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.
Becky Rye Cobb
July 13, 2023
Becky Rye Cobb, 59, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at her residence. Becky was a lifetime member of the Iuka Baptist Church. She devoted her life to the education of children and spent the majority of the last 33 years as a kindergarten teacher at Iuka Elementary School where she was affectionately referred to as “The...
Billie Jean Hester
July 10, 2023
Billie Jean Hester, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. Mrs. Billie Jean worked in the school system for 43 years. She mostly worked in the cafeteria at Tishomingo school, but for several years, she worked as a teacher’s aid in the special education classrooms at Tishomingo and Belmont....
Charles Alton Smith
July 10, 2023
Charles A. Smith, 80, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Maury Regional Health Center in Columbia, TN. Charles was a member of Gandy Church of Christ in Lawrenceburg and served in the National Guard for 4 years. Throughout his life, Charles worked on and off as a carpenter, building houses and other things for people...
Bobby Howard Paden
July 7, 2023
Bobby Howard Paden, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Friday, July 7, 2023, in his home. Mr. Bobby was a lifetime member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Iuka and had served in the National Guard. If there was one thing everyone knew about Mr. Bobby, it was that he loved his job. He owned and operated The...
Alice Pearl Carlisle
July 5, 2023
Alice Pearl Carlisle, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church and loved attending when she was able. Mrs. Alice enjoyed sewing, coloring, and reading. She was very sociable and loved talking to people and listening to records. Mrs. Alice is survived by...
Don Boggs
July 3, 2023
Don Boggs, 79, of Iuka, MS, died on Monday, July 3, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Don enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and was a city postal carrier for more than 20 years. He is survived by his daughter, Delana Pickle (Joey); his grandchildren, Justin Pickle (Katie), Isabella Cyree, and Cannon Cyree; his great-grandchildren, Carter Pickle and...
John Travis Hendrix
July 1, 2023
John Travis Hendrix, 88, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Hendrix was a member of New Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church and a U. S. Army veteran. He retired from Genesco Shoe Company and loved gardening. He also loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by...
Sharon Hamm Frazier
July 1, 2023
Sharon Hamm Frazier, 63, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Sharon enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, as well as taking care of her pets. She is survived by two sons, Chris Frazier (Lauren) and Jared Frazier (Kristen); two sisters, Donna Kim and Sandy Haney; one brother, David Hamm; and...
Gloria Keith
June 28, 2023
Gloria Keith, 73, of Tishomingo, MS, died June 28, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Gloria enjoyed line dancing, cooking, taking care of her family and friends, and attending any of her grandchildren’s activities, especially ballgames. Being an exceptional line dancer, she became an instructor, started her own class, and made countless friends while touching many hearts...
Lillie Ruth Mckenzie Smith
June 24, 2023
Lillie Ruth McKenzie Smith, 85, of Snow Hill, North Carolina, died on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in her home. Mrs. Lillie lived in Iuka for over 25 years and moved to Snow Hill, NC, eight years ago to live with her daughter. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Iuka and loved being able to attend. She...
Edward A Long
June 23, 2023
Edward A. Long, 78, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Friday, June 23, 2023, in his home. Mr. Long was a member of Chapel Hill Church in Burnsville and loved attending. He enjoyed collecting model trucks and working with his tractor. More than anything, however, he loved his family and his faith. Mr. Long is survived by his beloved wife,...
Roger Lee Greene
June 22, 2023
Roger Lee Greene, 69, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died on Thursday, June 22, 2023. In his free time, Mr. Greene enjoyed fishing, bowling, and sports. He loved to watch basketball and football and used to play whenever he got the chance. He is survived by his beloved wife, Teresa Karen Greene; his son, Robert Lee “Robbie” Greene (Heather Danielle); his...
Leon Gray
June 17, 2023
Leon Gray, 73, of Tishomingo, MS, died on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence. He was a Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. Leon enjoyed wood working, fishing, and was employed as a pipe fitter for most of his career. On Saturday nights he could be found eating supper at Lil' Smokies and then out at...
Stanley D. "Lightweight" Dill
June 17, 2023
Stanley D. "Lightweight" Dill, 65, of Iuka, MS, died on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his residence. Stanley enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and his dog, Maggie. He was also an avid hot rod enthusiast. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Wanda Dill; his step-daughter, Jennifer McKee (Tracey); his grandchildren, Baleigh Lewis...
Ella Jean Moore
June 13, 2023
Ella Jean Moore, 86, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Hospitality House in Iuka. Ella Jean grew up attending Snowdown Methodist Church and was an active member all throughout her life. For several years, she worked as the secretary for Iuka High School. After leaving the high school, she worked at Occidental Chemicals. In...
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...
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