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.
Shirley Bullard
June 21, 2011
Shirley Bullard, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died June 21, 2011, at her residence. She was a member of Poplar Springs Freewill Baptist Church, and was a retired LPN. She enjoyed traveling, and spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Thursday, June 23 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...
Melvoline Walker
June 20, 2011
Melvoline Walker, 77, of Cairo, Mississippi, died Monday, June 20, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church in Sleepy Hollow, IL. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m, Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at New Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 23,...
Hurschel W. Whitaker
June 17, 2011
Hurschel W. Whitaker, 86, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, June 17, 2011, at his residence. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII, and was of the Seventh Day Adventist faith. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 19, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 20,...
Ricky Whirley, Jr.
June 4, 2011
Ricky Dewayne Whirley, Jr., 27, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Saturday, June 4, 2011 as the result of an automobile accident in Burnsville, MS. He was employed at Ferrous Metals and as a carpenter at Whirley Bird Construction. He enjoyed fishing, riding four-wheelers, and spending time with his family and friends. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday,...
Liz Curtiss
June 4, 2011
Elizabeth Ann White Curtiss, 52, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. A graduate of Mississippi University for Women, she was a former elementary school teacher and was employed by BancorpSouth for the past ten years. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, June 5, at Cutshall Funeral...
Alma Ruth Daugherty
June 3, 2011
Alma Ruth Daugherty, 73, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, June 3, 2011, at her residence. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church. She attended Northeast Mississippi Community College and graduated from Mississippi State University where she earned a Masters Degree in Education. She was a retired school teacher and taught in Allsboro, AL for six years and...
Regina Finch
May 31, 2011
Regina Finch, 91, of Silvis, IL (formerly of Iuka, MS), died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Genesis Medical Center in Silvis, IL. She was a retired property disposal officer for the Department of the Army. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Monday, June 6, 2011, graveside, officiated by Bro. Greg Woodruff. Interment will follow in Forrest Memorial...
Shirley Benson
May 25, 2011
Shirley Benson, 72, of Paden, MS (formerly of Pompano Beach, FL), died Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at her residence with her family by her side. She started Tae Kwon Doe and the age of 57, and was a second degree black belt in her sixties until her health declined. She was a very talented seamstress, and sewed most of...
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...
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