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.
Arvilla Gail Carlisle
January 3, 2015
Arvilla Gail Carlisle, 60, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center in Corinth, MS. Ms. Arvilla loved to play the piano and was very gifted in doing so. She loved to go shopping, and has even been known to sit in parking lots, just to watch people. Arvilla also enjoyed cooking and going...
Luis Manuel Perez
December 30, 2014
Luis Manuel Perez, 31, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday December 30, 2014, at the North Misissippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a waiter at ElPicante Restaurant in Iuka. He was an avid fisherman and loved to laugh. Luis could always be seen with a smile on his face. He always looked for the good in other people. He...
Junior Horne
December 26, 2014
Elmer Junior Horne, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, December 26, 2014, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. Horne was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed going to church, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 28, at First Freewill Baptist Church, officiated...
Deborah L. Murrah
December 23, 2014
Deborah L. Murrah, 57, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian. Debbie was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church where she worked as church secretary for over thirty years. She loved her church family and friends, and also enjoyed reading and cross stitching. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m.,...
Wayne Buckles
December 23, 2014
Bobby Wayne Buckles, 56, of Burnsville, MS, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mr. Buckles was a member of Iuka First United Pentecostal Church. He was a loving father and grandfather, and also loved his church and church family. He had a friendly nature, and loved to laugh and smile. Wayne was a former...
Evie Barnes
December 16, 2014
Evie Barnes, 94, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading the Bible every single day, both Old and New Testaments. She read the 23rd Psalm to start, and read the entire Bible every single year. She enjoyed quilting in her...
Mary Alice Morgan Anderson
December 13, 2014
Mary Alice Morgan Anderson, of Dunedin, FL (formerly of Iuka, MS), died December 13, 2014, in Florida. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, March 28, at 2:00 pm at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Edward Johnson. Interment will follow in Campground Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted...
Irene Nunley
December 11, 2014
Irene Nunley, 96, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 11, 2014, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Mrs. Nunley was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Danny Burcham. Interment will follow in Rutledge Salem Cemetery. Visitation will...
John Ronald Keeler, Sr.
December 10, 2014
John R. Keeler, Sr., 55, of Corinth, Mississippi, died December 10, 2014, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He enjoyed working on all kinds of appliances and machinery. There will a private memorial service held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by 1 son – John Ronald...
A. J. Lovins
December 9, 2014
Aaron John Lovins, 21, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Lovins was a diesel mechanic at Belmont Diesel Service; and he was a first responder with the Harmony Central Fire Dept. He enjoyed everything outdoors, and was an avid hunter and...
Charlene Rolleigh
December 8, 2014
Charlene Rolleigh, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 8, 2014, at her residence. She worked with her husband, side by side, in their family owned chiropractic clinic for 43 years. She loved taking care of people, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Thursday, December 11 at Cutshall...
Kathleen Lax French
December 7, 2014
Kathleen Lax French, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 7, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. French was a member of the Iuka Red Hat Society and the Iuka Homemakers Club. She was also a supporter of the Friends of the Iuka Public Library. She enjoyed caring for her friends and neighbors. Visitation is...
Bessie Burleson
December 7, 2014
Bessie Burleson, 95, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 07, 2014, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. She was retired from the Tishomingo County School District after many years of service in the cafeteria. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, quilting, fishing, and most of all time with children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM...
Kathy Jane Carson
December 5, 2014
Kathy Jane Carson, 65, of Iuka, Mississippi, died at her residence, Friday, December 5, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was affectionately known as Nana, and was extremely proud of her grandchildren. She enjoyed Poppy’s flowers and garden, canning vegetables, making her famous salsa with her grandkids, fishing, and reading. She was a loyal 32 year employee...
Melisa Allred Cowell
December 2, 2014
Melisa Allred Cowell, 51, of Iuka, Mississippi, died December 2, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. She loved to read, and watch old classic movies. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. Survivors include 1 sister – Cathy Parsons of Iuka; 1 step son – Wesley...
Reba Mozel Corsbie Davis
November 24, 2014
Reba Mozel Corsbie Davis, 85, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Monday, November 24, 2014, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center after a battle with advanced Parkinson’s Disease. She was born October 10, 1929 to Oscar and Mary Ellen Corsbie. She married Charles W. Davis on November 27, 1946 in Tishomingo County. They would have been married for 68 years on...
Mary Esther Burns
November 23, 2014
Mary Esther Burns, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 23, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Burns was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. She was formerly employed in housekeeping at the Iuka Hospital, and was a homemaker. She loved the outdoors and taking care of her animals. She also enjoyed genealogy and spending time with her...
Billie Sue Honeycutt
November 17, 2014
Billie Sue Honeycutt, 74, of Como, MS, formerly of Memphis, TN, and Cherokee, AL, died Monday, November 17, 2014, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Mrs. Honeycutt was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Harmontown, MS, and was a homemaker. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka....
Ann Rast Strauss
November 17, 2014
Julia Ann Rast Strauss, 72, of Forest Hill, MD, formerly of Neptune, NJ, died Monday, November 17, 2014, at Rock Springs Village in Forest Hill, MD. She worked as a civilian for the U.S. Army at Ft. Monmouth for twenty-six years before retiring in 2000. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 21, graveside at Pleasant Hill...
Betty Jean Vestal
November 16, 2014
Betty Jean Vestal, 76, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 16, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born in Grayson County, KY on August 28, 1938. She loved to read and play with her Yorkies but most of all she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted...
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