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.

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. 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.

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.