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.
Fred Mcrae
July 17, 2013
Fred McRae, age 72, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka, MS. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Glen, MS is entrusted with arrangements....
Myrl Wilemon Brown
July 13, 2013
Myrl Wilemon Brown, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. Mrs. Brown attended and was an ordained minister in the Methodist Church. She graduated from New Site High School and East Mississippi Junior College. She began teaching at Lena High School near Jackson, then at East Prentiss School before continuing...
Wayne David Mathis
July 13, 2013
Wayne David Mathis, 54, of Dennis, Mississippi, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Mathis was a member of the Iuka Church of God. He worked in the construction industry for thirty-five years, and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #369. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, and...
Betty Moore Johnson
July 13, 2013
Betty Jane Gattis Moore Johnson, 66, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro....
Grady C. Hinton
July 2, 2013
Grady Corbin Hinton, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto. Mr. Hinton was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII, and was retired from MATA in Memphis. He attended Poplar Springs Freewill Baptist Church, and enjoyed fishing, caring for his lawn, and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for...
Billy Joe Luttrell
June 25, 2013
Billy Joe Luttrell, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, talking, spending time with family and friends, and taking care of Shasta and his goldfish pond. He also enjoyed music and dancing at the fairgrounds with the band “Just Plain Country”. Mt. Luttrell had made...
Roger Dale Deaton
June 23, 2013
Roger Dale Deaton, 54, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Pickwick Lake in Tennessee as the result of an accidental drowning. Roger was an employee of Vulcan Materials for twenty-five years. He always had a smile, and enjoyed hunting, sports, and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, July...
Paul Irwin
June 23, 2013
Paul Irwin, 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Paul worked in the commercial building business for forty years before retiring to Iuka in 1998. Over the years he enjoyed many hobbies and activities, including travel, motorcycles, car restorations, and photography. He also enjoyed camping, hiking, music, fishing, and boating. No...
Dorothy Lee Dunn
June 21, 2013
Dorothy Lee Rutherford Dunn, 86, of Millington, Tennessee, formerly of Allsboro, Alabama, died Friday, June 21, 2013, at Methodist Residential Hospice in Memphis. Mrs. Dunn was a member of Allsboro United Methodist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 24, graveside at Allsboro United Methodist Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Buddy Dover. Interment will follow in Allsboro...
Anne C. Kerr
June 19, 2013
Anne C. Kerr, 98, of Iuka, Mississippi, formerly of California, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She was very active in her Seventh Day Adventist Church, and was a retired nurse. A private memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at a family residence. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is...
Linda Goss
June 19, 2013
Linda Goss, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at her residence. She was born July 14, 1942 to Jim and Vera Bishop Adams. She enjoyed reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Friday, June 21, 2013, graveside at New Prospect Cemetery, officiated Bro. Fay Crowe...
Lessie Mae Newcomb
June 18, 2013
Lessie Mae DePoyster Newcomb, 93, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. Newcomb was of the Baptist faith; and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the American Revolution Chief Tishomingo Chapter. She received a Masters Degree in Education from the University...
Charles Yarber
June 17, 2013
Charles Yarber, 78, of Muscle Shoals, Alabama (formerly of Iuka, Mississippi), died Monday, June 17, 2013, at Cypress Cove Care and Rehab Center. He was retired from the Local #455 Boilermaker’s Union. He was an avid gardener and outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 8 PM...
Junior Davis
June 16, 2013
Charles Junior Davis, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Cornerstone Health and Rehab in Corinth. Mr. Davis was a member of Old Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a member of the North Crossroads community since 1968, and was a farmer and logger. He enjoyed his horses...
Edward L. Hubbard
June 15, 2013
Edward L. Hubbard, 94, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church, and was a past Worshipful Master and 32 Degree Mason with the Burnsville Lodge # 233 F&AM. He was an U.S. Army veteran of WWII, and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He...
Dortha "Dot" Anderson
June 14, 2013
Dortha “Dot” Anderson, 77, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. She enjoyed going to the VFW and dancing, being around people, and lived life to the fullest. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 7 PM on Sunday, June 16 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled...
Doug Wiley
June 14, 2013
Doug Wiley, 47, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at his residence. He was a member of the Iuka Developmental and Economic Association (IDEA), and was very involved in their Music in the Park program. He was a musician, and was currently a member of the Bria Collins Band. He was a sportsman, and enjoyed hunting and...
John A. Robinson
June 13, 2013
John A. Robinson, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Robinson was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad where he was employed as a signal engineer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00...
Joe Ann Mitchell
June 10, 2013
Joe Ann Mitchell, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, June 10, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Joe Ann was born February 20, 1939 to Dorothy Comans. She accepted Christ at an early age, and became a member of Jones Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. She had many friends, and enjoyed bingo, basketball, and Atlanta...
Reba Joyce Booker
June 8, 2013
Reba Joyce Booker, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Booker was a member of Eastport Baptist Church. She was formerly a school teacher at Cherokee High School, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her family. Visitation is scheduled for...
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