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.

Johnny "Ringo" Brewer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

H.E. Barnes, Jr.

H.E. Barnes, Jr.

September 17, 2012

H.E. Barnes, Sr. 73, of Walnut, Mississippi, died Monday, September 17, 2012, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled to begin at 5 PM on Wednesday, September 19 and continuing until service time at Souls Harbor Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM...

Carolyn Gray Morgan

Carolyn Gray Morgan

September 17, 2012

Carolyn Gray Morgan, 60, of Corinth, Mississippi, died Monday, September 17, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was an employee of Corinthian Arbors, and enjoyed making crafts. A memorial service will be held at 6 PM on Tuesday, September 18, 2012,at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka officiated by Bro. Steve Hodgin, Bro. Warren Jones,...

L. D. Phifer

L. D. Phifer

September 17, 2012

L. D. Phifer, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, September 17, 2012, at his residence. He was a member of Campground United Methodist Church. He worked for Chunky Chambers Ford, and was a retired game warden with the Mississippi State Game and Fish Commission. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Tuesday, September 18 at Cutshall Funeral...

Mary Jo Gross

Mary Jo Gross

September 16, 2012

Mary Jo Gross, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 16, 2012, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Gross was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ and a homemaker. She loved quilting, flower gardening, and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, and painting. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September...

Tina L. Bullard

Tina L. Bullard

September 16, 2012

Tina Bullard, 47, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 16, 2012, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. She was a member of Mt. Evergreen United Methodist Church; and formerly worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, at Cutshall Funeral Home...

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