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.
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
Iner Shields
December 16, 2010
Iner (Bunt) Shields, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 16, 2010, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 17, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 18, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Roger Pounders...
Milton Weaver
December 15, 2010
Milton (Buddy) Weaver, 76, of Memphis, TN (formerly of Cherokee, AL) died Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis. After graduation from Cherokee High School and the University of North Alabama, he moved to Memphis and worked as an accountant until retirement. He enjoyed his family, his pets, and Alabama football. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00...
James C. Ledgewood
December 13, 2010
James C. Ledgewood, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 13, 2010, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. He was retired from the U.S. Army and had also served in the Air Force during World War II. While in the Army, SFC Ledgewood fought in the Korean War and was honored with outstanding service medals and awards, including the...
Ara Pearl Amerson
December 8, 2010
Ara Pearl Amerson Ara Pearl Amerson, 86, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at her residence. She was a lover of Christ, and was a member of the Church of Christ since 1951. She was a lifelong homemaker and loving mother. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 10, at Berea Church of Christ....
Pearl Tuders
December 6, 2010
Pearl Tuders, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 06, 2010, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Tuesday, December 7 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Rev. Aubrey Boren. Interment...
Wilmer A. Hudson
December 6, 2010
Wilmer A. (Bill) Hudson, 98, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 06, 2010, at his residence. He was a member of Snowdown United Methodist Church. He hauled logs, loved farming, and later worked as a mechanic for his brother. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Tuesday, December 7 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...
Tomie H. Lambert
December 5, 2010
Tomie H. Lambert, 96, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, December 4, 2010, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. He was a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church, and formerly worked in the timber industry. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, December 6, at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Roger F. Johns
December 5, 2010
Roger Freeman Johns, II, 63, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 12, 2010, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a member of Jackson Camp Baptist Church where he served as Music Director and Adult Sunday School teacher. He was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran, and was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He was...
Zelma Ramsey
December 1, 2010
Zelma Ramsey Zelma Ramsey, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a lifetime member of the Iuka United Methodist Church, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 3, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka. Visitation will be...
Bobby Dale Walker
December 1, 2010
Bobby Dale Walker, 74, of Elgin, IL, formerly of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at Rainbow Hospice Ark in Park Ridge, Illinois. He was a U. S. Army veteran and retired from Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 5, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for...
Homer Ray Grissom
December 1, 2010
Homer Ray Grissom, 69, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Tupelo. Surrounded by his family, Homer Ray Grissom went to be with the Lord after an extended battle with cancer. He was a member of Iuka First United Pentecostal Church. He worked for many years at Tyrone/Dana Corporation in Corinth, then...
Estene Reynolds
November 28, 2010
Estene Reynolds, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 28, 2010, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, and was retired from Genesco after 33 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, and loved taking care of people. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until...
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