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.
Gale Powers
February 3, 2019
Gale Powers, 73, of Dennis, MS, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. She was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church and enjoyed going to church services. She also enjoyed going out to eat, cooking, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, David Powers of Dennis,...
Albert Henry Wilson
February 3, 2019
Albert Henry Wilson, 83, of Iuka, MS, passed away February 3, 2019 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Albert was born on January 11, 1936. He attended Spring Hill United Methodist Church. He was a retired United States Navy veteran and a Vietnam War veteran, a state of Mississippi Life Member of VFW, the American Legion, and...
William Terry Johnson
February 3, 2019
William Terry Johnson, 72, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the rescue squad, enjoyed raising blood hounds, and eating sweets. He was retired from the power company. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 7,...
Ellen Robinson
February 2, 2019
Ellen L. Robinson was born on November 4, 1958 in Sacramento, California to William and Clara Willock. She passed away on February 2, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church. A memorial service is being planned at Tishomingo Baptist Church for...
Loretta "Jojo" Keating
February 2, 2019
Loretta Jo Keating, 79, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Keating enjoyed riding four-wheelers, singing karaoke, and attending concerts. She also loved spending time with her family. She is survived by one son, Roy Wyatt (Lisa) of Iuka; one sister, Betty McKee (Clayton) of Ripley; three grandchildren, Amberly...
Billy Duane Hamm
January 30, 2019
Billy Duane Hamm 8/19/45 - 1/30/19 Duane was born in Iuka MS on Sunday, August 19, 1945 to Bliss and Christine Hamm. He was the youngest of three children. He married Carolyn Skinner on December 24, 1966. They spent their first year of marriage in Germany while Duane served in the Army. Duane loved the outdoors. He instilled his love...
Danny Watkins
January 27, 2019
Danny Watkins, 72, of Iuka, MS, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Baptist East in Memphis, TN. He enjoyed playing bingo and spending time in Tunica, MS. Interment was in Rowland Mills Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Frances Wiggington Watkins; his sister, Becky Tucker; his brother,...
Sheila Owens
January 24, 2019
Sheila Owens, 65, of Iuka, MS, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019, at her residence. She was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ. She enjoyed painting, gardening, reading, making jewelry, shopping, and music. Her greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Rick Owens; her sons, Matt Hinds (Jennifer),...
James David Highfield
January 23, 2019
James David Highfield of Allsboro, AL was born on August 16, 1947 and passed away on January 23, 2019 at the age of 71, after a long illness. David was retired from Hoover as a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenny Highfield; his parents, Almon and Edna Highfield; his sister, Barbara Bonds; and...
William J. Brinkley, Iii
January 21, 2019
William J. Brinkley III, “Bill”, 80, resident of Iuka, MS, loving father and grandfather, went to sing with the angels on January 21, 2019. Bill was born in Chattanooga, TN on July 28, 1938, to the late William J Brinkley Jr. and Flora Lee Craddock of Iuka, MS. He spent many of his early and later years living in...
Deborah June Monroe Summers
January 21, 2019
Deborah June Monroe Summers was born July 17, 1965 to June and Albert Monroe in Chicago, Illinois. She passed away on January 22, 2019 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. She graduated with the highest honors in 11 years from Iuka High School and was a member of the band and played multiple sports. She loved and...
J. Brett Brewster
January 20, 2019
Jonathan Brett Brewster, 40, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, January 20, 2019, at his residence. Brett was a member of the Iuka United Methodist Church. He was employed as vice-president, funeral director, and insurance agent at his family business, Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. He began his career in the funeral industry in 2004 and graduated from Northwest Mississippi...
Tashala Kelly Taylor
January 20, 2019
Tashala Kelly Taylor, 38, of Iuka, MS, passed away, Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her whole life surrounded around her family. She enjoyed cooking, going to the park with her children, going to amusement parks, and going to the lake. She is survived by her husband, Richard Taylor of Iuka; her children,...
Elizabeth Davis
January 18, 2019
Elizabeth Davis, formerly of Iuka, MS, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019, at the age of 94, in Augusta, Kansas. She enjoyed putting together puzzles, quilting, and cooking for her family. Her greatest joy was her family and being able to care for them. Visitation is scheduled from 5 until 8 P.M., Monday, January 21, 2019 at Cutshall...
Judith Burns
January 17, 2019
Judith Rae Gross Burns, 73, of Cherokee, AL, died Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Maud Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, John H. Burns; her sons, Tommy Burns and Blake Burns; her grandchild, Raylon...
Le Roy Martin Carmen
January 14, 2019
Le Roy Martin Carman, 79, of Burnsville, MS, died Monday, January 14, 2019, at his residence. He was a member of Temple B’nai Israel and enjoyed reading his Bible. In his free time he enjoyed reading articles and finding correlations to the Bible. He also enjoyed science, watching his son play piano, traveling, and classical music. He is survived...
Jerry Randal Arnold
January 7, 2019
Randal Arnold, 72, of Iuka, MS, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019, at the Carrington House in Iuka. The world has lost another selfless, kind person. A graveside service is set for Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in Snowdown Methodist Church Cemetery in Iuka with full military honors, officiated by Bro. Roger Wood. Interment will follow in...
Dorthy Stanford
January 7, 2019
Dorthy Stanford, 87, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at Landmark Nursing Home in Booneville. Mrs. Stanford enjoyed talking and spending time with her family, as well as sewing. She also loved computers and investigating haunted houses and jazz music on YouTube. She is survived by two sons, Jerry House (Diane) and Terry House (Tammy); one daughter,...
Charles Clayton Jones, Jr.
January 7, 2019
Charles Clayton “Junior” Jones, Jr., 54, of Iuka, MS, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Methodist University in Tennessee. He enjoyed fishing and watching football, especially the Pittsburg Steelers. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Bobby Capps and Bro. Bobby Christian. Interment will...
Donald Crabb, Sr.
January 6, 2019
Donald Ray Crabb, Sr, 89, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, January 6, 2019, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Donald was a beloved husband, father and friend. He was a lifelong member of Providence Baptist Church where he served as deacon and song leader for many years. Along with his family and church, Donald enjoyed his work...