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.
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...
Lula Mae Bonds
April 18, 2023
Lula Mae Bonds, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. In her free time, Mrs. Lula enjoyed sewing and reading. She was a long-time member of Camp Ground United Methodist Church and loved attending services when she was able. Mrs. Lula is survived by her son, Timothy Bonds (Jessica);...
Annie Marie Lynch
April 17, 2023
Annie Marie Lynch, 93, died on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Lebanon Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Lebanon, TN. She retired from Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN as a Registered Nurse and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, William Douglas Lynch and Calvin Ray Lynch; her sister, Lucy Welch;...
Bonnie Lou Foote Coke
April 12, 2023
Bonnie Lou Foote Coke passed from this life into Glory on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Belmont, Mississippi. She was 89 years old.
Bonnie was born to Bal and Bessie (Whitaker) Foote on June 22, 1933, in Burnsville, MS. Bal and Bessie owned and operated a general store in Burnsville, and Bonnie and her older sister Betty...
Brenda Edmondson Bivins
April 11, 2023
Brenda Edmondson Bivins, 76, of Iuka, MS, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at The Hospitality House. She enjoyed decorating her home, sitting on her screened in porch, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Tammie Middleton and Lorie Cornelius (Jeff); her grandchildren, Destiny Bullard Fischer (Bert), T.J. Sanders (Morgan), Whitney Giles (John), Dakota...
Steven Keith Smith
April 8, 2023
Steven Keith Smith, 68, of Iuka, MS, died on April 8, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a Civil Engineer that specialized in Papermills and Nuclear Plants. He served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police in Germany and The Red Stone Arsinal. He was a graduate of Leeds, Alabama and Jefferson State College....
Ava Loyce Smith
April 6, 2023
Ava Loyce Smith, 89, of Corinth, Mississippi, died on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in her home. Mrs. Smith was born August 10, 1933 in Jackson, TN. She was a long-time member of the Church of the Crossroads and led the lady’s group for over 10 years. Mrs. Ava was a very talented interior designer and enjoyed it as not...
Pamela L. Parsons Durham
March 30, 2023
Pamela L. Parsons Durham, 67, of Iuka, MS, completed this walk of life, Thursday, March 30, 2023, at her home. She was a retired nurse who practiced her profession with kind hands and a caring heart. She had a strong Christian faith, and enjoyed studying and sharing God's word with others. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking for...
Jackie C. Grisham
March 30, 2023
Jackie Curlee Grisham, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Jackie was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War and served in Germany. His keen eye for fashion served him well during his earlier years of employment...
Robert "Bob" Faulkner
March 29, 2023
Robert “Bob” Terry Faulkner, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in his home. Bob was a long-time member of Burnsville Tabernacle and loved attending services when he was able. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, collecting, and going out to eat. Bob is survived by his son, Terry “Peetie” Faulkner (Tammy); his grandchildren, Lindsie...
Carolyn S Hamm
March 29, 2023
Carolyn S. Hamm, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Hamm worked for the Farm Service Agency for over 30 years before retiring. However, her retirement didn’t last long, as she chose to go back to her very first job at BancorpSouth. She mostly stayed at the Iuka location, but...
Juanita Pounders Woodruff
March 29, 2023
Juanita Rebecca Pounders Woodruff, 81, of Cairo, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Juanita was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Before retiring, she worked for 14 years in the cafeteria at Burnsville school. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing and quilting. Her favorite thing to do, however, was...
Kathleen Smith Reynolds
March 28, 2023
Kathleen Smith Reynolds, 94, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mrs. Reynolds was a member of Chapel Hill Methodist Church and loved attending services. She lived in Washington, D.C. for many years, working as a secretary for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. After 16 years, she left the F.B.I....
Norma Kathleen Gange
March 28, 2023
Norma Kathleen Gange, 80, of Tishomingo, MS, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at her residence. She enjoyed shopping for and collecting antiques, working her flower beds in the spring, and taking care of her cats. She was a long-time member of the Maud Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Peter Gange; her sisters, Dorothy Bartkoviak,...
Brenda Bumpus Brown
March 26, 2023
Brenda Bumpus Brown, 80, of Muscle Shoals, AL, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her residence. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, bird watching, and reading. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Muscle Shoals. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Brown (Bob Hennessee), Denita Glenn (Rickey), and Lisa Brown...
Maria Suzanne Walker
March 21, 2023
Maria Suzanne "Susie" Walker, 73, of Cape Carteret, NC, formerly of Iuka, MS, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC. Born in Iuka, MS, Maria grew up near J.P. Coleman State Park on her family's land. She retired in 2000 and moved to Cape Carteret, NC. She spent her professional career in...
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