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.
Josh Vaughn
August 22, 2018
Josh Vaughn, 28, of Burnsville, MS, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at his residence. Josh enjoyed hunting deer and turkey. He was a lover of history and enjoyed watching the History Channel. He was a member of The Station Church and an avid sports fan, especially baseball and Ole Miss football. His greatest joy was his wife and...
Steve Cupples
August 22, 2018
Steven Dale “Uncle Steve” Cupples, 64, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Steve was formerly employed as a welder at Monotech for 11 years. Prior to that he was a lifelong roofer. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, writing songs, and listening to music. He was known for making...
Shelaine Hardwick
August 19, 2018
Shelaine Hardwick, 69, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She enjoyed working and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by her daughter, Tonya Pruitt (Robbie); her son, Drew Hardwick (Samantha); her grandchildren, Maggie Clare Pruitt,...
Billie Burke Thomas
August 17, 2018
Billie Burke Whitehurst Thomas, age 101, died at her home on Friday, August 17, 2018. She was born Biddie Berte Carlton on November 28, 1916 in Montgomery County, Mississippi near the town of Eskridge to George Martin and Ella Pearl (Johnson) Carlton. At the death of her father in 1919 she was adopted through the Mississippi Children’s Home by...
Eloise Drinkard
August 16, 2018
Eloise Drinkard, 85, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. Eloise was a nurse for 30 plus years and retired from Whitfield Nursing Home where she was the head LPN. She was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, crocheting, working in her flower garden,...
Richard Smith
August 13, 2018
Richard Smith, 63, of Corinth, MS, died Monday, August 13, 2018, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. Richard enjoyed watching movies and wrestling. He loved working in his flower garden and helping his neighbors with their flowers as well. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at The Central Church at 12:30 p.m. Cutshall...
Eunell Skinner Handy
August 12, 2018
Eunell Skinner Handy, 82, of Burnsville, MS, died Sunday, August 12, 2018, at her residence. She enjoyed researching her family’s genealogy and volunteering at the Iuka Museum and the Iuka Library. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Red Hat Club, and was an active member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church....
Karen Ruth Green
August 11, 2018
Karen Ruth Green, 61, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Karen was a loving and caring person who enjoyed talking to her family and friends. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her mother, Ruthie Green of Iuka; one daughter, Jennifer Jones of Iuka; a sister, Harriett...
Brian David Colby
August 10, 2018
Brian David Colby, 46, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, August 10, 2018, at his residence. Brian enjoyed golfing, listening to music, and cooking for others. He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed spending time with his niece, Amelia. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of God in...
Jackie "J. W." Brumley
August 8, 2018
Jackie Wayne “J.W.” Brumley, 72, of Southaven, MS, formerly of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Methodist Hospital in Germantown. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming, and working. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Brumley; his daughters, Michelle Lollar (Lee) and Jenny McEndree (Justin); his...
Leon Ferguson
August 8, 2018
Aubrey Leon Ferguson, 85, of Hernando, MS, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Desoto. Mr. Ferguson was a member of Hernando Baptist Church. He was also a U. S. Army veteran and served in Okinawa during the Korean War. He earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial management from Mississippi State University and was employed as...
Martha Ann Tidwell
August 6, 2018
Martha Ann McVay Tidwell, 76, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, August 6, 2018, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was retired from Falcon Manufacturing in Belmont. She is survived by two sons, Michael Tidwell and Joseph Tidwell, both of Tishomingo; one daughter, Bridget Tidwell Whitfield of Corinth; two brothers, Charles McVay of Iuka, and Stanley McVay of Allsboro, AL;...
Shirley Grimes
August 5, 2018
Shirley Grimes, 66, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Shirley enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading, going to yard sales, and collecting salt and pepper shakers. She also enjoyed all kinds of crafting such as sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Her favorite past time was spending time with her family. She was...
Bobby Dean Phifer
August 3, 2018
Bobby D. Phifer, 72, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, August 3, 2018, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. He loved visiting with people and carrying on conversations with them. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his grandson, Ben Phifer of Iuka; and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in...
Carol S. Rose
July 31, 2018
Carolyn Sue Rose, 74, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Carol enjoyed fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. She also liked playing cards, Yahtzee, and Bingo. She is survived by her husband, James P. Rose of Iuka; one son, Terry Stanfill (Debbie) of Iuka; three step-children, Tobias Rose, Tula Lee, and...
Charline Crane
July 31, 2018
Leatrice Charline Crane, 88, of Paden, MS, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Heaven just got a little sweeter. Born July 8, 1930, Mrs. Crane was the daughter of Charlie Frank and Mona Wheeler Walden. She married Clevis Crane on January 22, 1955, and moved to East Peoria, IL, where they made their...
Ora Schoggen
July 30, 2018
Ora Schoggen, 94, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, July 30, 2018, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was a faithful member of the Faith Temple, and later the First Assembly of God in Horn Lake, MS. She served the Lord her entire life in any way she could. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and reading her Bible. She is...
Lyndia Hudson Phifer
July 25, 2018
Lyndia Hudson Phifer, 74, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was a member of Campground United Methodist Church, and enjoyed her career in the legal field. She loved taking care of her family and friends, and spending time with them. She especially enjoyed cooking and making her homemade rolls...
Myra Gail Mcnair Smith
July 24, 2018
Myra Gail McNair Smith, 69, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, TN. Gail enjoyed singing because it always lifted her spirits. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and taking care of others. She was a caring nurse for 35 years. She was a member of The Bridge at Burnsville, formerly known as The Burnsville...
Willadeen Randle Thorne
July 22, 2018
Willadeen Randle Thorne, 93, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Golden. She was a faithful member of the Iuka United Methodist Church and a member of the Twentieth Century Club, where she had served as Secretary. She enjoyed her rose garden, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite pastime...
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