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.
Gerald Hodge
January 20, 2016
Gerald Hodge, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at his residence. He was a member and Deacon for many years at New Prospect Baptist Church, and was an U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was also a member of the local VFW and the American Legion. He owned and operated Hodge Lift Truck Service,...
Louise Bullard Dotson
January 13, 2016
Louise Bullard Dotson, 84, of Burnsville, MS, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Dotson was a member of Berea Church of Christ since 1958, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was a retired Burnsville School teacher and bus driver. She enjoyed writing children’s books, and was a caregiver for many...
Harold E. Taylor, Sr.
January 11, 2016
Harold E. Taylor, Sr., 81, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, January 11, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ, and was a graduate of Florida Bible College in Tampa. He was formerly employed at Eastman Kodak, and enjoyed woodworking. He was also interested in antique cars and was a member of...
Jerry Wayne Poling
January 11, 2016
Jerry Wayne Poling, 76, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, January 11, 2016, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mr. Poling was a member of Iuka Gospel Chapel where he served as an elder. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He had been employed for 41 years at Piggly Wiggly in Iuka, where he worked...
Virginia L. Johnson
January 10, 2016
Virginia L. Johnson, 80, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, January 10, 2016, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation is scheduled for 1 until 3:30 PM on Wednesday, January 13 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 PM on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Cutshall...
Della Pickering
January 9, 2016
Della Pickering, 76, of Burnsville, MS, died Saturday, January 9, 2016, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was retired from I.T.T. after 33 years of employment. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 11, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel...
Charles David Montgomery
January 7, 2016
Charles David Montgomery, 90, of Walnut, MS, died Thursday, January 7, 2016, at the Mississippi Care Center in Corinth. Mr. Montgomery attended First United Pentecostal Church in Middleton, TN. He was a hard working farm manager and lifetime hog farmer. He was faithful to his church, and a loyal husband. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday,...
Kathy Sue Mcmeans
January 5, 2016
Kathy Sue McMeans, 57, of Burnsville, MS, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo following a sudden illness. Kathy was born on March 13, 1958, in Alcorn County. She was a native of Burnsville, and was a former Pharmacy Tech in Corinth. She loved to read and spend time with family. Visitation is...
Tommy Luttrell
January 5, 2016
Harold Thomas “Tommy” Luttrell, 57, of Iuka, MS, departed this life on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Tommy was born October 1, 1958, the youngest son of Robert Benjamin and Mattie Lou Luttrell. He was of the Baptist faith, and was a lifelong carpenter. He loved his motorcycle, horses, and his grandchildren....
Elwood G. Hall
January 3, 2016
Elwood Gale Hall, 93, of Burnsville, MS, died Sunday, January 3, 2016, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Hall was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of WWII, and served in the Navy Sea Bees. He was retired from the Illinois Central Railroad where he worked as a section foreman....
Dora Ruth Williams
December 31, 2015
Dora Ruth Williams, 72, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, December 31, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Dora was a member of Mt. Evergreen United Methodist Church, and also belonged to the Iuka Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was the longtime owner and operator of the Friendly Florist in Iuka. She enjoyed...
Ruby Garrison
December 28, 2015
Ruby Garrison, 93, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 28, 2015, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She attended Fairview Community Church for many years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and making Raggedy Ann dolls for her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Tuesday, December 29 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for...
Nancy Jane Fulmer
December 25, 2015
Nancy Jane Fulmer, 60, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, December 25, 2015, at her residence. Nancy loved playing bingo with her friends. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by four daughters, Betty Deao of Walls, Wendy Fulmer of Drummonds, TN, Jennie Fulmer of Memphis, TN, and Crystal Fulmer of Iuka; one brother,...
George Nunley
December 24, 2015
On December 24, 2015, George Nunley, a very good husband, father, poppaw, brother, and friend, beloved by many in Iuka, Chicago, and Ozark, Missouri, went to a place where he will have no more pain. He resided in Ozark, MO, was formerly of Iuka, MS, and died at Maples Rehab in Springfield, MO. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 –...
Joe S. Hussey
December 21, 2015
Joe S. Hussey, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, went to meet his Lord on Monday, December 21, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Joe was born October 7, 1935 in Tupelo. He attended and graduated from Plantersville School where he met his wife, Pat, who was the angel of his life. They were married for 61 ½...
Jimmy R. Kenaum
December 21, 2015
Jimmy R. Kenaum Jimmy R. Kenaum, 62, of Nolensville, TN, formerly of Iuka, MS, died Monday, December 21, 2015, at the Rubio Cancer Center in Tijuana, Mexico. Mr. Kenaum was of the Baptist faith and was National Guard veteran. He was the founder and president of Choice Construction in Nashville, TN. He was also a Freemason, and a member...
Jesse Coke, Jr.
December 19, 2015
Jesse Coke, Jr., 79, of Glen, Mississippi, died Saturday, December 19, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was retired from the Mississippi Highway Patrol, and was an U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Burnsville Lodge #233 F&AM where he was a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. He was president of the Tishomingo...
Dennis Lapradd, Jr.
December 19, 2015
Dennis LaPradd, Jr., 58, of Tishomingo, MS, died Saturday, December 19, 2015, at his residence. He was loved and cherished by his family and friends. 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 mother, Margaret LaPradd of Cherokee, AL; 1 daughter...
Etta "Jo" Nunley White
December 16, 2015
Etta “Jo” Nunley White, 98, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Born in the country outside of Iuka, MS, on January 30, 1917, Jo married Morrison White from Louisville, KY, on March 25, 1934, in Tuscumbia, AL. Over the following ten years Jo delivered six children, with the first five being...
Seretha Eunell Putnam
December 12, 2015
Seretha Eunell Putnam, 78, of Burnsville, MS, died Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility. Mrs. Putnam was a retired licensed practical nurse who enjoyed cooking and knitting. She also loved camping and fishing. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 14, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Robbie Crane. Interment...
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