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.

Dois E. Seaton

Dois E. Seaton

March 10, 2023

Dois E. Seaton, 93, of Iuka, MS, died on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Hospitality House with her children by her side. Dois enjoyed working in the garden, reading, sewing, and cooking. She was a Sunday school teacher, loved helping with Vacation Bible School, and was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Dois was a caregiver...

Opal Melinda Cummings

Opal Melinda Cummings

February 28, 2023

Opal Melinda Cummings, 84, of Tuscumbia, AL, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Florence, Alabama. Opal enjoyed being outdoors working in her flower beds and gardens, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and designing floral arrangements. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Opal could often be found reading her bible and...

Rhodia Mae Gray

Rhodia Mae Gray

February 26, 2023

Rhodia Mae Gray, 91, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023, in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was a very kind, giving, and gentle person. She loved quilting, flowers, and gardening. Most of all, however, she loved spending time with her family. She will forever be remembered by her children and friends. Mrs. Rhodia is...

Cynthia Weathers

Cynthia Weathers

February 25, 2023

Cynthia Renee Weathers, 57, of Iuka, MS, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her residence. She enjoyed traveling, reading her bible, listening to her bible radio, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church. Cynthia is survived by her husband, Frank Weathers; her daughter, Natasha Morrell; her grandchildren, Lexi Barry and...

Patricia Ann Stephens

Patricia Ann Stephens

February 22, 2023

Patricia Ann Stephens, 74, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in her home. Throughout her life, Mrs. Stephens found joy in many things. Some of those include going thrift shopping, reading magazines, and going fishing. Her favorite thing to do, however, was to spend time with her family. She loved her family and her dogs more...

Tino Reyes

Tino Reyes

February 16, 2023

Tino Reyes, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mr. Reyes was born in Edinburg, TX, and was of the Catholic faith. He attended the University of Texas Pan-American and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and physical education. He was employed with the Texas Department of Corrections for 25 years....

Ina Merle Faulkner

Ina Merle Faulkner

February 13, 2023

Ina Merle Faulkner, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of the Burnsville Tabernacle and Fairview Community Church. If you knew Mrs. Faulkner, you knew she loved attending church and singing gospel music. She also enjoyed going fishing and spending time with her family. Mrs. Faulkner is...

Ward Eugene "Jimmy" Bailey

Ward Eugene "Jimmy" Bailey

February 12, 2023

Ward Eugene “Jimmy” Bailey, 82, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in his home. Jimmy owned and operated his own logging business, W.E. Bailey Logging. He was a member of Burgess Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed attending when he could. In his free time, Jimmy liked to watch wrestling, go hunting, and work in his garden....

Dennis G. Laven

Dennis G. Laven

February 3, 2023

Dennis G. Laven, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, February 3, 2023, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Laven was a U. S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He is survived by two brothers, Alan Laven of Milton, FL, and Otto Laven of Iola, WI; and a nephew, Bill Kroening of Iuka. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka,...

Layne Harris

Layne Harris

February 1, 2023

Layne Harris, 56, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his residence. Layne was a very intelligent man who held eight professional degrees. He enjoyed fishing, building things, knife collecting, and photography, and also operated his own sharpening business. He knew how to make and work on tool and die machines and was a professional sous...

Martha Dee Dobbins

Martha Dee Dobbins

January 18, 2023

Martha Dee (Johnston) Dobbins, age 94, passed away at Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing and Rehab Center in Florence, Alabama on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Martha was born on October 1, 1928, the only daughter of Samuel David Johnston and Winnie Taylor Johnston of Corinth, Mississippi. She had four brothers who are all deceased, William, Ernest Ray, TJ., and...

Cleston C. Burcham

Cleston C. Burcham

January 13, 2023

Cleston Cleveland Burcham, 86, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, January 13, 2023, at Helen Keller Hospital. Mr. Burcham was a charter member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran and served in Japan during the Korean War. He was also a 32 nd Degree York Rite Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the...

Joyce Madden

Joyce Madden

January 12, 2023

Joyce Madden, 71, of Iuka, MS, died on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Joyce thoroughly enjoyed telling others about Jehovah and his son, Jesus. She had a true faith in the Bible and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1968. She is survived by her husband, Glendon Keith Madden; her sons, James Lee...

Charles "Buddy" Mcanally

Charles "Buddy" Mcanally

January 10, 2023

Charles “Buddy” McAnally, 76, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Buddy was a member of Iuka Church of Christ for over 50 years. In his free time, he enjoyed going fishing and watching the Ole Miss Rebels. He was a family man and loved getting to spend as much...

Johanna C. Short

Johanna C. Short

January 5, 2023

Johanna Christa Short, 96 of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at NMMC in Iuka. Born in Amsterdam, Holland, Mrs. Short was raised in Germany during the second world war. Although she was a firsthand witness to the horrors of war; her stories of hope, resilience and humor never grew old in the telling. As the war ended...

Edwin "Fred" Duke

Edwin "Fred" Duke

January 4, 2023

Edwin “Fred” Duke, 50, of Corinth, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. He was a member of The Bridge in Burnsville and absolutely loved attending services. Fred was a hard-working man. He enjoyed his job, didn’t take breaks, and always worked to the best of his ability. He never “half-way”...

John K Sawyer

John K Sawyer

January 3, 2023

John K. Sawyer, 76, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. Mr. Sawyer enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and dogs. He is survived by his three sons, John K. Sawyer II, Robert B. Sawyer, and Michael B. Sawyer; and his seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Tony Leon Strickland

Tony Leon Strickland

December 31, 2022

Tony Leon Strickland, 75, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center – Iuka. Tony served 3 years in the United States Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting antiques and gardening. Tony is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce Strickland; and his cousins, Chester Strickland (Peggy) and...

Kent Davis

Kent Davis

December 28, 2022

Joseph "Kent" Davis, 64, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in his home. For the last 30 years, Mr. Kent worked as a truck driver. Most recently, he was employed by Morgan Van Lines, and he loved his job. When he wasn't driving a truck, you could find him fishing, riding his Harley, or mowing. He...

Kyle Ray Williams

Kyle Ray Williams

December 26, 2022

Kyle Ray Williams, 56, died on Monday, December 26, 2022, at his home in Dennis, Mississippi.  Cremation arrangements were made by Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, Mississippi. There will be a Celebration of Life Service to be determined for the summer of 2023.

Kyle had lived in Pontotoc, Mississippi for the last 20 years and prior to...

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