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.
Lawrence Lee Wood
November 25, 2012
Lawrence Lee Wood, 71, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 25, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Wood was a member of North Crossroads Community Church. He retired from King Manufacturing Co. in Corinth after working as a machinist for forty years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gospel music. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and...
Roy Lomenick
November 24, 2012
Roy Lomenick, 68, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, November 24, 2012, at his residence. He was a member of Hubbard Salem Community Church. He was formerly employed for the City of Iuka, Brewer’s Escort, and Williams Tire Service before his retirement. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, November 25 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka....
Twirlah Gray
November 11, 2012
Twirlah Dane Mosley Gray, 75, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Gray was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. She was retired from Wurlitzer in Corinth, MS, after more than twenty years of service. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 12, at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Brenda Keele Cagle
November 2, 2012
Brenda Keele Cagle, 64, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, November 2, 2012, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Ms. Cagle was of the Baptist Faith, and enjoyed singing and playing the piano. She also loved cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 3, at Cutshall Funeral...
Annette Childs Barnes
October 31, 2012
Annette Childs Barnes, 71, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Barnes was a member of Chapel Hill Independent Methodist Church, where she served as the piano player. She was formerly a teacher at Burnsville School for seven years, and was the co-owner/operator of B & B Camper Sales along with her husband. Funeral...
Johnny "Ringo" Brewer
October 30, 2012
Johnny “Ringo” Brewer, 56, of Michie, TN (formerly of Burnsville, MS), died Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Wednesday, October 31 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Thursday, November 1, 2012, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in...
Leland D. Stephens
October 29, 2012
Leland David Stephens, 87, of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Paden, Mississippi, died Monday, October 29, 2012, at his residence at Carillon House in Lubbock, TX. Mr. Stephens was born in Paden, MS on November 5, 1924 to Walter Scott and Emma Stephens. After serving in the U. S. Army Air Corps during WWII, Mr. Stephens entered the F. B....
Kenneth Ray South
October 24, 2012
Kenneth South, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at his residence. He enjoyed restoring old cars and trucks, fishing, bowling, and working in his yard. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Thursday, October 25 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Friday, October 26, 2012 at...
Clinton C. Wood
October 21, 2012
Clinton C. Wood, 88, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Sunday, October 21, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Wood was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, at Cutshall...
Yvonne Carnal
October 20, 2012
Yvonne Carnal Yvonne Carnal, 73, of Corinth, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 20, 2012, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mrs. Carnal was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 22, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen, officiated by Greg Woodruff. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home...
Dr. Jerry Clay Stone
October 19, 2012
Dr. Jerry Clay Stone, 75, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 19, 2012, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Dr. Jerry Clay Stone graduated from Ethel High school. He received a Masters in Educational Administration in 1966 and a Doctorate in Educational Administration in 1975 from Mississippi State University. He taught Distributive Education and coached at Kosciusko and...
Linda Linton Keele
October 10, 2012
Linda Keele Linton, 64, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 11, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 12, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Denvil Keele....
Ruth Rutledge
October 9, 2012
Ruth Rutledge, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a member of Spring Hill United Methodist Church, and was retired from Genesco after many years of service. She enjoyed crocheting. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Thursday, October 11 at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Jean Rutherford
October 7, 2012
Jean Rutherford, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died October 7, 2012, at the Tippah County Hospital in Ripley. She was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church, and was a military wife for many years. She loved being outdoors, tending to her flowers, and working in her yard. Visitation is scheduled for 10 until 11 AM on Wednesday, October 10...
Norman "Jamup" Kennedy
October 1, 2012
Norman “Jamup” Kennedy, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, October 1, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Kennedy was a U. S. Army veteran, and a member of the Burnsville Lodge #233 F&AM and the Corinth Scottish Rite. He was retired from GMAC, and was later self-employed. Mr. Kennedy was a lifetime honorary president of the Piney Grove Sportsman’s Club....
Joe Wigginton
September 26, 2012
Joseph Ray Wigginton, 63, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Wigginton was formerly employed at Tyrone Hydraulics in Corinth, and was later employed at Homeland Industries in Booneville. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Glen, MS is entrusted with arrangements....
Timothy P. Spain
September 20, 2012
Lt. Col. Timothy P. Spain, U. S. Army, Ret., 67, of Iuka, Mississippi, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, died Thursday, September 20, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Spain retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U. S. Army. He was also an Army Ranger, and served in Vietnam, Panama, Germany, West Point, Ft. Lewis, Ft. Benning, Ft. McClellan, and several...
Linda Rye
September 20, 2012
Linda Carson Rye, 71, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, September 20, 2012, at her residence. She was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. She was retired from Genesco after 30 years of service, and then later retired from Iuka Discount Drugs after 15 years of service there. She was an avid Ole Miss fan, and loved watching Ole...
Jan Mcmahan
September 18, 2012
Jan McMahan, 37, of Corinth, Mississippi, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Oxford. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, September 20, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen, officiated by Bro. Jimmy Daniel. Interment will follow...
Louise Sanderson
September 18, 2012
Anna Louise Miller Sanderson, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Mrs. Sanderson was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church, which she loved dearly. She loved her Ladies Sunday School Class, and always loved her pastors. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 20, at the Iuka Baptist...