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.
James Carthel "J. T." Honeycutt, Sr.
December 12, 2015
James Carthel “J. T.” Honeycutt, Sr., 77, of Burnsville, MS, died Saturday, December 12, 2015, at his residence. J. T. was a man of many hats, having worked as a skilled carpenter, a carpet layer, and a mechanic. He could tinker and fix just about anything, and was always looking for something to work on. He loved spending time...
Shelia Lynn Sockwell
December 8, 2015
Shelia Lynn Sockwell, 67, of Cherokee, AL passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at her residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Nancy N. Mcqueen
December 6, 2015
Nancy N. McQueen, 84, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Immokalee, FL, died Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by two sons, Bryan McQueen and wife, Cathy, and Raymond McQueen, all of Iuka; three grandchildren, Neva Johnston and husband, Andrew, of...
Kenneth Mcanally
December 6, 2015
Kenneth McAnally, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. McAnally was a member and long-time deacon of Elliston Baptist Church in Memphis, TN, and was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from the Federal Aviation Administration, where he worked as an...
William Edward "Ed" Cutshall
November 29, 2015
William Edward “Ed” Cutshall, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 29, 2015, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. He was a 1955 graduate of Coffee High School in Florence, AL. He served in the Army National Guard for 11 years, and enjoyed boating, watersports, and skeet shooting. Visitation is scheduled at 10:00 AM until service time. A memorial...
Bernice K. Mccoy
November 23, 2015
Bernice K. McCoy, 70, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, November 23, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. McCoy was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church in Atlanta, TX. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are...
Judy Davis Malenky
November 21, 2015
Judy Davis Malenky, 53, of Hernando, MS, died Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Born on August 27, 1962, Judy grew up in Southaven where she met Mike. They lived in various places throughout Mike’s service in the Navy. Her kind heart and generous spirit have touched the lives of all who knew her,...
Marie Spoon
November 21, 2015
Marie Spoon, 57, of Burnsville, MS, died November 21, 2015, at her residence. She was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church, and was formerly the owner of Marie and Jane’s Café in Burnsville. She attended Union University, and loved going shopping. Most of all, she loved time with her children and grandchildren, and having family gatherings. Visitation is...
Margaret Wood
November 12, 2015
Margaret Wood, 72, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, November 12, 2015, at her residence. Mrs. Wood was a member of North Crossroads Community Church. She was retired from I.T.T., and was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and crocheting. She also enjoyed working in her flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, November 15, at Cutshall...
Verna Wade
November 11, 2015
Verna Wade, 96, of Bartlett, TN (formerly of Tishomingo County, MS), died Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Rainbow Health and Rehab in Memphis, TN. She was a member of Ellendale Baptist Church for 55 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, quilting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 12 Noon until 1 PM on Saturday, November 14...
Martha Sanders
November 10, 2015
Martha Sanders, 61, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, November 10, 2015, at her residence. She was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church where she served as Secretary and taught Sunday School for 36 years. She was employed as a CNA at the Tishomingo Community Living Center and enjoyed spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled to...
Dorville Eron Wilemon
November 8, 2015
Dorville Eron Wilemon, 88, of Iuka died Sunday, November 8, 2015 Born in Holcut on Dec. 20, 1926, he left home to be a deckhand and became a tugboat captain nicknamed Hank. He loved running trot lines, growing tomatoes, watching ballgames, taking long walks and making blackberry jelly. He was a member of Hubbard Salem Church. Services will be...
Tammy Michelle Adamson
November 8, 2015
Tammy Michelle Adamson, 44, of Tishomingo, MS, died Sunday, November 8, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka. Interment will follow in Mt....
Nedra Quillen Walker
November 6, 2015
Nedra Quillen Walker, 99, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, November 6, 2015, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka, MS. She was born October 10, 1916 to Floyd Forrest Quillen and Maude Burns Quillen. She was a faithful member of Rocky Springs United Methodist Church, and homemaker, and a helpmate to her husband of 68 years. Being a member of...
Patricia Pauline Rhodes
November 6, 2015
Patricia Rhodes Patricia Pauline Rhodes, 62, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, November 6, 2015, at her residence in Iuka, MS. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, TN. Patricia enjoyed gardening, bargain shopping, interior design, baking and cooking. She also enjoyed family get-togethers and spending time with friends. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until...
Mary Jean Jourdan
November 4, 2015
Mary Jean Jourdan, 70, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mary Jean was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was formerly employed at Blue Bell in Tishomingo, and was the former manager of Texaco in Iuka. She enjoyed cooking. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday,...
Tim Tigner
November 3, 2015
Tim Tigner, 46, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015, in Alcorn County, Mississippi. He was an avid drag racing fan, and enjoyed working on cars, hunting, and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Thursday, November 5 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...
Hula Butler Strange
October 29, 2015
Hula Butler Strange, 96, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Booneville, MS, died Thursday, October 29, 2015, at the Carrington House in Iuka. Hula was born to Looney and Elsie Taylor Butler on September 8, 1919, in Prentiss County, MS. She was a medical technician for over forty years and worked for Dr. W. W. Strange, who later became her...
Bobby G. Johnson
October 28, 2015
Bobby G. Johnson, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was born and raised in Iuka, and graduated from Iuka High School. He married Pauline Worsham on December 15, 1956. He retired from Reynolds Metal after 31 years of service. He was a member of Snowdown United Methodist...
Earl Wayne Mckee
October 27, 2015
Earl Wayne McKee, 73, of Tishomingo, MS, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at his residence. Mr. McKee was a musician. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and NASCAR racing. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, at Way of Life Worship Center in Tishomingo, officiated by Bro. Scotty Young. Interment will follow in Rutledge-Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers include Kenneth...

