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.
Betty "B. J." Harris Jourdan
July 15, 2021
Betty Jane "B.J." Jourdan, of Iuka, Mississippi, died peacefully at her home on July 15, 2021. Born to Rosa Belle and Lamar Harris in Cherokee, Alabama on July 15 1926, she graduated from Cherokee High School and the University of Alabama. In 1951 she married D.O. "Oley" Jourdan, Jr. and became a homemaker in his hometown of...
Neville Gibson Skinner
July 13, 2021
Neville Gibson Skinner, 83, of Iuka, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church. Neville was a loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed. She also enjoyed returning home to her mountain home in Kentucky as much as possible....
Candi Lambert Scruggs
July 12, 2021
Candice Michelle “Candi” Lambert Scruggs, 50, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, July 12, 2021, at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley, Alabama. Candi attended Mt. Evergreen Church. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, and yard sales. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, James Scruggs of Tishomingo; her parents, Billy and Loretta Lambert...
Betty Joslin
July 10, 2021
Betty Joslin, 82, of Saltillo, MS, formerly of Corinth, MS, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her son's residence. She enjoyed thrift shopping and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Bobby Joslin and Rick Joslin; and her grandchildren, Bobby Joslin, III and Lilly Brooke Joslin. She was preceded in...
Wanda South Prewitt
July 6, 2021
Wanda Gaye South Prewitt, 77, of Iuka, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Hospitality House in Iuka. Mrs. Wanda was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and enjoyed attending services. She was an avid college sports fan who loved watching football, baseball, and basketball. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog, Lucky....
Bea Matthews
July 2, 2021
Bea Matthews, 94, of Iuka, MS passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Southern Magnolia Estates. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed attending church services. Mrs. Bea also liked to read, sew, and complete crossword and Sudoku puzzles. Her greatest blessings in life were her family, especially her grand children and great grand...
Petey Lambert
June 29, 2021
Petey Lambert, 78, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at his residence. Petey was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed working on cars. He also enjoyed mowing the yard and spending time with his family. He was a United States Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Doris Osborn Lambert; his sons, Petey Lambert...
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...
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