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.
Kenny Sweat
January 31, 2015
Kenny Sweat, 50, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, January 31, 2015, at his residence. He was a 1982 graduate of McNairy Central High School, and was the owner of Kenny’s Auto Detail in Iuka. 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...
Betty Sue Dexter
January 28, 2015
Betty Sue Dexter, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at her son’s residence. She graduated from Iuka High School, and then attended MSCW. In 1945 she married W.T. Dexter. She ran the Tax Assessor’s Office, Tax Collector’s Office, and Sherriff’s Office for 8 years with her husband in the years from 1948 through 1956. After that...
Lila "Sis" Borden
January 28, 2015
Lila “Sis” Borden, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Ms. Borden was retired from the Iuka Shirt Factory. She loved doing yard work and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00...
Myra Lynn Green
January 27, 2015
Myra Lynn Green, 37, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at her residence. Myra loved music and people. She enjoyed going out to eat, and she never met a stranger. She also loved her doll and her magazines. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...
Julie Garcia Jones
January 26, 2015
Julie Garcia Jones, 61, of Iuka, Mississippi (formerly of Yuma, Arizona), died Monday, January 26, 2015, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. She graduated from Yuma High School in 1971, and was retired from the banking industry. She enjoyed gardening and church activities. There will be no public services. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is...
Steve Eugene Bostick
January 26, 2015
Steve Bostick, 67, of Tishomingo, MS, died Monday, January 26, 2015, at his residence. He served with dignity and pride in the U.S. Army with overseas duty in South Korea. He was of the Baptist Faith, and had a big heart. A lot of friends and relatives will miss him deeply. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM until 1...
James Alvin Bonds
January 22, 2015
James Alvin Bonds, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was a retired stone mason, and was a veteran of the U.S Army. He loved to talk, and never met a stranger. He was a devout Christian who loved the Lord. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 9 PM...
Hazel Jean Shoffner Aguirre
January 22, 2015
Hazel Jane Shoffner Aguirre, 66, of Dallas, TX (formerly of Iuka, MS), died Thursday, January 22, 2015, at the Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. She was born in Memphis, TN on June 23, 1948. In October of 1952, the family moved to Iuka, MS. After graduating from Iuka High School, she attended Union University. She had a variety of jobs,...
Lila Frances Foote
January 20, 2015
Lila Frances Foote, 103, of Iuka, MS, passed away on January 20, 2015, on the same property where she was born on June 24, 1911. This daughter of Edgar Hulett and Leafy Grisham Broughton was the town's oldest living resident. Mrs. Foote graduated from Iuka High School in 1929, and four years later she received her B.A. degree from...
Barbara Jean Young
January 19, 2015
Barbara Jean Young, 63, of Iuka, Mississippi, died January 19, 2015, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She loved antiquing, working in her yard and gardening, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Tuesday, January 20 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for...
Eugene Aday
January 17, 2015
Eugene Aday, 73, of Iuka, Mississippi, died January 17, 2015, at his residence. He loved to fish and work on his cars, trucks, and lawnmowers. He enjoyed hauling wood, and picking blackberries, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 2:30 until 9 PM on Wednesday, January 21 at Airport Mission Baptist Church. Funeral services...
Milton Lamar Murrah
January 13, 2015
Milton Lamar Murrah, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. He was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, as well as a member of the IBEW Local #852. He enjoyed camping, gardening, and wagon riding. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM until 2 PM on Thursday, January 15 at Iuka Baptist...
Frances Tidwell
January 9, 2015
Frances Tidwell, 99, of Burnsville, MS, died Friday, January 9, 2015, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Tidwell was a member of First Baptist Church in Burnsville and a homemaker. She lived life to the fullest, and was always interested in her home community of Burnsville. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January...
Betty Parker
January 4, 2015
Betty Parker, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, January 4, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a Christian, and a homemaker. Visitation is scheduled for 12 Noon until 3 PM on Tuesday, January 6 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Cutshall...
Della Mae Streetman Ross
January 3, 2015
Della Mae Streetman Ross, 83, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Saturday, January 3, 2015, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was a member of Rowland Mills Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, January 04 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral...
Mamie Louise White
January 3, 2015
Mamie Louise White, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi (formerly of Booneville), died Saturday, January 3, 2015, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was born Mamie Louise Smith on February 11, 1929. She married Melvin Lee White, and had one son, Dale L. White. They lived in the Hills Chapel Community on Highway 30 in Booneville, Mississippi until September of...
Allen Keith Garner
January 3, 2015
Allen Keith Garner, 63, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Cornerstone Health and Rehab in Corinth. He was formerly employed at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. There will be no public services. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his father, Earl Garner of Iuka; 1 son –...
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...
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