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.
Mikie Thacker
November 26, 2021
Michial Ray "Mikie" Thacker, 60, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at his residence. Mikie owned his own trucking company, Thacker Trucking LLC and enjoyed driving his freightliner "Black Beauty". He also enjoyed riding his Razor, drag racing, and motorcycles. He also loved being on the lake and spending time with his grandbabies. He is survived by his...
Earline Barnes Whitfield
November 25, 2021
Mona Earline Barnes Whitfield, 95, of Iuka, Mississippi, was welcomed into Heaven on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Whitfield was born on February 27, 1926, to Lillian Woodruff Barnes and Earl Wheeler Barnes. She became the wife of James Clay Whitfield, son of Walter and Georgia Seago Whitfield, on July 4, 1946....
Daris Lee Crum
November 24, 2021
Daris Lee Crum, 70, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Crum was a U. S. Army veteran who served as a nurse during the Vietnam War. She was also formerly employed at World Color in Corinth and was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing her hair and makeup and watching TV, as well as...
Candice Faye Barnes
November 22, 2021
Candice Faye Barnes, 60, of Iuka, MS passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital. She enjoyed fishing, animals, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Barnes; her daughter, Jessika George (Aaron); her son, Jeromy Barnes (Reanna); her grandchildren, Elyssa George, Harrison George, and Jack George; her mother-in-love, Mary Barnes; her...
Mary Kathryn Leonaitis
November 18, 2021
Mary Kathryn Helen Leonaitis, 62, of Chicago IL, passed away on Thursday November 18 2021, at Magnolia Regional Health Center - Corinth MS. Mary was born on October 02,1959 and was the daughter of the late Amos and Lois (Springhorn) Fegan. She and her husband, Joseph Leonaitis, moved to Iuka MS in 2001 in order to give their children...
Linda Gail Mcgaughy
November 17, 2021
Linda Gail McGaughy, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at her residence. Linda enjoyed sewing and quilting, as well as flowers and working in her yard. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, John McGaughy; a son, Murphy Tigner; and two brothers, Ray Maxwell and Charles Maxwell, all of...
Johnny Dale Sims
November 15, 2021
Johnny D. Sims, 68, passed on to a better place after a long fight with illness on Monday, November 15, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born October 29, 1953, in Booneville, MS, the son of George O. and Edith H. Sims.
Johnny graduated from Booneville High School, Class of 1971. Following high...
Travis Wayne Brewer
November 15, 2021
Travis Brewer, 80, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at his residence. Travis enjoyed working, mowing, and running heavy equipment. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Travis was also a Mason. He is survived by his wife, Linda Long Brewer; his son, Richard "Moony" Brewer (Alison); his...
Red Adams
November 15, 2021
Roe Allen “Red” Adams, 58, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, November 15, 2021, at his residence. Red enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting arrowheads, as well as helping others with concrete and carpentry work. He also enjoyed working at his new job at Hago Automotive. He is survived by two brothers, Ricky Clingan (Cindy) and Danny Clingan (Nita); and his...
Andrew James Bassford
November 10, 2021
Andrew James Bassford, 37, of Tishomingo, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. From an early age, Andrew loved to cook which led him to become a trained chef once he finished high school. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Andrew was also fond of antiques...
Willie James Carter, Sr.
November 6, 2021
Willie James Carter, Sr., 67, of Iuka, MS passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Tishomingo Community Living Center. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and talking to anyone who would listen about the Bible. Willie was a member and a Deacon at First Missionary Baptist Church. He was also a Mason. He is survived by his daughters, Vanessa Carter...
Allen Gene Long
November 2, 2021
Allen Gene Long, 71, of Iuka, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. In his younger years he enjoyed riding his Harley and swimming. Gene also enjoyed traveling, doing word search puzzles, and eating chocolate, especially Reese's. He is survived by his nieces, Sandra Grimes Moore (John) and Carrie Grimes; his brother in...
Alta Z. Jones
October 31, 2021
Alta Z. Jones, 85, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at The Hospitality House. She enjoyed shooting pool and dancing. She was a member of the Red Hat Organization and a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. She is survived by her sisters, Lee Williams (Roy), Shirley Brown, Deanna Forbes, Linda Lambert, and Kate Warren...
Lily Bearman
October 29, 2021
Lily LaDonne Nicole Raigan Bearman, 3, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at her residence. Lily enjoyed music, cartoons, playing, and odd noises. She also loved dressing up and wearing bows in her hair. She is survived by her parents, Andy and Britney Clingan Bearman of Iuka; her birth mother, Nina Dixon; her grandparents, Ricky and Cindy...
Avis Lawayne Harris
October 28, 2021
Avis LaWayne Harris, 57, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He is survived by three daughters, Aleshia Saylors, Caitlyn Petree, and Sophie Harris, and one son, Kameron Earnest, all of Belmont; two brothers, Tony Harris of Corinth, and Keith Harris of Iuka; and four grandchildren, C. J. Crowder, Bryson...
Betty Lambert
October 26, 2021
Betty Lambert, 83, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her residence. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Rhonda McDuffy (Mac), Joe Lambert, Marcus Lambert (Tanya), and Karen Davis; her sister in law, Janis Lambert; her brother in...
Ona Grantham Bonds
October 23, 2021
Ona Grantham Bonds (b. 3-5-1922, d. 10-23-2021) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness. The daughter of John Miller and Roberta Norton Grantham was born and raised in Middleton, TN, with her 6 siblings. After marrying her beloved husband John, she lived in Mobile, AL, for over 70 years where they raised their 6 children...
May Alice Potts Guffey
October 22, 2021
On Friday 22 October the Lord called the name of May Alice Guffey to come home. She joined her beloved husband Hugh and together with her brothers and sisters she walked into heaven with the Lord. May passed in her sleep and suffers no more. May is survived by her two daughters Lisa and Paula. May has five grandchildren...
Gary Lynn Morris
October 21, 2021
Gary Lynn Morris, 65, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, surrounded by family at the North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL. Gary was the owner of Stateline Auto Glass in Iuka for over 30 years. He enjoyed being around family, drinking his favorite beverage, Coca-Cola, and watching his beloved Gunsmoke on TV. He also loved fishing...
Lila Faye Mcduffy Jones
October 17, 2021
Lila Faye McDuffy Jones, 72, of Tishomingo, MS passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with her family. A natural born caregiver, Lila enjoyed helping everyone that she could. Lila was a member of Iuka Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband of...