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.
Karen Jane Ryan
June 27, 2021
Karen Jane Ryan, 66, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her residence. She was retired from Region IV Mental Health and attended The Bridge of Burnsville Church. She loved spending time with her family, going to the beach, and helping others anyway she could and giving to those in need. She was a faithful follower of Jesus...
Beulah Mae Blakney
June 27, 2021
Beulah Mae Blakney, 89,of Iuka, MS, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 27, 2021, at her residence. Beulah Mae was a very humble woman. She enjoyed reading and studying the Bible. She worshipped God and accepted Jesus as her Savior at a young age. She wanted her friends and family to do the same. Beulah Mae was born September 5,...
Leroy Dean
June 25, 2021
Marshall Leroy Dean, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, June 25, 2021, at his residence. Leroy was born in Iuka to Marshall Major Dean and Georgie Ann Bishop Dean. He was a member of Iuka United Methodist Church and was a 50-year member of the Iuka Lodge #94 F&AM. He attended Central Elementary School and graduated from Iuka High...
Daniel Loyl Keele
June 22, 2021
Daniel Loyl Keele, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Keele was of the non-denominational Christian faith. He was a timber cutter for most of his life and also helped to build the Tenn-Tom Waterway. He spent his later years farming and selling food from his garden at the Corinth Farmers Market. He...
Billy Johnson
June 22, 2021
Robert William “Billy” Johnson, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at his residence. Billy was a member of the Iuka Gospel Chapel and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired from TVA where he worked as a shift engineer at Colbert Steam Plant. He was known for breeding and raising award-winning...
Naomi Jo Nowak
June 22, 2021
Naomi Jo Skinner Nowak, 85, of Panama City, FL, formerly of Iuka, MS, passed peacefully surrounded by her family, June 22, 2021, in Panama City, FL. Born in Iuka, MS, on November 30, 1935, to Paul and Robbie Skinner, she was the loving mother of Patricia, Kit, Dale, and David, and the loving wife of Thomas Nowak. Naomi Jo...
Tommy Ray Fuller
June 21, 2021
Tommy Ray Fuller, 83, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Fuller was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church. He was a faithful member of The Beacon Sunday School Class where he served as secretary/treasurer for many years. He retired from Reynolds Metals Company where he spent most of...
Annette Bonds Hall
June 21, 2021
Annette Bonds Hall, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Annette was born on January 17, 1947, to Travis and Earline Whitaker Bonds. She married her high school sweetheart, Tommy Hall, on August 17, 1968. She was member of First Baptist Church in Corinth, MS. After graduating from Burnsville High...
Michael Ray Davis
June 20, 2021
Michael Ray Davis, 61, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Michael enjoyed watching wrestling and movies. He was always joking and cutting up with friends and family. Michael also enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his mother, Elsie Mae Gray; his sisters, Carolyn Farr (Tommy), Gail...
Bill Childs
June 19, 2021
Bill Childs, 67, of Iuka, MS passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He enjoyed playing the banjo and attending Civil War Reenactments. Bill also enjoyed riding motorcycles with the Mechanized Cavalry and spending time with his Pomeranians, Tiny, Rusty, Bo Jake, Little Bit, and Nugget. Bill loved being outdoors and collecting anything that...
Dan Young
June 19, 2021
W. D. “Dan” Young, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away, Saturday, June 19, 2021. Dan was born September 30, 1936, to the late W. R. (Mr. Will) and Velma Flurry Young. He was the beloved husband of Betty Gurley Young for 65 years; adored father of Lauren Young Nunley (Herman) and D. L. “Danny” Young (Debbie); cherished grandfather of...
Betty Hardwick Wilemon
June 12, 2021
Betty Ruth Hardwick Wilemon, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. Wilemon was a member of Hubbard Salem Baptist Church. She was a lifelong nurse, having worked at the Tishomingo County Hospital, the Iuka Clinic, the Tishomingo Community Living Center, and Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home, ultimately retiring at...
J. D. Smith
June 12, 2021
Jessie Don Smith, Sr., 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, peacefully at home. J. D. was born on July 14, 1948, in Belmont, MS, to Jessie and Helen Milam Smith. He was of the Baptist faith and worked at Blue Bell for thirty years. He loved spending time with his family. He is survived by...
Linda South Puckett
June 11, 2021
Linda Mae South Puckett, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, June 11, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Puckett was an active member of New Salem Baptist Church and was retired from Ripley Industries. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by one son, Michael Puckett (Rhonda) of Iuka; one daughter, Sheree Stephens of Iuka;...
Jewell Wingo
June 9, 2021
Jewell Wingo, 84, of Iuka, MS passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at her residence. She was a member of Mission Lighthouse Church. Jewel enjoyed bird watching and flowers, along with spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Gwatney (John); her son, Dennis Wingo (Debbie); her daughter in law, Diana Wingo; her sisters,...
Richard "Ricky" Allen Smith
June 9, 2021
Richard "Ricky" Allen Smith, 67, of Iuka, MS passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He enjoyed working with his hands, doing anything from woodworking, beating and a banging, welding, metal fabrication, to working on cars. Ricky loved to run heavy machinery. He also enjoyed being outdoors, canoeing, being on the lake,...
Ruby Mae Franks
June 8, 2021
Ruby Mae Franks, 66, of Corinth, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Ruby was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed watching Inspiration TV and playing Bingo. She is survived by one son, Bobby Walden, Jr. (Nancy); two brothers, Douglas James and Ronnie Smith; five sisters, Deborah Grimes, Patricia Culwell, Judy Crum,...
Joe Butler
June 7, 2021
Bobby Joe Butler, 74, of Iuka, MS went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 20, 1947 in Florence, AL to the late William R. Butler and Martha Jane Gist Butler. He enjoyed fishing, riding horses and watching television. Joe is survived by three sons, Bobby Joe Butler,...
Sybil Hodge
May 29, 2021
Martha Sybil Hodge, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, May 29, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Hodge was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was a member of the Midway Homemakers Club and was also a supporter of the Friends of the Iuka Public Library. She is survived by one son, Steve Hodge of...
Jimmy Earl Reece
May 27, 2021
Jimmy Earl Reece, 59, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Tabitha Reece of Iuka; his parents, Carner and Louise Keenum Reece of Booneville; one son, Franklin Reece of Iuka; one daughter, Tiffany Walls of Iuka; two brothers, Charles Reece...
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