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.
Bro. Joe Hardwick
December 27, 2021
Bro. Joe Hardwick, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday morning, December 27, 2021, after an extended illness. Joe was a Vietnam War Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was also a loving husband and father who enjoyed fishing, camping, and working in the yard and was an exceptionally talented artist. Over the...
Irene Locke
December 24, 2021
Irene Locke, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, December 24, 2021, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Mrs. Locke was a lifelong member of New Salem Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School secretary. She was retired from Burnsville Headstart. She loved flowers and yardwork. She is survived by three sons, Jerry Locke (Lisa), Norman Locke (Teddie), and...
Anthony Robinson
December 23, 2021
David Anthony Robinson, 70, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 23, 2021. Mr. Robinson was of the Baptist faith and was a retired electrician. He was a dual member of the Iuka Lodge #94 and Tishomingo Lodge #502 F&AM, and was a member of the Scottish Rite. He was an avid Mississippi State Bulldogs fan and loved ringing his...
Illene South
December 23, 2021
Illene South, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mrs. South was a member of the New Salem community and New Salem Baptist Church for over 65 years. She was retired from Ripley Screen in Iuka. She was a strong and determined woman who spent much of her time caring for others....
Walter Ridley Wynn, Jr.
December 22, 2021
Walter Ridley Wynn, Jr., 83, of Iuka, MS passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his residence. He enjoyed raising goats, fishing, and square dancing. Walter was a member of Springhill United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Iuka Lodge #94 F&AM. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy Morgan Wynn; his daughter,...
Billie Kathryn Lewis
December 21, 2021
Billie Kathryn Lewis, 84, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Billie Kathryn enjoyed working in her yard and gardening, reading, and volunteering at Iuka Baptist Clothes Closet. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a...
Philip Wayne Dendy
December 16, 2021
Philip Wayne Dendy, 71, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford. Philip was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired truck driver. He loved gambling and his cat, Ziva. He is survived by his wife, Penny Dendy; five daughters, Gaela Lashley (Greg), Tracie...
Vera Mae Mcdougal White
December 14, 2021
Vera Mae McDougal White died on December 14, 2021, at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka, MS. She was the daughter of the late L.E. McDougal and Lela Mae Greene McDougal Marler. She was the step-daughter of the late Henry Marler. Also, preceding her in death were her daughter, Liz, and son Larry White. Vera was a kind and loving mother,...
Billy James Young, Sr.
December 10, 2021
Billy James Young, Sr., 88, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, December 10, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Young was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was of the Christian faith and was retired from LaRoche Industries in Cherokee, AL. Following retirement, he continued to work part time at Bonds Construction. He loved being outdoors and...
Noel C. South
December 9, 2021
Noel C. “Red” South, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. South was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church and was retired from the Dana Corporation in Corinth. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and his dog, Jake. He also enjoyed gardening and yard work, as...
James Norman Belue
December 2, 2021
James Norman Belue, 83, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Belue was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. He was also employed as a foreman at J.C. Jourdan Lumber Company for 50 years. He enjoyed his Hereford Cattle, spending time with family, and lending a hand to anyone in need. Mr. Belue...
Janean "Nena" Pruitt Jones
December 2, 2021
Janean Adair Pruitt Jones, affectionately called Nena, went home to be with her Lord and Savior December 2, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center-Iuka, after a lengthy illness. Janean was born August 14, 1945, to Perry Joe and Janice McDermott Pruitt in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Janean graduated from Iuka High School in 1963 and married Iuka native, Charles Jones, on...
Joseph Ed Robinson
December 2, 2021
Joseph Ed Robinson, 75, went to his heavenly home Thursday, December 2, 2021. Joe was born August 22, 1946, to William “Bill” Robinson and Flodie Dexter Robinson in Iuka, MS, where he lived with his wife Martha for 57 years. Joe was an ironworker and a member of the Ironworkers Local #477 for 54 years. Joe loved the Lord,...
Larry Gaines
November 26, 2021
James Larry Gaines, 70, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, November 26, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Larry was a member of Strickland Church of Christ and was a former truck driver. He enjoyed hunting and watching Westerns. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Gaines; a son, James “Bobo” Gaines; one brother, Hershel Skelton; two...
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...
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