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.

Janice Marie Ervin

Janice Marie Ervin

October 28, 2014

Janice Marie Ervin, 59, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Janice was a long-time member of the Iuka Church of Christ, and was a former teacher at Burnsville School. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 30, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for...

Charline Trimm

Charline Trimm

October 26, 2014

Betty Charline Trimm, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, October 26, 2014, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, October 27, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Larry Marshall. Interment will...

Christine Johnson

Christine Johnson

October 25, 2014

Christine Johnson, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 25, 2014, at the Carrington House in Iuka. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking and quilting. Visitation is scheduled for 12 Noon until 2 PM on Monday, October 27 at Harmony United Methodist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM on Monday, October...

Arthur W. Bonds

Arthur W. Bonds

October 25, 2014

Arthur W. Bonds, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX. He was a WWII veteran who served in the 70th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army for three years in Central Europe, Southern France, and Berlin, Germany. He was a proud graduate of the University of Mississippi who enjoyed fishing,...

Doug Mcmahan

Doug Mcmahan

October 23, 2014

Doug McMahan, 72, of Corinth, Mississippi, died Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He enjoyed gardening, and going for long walks around town. He also enjoyed traveling, and drove through 49 states. He was the owner and operator of McMahan Used Cars. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Saturday, October 25...

Dimple Pirtle

Dimple Pirtle

October 19, 2014

Dimple Pirtle, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died October 19, 2014, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She loved attending church, and going to church singings, and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 9 PM on Monday, October 20 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Tuesday, October 21,...

Johnnie Ruth Marlar

Johnnie Ruth Marlar

October 18, 2014

Johnnie Ruth Marlar, 75, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 18, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Marlar was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Iuka Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #126. She was formerly employed at the Iuka Shirt Factory and AmeriCheck in Iuka. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until...

Donald Wigginton

Donald Wigginton

October 17, 2014

Donald Wigginton, 62, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, October 17, 2014, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Wigginton of Burnsville; one son, Tim Wigginton of Burnsville; one daughter, Myra Richardson of Iuka;...

Cleta Ann Yarber

Cleta Ann Yarber

October 15, 2014

Cleta Ann Yarber, 75, of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, (formerly of Iuka, Mississippi), died Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Yarber attended Victory Baptist Church in Muscle Shoals and enjoyed cooking and needlework. Visitation is scheduled for 10:00 until 11:00 p.m., Saturday, October 18, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., on...

Arthur J. Cox

Arthur J. Cox

October 13, 2014

Arthur J. (Charlie) Cox, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, October 13, 2014, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi. He was a security guard at the Welcome Center in Corinth, a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Iuka, and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He enjoyed photography and making movies. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00...

Dickie Robinson

Dickie Robinson

October 10, 2014

Dickie Robinson, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, October 10, 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was retired from Reynolds Aluminum after many years of service. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and was a member of the Iuka Lodge #94 F&AM. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing golf. Visitation is scheduled for 12:30 until 1...

Robert Till

Robert Till

October 8, 2014

Robert Till, 61, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital. Robert was a former police officer for the City of Iuka. He enjoyed working on and restoring automobiles. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 9, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Friday,...

Patricia Ann Oliver

Patricia Ann Oliver

October 6, 2014

Patricia Ann “Pat” Oliver, 67, of Cherokee, AL, died Monday, October 6, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Oliver was a member of Harris Chapel Baptist Church. She was formerly employed at several factories, including Iuka Shirt Factory and Genesco Shoe Company in Iuka. Pat enjoyed her flowers and gardening, and loved to spend time with her great-grandchildren. Visitation is...

Grettis Maria Smith

Grettis Maria Smith

October 2, 2014

Grettis Maria Smith, 58, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, October 2, 2014, at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center in Amory, as the result of a pulmonary embolism. Grettis was born April 18, 1956 in Chicago, IL. She was a retired licensed practical nurse, and attended school at Northeast Mississippi Community College. Grettis loved spending her time reading a good...

Corrie Ruth Ramsey Carson

Corrie Ruth Ramsey Carson

October 1, 2014

Corrie Ruth Ramsey Carson, 68, of Tupelo, MS, formerly of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, as the result of an automobile accident. She was of the Baptist faith, and was a former cosmetologist in Iuka. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 3, at Cutshall Funeral...

Frances L. Carlile

Frances L. Carlile

September 30, 2014

Frances L. Carlile, 90, of Burnsville, MS, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at the Senatobia Convalescent Center. Mrs. Carlile was a good Christian woman and was a member of Faith Temple Church. She loved to cook, and was formerly employed at the Pan Am Café, as well other restaurants in Iuka. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 7:00 p.m.,...

David Andy Brown

David Andy Brown

September 28, 2014

David Andy Brown, 54, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 28, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. David was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, where he served as Song Director. He was a 1980 graduate of Ingomar High School. His lifelong passion was gospel music. David was a former piano player for several gospel...

Betty Jo Hutchins Ruch

Betty Jo Hutchins Ruch

September 28, 2014

Betty Jo Hutchins Ruch, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi (formerly of Greenville, MS), died Sunday, September 28, 2014, at her residence. She was born April 9, 1933 in Beauregard, MS in Copiah County. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1952, and then went on to graduate from The King’s Daughters’ School of Nursing in May of 1955. She worked...

Janie Helton Gonzalez

Janie Helton Gonzalez

September 26, 2014

Janie Helton Gonzalez, 68, of Glen, Mississippi, died Friday, September 26, 2014, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She loved spending time with her family and friends, and always had a kind word to say. She enjoyed metal detecting, relic hunting, and rock hunting. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM Sunday, September 28 at Cutshall Funeral...

Sandra Patrick

Sandra Patrick

September 26, 2014

Sandra Patrick, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, September 26, 2014, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. She was retired from the Tishomingo County School System after 25 years of service. She enjoyed fishing, woodworking, painting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, September 28 at Cutshall Funeral Home in...

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