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.
Jean Blevins
December 31, 2018
Jean Blevins, 89, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She enjoyed dancing, going to Red Hat Club meetings, and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She is survived by her special friends, Illeen South and Gaylon and Dennis Cummings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and...
Tony Lee Sherrill
December 27, 2018
Tony Lee Sherrill,71, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at his residence. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Raleigh and was a member of the Iuka Masonic Lodge #94 F&AM, where he served as Past Master. He was a Christian, and loved country music, especially the songs of George Jones. He enjoyed watching WWE...
Peggy Cutshall
December 25, 2018
Peggy Cutshall passed away peacefully at her home on December 25, 2018, at the age of 94. She was born and reared in Weirton, West Virginia. After completing school, Peggy moved to Washington, D.C. and began a career with the telephone company. It was there she met and married her husband, George William Cutshall, Sr. Needing to return to...
Jerry Wayne Broome
December 24, 2018
Jerry Wayne Broome gained his angel wings on Monday, December 24, 2018. His brief time here on earth was spent being doted on by his parents and siblings. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2018 at Provision Ministry, officiated by Sis. Wanda Keele. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is...
Charlie Osborn, Jr.
December 17, 2018
Charlie Osborn, Jr., 80, of Tuscumbia, AL, died Monday, December 17, 2018, at his residence. He was a member of The Bridge at Burnsville, and also attended Sunny Side Church of God. He enjoyed farming, working on his vehicles, and especially coon hunting with his favorite dogs. He is survived by his wife, Dorthy Osborn of Tuscumbia, AL; two...
Ruby Yoes
December 13, 2018
Ruby Yoes, 90, of Burnsville, MS, died Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the Carrington House. Ruby enjoyed shopping, traveling, and going on cruises. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 am until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Agape Generational Christian Fellowship Church. Services are scheduled for 2pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018...
Eula B. Newcomb
December 11, 2018
Eula Newcomb, 97, of Iuka, MS, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. Mrs. Eula was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, feeding her humming birds, and quilting. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 11am until 2pm, Friday, December 14,...
Maida E. Grisham
December 10, 2018
Maida E. Grisham, born July 3, 1920, at the age of 98, passed from this life to her Heavenly Home Monday, December 10, 2018 at 10:20 p.m. She had a long, beautiful life with many blessings and lots of great memories. The past year she lived at Carrington House where she has enjoyed many new friendships.
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Mildred Irene Hollander
December 6, 2018
Mildred Irene Hollander, 81, of Iuka, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at her daughter's residence in Corinth. Mildred enjoyed quilting, doing cross stitch, and puzzles. Her favorite pastime was visiting with her children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Fairview Church of God from 5pm until 8pm. Services are scheduled for Sunday, December...
Genenda Lee Merrill Lambert
December 4, 2018
Genenda Lee Merrill Lambert, 84, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, December 04, 2018, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Iuka. She enjoyed reading, cooking, working in her yard, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by one son, Tony Lambert (Rebecca); three daughters, Patsy Casabella (Leonard), Janet Bliss...
Paul Arvin Enlow, Sr.
November 28, 2018
Paul Arvin Enlow, Sr., 76, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, AL. Mr. Enlow was the former owner and operator of Enlow Tree Service. He attended New Prospect Baptist Church. He is survived by one daughter, Teresa Holland (Randle) of Adamsville, TN; three brothers, Lawrence Wayne Enlow (Shelia) of Tishomingo,...
William "W.D." Wilson
November 24, 2018
William “W.D.” Wilson, 85, of Booneville, MS, died Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. W.D. enjoyed listening to bluegrass music, going to festivals, and spending time with family. He served as minister at the South Oxford church of Christ until 2015. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Cutshall...
Robby Lambert
November 22, 2018
James Robert “Robby” Lambert, 52, of Burnsville, MS, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed working, helping others, his motorcycles, and spending time with family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Amy...
Lois Marie Degraw
November 17, 2018
Lois Marie Degraw, 76, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Lois was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and going to yard sales. Her greatest blessing was her family and she enjoyed every minute she was able to spend with them. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m.,...
Kelly Williams
November 13, 2018
Sam Kelly Williams, Jr., 79, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Stephenville, TX, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Kelly was a member of the Erath County Board for Habitat for Humanity and when he left, the board named a house in Kelly and Janice’s honor. He enjoyed music, singing in the choir,...
Lula "Lou" Pearl Coker
November 8, 2018
Lula “Lou” Coker, 73, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. She went to Northeast Mississippi Community College. She was a devout Christian who enjoyed playing the piano at the nursing home. She also enjoyed visiting and spending time with friends and family. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday,...
Rachel Welch
November 8, 2018
Rachel Larue Mann Brumley Welch, 85, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mrs. Welch was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ. She was retired from Genesco after 20 years of employment and was also a licensed practical nurse who worked in private duty nursing. She loved living life,...
Judy Vick Hall
October 26, 2018
Judy Vick Hall, 70, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Wixom, MI, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was of the Catholic faith and was a U. S. Navy veteran. She is survived by her friends and caretakers, Joseph and Mary Vella of Iuka. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted...
Dakota Balius
October 26, 2018
Andrew Dakota Balius, 14, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Dakota was born August 14, 2004, to Elesha Louise Dean and Andrew Lee Balius. His favorite hobby was fishing, and his favorite color was purple. Dakota was currently enrolled as an eighth-grade student at Burnsville Middle School. He will...
Kathy Dean Calton
October 26, 2018
Kathy D. Calton, 67, of Corinth, MS, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Calton was formerly employed in housekeeping at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. She enjoyed flowers, eating fish, and spending time with her family. She is survived by one daughter, Vickie Walker of Burnsville; one son, Ronnie Calton of Corinth; one brother, William Hall of...