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.
Sharen Donna Johnson
September 24, 2014
Sharen Donna Johnson, 66, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Johnson was a graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College where she earned an associate’s degree in Medical Lab Technology. She enjoyed rock collecting, fishing, and hunting, and she loved Pecan Sandies. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, September 27, at...
Murle Bobo
September 20, 2014
Eula Murle Bobo, 81, of Burnsville, MS, died Saturday, September 20, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Bobo was a member of Lovejoy Baptist Church. She was retired from Zenith Electronics in Chicago, IL. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 22, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Edward Stacy. Interment will follow in...
Elnor C. Mitchell
September 17, 2014
Elnor C. Mitchell, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She enjoyed her yard work in her spare time. She was a loving mother, and devoted wife. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM...
Minnie Pearl Davis
September 14, 2014
Minnie Pearl Davis, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 14, 2014, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, traveling, and spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Monday, September 15 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...
Dudgar Patrick Cummings
September 12, 2014
Dudgar Patrick Cummings, 87, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, September 12, 2014, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, and attended Antioch Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed squirrel hunting, riding in her Amish buggy, and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Saturday, September 13 at Cutshall Funeral...
Ivene Wright
August 30, 2014
Ivene Wright, 75, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, August 30, 2014, at her residence. She was a member of Mt. Glory Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and bird watching. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, August 31 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Monday, September 1, 2014,...
Louise Royal
August 28, 2014
Ellen Louise Royal, 56, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, August 28, 2014, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Royal was retired from Magnolia Regional Health Center where she was employed as a registered nurse. She loved to read, and was a supporter of the Friends of the Iuka Public Library. She also enjoyed crafts and animals. Cutshall Funeral...
Florene "Polly" Parsons
August 22, 2014
Florene “Polly” Parsons, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, August 22, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Parsons was a member of Provisions Ministry Church. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, August 23, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 24, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated...
Clifford Mcmasters
August 22, 2014
Clifford McMasters, 75, of Corinth, MS, died Friday, August 22, 2014, at his residence. Mr. McMasters was a U. S. Army veteran, and served as a Military Police Officer during the Vietnam War. He was employed for thirty-two years at General Motors where he worked as a machinist. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He...
Tommy Parker
August 22, 2014
Thomas T. Parker, Sr., 66, of Corinth, MS, died Friday, August 22, 2014, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mr. Parker was a member of North Corinth Baptist Church. He enjoyed spreading the word of God, and spending time visiting and joking with family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 9:00...
Bessie Young Hayes
August 20, 2014
Bessie Mae Young Hayes, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Bess was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. She was the former owner and operator of Mam’selle Beauty Salon in Iuka, and also previously served as a City of Iuka Alderman. She was a member of the...
Joe Glynn Moyers
August 19, 2014
Joe Glynn Moyers, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Moyers was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church, and was a retired security officer. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, August 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 22, at...
Mozelle Luttrell Edmondson
August 13, 2014
Mozelle Luttrell Edmondson, 91, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mrs. Edmondson was a member of Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church. She loved animals and pond fishing. When she was able she enjoyed flower gardening, riding her golf cart, and mowing the yard. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until...
Keiffer Barnes
August 11, 2014
.Keiffer Barnes, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, August 11, 2014, at his residence. He was born March 4, 1932 in Iuka. He was an U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He retired from Local 49 Painter’s Union in Memphis, TN. He loved his children, grandchildren, gardening, and watching sports. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM...
Kirby Dean Schalkle
August 11, 2014
Kirby Schalkle Kirby Dean Schalkle, 67, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, August 11, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Schalkle was retired from Humes & Berg in East Chicago, IN. He was also an automobile body painter and mechanic. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS...
Billy D. Glover, Sr.
August 10, 2014
Billy D. Glover, Sr., 76, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, August 10, 2014, at his residence. He was born in Hamburg, TN of June 7, 1938, and was retired from Intex Plastics. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 3 until 9 PM on Tuesday, August 12 at Burnsville United Pentecostal...
Tommy G. Blackard
August 10, 2014
Tommy G. Blackard, 76, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, August 10, 2014, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church, and was a retired truck driver. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Monday, August 11 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Tuesday,...
Jimmy Owen Phifer
August 8, 2014
Jimmy Owen Phifer passed away Friday, August 8, 2014, in Tucson, AZ, at the home of his daughter Meshelle DiFonzo. Jim was born Jimmy Owen Phifer to Owen and Grace Kent Phifer on July 5, 1941 in Iuka. Following graduation from Iuka High School in 1957, he attended Itawamba Junior College in Fulton, MS, where he received an Associate...
Johnie E. Wiginton
August 5, 2014
Johnie Eugene Wiginton, 86, of Glen, Mississippi, formerly of Zachary, Louisiana, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Wiginton was a member of Chapel Hill Independent Methodist Church, and was a former member of Zachary United Methodist Church. He served as a cook in the U. S. Army, and was a veteran of WWII. Mr. Wiginton was...
James Looney Roland
August 2, 2014
James Looney Roland, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, August 2, 2014, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was a member of Patrick United Methodist Church, and was an U.S. Army veteran. He was the owner/operator of Cordova Heating and Air for 20 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and above all, his family. Visitation is scheduled for...
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