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.
Cecil Phifer
May 15, 2011
Cecil Phifer, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church, and was a 50-year member of the Iuka Lodge #94 F&AM. He served on the City of Iuka Board of Aldermen for 16 years, and worked at Cutshall Funeral Home as...
Anne Byrd
May 8, 2011
Anne Byrd, 96, of Iuka, Mississippi, died May 8, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. She was a member of Iuka United Methodist Church, and was a librarian for the Iuka Public Library for 15 years. She was a secretary for the FBI, and was formerly employed by the Iuka Chamber of Commerce. Visitation is scheduled for...
Tommy Epperson
May 6, 2011
Tommy Wayne Epperson, 67, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, May 6, 2011, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. He was the owner and operator of Epperson Trucking Co., Inc. for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 2:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, at Cutshall Funeral...
Terry Walters
May 2, 2011
Terry Walters, 52, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, May 2, 2011, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, TN. He enjoyed drag racing, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Wednesday, May 4 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Thursday, May 5,...
Buffy Diane Keele
May 1, 2011
Buffy Diane Keele, 35, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. She attended services at Old Pleasant Hill Church. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m, Tuesday May 3, 2011, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday May 4, 2011, at Cutshall Funeral...
Ruby South
April 28, 2011
Ruby South, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 28, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and cooking, and was a cook for many local area restaurants. She also enjoyed her flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Saturday, April 30...
Butch Cutshall
April 25, 2011
George William “Butch” Cutshall, Jr., 61, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. He was a member of the Iuka United Methodist Church and an accountant. He was also an Eagle scout and enjoyed golf and duck hunting. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27,...
Gladys H. Jones
April 22, 2011
Gladys H. Jones, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, died Friday, April 22, 2011, at her residence. She was retired from Firestone in Memphis, TN. She was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed gardening and fishing. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 24, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Stanley...
W. J. Carlisle
April 17, 2011
Willie Jefferson Carlisle, Jr., 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday April 17, 2011, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. He served in the U. S. Air Force and attained the rank of Corporal. Earlier in life he dug wells and graves. He later retired from Roadway following 25 years of employment as a dock worker. Visitation is scheduled for...
Mary Mcnatt
April 13, 2011
Mary McNatt, 84, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Magnolia Regional Health Center - Corinth. She was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church. She was a true people person, and was one of the very few people that never said a bad word about anyone. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is...
Kathleen Gilbert
April 8, 2011
Kathleen Gilbert, 59, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, April 8, 2011, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, April 9, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 10, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen, officiated by Bro. Bobby R. Johnson. Interment will...
Bro. James Earl Martin
April 4, 2011
Bro. James Earl Martin, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, April 4, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Tupelo. He was retired from the Tishomingo Country Electric Power Association. He was also a minister of the gospel for over 40 years and served as pastor of several churches in the tri-state area. He loved spending time with this...
Ann Cummings
April 4, 2011
Ann Cummings, 52, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, April 04, 2011, at her residence. She was the owner and operator of Carrington House assisted living facility. She loved taking care of her patients, and they were like a second family to her. She was a true free spirit, and was the best ally a family member or a friend...
Jodie Sladen Lambert
March 30, 2011
Jodie Sladen Lambert, 8 months, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 3, at New Beginnings Fellowship Church, officiated by Bro. Jimmy Daniel. Interment will follow in Possum Trot Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for one hour prior to service time on Sunday at the church. Pallbearers...
Laura Kate Cutshall
March 29, 2011
Laura Kate Cutshall, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. She was a member of Oldham Baptist Church. She enjoyed taking care of her family and friends, sewing, and her job as a beautician. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 9 PM on Thursday, March 31 at Cutshall Funeral Home...
Albert "Jimmy" Brewer
March 29, 2011
Albert Earl “Jimmy” Brewer, 62, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was a life long resident of Burnsville, MS. He was a member of Grissom Chapel Holiness Church but attended many churches. He loved Burnsville and its people. He was extremely friendly and never met anyone that he didn’t like....
Josie Berryman
March 27, 2011
Josie Berryman, 100, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Morris Hill Baptist Church. She loved to sew, and enjoyed flowers and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 pm, Tuesday, March...
Inez Kimberly
March 22, 2011
Inez Kimberly, 79, of Deltona, FL (formerly of Iuka, MS), died March 22, 2011, at West Volusia Care Center in Orange City, FL. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church for 30 years. She was very involved in Awanas, cooking for the church, and serving the church by doing visitations. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 8 PM...
Teresa Clark
March 20, 2011
Teresa Clark, 61, of Iuka, Mississippi, died March 2011 at her residence. She was a member of Iuka United Methodist Church. She was an avid Ole Miss Rebel fan and enjoyed reading, watching movies, her animals, and spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 9 until 11 AM on Friday, March 25 at Iuka United Methodist Church....
Dan Skelton
March 19, 2011
Dan Skelton, 67, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Saturday, March 19, 2011, at his family residence. He was a member of Grissom Chapel Church, and loved attending church services there. He enjoyed helping people, taking care of his animals, farming, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Visitation is beginning at 5 PM on Sunday, March 20 and continuing...