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.
Michael Clyde Joslin
August 28, 2024
Michael Clyde Joslin, 64, of Booneville, MS, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Baptist Golden Hospital - Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS. He was an avid sports fan, especially MSU football. Michael was a Monte Carlo enthusiast and was known as a great storyteller. He never met a stranger and would strike up a conversation with any one...
Rebecca "Becky" Letchworth
August 27, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Letchworth, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her residence. Becky was of the Baptist faith and was very hardworking. She enjoyed working locally and being able to connect with her community. More than anything, she loved her family and the time she got to spend with them. Becky is survived by her...
Dorthy Mae Osborn
August 23, 2024
Dorthy Mae Osborn, 84, of Muscle Shoals, AL, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Shoals Hospital. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, and was a member of Sunny Side Church of God in Tuscumbia, AL. She is survived by her daughters, Katherine Minor (Doug) and...
Martha Gann Bueschen
August 22, 2024
Martha Gann Bueschen, 83, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was a great wife and an excellent mother. Martha enjoyed working in her flower beds, was a former member of First Assembly of God in Corinth, and was a current member of Fifth Street Baptist Church in Iuka. She...
Jimmy Carl Mcvay
August 20, 2024
Jimmy Carl McVay, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Jimmy was a hardworking man and a jack-of-all-trades that had many different careers throughout the years, including driving an ambulance, being an x-ray tech, helping build the waterway, working on the nuclear plant, and driving a school bus. The...
Marion Emogene Barton
August 19, 2024
Marion Emogene Barton, 87, of Germantown, Tennessee, died on Monday, August 19, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Emogene was of the Baptist faith and was a longtime member of Germantown Baptist Church. In her free time, she loved gardening and working in her yard. Mrs. Emogene is survived by her husband of 42 years, Frank Barton; her daughter, Bonita...
Roy Pearson Blaylock, Jr.
August 16, 2024
Roy Pearson Blaylock, Jr., 69, of Jackson, Tennessee, died on Friday, August 16, 2024. Roy graduated from Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy in May of 1975 and went on to attend John A. Gupton College. He finished college in June of 1977 with an associate’s degree in Mortuary Science and worked in the funeral industry for 39 years before retiring. While...
Eva Mae Strickland
August 5, 2024
Eva Mae “Granny Mae” Strickland, 93, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Eva Mae was a lifelong member of Boggs Chapel Methodist Church and was the only remaining member of the congregation. She was a very kind and loving woman. She often sat with the elderly and babysat, and she loved...
William Clayton Whitaker
August 2, 2024
William Clayton Whitaker, 77, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, August 2, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Mr. Whitaker was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church. His lifelong love was farming and raising cattle. He enjoyed NASCAR and watching LSU sports with Candy. He also loved Ford Mustangs and cookouts with his family. He is survived by two...
Edwina Franks Parsons
August 1, 2024
Edwina Franks Parsons, 89, of Iuka, MS, died on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She enjoyed shopping, crocheting, and was a member of the Church of God. She is survived by her nieces, Tracy South (Elmer) and Debra Wilson; and a host of great-nephews and a great-niece. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
James "Pete" Thomas Feltman
July 31, 2024
James Thomas "Pete" Feltman, 85, of Huntsville, AL, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his residence. Pete grew up in Iuka, MS and attended Holcut High School, Class of 1957. Thereafter, he served in the Mississippi Army National Guard. In 1959, he married Betty Jean Castleberry, his lifelong companion and best friend. After moving to Memphis, he worked...
Gene Deaton
July 29, 2024
Gene Deaton, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed attending church services when he could. Gene’s work as an appliance repair technician was also his favorite hobby. He loved tinkering and fixing anything he could, and he knew all about appliances....
Helen Ruth Buchanan Baker
July 28, 2024
Helen Ruth Buchanan Baker, 94, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was born on January 6, 1930, to Auston and Lila Page. Helen was a wonderful caretaker to her late husband and to her grandkids. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and loved cooking a big Sunday meal...
Evelyn Grisham Barnes
July 27, 2024
Evelyn Grisham Barnes, 83, of Iuka, MS, died on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She enjoyed working in her flower beds, reading, browsing the internet, and her dog, Heidi. She was a member of Spring Hill Church. She is survived by her son, Keith Barnes (Troy); her sister, JoAnn Bolton (Lamar); her nieces, Kim Carpenter...
Brenda Gayle Dawson
July 26, 2024
Brenda Gayle Dawson, 67, of Corinth, MS, died on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a member of the church of Christ and attended Northside church of Christ in Corinth. She enjoyed studying her bible, attending church functions, and being able to give a ride to anyone who needed it to attended church....
Jessica Hayley Mcvay Franks
July 23, 2024
By C. McVay During my 50 plus years at The Tishomingo County News, I have written many obituaries for many friends and family. I have always found it easy to write about the people I love and respect, but this week I have the hardest and saddest obituary I have ever attempted. I must report the passing of my...
Luanne Broome
July 22, 2024
Luanne Broome, 64, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Monday, July 22, 2024, at her residence. Luanne was a passionate woman who had a lot of talent and a lot of love. There was nothing in life that she couldn’t do, even writing up the blueprints herself for her new home. She was a gifted crafter, seamstress, gardener, cook, baker,...
Andy Bailey
July 21, 2024
Andy Bailey, 57, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Iuka. Throughout his life, Andy had many different careers. He had been a sheriff’s deputy, a firefighter, a paramedic, an engineer for Riverboat, a pollution control operator in Corinth, an industrial maintenance technician for Evoqua, and a rescue diver for Tishomingo County and the surrounding area....
Earlene Grisham
July 21, 2024
Sara Earlene Wiley Grisham, 91, of Iuka, Mississippi, left this earthly life for a heavenly home on Sunday, July 21, 2024. She passed away at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Earlene was born in Colbert County, Alabama, on February 7, 1933, to Freeman C. Wiley and Lois Elliott Wiley of Cherokee, AL. She graduated from Cherokee Vocational...
Ben Higginbottom
July 18, 2024
Ben Arthur Higginbottom, 75, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born in Belmont, MS. He was a U. S. Army veteran, having served time as an electronics instructor prior to his deployment to Vietnam for 15 months as a field repairman for the artillery computers. He retired...
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