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.
Irene Barnes
February 19, 2011
Irene Barnes, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, February 19, 2011, at her residence. She was a member of Snowdown United Methodist Church. She was an avid historian and enjoyed researching genealogy for herself and others. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Sunday, February 20 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for...
Clarence A. Williams
February 19, 2011
Clarence A. Williams, 83, of Florence, AL (formerly of Tishomingo, MS), died Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Merrill Gardens in Florence, AL. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years of service in Prentiss County, MS. He was a very independent person, but was very generous...
Virginia Bullard
February 19, 2011
Virginia Bullard, 86, of Corinth, MS, died Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was a member of Salem Christian Church. She was a retired bookkeeper from the Alcorn County co-op, and was also employed at ITT in Corinth. She had a love of art. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Monday, February...
Alfred Henry Poquette, Sr.
February 11, 2011
Alfred Henry Poquette, Sr., 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, February 11, 2011, at the Carrington House in Iuka. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He retired from U. S. Steel in Gary, IN, where he worked as a crane operator for 43 years. Visitation is scheduled...
William Clemit Williams
February 8, 2011
William Clemit Williams, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at the VA Medical Center – Memphis, TN. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII and a member of Airport Mission Baptist Church. He was a gifted cook, preferring fried to all other methods. In years of good health, he was an avid hunter of...
Tommie L. Timbes
February 8, 2011
Tommie L. Timbes, 94, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at her residence. She was a Christian; and worked 42 years with the Civil Service for the U. S. Treasury. She enjoyed helping other people. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 11, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled...
Carl Lefan
February 7, 2011
Carl LeFan, 68, of Cherokee, Alabama, died February 7, 2011, at his residence. He was a Deacon and song leader at Pride Baptist Church, and enjoyed woodworking and model trains. Visitation is scheduled for 5 PM on Wednesday, February 9 and will continue until service time on Thursday, February 10 at Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services are...
Ellen Parsons
January 23, 2011
Ellen Parsons, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, January 23, 2011, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. She enjoyed vegetable gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 26, at Cutshall...
Rodney Dawson
January 19, 2011
Rodney Dawson, 54, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at his residence. He was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, a member of the PKC Coon Hunting Association, and a member of the Local Carpenters Union. He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed attending Tennessee walking horse shows. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM...
Emma Gene Pace
January 15, 2011
Emma Gene Pace, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, January 15, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. She enjoyed flea markets, auctions, and working in her yard. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 16, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are...
Jerry W. Long
January 15, 2011
Jerry W. Long, 69, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, January 15, 2011, at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith, and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He was retired from and was a former Alderman for the City of Iuka. He was also a former member of the Iuka Lions Club. Visitation is...
Johnnie Ledgewood
January 14, 2011
Johnnie Wamsley Ledgewood, 85, of Burnsville, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2011, at the Carrington House in Iuka, MS. She was born July 15, 1925, in Burnsville, MS, to Lineous and Fannie Wamsley. She resided in Tuscumbia, AL, and was employed by Reynolds Metals for 30 years. Following retirement, she and her husband,...
Mark W. Sanders
January 12, 2011
Mark W. Sanders, 41, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, January 12, 2011, at his residence following a recent illness. The body will be cremated and no services are scheduled. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his mother, Janie Sanders of Iuka, MS; 2 brothers, Tim Sanders of Iuka, MS, and Mike...
Billy Osborn
January 9, 2011
Billy Osborn, 78, of Burnsville, MS, died Sunday, January 09, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center - Tupelo. He was an U.S. Army veteran, and was a retired machinist for TVA. He enjoyed farming, and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Tuesday, January 11 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen....
Georgia Carnes
January 6, 2011
Georgia Carnes, 50, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, January 6, 2011, at her residence. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and being outdoors. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Wednesday, January 12 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Thursday, January 13,...
George Harrison
December 30, 2010
George Gary Harrison, 68, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 30, 2010, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. He attended Poplar Springs Free Will Baptist Church, and was retired from the construction industry. He was the Fire Chief of the North Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department, and was very dedicated to his fire department service. Visitation is...
Brenda Lambert
December 30, 2010
Brenda Lambert, 61, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 30, 2010, at her residence. She was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church, and was retired from Kimberly Clark of Corinth. She enjoyed working in her yard, and loved spending time with the pride and joy of her life, her granddaughter, Avery. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9...
Mary Boothe
December 28, 2010
Mary W. Boothe, 92, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center following an extended illness. She was born Mary Josephine Wallace on September 18, 1918, in Margerum, Alabama, to Robert Houston and Lady Pearl Walker Wallace. She graduated as Valedictorian from Burnsville High School in 1937. She worked for 16 years for...
Bill Mathis
December 27, 2010
William “Bill” Mathis, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 27, 2010, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a member and deacon of Fifth Street Baptist Church, where he also served as Sunday School Superintendant. He was an U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, and was a printer for over 60 years. He enjoyed traveling. Visitation is...
Ernestine Bullard
December 27, 2010
Ernestine “Teen” Bullard, 91, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 27, 2010, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was an active member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, and was a former school teacher in the Tishomingo County schools and at the Iuka Headstart. She later retired from the Tishomingo County Health Dept. She enjoyed spending time with...
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