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.
Ruth Daugherty
November 6, 2016
Ruth Daugherty, 89, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Southern Magnolia Estates. Mrs. Daugherty was of the Methodist faith, and was a member of Iuka United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed working in her garden, sewing, crocheting, baking, and cooking. Visitation is scheduled from 10 am until 11:30 am, Tuesday, November 8, 2016,...
Jack Wayne Charbauski
November 4, 2016
Jack Wayne Charbauski, 53, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, November 4, 2016, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. He was a native of Aurora, IL. He enjoyed traveling and watching wrestling on television. There was no public visitation. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS was entrusted with arrangements. Survivors include his brother, Jerry Charbauski (Louise) of Iuka, MS; his sister,...
Sarah Jill Sims Jourdan
November 1, 2016
Sarah Jill Sims Jourdan, 63, of Florence, Alabama, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at her residence. Jill was a 1971 graduate of Calhoun City High School, and later a graduate of the Mississippi University for Women. She finished her studies at the University of Mississippi where she earned a Master’s Degree in Education. Jill was a long time member...
William Stonewall "Bill" Selman, Jr.
October 23, 2016
William Stonewall “Bill” Selman, Jr., 81, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, October 23, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Selman was a union dock worker at Jewel Food Co. in Chicago for 42 years prior to retiring to Mississippi. He enjoyed football, and also especially loved the Chicago Cubs, recently having watched them win their...
Dorthey June Compton
October 22, 2016
Dorthey June Compton, 67, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, October 22, 2016, at her daughter’s residence in Pontotoc. Mrs. Compton was an active member of Iuka Apostolic Church where she served as Sunday school teacher and organist. She was retired from the Mississippi Forestry Commission where she worked as a secretary for over thirty years. Dorthey enjoyed sewing, traveling,...
Monna Sue Belue Nunley
October 21, 2016
On October 21, 2016, Monna “Sue” Belue Nunley, a very good wife, mother, momo, sister and friend, beloved by many in Iuka, Chicago, and Ozark, Missouri, went to a place where she will have no more pain. She resided in Ozark, Missouri, was formerly of Iuka, Mississippi, and died at her home with her family and beloved dog, Lucy,...
Sfc (Ret'D) Jackie C. Barnett
October 20, 2016
SFC (Ret’d) Jackie Curtis Barnett, Sr., 76, of Burnsville, MS died Thursday, October 20, 2016, in Rossville, TN. Mr. Barnett was a member and Deacon of Sardis Primitive Baptist Church. He was a retired Sergeant First Class of the U.S. Army Reserve and the Mississippi National Guard, serving 29 years. He also served two years as a Lance Corporal...
Bobby Gene Crane
October 19, 2016
Bobby Gene Crane, 83, of Iuka, MS died Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Gene was a long time Sunday school teacher at Iuka Baptist Church where he was also a member. He retired from Reynolds Aluminum. He was a board member of TCEPA and Short Coleman water Association. Mr. Crane was also an...
Michael Horne
October 18, 2016
Michael Horne, 32, of Iuka, Mississippi, died October 18, 2016, at his residence. He was an auto mechanic, and enjoyed playing video games. He was always smiling and helping others. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at First Freewill Baptist Church. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements....
R.K. "Diddler" Thorne
October 17, 2016
R. K. “Diddler” Thorne, 94, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, October 17, 2016, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. He was a member of Snowdown United Methodist Church, and enjoyed fishing at Eastport and looking for Civil War relics. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated...
Helen Mae Vaughn
October 17, 2016
Helen Mae Vaughn, 92, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, October 17, 2016, at Longwood Community Living Center in Booneville. Helen was an avid traveler. She visited all lower 48 states, some several times. She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Iuka and a member of the Homemakers Club. She also enjoyed taking care of her family...
Yolanda "Landy" Hodges
October 15, 2016
Yolanda Lang “Landy” Hodges, 57, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, October 15, 2016 at her residence. Landy absolutely loved spending time with her family, baking, sitting on her front porch, and tending to her flowers. Visitation is scheduled from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 17, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m.,...
Billy H. Gurley
October 4, 2016
Billy H Gurley, 88, passed away at Carrington House in Iuka after a long bout with old age and a brief illness. Born in Dorsey on October 11, 1927, to the late Curtis Gurley and Stella Naomi Crawford Gurley, he enlisted during WW2 and fought in the Korean War, later serving in Japan and Italy with frequent tours stateside...
Lee Roy Lovelace
September 30, 2016
Lee Roy Lovelace, 77, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, September 30, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Lovelace was a lifelong truck driver and was currently employed at Wooten Transport in Memphis. Lee Roy was a U. S. Army veteran, and served in West Germany. He enjoyed working outdoors in the yard and fishing. He also loved spoiling his grandchildren...
Edith Gortney Bullard
September 27, 2016
Edith Ilene Gortney Bullard, 97, of Corinth, MS, formerly of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Born February 9, 1919, Mrs. Bullard was the co-owner of Bullard Upholstery and Furniture in Iuka for several years. She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday School...
Mandy Thigpen Bacon
September 24, 2016
Mandy Thigpen Bacon, 35, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, September 24, 2016, at her residence. Mandy enjoyed crocheting, taking care of her two precious daughters, and visiting with family and friends. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was honorably discharged from the United States Navy. She enjoyed reading books, listening to music, enjoying all types...
Roy Lee Mcdonald
September 23, 2016
Roy Lee McDonald, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 23, 2016, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – East in Memphis. He was an active member of First Freewill Baptist Church. He was a retired home builder, and was also retired from Monotech.He loved carpenter work and mowing lawns for widows and those...
Rickey Nunley
September 20, 2016
Rickey Nunley, 64, of Burnsville, MS, died September 20, 2016, at his residence. He was a member of the Local IBEW #852 for 33 years, and was also a long time president. He was an avid animal lover, and loved to travel in his fifth wheel camper. A memorial service will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, September...
Sarah Ann Costlow
September 17, 2016
Sarah Ann Costlow, 24, of Iuka, MS died September 17, 2016 at her residence in Iuka. She enjoyed dancing and being a homemaker. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka. Interment will follow in Belmont Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Wednesday, September...
Frankie Lee White
September 17, 2016
Frankie Lee White, 65, of Iuka, MS died September 17, 2016 at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was a plant manager for Ripley Industries, where he worked since the age of 16. He enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, and training dogs. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home...
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