (Julie); one grandchild, Bella Pickering; his dog, Nola Jeaux Pickering; brother-in-law, Bill Thomas (Candi); nieces, Morgan Shepard (Chance), Mackenzie Thomas (Chris Gabriele), Libby Trout (Tyler), Chelsea Young (Daniel); nephews, Kerry Pickering, Jr. (Alex Brown), Blake Pickering (Nicole) and a host of other family and friends.

The family would like to thank the UNC Chapel Hill MICU staff for their gracious care and compassion for Greg.

The funeral service for Ms. Jacinda Faye Reid will be 11 a.m., Thursday, September 5, at Riverwood Family, with burial at Johnson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is at Riverwood Family from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, September 4.

 Ms. Reid, 42, of Brookhaven, died September 1, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. She was born on March 31, 1982, to Lance Foster and Becky Bigner Foster.

Ms. Reid was a graduate of Brookhaven Academy Class of 2000. She pursued a career in Cosmetology for several years. For the last few years, she worked as a caregiver. She loved her three children and her family. To know her was to love her. She never met a stranger. Jacinda had a heart of gold and was willing to help anyone in need.

 She is preceded in death by her father; grandparents Merlon and Evelyn Bigner and Leonard Foster; aunt Regina Montgomery; cousin Shelby Montgomery.

 Those left to cherish her memory are her parents Becky Foster and Todd Pepper; children Jada Jackson (John Wayne), Mason McDonald, and Brennen Reid; brother Austin Pepper (Kaitlyn); sisters Taylor Westbrook (James) and Laklyn Waters. She is also survived by her boyfriend Will Hazlewood; uncle Kevin Bigner; uncle and aunt KK and Connie Bigner; and many cousins and friends.

Franklin D. “F.D.” Moore, 88, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Born to Benjamin F. Moore and Ruby Carraway Moore in McComb, Miss., F.D. was an accomplished athlete at McComb High School where he lettered in baseball and basketball. He went on to attend Southwest Mississippi Community College where he led the Bears to a state championship in baseball. He finished up playing baseball and graduated from Mississippi College, where he met and married the love of his life Joyce Givens.

After college, F.D. began pursuing his life’s calling as an educator, teaching for two years in White, Ga. He returned to the Magnolia State and settled down in Brookhaven where he loved pouring into the lives of his students as a teacher and coach at C.H. Lipsey Middle School for 32 years. His impact on their lives was evident as years later he would hear “Hey, Coach Moore” all the time when going around town.

In retirement, F.D. honed his passion for woodworking. He loved spending his days training himself to become a master woodworker and building various projects in his workshop for family and friends. 

He enjoyed traveling with his wife and local church groups as they organized mission trips across the United States. He also loved taking trips with his grandsons to cheer on their beloved Mississippi State Bulldogs at bowl games and baseball regionals.

A devoted member of Fair River Baptist Church, F.D. served as a deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, on the Building Committee for two of the church’s sanctuaries and on other committees throughout the years. A lover of Southern Gospel music, he delighted in using his singing talents in the church choir and with the Fair River Quartet.

He is preceded in death by parents Benjamin F. and Ruby Moore, brother Benny J. Moore, brother Barney L. Moore, sister Bobbie Nell Moore Templeton, and son-in-law Greg Hudspeth.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 65 years Joyce Givens Moore, daughter Missy Moore Hudspeth, grandson Jake Hudspeth, grandson Ben Hudspeth and wife Lindsey Snipes Hudspeth, and great grandsons Gray and Beau Hudspeth.

The funeral service for Franklin D. “F.D.” Moore will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 6, at Fair River Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Fair River.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Flowood Baptist Church Youth Ministry Fund or Flowood Baptist Church Mission Fund for Ethan and Karlie Foster. Donations can be sent to 1649 Old Fannin Rd., Flowood, MS 39232.

The funeral service for Mr. Dempsey Joe Hayes will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Hayes, 78, of Brookhaven, died August 30, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. He was born March 24, 1946, to Rufus Joseph W. Hayes and Mattie Pearl Givens Hayes.

Mr. Hayes was retired from Oddee Smith & Sons Construction where he worked as Foreman. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Dempsey Joe Hayes, Jr.; and sisters, Nita “Mickey” Russell and Barbara Munn.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Delilah Hayes; children, Kimberly McCoy (Doug) and Karen Gilham (Tom); brother, Edward Hayes; sister, Nell Baham; seven grandchildren, Kaitlyn Biddle, Kristen Crane, Thomas Gilham, Bradley McCoy, Joe Garrett Gilham, Kathryn McCoy, Brooke Allen; and six great grandchildren, Simon Biddle, Shawn Biddle, Ellie Crane, Tommy Gilham, Jack Crane, Soren Biddle. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

The Hayes family would like to extend a special thank you to King’s Daughters Medical Center Emergency Room for their exquisite care of Mr. Hayes during his stay with them.

The funeral service for Mrs. Magaline Allen Townsend will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood. Dr. Garland Boyd and Rev. Nathan Case will officiate. Pallbearers are Seth Allen, Drake Allen, Webb Britt, Casey Britt, Jody Britt, and Jerry Freeman.

Mrs. Magaline Allen Townsend, aged 97, went to be with her Lord on August 31, 2024. She was born on October 21, 1926, in Lincoln County, Mississippi, the daughter of Wiley and Lela Allen. Magaline spent her childhood in the Old Red Star Community and graduated from Loyd Star High School in 1944. Soon after, she married her husband, Wadie D Townsend, on April 20, 1957. Magaline and Wadie D were married for 59 years until his death in 2016.

Magaline was a lifelong member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday School Secretary in Mrs. Paula Walker’s class for many years. She worked at Potter’s Company and Stahl Urban before becoming a full-time mother to her beloved son, Wade Dwayne Townsend. Magaline enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed sharing Friday night meals, usually fried chicken, with Almon and Jean Brister. Magaline adored her family and affectionately called them, “her people.” She enjoyed watching “The Days of Our Lives,” eating anything sweet (especially Hershey’s Kisses), and spending time with her only granddaughter, Allie Claire Townsend Piazza, who she adored.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Yvonne Britt, and husband, Wilmer; brother, Martell Allen, and wife, Elaine; and husband, Wadie D Townsend, all of Brookhaven, Mississippi.

She is survived by her son, Wade Dwayne Townsend, and wife Cindy; granddaughter, Allie Claire Townsend Piazza, and husband Jacob; and nieces Jeanene Newell, and husband Prentiss, and Kathy Evans, and husband David, all of Brookhaven, Mississippi.   

Magaline’s last years were spent at Diversicare of Brookhaven where she made many friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Diversicare, especially Ashley Newell, and Sherry Sellers.

Ms. Betty Lou Allen Davis, 87, of Monticello, MS, died September 1, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Gary, IN, May 5, 1937, to Arthur and Arbie Allen. She was retired from Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS, where she worked in Nursing Administration. She was a member of North Riverside Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Peggy Derrington.

Ms. Davis is survived by her children, Sherry Runnels (Ray), Cheryl Snavely, Brad Davis (Julie), and Kevin Davis (Laurie); brother, Joe Risner (Phyllis); a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Deaconess Hospice for their care and compassion for Ms. Davis.