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.
Irene Carson Butler
April 15, 2021
Irene Carson Butler, 93, a longtime resident of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Dogwood Plantation Assisted Living in Corinth. She attended Rocky Springs United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sons, William Curtis Butler (Ada) of Florence, MS, Walter Don Butler (Michelle) of Eastview, TN, and John Andrew Butler (Louanne) of Corinth, MS; two sisters,...
James "Jimmy" E. Studdard
April 14, 2021
James E. "Jimmy" Studdard, 75, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his residence. He enjoyed fishing and was a part of the North Mississippi Youth Anglers Group. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Diane Studdard; his daughters, Lee Barnes (John) adn Lynn...
J. L. Whitehead
April 9, 2021
J.L. Whitehead, age 84, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth after a short illness. He was born July 16, 1936 in Haleyville, AL to Lonnie and Hester Whitehead. He enlisted in the army upon graduation from high school where he was an army security agent. He retired from the army after...
Barry L. Tanner
April 8, 2021
Barry Lemoise Tanner, 63, of Iuka, MS passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his residence. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being on the boat on Bear Creek. Barry was also a member of the Eastport and Iuka Volunteer Fire Departments. He was a member of Riverton Methodist Church. He is survived by his sister, Debbie Hellums (Mike);...
Carolyn Marlar
April 5, 2021
Carolyn Marlar, 73, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, April 5, 2021, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Before her retirement, Carolyn had a long career in the Iuka medical community. In retirement, she loved taking care of her favorite cat, Fancy Face, and spending time with her close friends. Carolyn was always so positive and smiling and will...
Jimmy Dale Trimm, Sr.
April 3, 2021
Jimmy Dale Trimm, Sr., 63, of Iuka, MS passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his residence. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and watching old western movies. He is survived by his daughters, Paula Girton (David) and Stephanie Walters (Andy); his son, Jimmy Dale Trimm, Jr. (Cristy); his sisters, Rebecca Aday (Andy) and Carol Allessi (Mark); his brothers,...
Harace M. Brown
March 30, 2021
Harace M. Brown, 71, of Iuka, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He enjoyed fishing and civil war relic hunting. He attended New Salem Baptist Church and enjoyed spending every available moment with his family. He is survived by his wife, Rita Woodruff Brown; his sons, Scottie (Beth) and Steven...
Mike Howard
March 25, 2021
Mike Howard, 63, of Goat Island, MS passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his residence. He was a very creative person who enjoyed woodworking. Mike also enjoyed being around his family and friends, especially at BBQ's. He is survived by his wife, Mona Howard; his son, Steven Howard; his sister, Gaye Hazan (Dennis); and a host of...
Harold Hudson Adair
March 24, 2021
Harold H. Adair, 81, of Sheffield, AL passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his residence. Harold enjoyed traveling, going to car sales with his grandson, and being on the road as a truck driver. He was a member of Fifth Street Baptist church and loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Jean...
Walter "Bob" Robert Wimbish
March 23, 2021
On March 23, 2021, Walter Robert "Bob" Wimbish passed from this world into the next. He loved his family with all his heart, both those who remained with him and those who had gone on before. He gave all of himself to his children and family; he held absolutely nothing back. He was generous and willing to respond to...
Patricia Gail Brown
March 21, 2021
Patricia Gail Brown, 69, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, her animals, and working with her flower beds. Patricia was a member of Springhill United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Iuka High School Class of 1969. She is survived by her cousins, Janice Harwell...
Bro. R. C. Scott
March 19, 2021
Bro. Robert Calvin Scott, Sr., 97, of the Asphalt Rock Community near Cherokee, Alabama, died Friday, March 19, 2021, at Helen Keller Hospital. Bro. Scott was a lifelong minister who spent 76 years as pastor for churches in Alabama and Mississippi. He was a member of Asphalt Rock Baptist Church and was a member of the Vertagreen Lodge #919...
Jennifer Johnson Arriola
March 18, 2021
Jennifer Lynn Johnson Arriola, 44, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at her residence. Jennifer was a member of Unity Baptist Church and was an animal lover. She loved drawing and collecting arrowheads. She also enjoyed cooking and fishing. She is survived by her mother and father, Nellie White Shadburn and James Calvin Johnson, Sr., both of...
Ricky Gwen Dill
March 16, 2021
Ricky Gwen Dill, 67, of Iuka, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. He was a Christian and attended North Crossroads Community Church. Ricky enjoyed politics and attending political rallies. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Ricky owned and operated Dill's Grocery in North Crossroads for 19 years. He was...
Jason Crum
March 16, 2021
Lonie Jason Crum, 50, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Regional One Health Medical Center in Memphis, TN. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, working on cars, and golfing. He was an avid Steelers fan. His greatest joy in life was his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his mother, Daris Crum; his son, Austin...
Bonnie Hammock
March 13, 2021
Martha M. “Bonnie” Hammock, 90, of Counce, Tennessee, died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Hardin Home Nursing Home in Savannah, TN. Mrs. Hammock was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. She was a homemaker and was also formerly employed at Wurlitzer Organ Company in Corinth. She enjoyed reading her Bible, gardening, and sitting on her front porch. She especially...
Jack Dale Moore, Sr.
March 8, 2021
Jack Dale Moore, Sr., 79, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at his residence. Jack was a member of Burgess Creek Free Will Baptist Church and a U. S. Army veteran. He was retired from Falcon Products where he worked as a material cutter. He loved deer hunting. He is survived by his wife, Betty Moore of...
Laweuna Lambert Medford
March 7, 2021
Laweuna Lambert Medford, 82, of Cherokee, AL passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Helen Keller Hospital. She enjoyed doing yard work, working in her flower beds, and landscaping. She also enjoyed doing farm work with her husband. Laweuna was a member of Harris Chapel Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Marty Puckett; her grandson, Scott...
Shirley Ann Hubbard
March 1, 2021
Shirley Ann Hubbard, 81, of Iuka, MS passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at her residence. She enjoyed traveling. In her lifetime, some of her greatest travel memories were to the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, Europe, a short trip to Canada, and many trips to Las Vegas. She was a lifelong barber who had a barber shop for...
Lola Mae Randolph
March 1, 2021
Lola Mae Randolph, 98, of Iuka, MS passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Iuka Church of Christ and was a former member of Berea Church of Christ. Lola enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, music, and playing guitar. She was known for the kind deeds she was always doing for...
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