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.
Jermey Tuders
May 22, 2014
Jermey Tuders, 37, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 22, 2014, at his residence. He loved animals, and enjoyed being outside, playing games, and living life to its fullest. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM Sunday, May 25 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Monday, May 26, 2014, at...
Butch Daugherty
May 19, 2014
James Dennis “Butch” Daugherty, 58, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, May 19, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Daugherty was the owner and operator of Daugherty Refrigeration and Daugherty Rentals. He enjoyed duck hunting and drag racing, and especially loved spending time with his new granddaughter, Elizabeth Kay. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00...
Reba Thorne Franks
May 16, 2014
Reba Thorne Franks, 98, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, May 16, 2014, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Franks was the oldest member of the former Hebron Methodist Church (currently known as New Beginnings Fellowship). She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 19, graveside at Snowdown Cemetery, officiated by...
Shirley Copeland Rye
May 13, 2014
Shirley Copeland Rye, 62, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at her residence. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed volunteering and helping out other people. She enjoyed arts and crafts, sewing, and working in her yard and with her flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 8 PM on Wednesday, May 14 at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Rita Gail Johnson
May 9, 2014
Rita Gail Johnson, 69, of Corinth, Mississippi (formerly of Iuka, MS), died Friday, May 09, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice in Tupelo, MS. She was a former supervisor at the Iuka Shirt Factory, and enjoyed watching NASCAR races. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Sunday, May 11 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka....
Donald Joe Borden
May 8, 2014
Donald Joe Borden, 59, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Thursday, May 8, 2014, at his residence. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka. Interment will follow in Asphalt Rock Cemetery. It will be...
Betty Wynn Jones
May 8, 2014
Betty Wynn Jones, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Methodist Hospital - Germantown. She was a long time member of Iuka Baptist Church, where she supported and worked in Vacation Bible School for many years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, and was known as a great book keeper. Visitation is scheduled 5 until 9 PM...
Robert T. Taylor
May 2, 2014
Robert T. Taylor, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, May 2, 2014, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. Taylor was born January 28, 1944, in Colbert County, Alabama. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War where he received the Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the...
Aline Sanderson
April 30, 2014
Aline Sanderson, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Mrs. Sanderson was of the Baptist faith, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting. She especially loved to spend time with her friends, children, and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, at Cutshall Funeral...
Etha M. Devaney
April 29, 2014
Etha M. Devaney, 90, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, at Maud Church of Christ, officiated by Jordan Gray. Interment will follow in Maud Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for one hour prior to service time at the church on Thursday. ...
Luther (Luke) Emerson Hall
April 28, 2014
Luther (Luke) Emerson Hall of Iuka, past International Vice President of the Amalgamated Transit Union, died at his home Monday, April 28, 2014, after a long illness. He was 78. Born Nov. 19, 1935 in rural Tishomingo County, Mr. Hall moved to Memphis as a teen and worked his way through the ranks to head the 190,000-member transit union...
Kevin Paul
April 28, 2014
Kevin Paul, 55, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at Rush Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. He was an U.S. Navy veteran, and was a member of the Iuka Chapter of the American Legion. He was also a member of Iuka Apostolic Church. He enjoyed gardening, and playing around on his computer. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until...
Fannie Jo Nix
April 25, 2014
Fannie Jo Nix, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, April 25, 2014, at her residence. She loved her animals, and enjoyed taking care of her flowers and plants. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Saturday, April 26 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at...
Jewel Starkey
April 25, 2014
Jewel Starkey, 94, of Iuka, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 25, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was the oldest living member of Spring Hill United Methodist Church at the time of her passing. She was born in Tishomingo County on August 17, 1919 to Madison O. Franks and his...
Harold Adams Davis
April 22, 2014
Harold Adams Davis, 79, of Southaven, MS (formerly of Iuka, MS), died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – East in Memphis, TN. He was a graduate of Northeast Community College, and Mississippi State University. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He was a member of Heartland Baptist Church in Southaven, and was...
Mary Jane James
April 19, 2014
Mary Jane James, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, April 19, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. James enjoyed quilting and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. R....
Claude Eugene "Genie" Foote, Jr.
April 17, 2014
Claude E. “Genie” Foote, Jr., 71, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 17, 2014, at his residence. He was an U.S. Army Reserve veteran. He enjoyed playing golf, watching sports, and boating and skiing. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Monday, April 21 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM...
James Edward Timbes, Jr.
April 10, 2014
James Edward Timbes, Jr, 71, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was an Eagle Scout when he was a young man. He later went on to be a successful business man, and served as Tishomingo County District 2 Constable for several years. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 AM...
Loraine S. Gist
April 3, 2014
Loraine S. Gist, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 3, 2014 , at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church, and was retired from the Iuka Shirt Factory. Visitation...
James Thomas "Jimmy" Hayes, Sr.
April 2, 2014
James Thomas “Jimmy” Hayes, Sr. , 81 , of Cherokee, Alabama , died Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at his residence . He was a member of Margerum Community Church, and was an U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Reynolds Aluminum after 31 years of service. He...
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