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.
Albert Lee Glover
December 29, 2011
Albert Lee Glover, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed from this life on Thursday, December 29, 2011. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific along with his brother, John D. Glover. He retired from Intex Plastics and TVA. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved wildlife and the outdoors....
Rayma L. Biggs
December 23, 2011
Rayma L. Biggs, 95, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, December 23, 2011, at her residence. She was a school teacher in Tishomingo and Alcorn counties, and retired after 39 years. She enjoyed researching her family genealogy. Visitation is scheduled for 1 until 3 PM on Monday, December 26 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for...
Eula Faye Wadkins Martin
December 22, 2011
Eula Faye Wadkins Martin, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 22, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. She was a homemaker, and a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, and taking care of her flowers. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation...
Mary Magalene Whitehurst
December 20, 2011
Mary Magalene Whitehurst, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at her residence. She retired from Tishomingo Shoe Company after 32 years of employment. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December...
Angie Deaton
December 20, 2011
Angie Deaton, 52, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at her residence. She was a member of Grace Bible Church in Iuka, and was a former cosmetologist. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 22, at Cutshall Funeral...
O'Neal Dickerson
December 18, 2011
O’Neal Dickerson, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi (formerly of Memphis and Michie, TN), died Sunday, December 18, 2011, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. He was an U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict, and enjoyed reading. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 8 PM on Tuesday, December 20 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...
Fred Gorski
December 17, 2011
Ferdinand L. “Fred” Gorski, 83, of Glen, Mississippi, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Corinth, MS. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII and served as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division. He was a...
Judy K. Ezell
December 14, 2011
Judy Kay Ezell, 65, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at her residence. She loved her grandchildren and working in her flower gardens. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka,...
L. B. Whitehead
December 12, 2011
LB Whitehead, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 12, 2011, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. He retired from Mississippi Department of Transportation as a carpenter after 23 ½ years and was a member of Robert G. Smith Lodge #412 F & AM. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at Cutshall...
Edd Mcmeans
December 4, 2011
Edd McMeans, 93, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 4, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. He was an U.S. Army veteran of WWII, and was a member of Fairview Community Church for many years. He enjoyed watch St. Louis Cardinals baseball games. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Tuesday, December 6 at Cutshall...
Susie Ellen Aday
December 3, 2011
Susie Ellen Aday, 96, of Sheffield, Alabama, formerly of Allsboro, Alabama, died Saturday, December 3, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She attended Allsboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens. She also enjoyed quilting and cooking for her family. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m.,...
Harold "Limey" Price
December 1, 2011
Harold “Limey” Price, 64, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 1, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Ron Norvell....
Harvey Lambert
November 23, 2011
Harvey Lambert, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at his residence. He enjoyed farming and hunting. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Friday, November 25 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro....
Ted Castleberry
November 21, 2011
John Terrell “Ted” Castleberry, Sr., 94, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, November 21, 2011, at his residence. Ted was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama on June 1, 1917 to John Felix Castleberry and Cara Blanche Edwards Castleberry. He was a member of the Iuka United Methodist Church and the Iuka Masonic Lodge #94. During World War II, he served in...
Ed Amerson
November 20, 2011
Ed Amerson, 93, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 20, 2011, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was born in 1918 in Lake, MS, and was the 3rd oldest child of 11 children. He was an U.S. Army and U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of WWII. He served in the 1st Army, 116th Regiment, 3rd Division, and...
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...

