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.

Martie Lorene Marlar

Martie Lorene Marlar

March 20, 2023

Martie Lorene Marlar, 57, of Tishomingo, MS, died on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Martie is survived by her daughter, Misty Suitor (Robert); her sons, Marvin Junior "M.J." Marlar (Sylvia) and Reshi Greenleaf; her sisters, Dale Potts, Martha McNair, and Cindy Rorie; two brothers, Merle Arnold...

Evelyn Spence Skinner

Evelyn Spence Skinner

March 16, 2023

Evelyn Spence Skinner, 91, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center – Iuka. Mrs. Skinner was a long-time member of Burnsville United Methodist Church and loved attending services when she was able. Before retirement, she worked as a teacher at Burnsville Elementary School. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting and gardening....

Tommy Jr Barber

Tommy Jr Barber

March 13, 2023

Tommy "Tom" JR Barber, 88, of Iuka, MS died on Monday, March 13, 2023, at his residence. Tom enjoyed hunting, woodworking, restoring cars, and doing yard work. His favorite pastimes were watching the Green Bay Packers play football and spending time with his family. He was survived by his children, Brina Stiefelmayer (Gene), Debbie Schultz (Mike), Rob Hutchings (Leah), and...

Patricia L. Mccoy

Patricia L. Mccoy

March 12, 2023

Patricia L. McCoy, 85, of Burnsville, MS, died on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at her residence. She enjoyed working in her lily beds, singing, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Corinth, MS. She is survived by her sons, Michael McCoy (Jana) and Mark McCoy (Joy); her daughters, Kimberly Koehlinger (Dan)...

Laquieta Ann Park

Laquieta Ann Park

March 11, 2023

Laquieta Ann Park, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun City, MS, on November 22, 1935 to the late Sidney and Mary Hubbard and was a member of Iuka Baptist Church. Ann worked for many years at Iuka Shirt Co. and later at Rankin Printery in Corinth....

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...

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