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.
Izak "Bugga" Lambert
May 23, 2013
Izak Russel “Bugga” Lambert, 5, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m., Sunday May 26, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen, officiated by Bro. Jason...
Dorothy Askew
May 23, 2013
Dorothy E. Askew, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, AL. Mrs. Askew was a member of Oldham Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...
Lloyd F. Murrah
May 17, 2013
Lloyd F. Murrah, 71, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, May 17, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Murrah was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. He was formerly employed at the Iuka Guaranty Bank, and was later the owner and operator of Murrah Building Supply and The Prop Shop. Mr. Murrah enjoyed antique cars,...
Willard C. Mccoy
May 13, 2013
Willard C. McCoy, 79, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. He was a US Army veteran and retired after 30 years with General Motors. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2013, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m.,...
Martha Ann Belue
May 10, 2013
Martha Ann Belue, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Belue was a longtime member of Fifth Street Baptist Church, where she received the 25-year Service Award for serving as the leader of Children’s Church. She was formerly employed as a lab technician at General Foods in Lafayette, IN. She...
John Shull
May 9, 2013
John Shull, 67, of Glen, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Shull was a member of Burnsville Pentecostal Church, where he helped begin the Spanish Ministry, and was the director of ACTS. He was a consultant in the printing industry, and was the owner of SearchNet Printing Company. He was also a Tishomingo County Deputy...
Kathie Sowards Mcdonald
May 6, 2013
Kathie Sowards McDonald, 42, of Golden, Mississippi, died Monday, May 6, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a kind and gentle soul, and enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, and sitting on her front porch. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Wednesday, May 8 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka....
James E. Burleson
May 4, 2013
James E. Burleson, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, May 04, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a retired roofer, and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and antiques. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, May 5 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral...
J. C. Marlar
May 1, 2013
James Clayton “J. C.” Marlar, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Marlar was a faithful member of Crossway Church in Corinth. He was a 100% Disabled U. S. Army Veteran of WWII. He enjoyed gardening and antique cars. J. C. also loved his pets, especially his special dog, L. O. Visitation is...
Jack H. Wiley
April 30, 2013
Jack H. “Jackie” Wiley, 75, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Mr. Wiley was of the Methodist faith, and retired from Packaging Corporation of America after working thirty-nine years as a millwright. He served for several years in the Mississippi National Guard, and was an avid golfer and tennis player. He...
Lois J. Long
April 29, 2013
Lois J. Long, 99, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. Long was the last living charter member of the Paden Chapter No. 351 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She held dual memberships in both the Paden and Iuka Chapters, and had served as Worthy Matron, Chaplain,...
Howard L. "Radar" Ragan
April 27, 2013
Howard L. “Radar” Ragan, 55, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died April 27, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a Mason, a former U.S. Marine, and was a Burnsville firefighter. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 9 PM on Tuesday, April 30 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Cutshall Funeral Home of Glen, MS is entrusted with...
Cecil H. Brown
April 25, 2013
Cecil Harold Brown, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, left this world to meet Jesus and his wife of sixty-eight years on April 25, 2013. Mr. Brown was born on February 2, 1921, to Clarence “Farmer” and Beatrice Skinner Brown in Iuka, MS. He graduated from Iuka High School, and then joined the U.S. Navy in 1942. He was a veteran...
Janice Wood Jones
April 25, 2013
Janice Wood Jones, 46, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Jones was a member of North Crossroads Community Church. She enjoyed cross stitching and making quilt patterns. She also enjoyed fishing. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Rev. L. R. Lewis, Jr.
April 21, 2013
Rev. L. R. Lewis, Jr., 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Rev. Lewis was a member of Mynot Missionary Baptist Church, and was a lifelong minister and missionary, having founded several churches in Washington, Arizona, and Mississippi. He was also the former owner and operator of Lewis’ Fish...
Sheila Sanders
April 18, 2013
Sheila Sanders, 51, of Phil Campbell, Alabama, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Russellville Hospital. She loved children, and was attending college to become a teacher. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, loved life, and will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS...
William "Bill" Curtis, Sr.
April 18, 2013
William “Bill” Curtis, Sr, 96, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. He was a member of the Iuka United Methodist Church, and also served twice in the U.S. Army Air Corp and Air Force, serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He later served as the commander at...
Martha Isom Lambert
April 17, 2013
On April 17, 2013, our community lost an amazing mother, a wonderful woman, and a sincere friend. Martha Isom Lambert was born in Corinth, Mississippi, on July 25, 1928. She was a lifetime member of the Iuka Church of Christ where she was loved by all the members. She married the love of her life, Bob Lambert, in May...
Donald N. Strachan
April 16, 2013
Donald N. Strachan, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Strachan was a member of Glendale Baptist Church, and was a U. S. Army veteran. He was formerly employed for several years at Johnson Printing Company, and later retired from Dana Corp. following thirty-eight years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Visitation...
Dale Price
April 11, 2013
Dale Price, 71, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis, as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Price attended New Salem Baptist Church and was self-employed. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of the Burnsville Lodge #233 F&AM. He also served as...

