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.
Jonathan Andrew Pounders
June 30, 2020
Jonathan Andrew Pounders, 45, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at his residence. Jonathan was employed at Tiffin Motor Homes and was a die-hard Ole Miss fan. He loved bass fishing and deer hunting. He also enjoyed spending time on the lake and camping, and especially loved to spend time with his family. He is survived by...
Magdalene Bonds
June 30, 2020
Mabel Magdalene Bonds, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Magdalene was born on December 21, 1936 to Arthur and Mabel Holt Floyd. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved spending time with and cooking for her family and church family. She was especially known for her...
Sydney Ramsey Rutland
June 28, 2020
Sydney Ramsey Rutland, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at her residence. She is survived by one daughter, Sonya Haynes; and three grandchildren, Jonathon Haynes, Hunter Haynes, and Sydney Ruth Haynes, all of Florence, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Zelma Robinson Ramsey; and her husband, Rayma “Sonny” Rutland. Cutshall Funeral...
Jennifer Dees Grisham
June 24, 2020
Jennifer Dees Grisham died on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 after battling cancer for almost 6 years. She died in her home with her loving parents and adoring husband by her side while her friends and ever-present dogs and cat paced nearby.
Jennifer was born on September 28th, 1977 to Jimmy and Sue Dees. She graduated from Tishomingo...
Billy Ray Woods
June 23, 2020
Billy Ray Woods, 68, of Michie, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his residence. Billy Ray enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing. He loved riding Harley motorcycles and watching sci-fi television shows. His greatest blessing in life was his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He is survived by his daughters, Tonya Woods (Jamie Baggett), Sadonna...
Frank French
June 23, 2020
Frank French, 84, of Iuka, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Frank was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding ATV's and motorcycles, being on the lake, and watching baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs. His greatest blessing in life was his family who he enjoyed spending as...
Ray Gaines
June 18, 2020
Audie Ray Gaines, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mr. Gaines was a founding member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Iuka. He enjoyed fishing and traveling, especially to the Smoky Mountains. He was always laughing and was known for joking and teasing others. He had a special relationship with his...
Mary Dean Christian Godwin
June 18, 2020
Mary Dean Christian Godwin, 92, of Iuka, MS passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Southern Magnolia Estates. Mary was a devout christian who was a member of Gospel Chapel. She was a seamstress who made most of the families clothing. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading her Bible, canning, and gardening. Her greatest joy in life...
Patricia Ann Pirtle
June 16, 2020
Patricia Ann Pirtle, 83, of Counce, TN passed away on June 16, 2020 at Hardin Medical Center. Patricia enjoyed sewing, painting, fishing, and was a fantastic cook. She was a member of Iuka church of Christ. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 60...
Edward "Ed" Barnes
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....
Dellus L. Helton
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...
Tim "Bucky" Buchanan
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...
Sarah Jane Boothe Wright
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...
Jerry Don Davis
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...
Linda Gamble Lee
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,...
Linda Gail Borden Mcgee
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...
Tammy Hampton
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...
Lynn "Tom" Thomas Patterson
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...
Clifford Eugene Marlar
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...
Teresa Lee Smith Bridges
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....
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