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.
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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