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.
Jennica "Jay" Shante Nelson
June 14, 2024
Jennica Shante "Jay" Nelson, 37, of Iuka, Mississippi, peacefully departed from this world on Friday, June 14, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 11, 1986, in Delray Beach, FL, to Jacqueline and Roney Nelson. Recently, Jennica moved to Iuka to be closer to her family and started attending First Missionary Baptist...
Susan Vuncannon Pounders
June 14, 2024
Susan Vuncannon Pounders, 66, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She enjoyed camping and being on the water, attending church at New Life Church, and spending time with her grandchildren. Susan enjoyed going out to eat and watching “The Price is Right”. She loved to travel to the...
James Arthur Capps
June 9, 2024
James Arthur Capps, 71, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. When James was younger, he served in the United States Army. He was a man of many talents and worked many jobs. He did construction and carpentry, but his favorite was working on gaming machines, like Pacman and poker games. In his...
Christine "Chris" Treadway Steele
June 1, 2024
Christine "Chris" Treadway Steele, 78, of Iuka, MS, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Tishomingo Community Living Center after an extended illness. She was born on May 19, 1946, in Conway, SC. She was a member of Poplar Springs Freewill Baptist Church where she was a youth teacher for many years. She was an award winning quilter...
Frankie Elizabeth Allen
May 28, 2024
The Angel of Death entered the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. God called and Frankie Elizabeth Allen answered and departed from this walk of life to life's eternity.
Frankie Elizabeth Allen was born on April 22,1951, in Iuka, Mississippi, to the late Arthur King Carter and the late Sarah Elizabeth...
Imogene "Gene" Mckee
May 28, 2024
Imogene "Gene" McKee, 89, of Tishomingo, MS, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She enjoyed working in her garden and her yard, reading, and spending time with her family. She attended Way of Life Family Worship. She is survived by her sons, Danny McKee and Scott McKee (Tammy); her daughters, Jan Baker...
Jean Stricklin Cook
May 21, 2024
Jean Cook (Eddie Jean Stricklin), 85, of Corinth, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Jean was born on January 30, 1939, to Audie and Eddie Stricklin in Holts Spur, and lived most of her life in the area. She was a member of Burnsville Pentecostal Church for many years before moving...
Julie Ann Heinrich
May 21, 2024
Julie Ann McKee Heinrich, 54, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her home. Julie was of the Catholic faith and was a longtime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Brazoria, TX, before moving to Iuka. Most recently, she had been a member of Our Lady of the Shoals Catholic Church in Tuscumbia, AL. For...
Shirley Mae Estes
May 18, 2024
Shirley Mae Lambert Estes, born on November 17, 1939, in Iuka, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Shirley was of the Baptist faith and lived most of her life in Iuka. She was a caretaker of many in her lifetime. She loved nature and spent a lot of time on her porch swing...
James Hubert Jourdan
May 15, 2024
James Hubert Jourdan, 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1929, and was a lifelong resident of the Tishomingo County area. At his passing, he was the oldest active member of South Crossroads Baptist Church where he had been a Deacon for many years. He had joined South Crossroads Baptist Church in...
Mikinzie "Kinzie" Brooke Curtis
May 13, 2024
Mikinzie "Kinzie" Brooke Curtis, 36, of Iuka, MS, died on Monday, May 13, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Kinzie was very athletic. She enjoyed playing sports, coaching, and helping her nieces with softball. She was a very loving person who put others before herself. She spent most of her time spoiling her nieces and nephews, and...
Lyonel "Cotton" Wade
May 12, 2024
Lyonel “Cotton” Wade, 95, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Cotton was born at home to Hester and Oren Wade on March 30, 1929. He graduated from Holcut High School in 1948 as class salutatorian and “Most Athletic”. Throughout the years, he had been a jack-of-all-trades. He was a...
Amber Brooke Murrah
May 3, 2024
Amber Brooke Murrah, born April 16, 1986, passed from this life on Friday, May 3, 2024. She was a gentle spirit and loved to laugh. She was always quick thank those who helped her and tell people she loved them. Her son, Donivan, was her pride and joy, and she loved her family and friends. Amber was a very...
Carol Highfield
April 25, 2024
Patricia Carol Highfield, 62, of Iuka, MS, died on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her residence. Carol was a caregiver who took care of her mother for years. Prior to this, she worked in manufacturing as a laborer. She loved reading, her Bible, and doing word puzzles. She was active in her church, spending time with her family, and...
Patricia Diane Barber
April 21, 2024
Patricia Diane Barber, 65, of Glen, Mississippi, died on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Patricia was of the Christian faith and was a member of The Bridge in Burnsville. She was an amazing woman that was always positive and smiling. She loved everyone she ever met and could find the good in anybody. In...
Katherine Degraw Hudson
April 18, 2024
Katherine DeGraw Hudson, 88, of Hermitage, TN, formerly of Iuka, MS, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Skyline Medical Center in Tennessee. She enjoyed playing on her IPad, playing solitaire, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Richardson Yarber; her grandchildren, Tammy (Sam), Kim (Geo), Christy, Emily, and Brianna; her great-grandchildren,...
Nellie Mae Lomenick
April 17, 2024
Nellie Mae Lomenick, 68, of Iuka, MS, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her residence. She enjoyed crafting, flowers, and cooking. She was the owner/operator of Pan-Am Cafe for many years. Nellie was a practical joker and enjoyed extreme Christmas present wrapping. She was a member of Patrick Church, a lover of horror movies, and spending time with...
Ronald Michael Montgomery
April 15, 2024
Ronald Michael “Ron” Montgomery, 47, died on Monday, April 15, 2024, in Cherokee, Alabama. Ron was of the Christian faith and enjoyed attending services when he could. For most of his life, Ron was a welder and spent many years welding at PSP, Freightcar, and Constellium. Most recently, he was an SME at Linamar/Dura in Muscle Shoals. He was...
Richard "Ric" Tiebe
April 13, 2024
"Make your journey a blessing to others."
Richard "Ric" K. Tiebe, 70, of Iuka, MS, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Ric was the co-owner of Iuka's Cafe' Memories, a Parts Manager for McNatt Ford for 27 years, and a Plumbing Specialist at Lowe's for 10 years. He was an...
Jean Turner
April 13, 2024
Jean Turner, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She enjoyed reading, studying her bible, and walking in the park. Jean also liked to work in her yard and garden with her son and was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Anthony Turner (Mary Floyd);...
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