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.
Calvin Eugene "Shorty" Southward
May 20, 2017
Calvin Eugene “Shorty” Southward, 59, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, May 20, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Southward was a member of the Iuka High School Class of 1975, where he played football for his entire high school career. He was also a fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoyed traveling and riding his...
Christy Lynn Taylor
May 19, 2017
Christy Lynn Taylor, 49, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, May 19, 2017, as the result of a traffic accident. Christy was a graduate of Tremper High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was a homemaker. Visitation is scheduled for 12:00 until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m.,...
Glendyl "Boots" Bolton
May 18, 2017
Mrs. Glendyl “Boots” Bolton, 87, passed to her eternal home on May 18, 2017. She resided at the Carrington House Assisted Living for the past several years. Mrs. Bolton retired from Tishomingo County Courthouse where she worked for 35 ½ years from 1962-1998. Boots loved spending time in the Smoky Mountains, traveling, looking at the leaves in the fall...
Larry Russell Bonds
May 17, 2017
Beloved husband and father Larry Russell Bonds, 72, of Iuka went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 17, 2017, after an extended battle with cancer. Larry was known for his tremendous work ethic, working alongside his family at the helm of Bonds Company, a road building company started by his own father and uncles in 1950. Larry...
Bonnie Sue Strickland
May 15, 2017
Bonnie Sue Strickland, 78, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017, at her residence in Iuka. Bonnie Sue enjoyed going to church and was a very active member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Iuka. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at...
Luther "Junior" Bullard, Jr.
May 13, 2017
Luther “Junior” Bullard, Jr., 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, May 13, 2017, at his residence in Iuka. Junior served as a deacon at Burnsville Tabernacle Church and was a member there for more than 50 years. He also enjoyed gardening and farming. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and friends. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00...
Kenneth "Zeke" Nathan Mathis
May 9, 2017
Kenneth “Zeke” Nathan Mathis, 67, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mr. Mathis was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church where he was a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. He retired from the Army National Guard with the rank of Captain and he also retired from OfficePro...
Angie Barnes
May 6, 2017
Angelia Leigh “Angie” Barnes, 49, of Moody, AL, formerly of Corinth, MS, died Saturday, May 6, 2017, at her residence. Angie enjoyed gardening and music. She also enjoyed working with stained glass and cooking. Angie had a love for animals, and especially loved her “fur babies”, Teá and Wookie. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements....
Shane Tuders
May 4, 2017
Shane Tuders, 41, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Magnolia Regional Health Center as the result of an automobile accident. Shane was a Journeyman Wireman, and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #852. He loved music, and was a guitar player who loved the Blues. He also enjoyed woodworking. Funeral services...
Mary Pearl Champion
May 3, 2017
Mary Pearl Champion, 95, of Tishomingo, MS, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Tishomingo County Living Center in Iuka. Mary Pearl enjoyed gardening, quilting, and cooking country food. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 until 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2017, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2017, at Cutshall...
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...
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