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.
Rosemary Clark Cross
November 24, 2010
Rosemary Clark Cross, 91, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Southern Magnolia Estates. She was a long time and oldest living member of the Iuka United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and also enjoyed exercising and staying fit. Visitation is scheduled for 9 AM until 11 AM on Saturday,...
Della Faye Puckett
November 22, 2010
Della Faye Puckett, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, November 22, 2010, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a longtime member of New Salem Baptist Church and was retired from the Iuka Guaranty Bank. She also was a substitute teacher for the Iuka School District. She enjoyed quilting, reading, and taking care of others. She...
Annie Laurie Cutshall
November 21, 2010
Annie Laurie Cutshall, 97, of Alva, Florida, formerly of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 21, 2010, in LaBelle, Florida. Laurie was born May 21, 1913 in Burnsville, MS, to the late Phillip A. and the late Idella Robinson Gray. She moved to Alva, FL in 1954 from Iuka, MS. She worked as the lunch room manager at Alva High...
Edra Mae Whitfield Kay
November 21, 2010
Edra Mae Whitfield Kay, 93, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 21, 2010, at her Southern Magnolia Estates in Golden, MS. She was born Dec. 14, 1916, to Joseph Louallen Whitfield and Flarra Belle Flurry Whitfield in Tishomingo County. She will be remembered by the park kids of the 50s for the snowballs she made on hot summer days,...
Margaret Hinton
November 20, 2010
Margaret Hinton, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi (formerly of Memphis, TN), entered into the pearly gates of heaven greeted by her mother and sister on Saturday, November 20, 2010. She attended Poplar Springs Freewill Baptist Church, and enjoyed fishing, working puzzles, and decorating her house. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Tuesday, November 23 at Cutshall Funeral...
Gene Luttrell
November 20, 2010
Gene Luttrell, 70, of Savannah, TN (formerly of Iuka, MS), died Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Monday, November 22 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Tuesday, November 23, 2010...
Maxine Creel Cutshall
December 28, 2009
Maxine Creel Cutshall, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 28, 2009, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She was born in Golden, MS to John Franklin and Florence Alice Underwood Creel, early educators in Itawamba and Tishomingo Counties. As a very young lady, she married Iuka businessman, Everett Cutshall, and joined him in working in the family furniture...
John Andy Johnson
February 18, 2008
John Andy (Lee) Johnson, 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, February 18, 2008, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, after a long battle with lung disease. He was known for his love for his family and always had a story to tell about them. He attended Provision Ministry in Iuka, and enjoyed helping with their food giveaways....
Glenn Boyd Williams
Glenn Boyd Williams, 94, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 10, 2007, at the Carrington House in Iuka, Mississippi. Born May 27, 1912, in Marietta, MS, he was the son of Oscar Hiram and Lora Dell Alexander Williams and the great-grandson of Marietta?s first settlers who arrived from Habersham County, GA, in 1842. A longtime Church of Christ member,...
Jason Walter Vaughn
Sgt. Jason Walter Vaughn, Iuka, Mississippi The celebration for the life of Sgt. Jason Walter Vaughn will begin Friday, May 18, 2007, with visitation of family and friends from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church on Highway 25 in Tishomingo, MS. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral services will...
Sylvia Eve Williams Rushing
Sylvia Eve Williams Rushing, 57, of Florence, Alabama, died Friday, February 6, 2004, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, Florence, AL. She was born July 14, 1946, in Booneville, MS, to Glenn and Mary Williams. She graduated from Burnsville High School in 1964 and earned a home economics degree from Mississippi State College for Women in 1968. She later taught...
G. Harold Scruggs
G. Harold Scruggs, 71, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, October 20, 2008, at his residence. He was born December 24, 1936, in Iuka to G. C. and Minnie Gilchrist Scruggs. He retired from Genesco Shoe Company, as well as teaching piano for over 35 years. Many churches in Tishomingo County have his students as their pianists. He was a...
Michael Joe Pruitt
Michael Joe Pruitt, 68, of Corinth, MS, formerly of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, December 29, 2007, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was an avid Elvis fan and enjoyed music. He was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Visitation is scheduled for 10 AM until service time...
Joy M. Cooper
Joy M. Cooper, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, October 30, 2008, at the North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, and of the Red Hat Club. She was affectionately known as ?Mama Joy? by her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and loved her flowers. Visitation is...
Dennis Shadburn
Dennis (D. J.) Shadburn, 6, died Thursday, July 24, 2003, due to an accident. He was a member of the Youth Group and the Youth Choir of Bethel Baptist Church, and had just completed kindergarten at Iuka Elementary School. He loved to hunt, fish, and play ball. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 pm, Saturday, July 26, 2003, at...
Rickey Dale Summey
Rickey Dale Summey, 44, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Waynesville, NC, died August 30, 2003, at his residence. He was an Army veteran and was a welder and former truck driver. Following cremation, arrangements for a memorial service will be announced by Garrets Funeral Home in Waynesville, NC. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with local arrangements....
Edgar Earl Wadkins
Edgar Earl Wadkins, 55, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, October 25, 2004, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was the former of owner of Sunflower Grocery in Iuka for 20 years, and later was employed as a Liberty National Life Insurance agent. He loved flower gardening and also enjoyed woodworking and cooking. Visitation is scheduled...
Crystal Jolene Pugh
Crystal Jolene Pugh, 20, of Tupelo, Mississippi, died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She loved working with animals at the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society where she was employed as an animal care attendant. She also loved children. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
William L. Segner
William L. (Bill) Segner, 57, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, February 22, 2003 at his residence. He was a graduate of Anderson High School, Anderson, Indiana; and was employed by Southland Industries at The Pentagon in Washington, D.C. A member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Iuka, he was also a member of the Boeing Bass Club, and...
Ronald Johnson
Ronald Johnson, 41, of Memphis, Tennessee, died Tuesday, November 9, 2004, at his residence. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Counce, TN, and regularly attended Balmoral Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. He enjoyed working with computers and camping at J. P. Coleman State Park. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, November 11, at...