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.
Emery Bart Smith, Jr.
February 18, 2015
Emery Bart Smith Jr., 83, of Florence, Alabama (formerly Iuka, Mississippi), joined in heaven his beloved wife of 58 years, Maye Adams Smith, on February 18th, 2015. He will be remembered as a principled and hardworking man with a quick wit and an easy smile. Bart had a fulfilling 39-year career with General Motors. Those remembering Bart will know...
Patricia "Pat" Monroe
February 16, 2015
Patricia “Pat” Monroe, 76, of Iuka, Mississippi, died February 16, 2015, at her residence. She was retired from Conalco Aluminum. She enjoyed reading, doing cross word puzzles, and watching TV. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM until 1 PM on Saturday, February 21 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Services are scheduled for 1 PM on Saturday, February 21,...
Acie Tilman Harrington
February 16, 2015
Acie Tilman Harrington, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, February 16, 2015, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Mr. Harrington faithfully attended New Lebanon Free Will Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran, and served in Germany during the Korean War. He was a former welding supervisor and co-owner of Foundry Flask and Equipment. He enjoyed hunting...
Jim Monroe
February 15, 2015
Jim Monroe, 52, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, February 15, 2015, in Wood River, IL. Mr. Monroe graduated from Iuka High School in 1980, and enjoyed riding motorcycles. He was of the Baptist Faith, and was a member of the Pipe Fitter’s Union. He loved all children and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Jim was also very...
Thomas E. Lambert, Sr.
February 15, 2015
Thomas "Thomas" E. Lambert, Sr., 73, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He loved making his stops around town to visit and drink coffee with his friends. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is...
Myra Pardue
February 13, 2015
Myra Pardue, 87, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Friday, February 13, 2015, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was a 1946 graduate of Holcut High School, and was a long time member of South Crossroads Baptist Church. She was retired from Blue Bell Manufacturing after 50 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed playing BINGO with her friends at...
Charlie Wayne Thornton
February 13, 2015
Charlie Wayne Thornton, 70, of Walnut, Mississippi, died Friday, February 13, 2015, at his residence. He was a member of Soul’s Harbor Apostolic Church in Walnut and had served his country in the U. S. Armed Forces. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, February 14, at Soul’s Harbor Apostolic Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00...
Easter Mae Wadkins
February 9, 2015
Easter Mae Wadkins, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, February 9, 2015, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Easter enjoyed quilting and loved gardening. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, from 5:00 until 9:00 PM at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 12, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka,...
Clifford Whitson Rast
February 8, 2015
Clifford Rast, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015, at Darlington Oaks Community Hospice, in Verona, Mississippi. He was born on April 14, 1925, to Walter Lee Rast and May Lou Duncan Rast in Tishomingo, Mississippi. Clifford was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ and attended faithfully when his health permitted. He was an...
Rickey Junior Horne
February 8, 2015
Rickey Junior Horne, 61, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Rickey was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church. He was a former auto mechanic and also formerly worked as an iron worker at the Yellow Creek Nuclear Site. He enjoyed...
Willie Mae Johnson
February 5, 2015
Willie Mae Johnson, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, February 5, 2015, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Campground United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling, quilting, crocheting, and flower gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m.,...
Dolores Doyle
February 3, 2015
Dolores Doyle, a resident of Olive Branch, MS, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Known for her fashion expertise, she dressed women for more than 30 years. Her love for people extended to her customers, families, and friends. Dolores loved the Lord and her faith sustained her. She is survived by a son,...
Evelyn Tucker
February 3, 2015
Martha Evelyn Enlow Tucker, 97, of Tishomingo, MS, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. Tucker was a member of the Tishomingo Baptist Church. She was a member of the Quilting Guild and the Midway Homemakers Association. She was also a member of the Iuka Chapter of the Order of the Eastern...
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...
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