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.
Enoch Eugene "Gene" Amerson
June 13, 2023
Enoch Eugene “Gene” Amerson, 85, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in his home. Gene was an active member of New Lebanon Free Will Baptist Church and loved being able to attend. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, and a 50-year member of the Burnsville Lodge #233 F. & A.M. He retired from the...
Rickey Dean Mccoy
June 6, 2023
Rickey Dean McCoy, 64, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Rickey was a retired laborer who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time on the river. He also loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He is survived by two sons, Almous McCoy and Dustin McCoy; two daughters, Christian McCoy...
Tommy Grisham
June 5, 2023
Tommy Grisham, 79, of Iuka, MS, died on Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence. He enjoyed gardening and working outside, drinking coffee with the guys at Jack's, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his son, Scott Grisham (Shanna); his daughter, Tamara McMeans; his grandchildren, Allye Grisham, Emilee Grisham, and Connor McMeans; and his siblings,...
Darryl Long
June 5, 2023
Darryl Long, 59, of Iuka, MS, died on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Region One Health Medical Center in Memphis. He graduated from Iuka High School in 1982 and furthered his education at Ole Miss where he graduated with a pharmacy degree. Darryl was a pharmacist by trade for over 30 years, working at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital and...
Donnie Lambert
June 4, 2023
Donnie Lambert, 85, of Iuka, MS, died on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his residence. He enjoyed anything to do with being outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and camping. Donnie was a charter member of the North Crossroads Fire Department, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Burnsville Lodge #233 F&AM, and a member of Pleasant Grove church of...
Hubert Allen Mitchell
June 2, 2023
Hubert Allen Mitchell, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. Mitchell was a member and deacon of New Hope Baptist Church in Hobart, IN, and attended Iuka Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was retired from Bethlehem Steel in Burns Harbor, IN....
Howard Grimes
June 2, 2023
Howard Grimes, 73, of Glen, Mississippi, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Grimes was of the Christian faith and attended Wheeler Grove Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran and served in Germany during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed “spending time in the woods with the Lord” as well as spending time with his...
Dave Studdard
May 29, 2023
David "Dave" Studdard, 56, of Corinth, MS, died on Monday, May 29, 2023, at his residence. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling up North, being on his tractor, and spending time in the mountains. His greatest joys came from bbqing for his family, fast cars, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife,...
Joe Patrick
May 25, 2023
Joseph Edward Patrick, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Joe worked for the Tishomingo County school system for over 40 years as a custodian, with most of those years shared working with his late wife, Sandra. In his free time, Joe liked to go boating and fishing. He...
Charles Anthony "Tony" Kent
May 23, 2023
Charles Anthony “Tony” Kent went to his spiritual reward on May 23, 2023. Tony was the husband of Charlotte, the father of Ginger and Charlie, a beloved son, brother, uncle and great-uncle, and a friend to just about everyone else he came into contact with. He was a genius engineer who began working for a fledgling company on the Mississippi...
Frances Rast
May 19, 2023
Frances Rast, 85, of Iuka, MS, died on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Region One in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Rast was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her yard and with her flowers and spending time with the joys of her life, her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Kathy Rast, Donny Rast,...
Jean Lambert Cunningham
May 16, 2023
Jean Lambert Cunningham, aka Momma Jean, 88, of Iuka, MS, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She enjoyed sewing, canning, and gardening. She was an excellent hostess and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a long time Christian, worshipped with the church of Christ and taught cradle roll. She was also a...
Connie Ray Jones
May 9, 2023
Connie Ray Jones, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Connie Ray was born on December 4, 1941, to the late Thomas Howard Jones and Laura McKee Jones. He was born the youngest of ten children. On May 23, 1962, he married the love of his life, his high...
Patsy Jane Allred
May 7, 2023
Patsy Jane Allred , 76 , of Iuka, Mississippi , died Sunday, May 7, 2023 , at her residence . She was a lifelong member of New Prospect Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family . She is survived by three daughters, Jessica Stafford (Charles), LaJanea Crawford (Shannon), and Sharon Clingan; two sons, P. J. Allred...
John D. "Bub" Glover, Jr.
May 4, 2023
John D. “Bub” Glover, Jr., 71, of Corinth, Mississippi, died on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. In his free time, Bub enjoyed walking, riding around town, and telling stories with his friends at the Crossroads Quick Stop. If he wasn’t out on the town or with his Crossroads buddies, you could find...
Ann Nixon Kay
April 29, 2023
Ann Nixon Kay, 82, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her home in Tupelo. She was born July 20, 1940, to Minor Rubel Nixon and Katherine Martin Nixon in Burnsville, Mississippi.
Born with God-given musical and artistic gifts, she honed these gifts with perseverance, persistence and practice and shared them through performance, teaching, leadership and...
Johnny Michael Adkins, Sr.
April 27, 2023
Johnny Michael Adkins, Sr., 72, of Belmont, MS, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at his residence. Johnny retired from Hoover Stone where he worked as a welder. Following retirement, he enjoyed working on appliances. He is survived by his wife, Jane Wilson Adkins; one son, Johnny Michael Adkins, Jr. (Sarah); one daughter, Jeannie Horn; two brothers, Randall Adkins...
Seth Mcgee
April 25, 2023
Steven Seth McGee, 41, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville, MS. He was born on February 26, 1982. Seth was what some call a jack of all trades. He was the owner of McGee Farms and Pickwick Marine. Seth’s favorite jobs and his biggest accomplishments were being a...
Jackie Randall Lambert
April 21, 2023
Jackie Randall Lambert, 77, died on Friday, April 21, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Randall was born on April 15, 1946 to Elmer and Victoria Lambert in Iuka, MS. He worked as a carpenter, electrician, and plumber. He was skilled in many jobs. He impacted many lives with his big smile, free spirit, and love of...
Deborah Lynn Elrod
April 20, 2023
Deborah Lynn Elrod, 65, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was a very active charter member of Freedom Baptist Church and loved being able to attend whenever she was able. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling. Most of all, however, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Elrod is survived...
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