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.
Joann Bowling
April 30, 2017
JoAnn Payne Bowling, age 77, gained eternal healing on Sunday, April 30, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. JoAnn passed away at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. She was born March 14, 1940, in Belmont, Mississippi. Along with gardening, working in her flower bed and reading, she loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren....
Imogene "Jean" South
April 28, 2017
Imogene “Jean” South, 83, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, April 28, 2017, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. Mrs. South loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed working with her flowers and cooking for anyone who would stop by. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and enjoyed anything that the church had going...
Rick Biddle
April 27, 2017
Frederick Adams “Rick” Biddle, 66, of Iuka, MS, and Florence, AL, died Thursday, April 27, 2017, at his residence in Florence, AL. Rick was born December 2, 1950, the son of Florence, Alabama broadcasting pioneer Richard “Dick” Biddle and Ruth Adams Biddle. He attended Georgia Military Academy in College Park, GA, and Bradshaw High School in Florence, AL. He...
Hoile D. Walker
April 27, 2017
Hoile Dwayne Walker, 75, of Cherokee, AL. died Thursday, April 27, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Walker was employed many years with Firestone & worked as a millwright for Kimberly Clark until his retirement. He enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, outdoors, and loved to ride mules. His sole purpose in life was to love and provide for his family. His...
Rebecca Lee Dean
April 26, 2017
Rebecca L. Dean, 60, of Corinth, MS, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville, MS. Rebecca’s favorite and most cherished past time was spending time with her family. She loved to cook and enjoyed the Ozark Mountains, especially Mountain View and Calico Rock. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2017, at...
Geraldine "Jeri" Pruitt Nolen
April 20, 2017
Geraldine “Jeri” Pruitt Nolen, 84, of Iuka, MS, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. Mrs. Nolen was a member of Providence Baptist Church, where she loved singing Christian music on Sunday mornings. Jeri loved her family and friends, taking care of flowers, and her home. Visitation is scheduled for 7:00 until...
Joel Edward "Eddie" Woodruff
April 17, 2017
Joel Edward “Eddie” Woodruff, 81, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, April 17, 2017, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. Eddie was a forester and spent most of his career working for West VACO. He enjoyed being involved with his church and was an active member of the Iuka Baptist Church. He had a heart for missions which was...
Irene "Nanie" Whaley
April 11, 2017
Irene Beatrice “Nanie” Whaley, 88, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Whaley loved spending time with her friends and family and going to her grandchildren’s ballgames. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Visitation is scheduled from 2 P.M. until 4 P.M., Friday, April 14,...
Gail Russell
April 11, 2017
Laural Gail Russell, 69, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Gail enjoyed working with pictures. Her favorite pastime was attending Tuesday Bible study. She also enjoyed going to church and she was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Visitation is scheduled from 1 P.M. until 3 P.M., Friday,...
Steve Turbeville
April 11, 2017
James Stephen “Steve” Turbeville, 83, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Turbeville was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, and he also served for eight years in the Mississippi National Guard. He retired from Tishomingo County Electric Power Association, where he worked for 38 years as a lineman. Steve...
Michael Wayne Brown
April 10, 2017
Michael Wayne Brown, 51, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, April 10, 2017, at his residence. He enjoyed riding around, working in the yard, fishing, and camping. A memorial service is scheduled from 5pm until 8pm, Friday, April 14, 2017 at New Salem Baptist Church. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his...
Charlie F. Moore, Jr.
April 8, 2017
Charlie F. Moore, Jr., 75, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. Charlie enjoyed spending his time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and his Pickwick friends. He also enjoyed gardening and worked for Tyrone for over 25 years. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 10,...
Paula Gaye Parsons Honeycutt
April 7, 2017
Paula Gaye Parsons Honeycutt, 79, of Iuka, MS, left her earthly home for a better place on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Paula Gaye was born the sixth of seven children to William Looney and Hazel Callicott Parsons on February 15, 1938. She grew up on a farm in the Sardis/Holcut community, and graduated from...
Jaxon Tyler Thomas
April 6, 2017
Jaxon Tyler Thomas gained his angel wings on April 6, 2017 at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN. His final days were spent surrounded by his family that Jaxon touched in such a big way in his memorable life. Jaxon’s life would seem way too short to many, but to those who were touched by him and seen...
George William Cutshall, Sr.
April 5, 2017
George William Cutshall, Sr., 91, of Iuka, MS, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. After graduating from high school, George served in the United States Navy during World War II as a signalman aboard a LST in the Pacific, where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. Upon returning from service, George...
Raymond A. "Butch" Largent
April 5, 2017
Raymond A. “Butch” Largent, 75, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Chicago, IL, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at his residence. Raymond enjoyed fishing, cooking, and playing cards with his family. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Largent; his son, David Largent; his sister, Linda Aguilar (Maurice); his brothers,...
Sammy "Sambo" Roy Hamm
April 5, 2017
Sammy Roy “Sambo” Hamm, 49, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Sammy was a devoted father and grandfather. He loved camping, playing outside with his grandkids, and spending time with family. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Saturday, April 8, 2017, officiated by Bro. Troy Helton and Bro. Jackie Pittman, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel...
Peter "Blue" Whelan Hayes, Sr.
April 4, 2017
Peter “Blue” Whelan Hayes, Sr., 85, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Carthage, MS, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Peter Whelan Hayes, Sr. was the third child born to Marguerite Catherine Whelan Hayes and Thomas Staford Hayes, Sr. in Sulphur Springs, MS. He graduated from Camden High School in 1950 and then served...
Philippa Cecile Ragusa
April 4, 2017
Philippa Cecile Barbier Ragusa, 69, of Iuka, MS and Baton Rouge, LA, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Philippa had a zest for life and deeply loved her family and friends. She was a devoted daughter, wife and mother. She loved New Orleans and will always be our “New Orleans Lady”. She loved...
Kevin Lee Parker
March 30, 2017
Kevin Lee Parker, 58, of Cherokee, AL, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Helen Keller Hospital. Kevin loved shooting pool and anything to do with Alabama football. Visitation is scheduled for 12 until 2 P.M., Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Cutshall...
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