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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

