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.
Dexter "Deck" Philbin
March 29, 2014
Dexter “Deck” Philbin, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, March 29, 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, and was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service. He served during the times of the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. He was also 57 year member and Master...
Sis Young
March 25, 2014
Elton Curtis “Sis” Young, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice in Tupelo. Mrs. Young was a member of North Crossroads Community Church. She was a long-time employee of the Cosby-Coker Clinic in Iuka where she worked as a nurse. Sis enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and spending time with her family. ...
Floyd H. Brown
March 20, 2014
Floyd H. Brown, 83, (formerly of Iuka, MS; Upland, IN; and Clairmont, FL), died Thursday, March 20, 2014, at his residence. He was retired from General Motors after 28 years of service, and an U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed fishing, and watching his grandchildren playing ball. Visitation is scheduled for 3 until 5 PM on Saturday, March 22 at...
Gladys Smith
March 17, 2014
Gladys Smith, 96, of Florence, Alabama (formerly of Iuka, Mississippi), died Monday, March 17, at the Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing Home in Florence. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ, being its oldest member until her death. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are...
Rudolph Bonds
March 14, 2014
Rudolph Bonds, 91, of Crossville, Tennessee, formerly of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, March 14, 2014, at Standing Stone Care and Rehab in Monterey, TN. Mr. Bonds was a member of South Crossroads Baptist Church, and was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII, where he served in the South Pacific. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He...
Ed Puckett
March 12, 2014
Ed Puckett, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at ECM Hospital in Florence, AL. He was a member and Deacon of New Salem Baptist Church for many years, and was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed gardening, Ole Miss Sports, and spending time and doing activities with his grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled...
Irene C. Gross
March 12, 2014
Irene C. Gross, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Mrs. Gross was born April 9, 1921. She was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ. Visitation is scheduled for 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home on Thursday. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March...
Effie Timbes
March 11, 2014
Effie Timbes, 91, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a very active member of Tishomingo Baptist Church. She enjoyed her flowers, working in her yard, and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM until 1 PM on Friday, March 14 at Tishomingo Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for...
Carl Gibson, Jr.
March 9, 2014
Carl Gibson, Jr., 57, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Gibson was a long-time truck driver. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro....
Mildred D. Claunch
March 3, 2014
Mildred D. Claunch, 82, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Monday, March 3, 2014, at her residence. She was a former school teacher who enjoying making crafts, gardening, growing flowers, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Claunch was a Baptist. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are...
Autrey Edmondson
March 3, 2014
Autrey Edmondson, 79, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Monday, March 03, 2014, at his residence. He was retired from Motor Parts Company “NAPA Auto Sales” after 33 years of service. He also served on the Tishomingo County School Board from 1970 through 1976. In his spare time he enjoyed bird watching. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Monday,...
Roberta Compton
March 2, 2014
Roberta Compton, 64, of Glen, Mississippi, died Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Cornerstone Health and Rehab in Corinth. She enjoyed watching TV, reading, and sewing. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Wednesday, March 5 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Cutshall Funeral Home...
Houston C. Gann
March 2, 2014
Houston C. Gann, 82, of Burnsville, MS, died March 2, 2014, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was co-owner of Gann Bros. Furniture and Appliance in Burnsville, Otasco in Iuka, and Coast-to-Coast Home and Appliance in Belmont for several years. In his younger years, Mr. Gann was a mechanic for both V. M. Box and Oakley Ford...
Libby Hamm
February 28, 2014
Betty Elizabeth “Libby” Hamm, 57, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, February 28, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Hamm was of the Baptist faith. She was a caretaker of many, and enjoyed sewing, fishing, and gardening. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 3:30 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Greg Scott
February 27, 2014
Gregory Owen Scott, 43, of Corinth, Mississippi, died Thursday, February 27, 2014, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mr. Scott was a member of Asphalt Rock Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping, boating, and fishing, and especially loved Alabama Crimson Tide football. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, at Cutshall Funeral Home...
Dolores C. Mcanally
February 23, 2014
Dolores C. McAnally, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, February 23, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. McAnally was a member of the Iuka United Methodist Church. Visitation is scheduled for 12:00 until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, at...
Thelma Bobo
February 18, 2014
Thelma Bobo, 86, of Iuka, Mississippi, died February 18, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a very devoted wife and mother, and enjoyed gardening and sewing. Visitation is scheduled for 12 Noon until 3 PM on Thursday, February 20 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Thursday,...
Polly Marlar
February 18, 2014
Polly Marlar, 75, of Corinth, Mississippi, died February 18, 2014, at her residence. Visitation is scheduled for 10 AM until 2 PM on Friday, February 21 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM on Friday, February 21, 2014, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Hal Holt. Interment will follow...
Juanita Gist
February 17, 2014
Juanita Gist, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, February 17, 2014, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Gist was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 20, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel...
Cortense W. Tanner
February 17, 2014
Cortense W. Tanner, 79, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Monday, February 17, 2014, at Helen Keller Hospital. Mrs. Tanner was a member of Margerum Community Church, and was a former employee of the Iuka Hospital and Robbins Jewelry. She also previously worked at Piggly Wiggly and Fred’s. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and neighbor. Funeral services...
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