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.
Sam Smith
June 19, 2019
Samuel DeVaughn Smith, 70, of Corinth, MS, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at his residence. Sam was a member of the Church of the Crossroads and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from the Daily Corinthian where he worked as an independent contractor for 22 years. He enjoyed collecting guns and knives, as...
Mazell Scott
June 16, 2019
Mazell Scott, 92, of Cherokee, AL, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. Mrs. Scott was a member of Asphalt Rock Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with and cooking for her family. She also enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and arrowhead hunting. She is survived by two sons, Ronnie Scott and Ricky Scott (Sue); one...
Colt Austin Taylor
June 14, 2019
Colt Austin Taylor gained his heavenly wings on Friday, June 14, 2019. His brief time here on earth was spent being loved and devoted on by his parents. He knew who loved him the most and his little face would light up with his mother or father walked into the room. Colt enjoyed listening to music, especially country. He...
Tulon Rast
June 11, 2019
Tulon Willis Rast, 87, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2018, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Tulon enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching westerns, and spending time with his family. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Jackie Pruitt. Interment will follow in Rutledge...
Amos Odell Rutledge
June 8, 2019
Amos Odell Rutledge, 67, of Burnsville, MS, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Amos was born on September 21, 1951 in Quitman, MS to Odell and Minnie Rutledge. He was a long-haul trucker for most of his life. He enjoyed wood working and tinkering. He was best known for his humor...
Joyce Ann Pendergrast
June 6, 2019
Joyce Ann Pendergrast, 71, of Burnsville, MS, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at her residence. Mrs. Pendergrast was a member of Iuka Baptist Church and a homemaker. She loved cooking and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed flowers. She is survived by her husband, William Pendergrast of Burnsville; two daughters, Kim Pendergrast of Burnsville, and Kristy Barnes...
Robert Lee Stewart
June 5, 2019
Robert Lee “Bob” Stewart, 91, of Memphis, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at his Memphis home. Robert was born on April 7, 1927, in Jacksboro, TX to Mizell Lee and Ornee Stewart. He was a proud WWII Army veteran where he was honored with the Victory Medal. Robert was also a professional tax preparer for 33...
Mildred Mae White
June 5, 2019
Mildred Mae White, 88, of Burnsville, MS, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. White was a founding member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church and a lifelong pastor’s wife. She was formerly employed as a seamstress and worked at several local factories. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and cooking. She is survived by...
Jeannie Turney Morris
June 2, 2019
Jeannie Lee Turney Morris, 60, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at her residence. Jeannie was the founder of State Line Auto Glass in Iuka. She loved animals and music, as well as boating and spending time on the lake. She is survived by her husband, Gary Morris of Iuka; one son, Dustin Morris (Pazlee) of Iuka;...
Louise Curtis Whitfield
May 27, 2019
Louise Curtis Whitfield, 94, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, May 27, 2019, at the Carrington House in Iuka. Mrs. Whitfield was a member of North Crossroads Community Church. She retired from Genesco after 33 years of employment. She enjoyed cooking for her family. She is survived by one daughter, Theresa Cutshall of Iuka; two sons, Joe Whitfield (Carolyn) of...
Richard Duane Woodruff
May 21, 2019
Richard Duane Woodruff, 64, of Michie, TN passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the VA hospital in Memphis, TN. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and drinking coffee. His passion was auctions and he loved to talk politics. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2019, at Oak Hill Christian Church in Michie, TN, officiated by Bro....
Kirk Henry Brown
May 17, 2019
Kirk Henry Brown, 81, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Kirk was a lifelong faithful and loyal man to Jesus, Church, family, and work. In his early years, after graduation from high school, he sacrificed his own wants to help provide for his sisters and brother, and later for...
Charles O. Bowling
May 16, 2019
Charles Orville “COB” Bowling, age 67, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS following a lengthy illness. He retired from Tishomingo County Career and Technical Center where he taught Automotive Mechanics. He enjoyed teaching and loved his students. He loved to travel, work on cars, cook, and getting together with family...
Rickey Frazier
May 14, 2019
Charles Rickey Frazier, 60, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his residence. Rickey was of the Missionary Baptist faith, and was formerly employed at Genesco and Lowe’s. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and tinkering. He also enjoyed visiting the mountains and Walt Disney World, as well as spending time in his recliner. Rickey loved people and loved...
Dennis Ray Mccully
May 14, 2019
Dennis R. McCully, 62, of Saltillo, Mississippi and Lebanon, Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at home following complications of aortic valve replacement surgery. He was born February 3, 1957, in Saltillo, Mississippi, the son of Dudley and Opal McCully. He attended Mississippi State University and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked in...
Drew Werner
May 13, 2019
Andrew “Drew” Werner, 24, of Corinth, MS, died Monday, May 13, 2019, in Memphis, TN. Drew loved life and having a good time. He was a comedian and enjoyed playing Xbox and guitar. He was a welder, and also enjoyed fishing, camping, football, and mud riding. He is survived by the mother of his child, Kayla Harris; his mother,...
Elmer William Ketler, Jr.
May 13, 2019
Elmer William Ketler, 83, of Corinth, MS, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019, at his residence. Services are scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Fifth Street Baptist Church in Iuka. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Lou Pluguez Ketler; his daughters, Terry Smith (Anthony) and Lynda Geuro; his son, Elmer Ketler, Jr. (Maria);...
Paulette South Mobley
May 13, 2019
Paulette South Mobley, 61, of Iuka, MS, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at her residence due to complications of multiple sclerosis. Paulette was born to Herbert and Lela Nunley South on July 16, 1957. She graduated from Iuka High School in 1975 and received an A.A. Degree from Northeast Mississippi Community College in 1977. She graduated from the...
Liz "Booka" Stephens
May 12, 2019
Our beautiful angel, “Liz” Mary-Alice Elizabeth “Booka” Stephens, gained her heavenly wings on Sunday, May 12, 2019. She was at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Liz was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church. Liz’s smile lit up the world for anyone who knew her. No matter how bright the day, the world will always be a little...
Leslie Susan Skinner
May 8, 2019
Leslie Susan Skinner, 55, of Burnsville, MS, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice in Tupelo. Leslie enjoyed anthropology and archeology, being a nurse, watching movies and television, and being online. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Harold K. Skinner; her mother, Jean B. McKee;...
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