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.
Joey Mitchell Obrecht
April 4, 2016
Joey Mitchell Obrecht, 27, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, April 4, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and being outdoors. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Johnny Hancock. Interment will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Visitation...
Della Hughes
April 3, 2016
Della Hughes, 79, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, April 3, 2016, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mrs. Hughes was a member of Eastport Baptist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and sewing for her family. She also enjoyed gardening, and working in her yard and flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5,...
Lucas Mcmahan
March 31, 2016
William Lucas McMahan, 18, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, March 31, 2016, in Iuka, MS, as the result of an automobile accident. Lucas was a senior at Tishomingo County High School, and was employed as a manager at McDonald’s in Iuka. He enjoyed football and baseball, and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Visitation is scheduled...
Clara Skelton Still
March 29, 2016
Clara Skelton Still, 93, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She enjoyed needlework, doing many kinds of crafts, and flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Wednesday, March 30 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Thursday, March 31, 2016,...
Corey Barnes
March 27, 2016
Corey Barnes, 34, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, TN as the result of an automobile accident. He was a big St. Louis Cardinals Fan, and enjoyed hunting and taking care of his family home place. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Harmony...
Billy Ray Wallace
March 27, 2016
Billy Ray Wallace, 80, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. Wallace was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church, and was a U. S. Army Reserve veteran. He retired as a supervisor from Genesco Shoe Co. after 39 years of employment. Billy enjoyed hunting and fishing, and especially...
Jim Counts
March 25, 2016
Jim Counts, 49, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, March 25, 2016, at his residence. He enjoyed tinkering around on cars and trucks, and loved his friends and family. He would do anything he could for someone. A memorial service will be held at 1PM on Thursday, March 31, 2016, graveside, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka,...
Sarah Joy Dodson
March 17, 2016
Sarah Joy Dodson, 51, died March 17, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Sarah enjoyed living life to its fullest and spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation will begin on Sunday, March 20, at the Spirit and Truth Christian Fellowship Church and continue there until service time. Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March...
Kathryn Louise Childers
March 16, 2016
Kathryn Louise Childers, 57, of Iuka, MS, passed to eternal life on March 16, 2016, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was born July 18, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois to Flora Lee Walker Childers Bellavia and Hobert Childers. While challenged by physical and medical issues throughout her life, Kathy had a sweet, loving spirit and was a gift...
Gene Louis Kimberly
March 12, 2016
Gene Louis Kimberly, 87 of Oakland, TN (formerly of Iuka, MS), died March 12, 2016, at his residence in Oakland. He was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church, the Army National Guard of the United States, and the former owner of Mill Creek Boat Dock. Mr. Kimberly enjoyed fishing, reading, and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until...
Michael Lloyd Brown
March 8, 2016
Michael Lloyd Brown, 54, of Iuka, Mississippi, died March 8, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Tishomingo State Park at the pavilion, officiated by Bro. Dennis Wingo. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his...
Terry M. Newcomb
March 8, 2016
Terry Marie Newcomb, 46, of Glen, MS, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the Booneville Hospital. Terry enjoyed fishing and camping. She also loved cooking and spending time with her family. Cutshall Funeral Home of Glen, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by her fiancé, Dennis Modlin of Glen; her father, Troy Newcomb of Corinth; her grandmother,...
Cindy Lee
March 8, 2016
Cindy Lee, 79, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a Communicant at St. Mary Catholic Church. There will be no public services. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by her husband Alfred Lee of Iuka; 1 son – Joseph Quinn...
Bro. Mavous Phifer
March 6, 2016
Bro. Mavous Phifer Bro. James Mavous Phifer, 91, of Cairo, MS, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Bro. Mavous was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, and was a U. S. Army veteran. He was a Baptist minister for 54 years, and served at several churches in Tishomingo County. He was also a...
Herbert Merrill Smith
March 4, 2016
Herbert Merrill “Herb” Smith, 81, of Burnsville, MS, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS, as the result of congestive heart failure and pneumonia complications. Mr. Smith was born August 5, 1934, in Glen, MS, and was raised in Burnsville, MS. He graduated from Burnsville High School in 1953, and then went...
Ronnie Leroy Gamble
March 4, 2016
Ronnie Leroy Gamble, 73, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Gamble was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was currently employed at the Tishomingo County Electric Power Association, and was formerly a math teacher in the Okolona School System. Ronnie...
Charlotte Wood
March 4, 2016
Mary Charlotte Bullard Wood, 68, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Wood was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church. She was formerly employed at the Iuka Shirt Factory and Bauhaus Furniture, and also loved being the caretaker of many children over the years. Charlotte loved her church and spending quiet time reading...
Alfred Martin
February 27, 2016
Alfred Martin, 88, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. He was an U.S. Army veteran, and member of Snowdown United Methodist Church. He loved working on computers, and enjoyed hunting and fishing in years past. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home...
Ruby Gaye Lambert
February 26, 2016
Ruby Gaye Lambert, 84, of Chicago, IL, died Friday, February 26, 2016 at St. Peter’s Rehab Center in Chicago. She was retired from Zenith Electronics in Chicago and was a member of the Church of Christ. Visitation is scheduled for 9:00 until 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 4, at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00...
Kathryn Frederick
February 24, 2016
Kathryn Frederick, 66, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Frederick was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. She retired from the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka after working for 41 years in Medical Records. She enjoyed fishing, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation...
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