June 14, 2020

Edward "Ed" Barnes, 75, of Burnsville, MS, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at River Valley Rehabilitation in Blountstown, FL. Ed loved working on cars, lawnmowers, and Hamm and CB radios. He enjoyed coon hunting and training rabbit dogs. Before his sickness, he loved attending church and church functions and was a member of Biggersville United Pentecostal Church....

June 13, 2020

Dellus L. Helton, 93, of Iuka, MS passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. Dellus was a WWII Navy Veteran who volunteered to enlist at the age of 17. He was an electrician and plumber who enjoyed working and worked an additional 22  years after he "retired" and worked until he was...

June 7, 2020

Tim "Bucky" Buchanan, 45, of Tishomingo, MS passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Bucky was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church. He was currently serving as Master of TIshomingo Lodge #522 F&AM. He was also a member of Iuka Lodge #94 F&AM and a York Rite Mason. Bucky also enjoyed farming...

June 6, 2020

Sarah Jane Boothe Wright, 69, of Iuka, MS passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Jane enjoyed crocheting, listening to Elvis Presley music, and anything involving Mississippi State University. She was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, made the bulletins boards, was...

June 6, 2020

Jerry Don "Doodle" Davis, 69, of Burnsville, MS, passed away on Saturday June 6, 2020 in Nolensville, TN, where he resided for the past 22 years. It is hard to put into words how to describe a man who was loved and respected by so many different people.

Jerry was an entrepreneur and businessman for many, many...

June 4, 2020

Linda Gamble Lee, 81, of Iuka, MS passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at her residence. Linda enjoyed reading and watching the news. She also enjoyed her daily phone calls with her sister and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Modersohn and Anna Lee; her son, Kirk Lee (Jamie Donile); her sister,...

June 3, 2020

Linda Gail Borden McGee, 52, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at her residence. Linda loved going to church and was a member of Jackson Camp Baptist Church. She also loved her animals and music, as well as gardening and flowers. She is survived by her Momma, Sandra Rast; one son, William Lee McVay; three brothers, Gary...

June 1, 2020

Tammy Hampton, 57, of Iuka, MS passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at her cousin's residence. Tammy was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where she played the piano and taught children and youth classes. She enjoyed working in her garden, mowing the lawn, and music. She also enjoyed animals and being with her family. She is...

May 28, 2020

Lynn Thomas Patterson (Tom) left this earthly life on May 28, 2020 while doing what he loved, working with his plants. Tom was born on August 28, 1941 in Houston, Texas where he lived until his college graduation from university of Houston with a Bachelors Degree in 1967. In 1982 he earned a Masters of Business Management from Amber...

May 28, 2020

Clifford Eugene Marlar, 59, of Tishomingo, MS passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his residence. He was an antique car enthusiast, who admired looking at them and working on them. He also enjoyed being outdoors and boating. His greatest blessings in life were his grandchildren who he adored and enjoyed spending time with, especially taking them on...

May 22, 2020

Teresa Lee Smith Bridges, 63, of Iuka, Mississippi passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born to parents, Owen Hillman and Doris Juanita, on March 19, 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee. Teresa met Lonny Bridges as vo-tech drafting students in 1974. THey were marreid on August 15, 1975 in Iuka, MS....

May 20, 2020

Harvey James (Jack) Sellers III, aged 73, of Iuka, Mississippi passed away quietly at North Mississippi Medical Center-Iuka on 20 May 2020. Jack died from complications related to Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

Jack was born in Norman, Oklahoma but always considered himself a native of Kansas. He spent his early childhood in Lawrence, a town...

May 15, 2020

Lillie Olene Jones, 97, of Jackson, TN, formerly of Iuka, MS, died Friday, May 15, 2020, at Northbrooke Health Care and Rehab in Jackson, TN. Mrs. Jones was a member of Rocky Springs United Methodist Church and a lifelong cook. She was the former owner and operator of Olene’s Café in Iuka. She also worked as a cook at...

May 15, 2020

Juanita "Nita" Gingery, 38, of Booneville, MS passed away at her residence on Friday, May 15, 2020. She enjoyed her time with her family, especially her children and her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed cooking for her friends and family and working with her friends at Taco Bell. She is survived by her daughters, Keyerra Warren and TyKeisha Hines;...

May 14, 2020

Bobby Earl Culwell, 77, of Burnsville, MS, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his residence. Bobby was a member of Glendale Baptist Church and was retired from the Dana Corporation. He was a mason and a member of the Burnsville Lodge #233 F&AM where he served as Past-Master and was a member of the Scottish Rite and the York...

May 12, 2020

Paul Edward Morris, 68, of Tishomingo, MS, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion, IL. Paul was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ and was the founder and former owner of Town and Country Furniture in Iuka. A true Southern gentleman, he was a craftsman, woodworker, and furniture designer, and was the...

May 11, 2020

Jewel Hazel Wright Coke, 104, went to her home in glory on Monday, May 11, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1915. She was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed Walter Wright and Minnie Parsons Wright; her husband of 56 years, Jesse Coke, Sr.; her only child and...

May 8, 2020

Harold Dean "Gator" Bethune, 85 of Iuka, MS passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020.  In his earlier years, Harold enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to auctions and drinking coffee with friends. He was a butcher and a commercial fisherman. Harold was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church. Harold is survived by his wife of 68 years, Willa Dean...

May 8, 2020

Faynell L. Davis, 83, of Iuka, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Faynell was a lover of people. She enjoyed seeing others and socializing with them, especially at the laundromat she owned and at Tip's BBQ. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Chris...

May 8, 2020

Harold Rutherford, 77, of Glen, MS passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Harold was a connoisseur of fine antiques, especially tools and cars. He was an antique car enthusiast who enjoyed admiring and working on these antique automobiles. He also enjoyed fishing when he was younger. He is survived by his...