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.

Ronnie Earl Henderson

Ronnie Earl Henderson

March 3, 2013

Ronnie Henderson, 47, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family, collecting coins and arrowheads, and loved his dog. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Tuesday, March 5 at Tishomingo Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on...

Dianne Tumlinson Seaton

Dianne Tumlinson Seaton

February 26, 2013

Dianne Tumlinson Seaton, 61, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of Burnsville Church of Christ. She was a former BeautiControl consultant, and former owner of Bargains and More. She enjoyed sporting events, spending time with her family, and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. Visitation...

Pamela J. Davis

Pamela J. Davis

February 26, 2013

Pamela J. “Pam” Davis, 50, of Corinth, Mississippi, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at her residence. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 28th, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 1st, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen, officiated by John Hardwick. Interment will follow in Pleasant...

Libby Gross Fuller

Libby Gross Fuller

February 25, 2013

Elizabeth “Libby” Gross Fuller, 71, of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, February 25, 2013, at the University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Mrs. Fuller was of the Church of Christ faith, and was a retired registered nurse. She was a proficient artist and enjoyed reading. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, at...

Lyda Parsons

Lyda Parsons

February 22, 2013

Lyda Rhodes Parsons, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, February 22, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She was a faithful member of the Iuka Church of Christ. She was born in Tishomingo County, and graduated from Burnsville High School. She was a kind person who loved to take care of her family, work in her flower gardens,...

Jeff Stephens

Jeff Stephens

February 20, 2013

Jeff Stephens, 41, of Purvis, MS (formerly of Tishomingo, MS), died Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Purvis. He was a retired Sergeant First Class from the U.S. Army, where he served two deployments in Iraq. He enjoyed paintball, racing of all kinds, and gun...

Michael Carden

Michael Carden

February 16, 2013

Michael Carden, 49, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, February 16, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Carden was formerly employed in the construction industry and at Day-Brite in Tupelo. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, February 17, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...

Junior Adkins

Junior Adkins

February 14, 2013

Junior Adkins, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, February 14, 2013, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. He was of the Pentecostal Faith. Visitation is scheduled for 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM on Friday, February 15 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Friday, February 15, 2013, graveside, officiated by Greg...

Brenda Lee Jones

Brenda Lee Jones

February 14, 2013

Brenda Lee Jones, 61, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, February 14, 2013, at her residence. Mrs. Jones was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church, and was employed as Safety Director for Werner, L.L.C. She loved holidays, especially Christmas, and enjoyed cooking and collecting recipes. She also enjoyed music, flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral services are...

Elizabeth Brown Lewis

Elizabeth Brown Lewis

February 12, 2013

Elizabeth Brown Lewis, 95, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Lewis was of the Baptist faith. She loved music, and was affectionately known as “The Singing Lady” at the living center where she resided. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 14, at Cutshall Funeral Home in...

Dwayne Weathers

Dwayne Weathers

February 12, 2013

Roland Dwayne Weathers, 69, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mr. Weathers was a member of Southwest Baptist Church and a retired truck driver. He was a member of Burnsville Lodge #233 F&AM. He loved life, loved God, and loved spending time with his family. Funeral services are...

Virginia Faye Skelton

Virginia Faye Skelton

February 11, 2013

Virginia Faye Skelton, 72, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Monday, February 11, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Skelton was a member of Grissom Chapel Holiness Church. She loved children and puzzles, and also enjoyed gardening. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, at Grissom Chapel Holiness Church, officiated by Bro. Larry...

Eva Decker

Eva Decker

February 9, 2013

Eva Decker, 101, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Saturday, February 09, 2013, at her residence. She was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and her flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Sunday, February 10 at Tishomingo Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM...

Tim Allen Wilemon

Tim Allen Wilemon

January 30, 2013

Tim Allen Wilemon, 63, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Tim was a former tugboat deckhand, a former radio dispatcher and always a fighter. At age 19, he survived crashing his Dodge Coronet into a ravine on Highway 72 - an accident that left him paralyzed and put him...

Edna Hamm

Edna Hamm

January 30, 2013

Edna Hamm, 72, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and canning vegetables, and was well known for making the best pecan pies around. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Friday, February 1 at Cutshall Funeral...

John Cummings

John Cummings

January 29, 2013

John Cummings, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died January 29, 2013, at Adamsville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church, and was an U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 12 Noon until 2 PM on Thursday, January 31 at Cutshall Funeral Home...

Merle Rushing Leblanc

Merle Rushing Leblanc

January 27, 2013

Merle Rushing LeBlanc, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 27, 2013, surrounded by her family. Mrs. LeBlanc was born July 12, 1924, in Cairo, Mississippi, and graduated from Holcut High School. After returning to the South in 1963 from Monett, Missouri, to care for her mother, she began working at the Iuka Head...

Eloise "Sissy" Foote

Eloise "Sissy" Foote

January 21, 2013

Eloise "Sissy" Foote, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, January 21, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Gary Watkins. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral...

Anna Belle Wilemon

Anna Belle Wilemon

January 20, 2013

Anna Belle Borden Wilemon, 78, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Sunday, January 20, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Wilemon was a dedicated Christian and member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where she served as song leader for many years. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...

Mackie M. Howie

Mackie M. Howie

January 13, 2013

Mackie M. Howie, 65, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, January 13, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Howie liked to spend time whittling and working puzzles. He also enjoyed watching western movies on TV and working on small appliances. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 17, at Airport Mission Baptist Church, officiated...

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