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.
Tommy J. Parsons
November 28, 2012
Tommy J. Parsons, 65, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 3, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Fay Crowe. Interment will follow in Providence Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home on Monday. Cutshall...
Scott Eubanks
November 28, 2012
Scott Eubanks, 40, of Guys, Tennessee, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer, TN. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Madison, TN. He enjoyed racing and working on computers. Visitation is scheduled for 9 AM until 11 AM on Saturday, December 1 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...
David Edward Gist
November 27, 2012
David Edward Gist, 18, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012, in Iuka as the result of an automobile accident. David loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed mud riding and was an avid Mississippi State Bulldogs fan. Visitation is scheduled for 2:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, November 29, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are...
Joseph W. O'Neill Sr.
November 25, 2012
Joseph W. O’Neill Sr., 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. He was a member of Mt. Zion Jesus Name Church. He retired after 28 years with Time DC in Memphis, TN and was a member of Teamsters Local #667. He was a gifted singer and songwriter and was...
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....


