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. 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...
Gene Jeffery Austin, Sr.
March 1, 2021
Gene Jeffery Austin, Sr., 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, March 1, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Austin was a member of the Iuka United Methodist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He retired from AT&T where he worked as an engineer. Gene was a Mason...
Berlon Eugene Durham
February 28, 2021
Berlon Eugene Durham, 84, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Berlon enjoyed collecting arrowheads, canoeing, fishing, and playing Setback with his fellow card players. He also enjoyed a good cook out, listening to music and playing the guitar, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He...
Michael "Boom Boom" Wayne Cannon
February 28, 2021
Michael "Boom Boom" Wayne Cannon, 66, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Boom Boom was a life long Radio DJ and claimed "he never worked a day in his life because he loved his job". He also worked at the local Bingo Hall as a supervisor and...
Lois June Salvo
February 18, 2021
Lois June Biggs Salvo, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, February 18, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Salvo was born December 28, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, to Earl and Claire Golladay Biggs. She married James Eugene Salvo on December 17, 1960, in Plymouth, Michigan. Lois was a member of Iuka First Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed...
Nolan Burch
February 15, 2021
Nolan Burch, 77, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Nolan enjoyed working, fishing, and being outdoors. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Connie Wells Burch; his daughter, Tina Franks; his son, Donald Burch...
Jackie Ray Thrasher
February 14, 2021
Jackie Ray Thrasher, 66, of Belmont, MS passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his residence. He enjoyed fishing and traveling to the Smokey Mountains. His favorite thing to do was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Strawbridge Thrasher; his daughters, Amber Nicole Buckles, Cassie Lynn Jones (Tim), and...
Sharron Lynne Barrett
February 7, 2021
Sharron Lynne Barrett, 67, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She enjoyed listening to music, especially gospel and country, anything to do with art, and cooking. Sharron also enjoyed reading her bible and other books and shopping. Her greatest blessing in life was her family, and she enjoyed...
Terry Smullins
February 6, 2021
James Terry Smullins, Sr., 67, of Iuka, MS passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and doing mechanic work. He was a life long member of the Iuka Church of Christ and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with his family. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Smullins; his sons,...
Ora Mae Black Reno
February 5, 2021
Ora Mae Black Reno, 74, of Iuka, MS passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Chrystal Frazier (Rodney); her sons, Del Reno, Joseph Reno, and Chris Reno; her sisters, JoAnn Lovelace (Eugene), Wanda King...
Bonnell Roberts
February 3, 2021
Bonnell Roberts, 86, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Roberts was a long time resident of Bay St. Louis, MS until Hurricane Katrina. It was then that she became a resident of Iuka. She enjoyed word searches, puzzle books, watching television, and playing solitaire on...
Oran "Pap" Lee Bray
February 2, 2021
Oran Lee "Pap" Bray, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi passed away on February 2, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after a brief illness. Pap was a lifelong member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church and retired from Reynolds Metal Company after a 25 year career. He was also a member of Burnsville Masonic Lodge No. 233. He was...
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