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.
Ruth Pickle
November 19, 2011
Ruth Jernigan Pickle, 67, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, November 19, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a dedicated member of Fifth Street Baptist Church where she loved working with the Children’s Church. She also volunteered at the Iuka Head Start. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. Monday, November 21, at Fifth...
Terry L. Rhodes
November 15, 2011
Terry L. Rhodes, 62, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired as an Assistant Division Engineer after 32 years with Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and was a...
Ona Mae Hazelwood
November 13, 2011
Ona Mae Hazelwood, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died November 13, 2011, at Carrington House in Iuka. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church, and was retired from Ripley Screen Industry. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and spending time on the front porch of the Carrington House with her friends. She also enjoyed her flowers and...
Odie W. Curtis
November 12, 2011
Odie W. Curtis, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, November 12, 2011 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was an U.S. Army veteran and enjoyed bottle collecting, fishing, and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Monday, November 14 Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Tuesday, November...
Mary E. Lambert
November 11, 2011
Mary E. Lambert, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, November 11, 2011, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. She was a member of Airport Mission Baptist Church. She was formerly employed at Winfield Manufacturing. She enjoyed visiting with her family and her church family. She also enjoyed flowers and gospel music. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until...
Glenda Holder
November 9, 2011
Glenda Joy Holder, 67, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at her residence. She was a member of New Hope Church of Christ. She was retired from I.T.T. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, November 11, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 12, at Cutshall...
Auston Everet Curtis
November 6, 2011
Auston Everet Curtis, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 6, 2011, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. He was a member of Iuka Baptist Church. He was a longtime owner of Curtis Furniture Store and was also employed by the Iuka Post Office for 4 years. He served as an alderman for the City of Iuka for...
Odis L. Ferrell
November 4, 2011
Odis L. Ferrell, 76, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Friday, November 4, 2011, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was a dedicated and very active member of the Tishomingo Baptist Church, where he served as Treasurer and on the Maintenance Committee for many years. He was a veteran of the U. S. National Guard. He retired from...
Lucille Loveless Pruitt
October 28, 2011
Lucille Loveless Pruitt, 94, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, October 28, 2011, at Carrington House in Iuka. She was born in Tishomingo County, MS to Abner P. “Abb” and Emma Long Loveless on April 2, 1917. She married Ward “Pinky” Pruitt on April 15, 1939. She was a 1936 graduate of Tishomingo High School. She worked in the early...
Hazel Holt
October 26, 2011
Hazel Holt, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a member of Eastport Baptist Church. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed writing poems and being with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 28, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...
Lois Cagle Clingan
October 26, 2011
Lois Cagle Clingan, 95, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at her residence. She worked for V.J. Elmore’s store for several years. She enjoyed sewing, painting, writing poems, and working with flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Thursday, October 27 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM...
Bertha Lambert Newcomb
October 26, 2011
The Lord called Bertha home at the age of 93 years on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. She loved her friends and family and did her best to be there when she was needed. She was a long-time member of the Iuka Baptist Church, having taught Sunday School classes for young and old, and...
Roland "Tuck" Hoover
October 25, 2011
Roland “Tuck” Hoover, 86, of Gardendale, AL (formerly of Tishomingo, MS), died Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at St. Vincent’s East Hospital in Birmingham. He was an U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Thursday, October 27 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are...
W.T. Greene
October 22, 2011
W. T. Greene, 90, of Paden, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. He was an avid gardener. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM until 1 PM on Tuesday, October 25 at Tishomingo Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at Tishomingo Baptist Church, officiated by Ricky Beam....
Ruth Barnes Gist
October 21, 2011
Ruth Barnes Gist, 65, of Memphis, TN, formerly of Burnsville, MS, died Friday, October 21, 2011, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was of the Church of Christ faith. She was formerly employed for 12 years at Kroger in Cordova, TN. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and camping, and especially loved being a grandmother. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00...
Imogene W. Davis
October 18, 2011
Imogene W. Davis, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She attended Harmony United Methodist Church. She retired from the J. Barry Finch Law Office where she worked as a secretary for many years. She enjoyed genealogy, camping, and quilting. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday,...
Wilma Lophez Marlar
October 17, 2011
Wilma Marlar, 86, of Corinth, Mississippi, formerly of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, October 17, 2011, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. She was a retired cosmetologist. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 20, graveside at South Crossroads Cemetery. Interment will follow in South Crossroads Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted...
Peggy Williamson
October 15, 2011
Peggy Williamson, 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 15, 2011, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She loved being active in her church, and spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, October 16 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Monday, October 17, 2011,...
Farrah Frazier O'Toole
October 13, 2011
Farrah Frazier O’Toole, 25, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church, and was a 2005 graduate of Tishomingo County High School. She enjoyed her job as a cosmetologist, but most of all, loved spending time with her family and children. Visitation is...
Rock Caston
October 10, 2011
Rock Caston, 61, of Glen, Mississippi, died Monday, October 10, 2011, at his residence. He was an avid mechanic that enjoyed working on anything. He enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar, and being with his family and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Thursday, October 13 Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for...