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.
Gary R. Modrow
July 10, 2014
Gary R. Modrow, 70, of Guntersville, AL, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mr. Modrow was retired from Genesis Shade in Albertville, AL. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Bertha May Modrow of...
Donnie Lee Edmondson
July 10, 2014
Donnie Lee Edmondson, 62, of Dennis, Mississippi, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Edmondson was a member of Mt. Glory Missionary Baptist Church. He was a long-time truck driver, and was currently employed at the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department where he was a dispatcher and former officer. He enjoyed reading and watching westerns on TV. He...
H. D. Pounders
July 6, 2014
Humbert D. “H. D.” Pounders, 65, of Corinth, MS, died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Pounders was a member of Fairview Church of God. He worked for many years in the automobile sales industry, and enjoyed traveling, fishing, and hunting. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, July 7,...
Jim Cundiff
July 1, 2014
James H. “Jim” Cundiff, 68, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Cundiff was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, and was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong firefighter, and was retired from the Cobb County Fire Department in Marietta,...
Dorothy F. Gregory
June 28, 2014
Dorothy Ford “Dot” Gregory, 83, of Iuka, MS, passed from this life on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Gregory was born on March 26, 1931, in Ripley, MS. She graduated Cum Laude from the Mississippi State College for Women, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. Dot was a former school teacher, and taught at New Albany...
Laura Stricklen Lindsey
June 23, 2014
Laura Stricklen Lindsey, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, June 23, 2014, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Visitation is scheduled for 12 until 2 PM on Wednesday, June 25 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM on Wednesday, June 24, 2014, graveside, officiated by Bro....
Larry Larsen
June 21, 2014
Larry Larsen, 68, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was a retired field supervisor for the nuclear energy industry. He and his wife, Bette, ran the gas dock at Aqua Yacht Harbor for several years, and also lived there in their boat for several years as well. He enjoyed...
James F. "Jim" Cummings
June 21, 2014
James F. “Jim” Cummings, 69, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, June 20, 2014, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. He loved his Beagle Hounds, wheelbarrow racing, and enjoyed riding his mule and wagon. Visitation is scheduled for 2 until 3 PM on Monday, June 23 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Monday,...
Jerry Lee Watson
June 20, 2014
Jerry Lee Watson, 74, of Orlando, FL (formerly of Iuka, MS), died Friday, June 20, 2014, at Florida Hospital East in Orlando, FL. He was the former manager of East Side Superette in Iuka before moving to Orlando, and was retired from Bindley Western Pharmaceutical Drug Company in Orlando. He was an avid Orlando Magic basketball fan, and enjoyed...
Eddie Davis
June 19, 2014
Eddie Davis, 65, of Cordova, TN (formerly of Burnsville, MS), died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at his residence. He was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church. He was an honest, hardworking, and loving person, and enjoyed golf in his spare time. Visitation is scheduled for 1 until 3 PM on Saturday, June 21 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka....
Mildred Rikard
June 18, 2014
Mildred Newbern Rikard, 92, of Florence, Alabama, died Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at her residence. She was a very loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Mrs. Rikard attended the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Friday, June 20, at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens...
Lucille Brumley
June 17, 2014
Lucille Brumley, 96, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at her residence. She was a member of Berea Church of Christ, and enjoyed gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Thursday, June 19 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM on Friday, June 20, 2014, at Cutshall Funeral...
Deward Luttrell
June 15, 2014
Deward Luttrell, 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. He was an U.S. Army veteran, and was a retired welder. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. Visitation is scheduled for 10 until 11 AM on Tuesday, June 17 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM...
Will Bitner
June 12, 2014
Will Bitner, 57, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Thursday, June 12, 2014, at his residence. He enjoyed gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Friday, June 13 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Asphalt Rock Baptist Church, officiated by Bro. Perry Murphy and Bro....
Ron Terry
June 12, 2014
Ron Terry, 57, of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, died Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Helen Keller Hospital. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by one son, Lee Terry (Deanna) of Cherokee, AL; two daughters, Kristy McRight of Florence, AL, and Evette Vogel (Tim) of Iuka, MS; two brothers, Donnie Terry and Jimmy Terry;...
Cathy Banks Crocker
June 8, 2014
On June 8, 2014, our Heavenly Father called another angel home. Cathy Lee Banks Crocker, of Cherokee, AL, was called home to be with her missed loved ones and our almighty Lord at North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview, FL. She had lived fifty-seven years. Cathy was born on June 26, 1956, in Detroit, MI. She lived her life...
Joyce R. Cummings
June 3, 2014
Mr. Joyce R. Cummings, 90, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mr. Cummings was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII, during which he served as a paratrooper, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was formerly employed for thirty-five years at Reynolds Metals, where he worked as a security guard....
Jake Wilson
May 31, 2014
James Edward “Jake” Wilson, 91, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Wilson attended Berea Church of Christ, and was a retired logger. He enjoyed working on small engines. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, June 2, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00...
John I. "Jack" Conway
May 24, 2014
John I. “Jack” Conway, 79, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Saturday, May 24, 2014, at his residence. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church, and was a member of the Robert G. Smith Lodge #412 F&AM. He was a retired tile, ceramic, and marble contractor after 40 years in business. He was an U.S. Marine Corp veteran, and...
Granville "Danny" Ray Mcbride
May 23, 2014
Granville “Danny” Ray McBride, 64, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, May 23, 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, after a short, but brave fight with cancer. He was a hard worker who enjoyed working with the public, and making his community a little more beautiful at McBride’s Grocery and Bait Shop, McBride’s Garden Center, and most recently...
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