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.

Tommie L. Timbes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Betty Linton

Betty Linton

December 24, 2010

Betty Linton, 53, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, December 24, 2010, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and offering help and comfort to anyone who needed it. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, December 26 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 1...

Charles Dwayne Evans

Charles Dwayne Evans

December 20, 2010

Charles Dwayne Evans, 69, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 20, 2010, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mr. Evans graduated from Smithville High School in 1958. He then earned his B. S., M.Ed., and Educational Specialist degrees from Mississippi State University. Charles was an educator and began his teaching career in Shannon. He also taught...

Margie Smith

Margie Smith

December 19, 2010

Margie Smith, 85, of Hickory Valley, TN (formerly of Memphis, TN and Iuka, MS), died Sunday, December 19, 2010, at Pine Meadows in Bolivar, TN. She enjoyed her flowers and gardening, and also enjoyed sewing, painting, and cooking. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Monday, December 20 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are...

G.D. Jones

G.D. Jones

December 18, 2010

Bro. G.D. Jones, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, December 18, 2010, at his residence. He was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, and an U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was a recently retired senior's pastor. He served the Lord by ministering and visiting people. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and feeding his birds. Visitation is scheduled for 4...

Russel D. Wright

Russel D. Wright

December 16, 2010

Russel D. Wright, 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 16, 2010, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, fishing, and gardening. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and retired from the dairy business. A devoted husband and wonderful father, he greatly enjoyed spending time with his family. Visitation...

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