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.
Thomas Simon Gibson
October 5, 2015
Thomas Simon Gibson, 86, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Justice, IL, died Monday, October 5, 2015, at Cornerstone Health and Rehab in Corinth. Mr. Gibson was of the Wesleyan faith, and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a self-employed carpenter, and enjoyed gardening. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday,...
Wynona Gilley Byram
September 28, 2015
Wynona “Nonie” Gilley Byram, 85, of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Tishomingo and Iuka, MS, passed away suddenly of natural causes on September 28, 2015, in Alamogordo, NM, while visiting her daughter. Nonie was born on September 10, 1930, in Holcut, MS, to Ernest and Annie Gilley. Mrs. Byram grew up in Tishomingo with her older sister, Ruby, and graduated...
Richard Woodruff
September 23, 2015
Marion Richard Woodruff, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Woodruff was a loving father and grandfather. He loved coffee, and enjoyed drinking it with his friends. He also enjoyed camping and spending time on the lake. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, at Pleasant Grove Church of...
David Scott Murphy
September 22, 2015
David Scott Murphy, 43, of Glen, MS, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at his residence. Scott attended Church of the Crossroads and was a construction worker. He loved the Memphis Grizzlies and the Memphis Tigers. He also loved his family and his pit bulls. Though he fought his disease for twenty years, he loved to be on the go....
Robert Emmett Marshall
September 21, 2015
Robert Emmett “Bob” Marshall, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, September 21, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Marshall was a long-time and very active member of the Iuka United Methodist Church. He was a U. S. Navy veteran, and worked internationally for General Electric, retiring as a plant manager. He was a rockhound, and...
Durless Evelyn Smith
September 18, 2015
Durless Evelyn Smith, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, September 18, 2015, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was a loving mother and grandmother. A graveside service will be held on September 26, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., at Antioch Cemetery in Burnsville, MS, officiated by Bro. Allen Osborn. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She...
Virginia Smith
September 16, 2015
Virginia Smith, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at Southern Magnolia Estates. She was a member of Chapel Hill Independent Methodist Church. She was a very talented homemaker that enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, and taking care of her family Visitation is scheduled for 1 until 3 PM on Saturday, September 19 at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Jim Wieser
September 13, 2015
James Carlyle Wieser, 79, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Germantown, TN, died Sunday, September 13, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – East in Memphis. Born August 13, 1936, in Arlington, NE, Jim was the son of the late Harold J. and Merle Davis Wieser. He retired from Cargill in Memphis, where he was a senior manager. Jim’s career spanned...
Jean Whitlock
September 10, 2015
Jean Whitlock, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, September 10, 2015, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and spending time with family and friends. Visitation is scheduled 11 AM until 2 PM on Saturday, September 12 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM on Saturday, September 12, 2015,...
William R. "Billy" Mcvay, Sr.
September 9, 2015
William R. “Billy” McVay, Sr., 79, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Wednesday, September 09, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was an U.S. Army veteran. He was an avid Alabama Football fan, enjoyed shooting pool, escorting truck rides, and fish fry’s. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 8 PM on Thursday, September 10 at Asphalt Rock...
Christine South Davis
September 4, 2015
Christine South Davis, 81, of Burnsville, MS, died Friday, September 4, 2015, at the Carrington House in Iuka. Mrs. Davis was a member of Berea Church of Christ and a homemaker. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 7, at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, officiated by Jim Estes. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers...
Ray Underwood
September 3, 2015
Ellis Ray Underwood, 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, September 3, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Underwood was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church, where he formerly served as a deacon and continued to serve as honorary deacon. He retired from Genesco Shoe Co. after twenty years of employment, and following retirement he continued his career working for...
Joe Counts
September 3, 2015
Joe Counts, 48, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, September 03, 2015, at his residence. He enjoyed to laugh and enjoyed his work as a carpenter. He also enjoyed building fast trucks and motorcycles. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his...
Pam Todd
September 1, 2015
Pamela Lee Todd, 61, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at Baldwyn Nursing Facility. Pam enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going to drag races. She also loved to cook and spend time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00...
John Morris Huffman
August 27, 2015
John Morris Huffman, 65, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, August 27, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Huffman served in the U.S. Army, enjoyed hunting, and spending time with his friends. Visitation is scheduled for one hour prior to service time on Saturday, August 27. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at...
Robert Neal Morris
August 20, 2015
Robert Neal Morris, 48, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, August 20, 2015, at his residence. Robert was a member of Poplar Springs Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Piney Flatt Sportsman’s Club. He also loved to work and make people laugh. Visitation is scheduled for 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August...
Mike Wilson
August 20, 2015
Michael Anthony Wilson, 51, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, August 20, 2015, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mike was a twenty-five year employee of the City of Iuka Gas and Water Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting arrowheads. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are...
Jane Carolyn Buckles
August 17, 2015
Jane Carolyn Buckles, 78, of Rienzi, MS, died Monday, August 17, 2015, at her residence. Mrs. Buckles was a member of Greater Life United Pentecostal Church. Her family was her life, and she enjoyed camping and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 18, at First Church of the...
Johnnie Faye Lambert Ledbetter Croft
August 15, 2015
Johnnie Faye Lambert Ledbetter Croft, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, August 15, 2015, at her residence. She loved to cook, sew, spend time with her grandchildren, and laugh. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Monday, August 17 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2015,...
Horace Edwin Ledgewood
August 11, 2015
Horace Edwin Ledgewood, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Ledgewood was born to the late Vernon McKinley Ledgewood and Allie Louan Shook Ledgewood on December 26, 1927, in Waterloo, AL. He was a Baptist and attended Iuka Baptist Church since October 1963, where he actively participated, especially in the music program. He...
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