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.
Velma Parsons Montgomery
August 10, 2019
Velma Parsons Montgomery, 92, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Booneville. Mrs. Montgomery was born May 11, 1927, in Iuka, MS. She was a member of Burnsville Church of Christ and a homemaker who enjoyed cooking. She also loved talking and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by a...
Jerry W. Long, Jr.
August 2, 2019
Jerry W. Long, Jr., 56, of Tishomingo, MS, passed away on August 2, 2019 at his residence. He enjoyed fixing things, guns, collecting coins, and cooking. He also enjoyed playing the keyboard and listening to music. He was an avid Star Trek fan and enjoyed being with his family. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday,...
Kenneth Ray Mcvay
July 30, 2019
Kenneth Ray McVay, 63, of Tishomingo, MS, died on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Kenneth was an avid deer hunter, he enjoyed farming, and stone masonry. He was part of the Booneville Fire Department for 15 years where he served as Lieutenant. He also was formerly employed with Jesco. He is survived...
Mary Catherine Daily
July 24, 2019
Mary Catherine “Cathy” Daily, 85, of Iuka, MS, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Cathy was an active member of Iuka Baptist Church. She enjoyed being involved in church activities, cooking, reading and gardening. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in...
Kelly Scott Segars, Sr., M.D.
July 23, 2019
On July 23, 2019, Iuka and the Tri-State area lost one of its most revered citizens and strongest advocates, Dr. Kelly S. Segars, Sr., M.D. For more than half a century, Dr. Segars served his community, state, and nation as a physician, banker, pilot, farmer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian who worked tirelessly for the betterment of his beloved adopted hometown...
Carley Sue Scruggs
July 21, 2019
Carley Sue Scruggs, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, working with flowers, canning, and going to church. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Hampton...
Lavonne Parsons
July 16, 2019
Lavonne Parsons, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Berea Church of Christ. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens, doing word search puzzles, traveling, shopping, and listening to blue grass music. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her...
Glenda Wigginton
July 15, 2019
Glenda Wigginton, 67, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019, at her residence. Glenda enjoyed shopping on QVC and spending time with her family. She was also a member at Antioch Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Myra Richardson; her son, Tim Wigginton (Trish); her granddaughter, Ashli Richardson; her sisters, Janice Milligan, Laura...
Shirley Ann Whited
July 15, 2019
Shirley Ann Whited, 76, of Iuka, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019, at her residence. Shirley enjoyed working crossword puzzles, crocheting, and reading. Her greatest blessings in life were her family members and she loved spending time with them. She was also a member of Eastport Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Daniel Whited; her...
Terry Pirtle
July 9, 2019
Terry Pirtle, 66, of Tishomingo, MS, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Prentiss County, Mississippi. Terry enjoyed fishing, going to church, and watching gospel shows on television. He also enjoyed spending time with his dog, Jedi. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Pirtle; his niece, Tonya Long (Dickey); his nephew, Jamie Deaton (Shonda); his aunts and uncles,...
Nona Jane Woods
July 9, 2019
Nona Jane Woods, 76, of Michie, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Nona enjoyed camping, riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, going shopping, and going to yard sales. She also loved having cookouts with her family and spending time with them. She is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Woods;...
Trell Nunley
July 7, 2019
Herman Latrell “Trell” Nunley, 87, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, July 7, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Nunley was a member of Providence Baptist Church and was the founder of Nunley Trucking Company, Inc. in Iuka. He enjoyed watching his cattle and running his gravel pit. He also loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his...
Beau Patterson
July 6, 2019
Beau Patterson, 20, of Tishomingo, MS, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Le Bonheur’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN. Beau was a diehard Alabama fan, Cubs fan, and Dallas Cowboy fan. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and hunting. He also enjoyed watching Star Wars. He is survived by his parents, Leon and Amber Patterson; his sister, Arabella Patterson;...
Pamela Martindale Wilson
July 4, 2019
Pamela Martindale Wilson, 69, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her residence. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and she loved the Lord. She is survived by two sons, Chris Clark of Illinois, and Andy Clark of Memphis, TN; two sisters, Linda Falgout and Jennie Chambers, both of Iuka; and several grandchildren. She was preceded...
Ernesteen Hardwick
July 2, 2019
Ernesteen Hardwick, 87, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2019 at Region One Health in Memphis, TN. She enjoyed sewing, working in her flower gardens, and listening to music. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving caretaker who helped raise many neighborhood children, as well as her own....
Troy Parrish
June 27, 2019
Troy Parrish, 68, of Corinth, MS, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Troy enjoyed woodworking, hunting arrowheads, and watching NASCAR and westerns. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wallace Parrish; his daughter, Abbie Cardwell (Lance); his sons, Christopher Parrish (Marisa) and Sean...
Nita Mcclung Edmondson
June 26, 2019
Nita McClung Edmondson, 81, of Tishomingo, MS, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at The Meadows in Fulton, MS. Nita enjoyed working outside, especially with flowers. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Wallis; her son, Anthony Edmondson; her grandchildren, Michael Crabb (Kerri), Erin Strickland (Wesley), and Casey Crabb; her great-grandchildren, Paden Strickland, Trace Byrd, and Courtney Byrd;...
Robert Neal Wilmeth
June 24, 2019
Robert Neal Wilmeth, 53, of Burnsville, MS, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at his residence. Robert served in the military in Germany and Kosovo from 2000 until 2003. He enjoyed being outdoors and camping. He was a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church and was a member of Burnsville Lodge F&AM #233. His passion in life was...
Richard Dee Ortner
June 22, 2019
Richard Dee Ortner, 73, passed away peacefully at his home early on Saturday, June 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Dee and Syble Ortner; two sisters, Mildred Ramsey of Iuka and Linda Taylor of Allsboro, AL; and niece, Jennifer Ortner Lovelace of Iuka. Richard grew up in Iuka. His father, Dee Ortner was a...
Gerald Grisham
June 21, 2019
William Gerald Grisham, 84, of Iuka, MS, passed away June 21, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka, MS. He enjoyed fishing, being out on the water in a boat, woodworking, and tinkering. His life was spent serving the Lord. He was a preacher for many years at Mt. Zion Church. He had a long-standing broadcast on the...
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