OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries in Mississippi
The obituaries in the Tishomingo County and Alcorn County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Mississippi's history and identity.
Roger Helton
October 15, 2026
Roger Helton was a true and faithful friend to all who knew and loved him, and he passed from this life on October 15, 2026. He spent his life in Iuka and Tishomingo County in service to the public as owner/operator with his father, Dellus Helton, and his son, Sean Helton, at Helton Contractors. He also served as a member...
Deborah Rose Hamm Kirby
October 10, 2026
Deborah Rose Hamm Kirby, 73, of Terry, MS, passed away October 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family and her loyal best friend, Ava Mae, her beloved Maltese.Deborah was born and raised in Iuka, MS, in Tishomingo County. Prior to her retirement, she worked for 25 years as a surveillance coordinator with Entergy Operations at Grand Gulf Nuclear...
Ernestine Dodson Whitfield
October 9, 2026
Ernestine Dodson Whitfield, of Burnsville, MS, formerly of Port St. John, Florida, passed away on October 9, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was born on October 6, 1940, in Burnsville, Mississippi.
Ernestine will be remembered as a woman who enjoyed the simple and meaningful things in life. She loved people and never met a stranger. She loved...
Michael J. Madigan
October 8, 2026
Michael J. Madigan, 62, of Iuka, MS, passed away on October 8, 2026, at his residence. He enjoyed watching his shows on the television and spending time with his family. He is survived by his step-son, Lawrence Brown and his step-daughter, Stephanie Honey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynne Madigan and his parents. Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Sheron Rebecca Woodruff
October 5, 2026
Sheron Rebecca Woodruff, 65, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at her home in Burnsville, Mississippi. Sheron was born on August 11, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, but she lived most of her life in Tishomingo County. She served her country with pride in the United States Navy, serving four years of active duty and four years in the reserves....
Linda Jordan
October 1, 2026
Linda Jordan, 82, died on October 1, 2026, at her residence.
Born on July 2, 1944, Linda will be remembered as a woman who found joy in the simple and meaningful parts of life. She enjoyed sewing and arts and crafts, and these interests reflected her creative spirit and the care she brought to the world around her.
One of Linda’s proudest...
Jason Stuart
September 28, 2026
Jason Lee Stuart, 49, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, after a brief illness. Jason loved his family with all of his heart. His wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Alexis, were his world. Jason did not only consider blood relative his family. He had many friends that were included in his family circle. If he loved you, you were his family....
Jolene "Joe" Browning
September 26, 2026
Jolene "Joe" Browning, 82, of Dennis, Mississippi, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Joe was born on December 26, 1943, at home in Tishomingo to the late Bud and Daisy Browning. He drove a truck for Sunshine Mills for 30 years before retiring, but his true passion was in heavy equipment operation. He...
Dale D. Tapp
September 26, 2026
Dale D. Tapp, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. Dale was born on June 26, 1947, in Sheffield, AL, to the late Glenn and Twala Tapp. He lived a life of hard work and dedication, working at Reynolds for 20 years before becoming self-employed with Weather’s Auto Glass. Throughout...
Cynthia Jayne "Cindy" Clingan
September 21, 2026
Cynthia Jayne “Cindy” Clingan, 64, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Monday, September 21, 2026, at her home. Cindy was known for her kindness, compassion, and fearlessness. She was a longtime member of Fifth Street Baptist Church and absolutely loved attending church and church activities when she was able. Her faith was evident as she dedicated years of her life to...
Michael Wayne Smith
September 19, 2026
Michael Wayne Smith, 63, of Tishomingo, MS, died Saturday, September 19, at his home. Mike enjoyed working outside and spending time hunting, fishing, and being on the lake. He was an avid supporter of his children's sporting activities, and spent most of his later years caring for his parents and grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Lesha Thompson (Michael),...
Jerry H. Richardson, Jr.
September 18, 2026
Jerry H. Richardson, Jr., of Glen, Mississippi, passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 48. Born on November 4, 1977, Jerry was a kind man with a generous spirit and a personality that left a lasting impression on those around him. He was always thinking of others and was known for his many acts of service, always...
Frank Williams, Jr.
September 16, 2026
Frank Williams, Jr., 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at NMMC-Tupelo surrounded by his family. He was born on August 18, 1942, in Iuka, Mississippi, to Frank and Star Mae (Walker) Williams of Iuka, Mississippi.
Frank was a faithful member of Mt. Evergreen Church, where he served in so many capacities, but he especially loved...
Christine Spoon
September 15, 2026
Christine Spoon, 89, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at her home. Christine’s faith was a very important part of who she was. For most of her life, she was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church, but later on, she enjoyed attending Mt. Zion and Fairview Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. The choir...
Darren Lynch
September 14, 2026
Darren Kevin Lynch, 57, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Monday, September 14, 2026, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Darren was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ and enjoyed attending when he was able. He was a big fan of Ole Miss football and liked watching movies in his spare time. Throughout the years, Darren found...
Laura Bell Robinson
September 13, 2026
On September 13, 2026, Laura Bell Ledgewood Robinson went home to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully with family by her side and listening to the Gaither's Singing. She was 91 years old. She was born on March 10, 1935 to Lum and Erma Ledgewood. she lived with her Aunt Ella and Uncle Ellis Walker from age 3...
Tommy Thomson
September 12, 2026
Tommy Thomson, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away on September 12, 2026, at Mississippi Care Center in Corinth. He was born on April 11, 1947, in Paris, Texas.
Tommy will be remembered as a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and a man who found great joy in the people and pastimes he loved most. He was a member of St....
Judith Marie Lambert Crum Robison
September 8, 2026
Judith Marie Lambert Crum Robison, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at her home. Judith lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a deep Christian faith. Saved at the age of 8, she spent the rest of her life seeking to serve the Lord and care for others. She was known as someone who loved everybody,...
Danny McKee
August 29, 2026
Danny McKee, 65, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at his home. Motorcycles and guns were his passion. Throughout the years, he enjoyed participating in motorcycle clubs and adding to his collection of guns.
Danny is survived by his sons, Chris McKee and Brandon McKee; his grandchild; his siblings, Jan Baker and Scott McKee; his uncle, Bozo (Joyce)...
Sandra Lynn Lambert
August 29, 2026
Sandra Lynn Wilson Lambert, 77, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, August 28, 2026, at her residence. Sandra was a homemaker that loved to cook and thoroughly enjoyed being a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. She was a longtime member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church. Sandra is survived by one daughter, Denise Parnell (Thomas); and her grandchildren and...
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