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.
Gerry "Doc" W. Austin
June 7, 2013
Gerry W. “Doc” Austin, 63, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Austin was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ where he served as song leader. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and served from April 1969 through March 1980. Mr. Austin was formerly employed at Plumrose...
Delilah Hughes Walker
June 7, 2013
Delilah Hughes Walker, 93, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Walker became a Christian at the age of ninety. She was a former employee of Benchmark in Burnsville. She enjoyed bingo, gardening, and tending her flower beds. Visitation is scheduled for 3:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, June 9, at Cutshall...
Julian Reece "J.R." Long
June 6, 2013
Julian Reece “J.R.” Long, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, June 06, 2013, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. Long was a WWII veteran, having served in the Coast Guard and the Marines, and he recently participated in the Honor Flight to visit memorials in Washington, D.C. He was an avid musician who loved playing guitar, especially...
Dorothy Hester
June 5, 2013
Dorothy Hester, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center Inpatient Hospice in Tupelo. Ms. Hester was born on December 7, 1930 in Tishomingo County to Zeke and Etta Crawford Hester. She was a member of South Crossroads Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Holcut High School and Blue Mountain College...
Willa Crowell
June 1, 2013
Willa Crowell, 91, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at her residence. Mrs. Crowell was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and reading her Bible. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, June 3, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...
Kenneth Brown
June 1, 2013
Kenneth Brown, 69, of Rogersville, Alabama, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Helen Keller Hospital. He was a member of Oliver Church of Christ, was a retired pipe fitter, and was a member of the Local #377 in Decatur. He was an avid fisherman. Visitation is scheduled for 12 Noon until 1 PM on Tuesday, June 4 at Cutshall...
Marvin Stockman
May 31, 2013
Samuel Marvin Stockman, 67, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Friday, May 31, 2013, in Cherokee, Alabama. Mr. Stockman was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the 173rd Airborne Division. He was a truck driver for over twenty years. He was also a lifelong farmer and outdoorsman. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.,...
Mae Watkins
May 30, 2013
Mae Watkins, 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was a former heavy equipment operator with TVA, and enjoyed fishing. Visitation is scheduled for 10 AM until 2 PM on Saturday, June 1 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM on Saturday,...
Thomas J. Nowak
May 28, 2013
Thomas J. “Tom” Nowak, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, and was retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service, having served in the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed bowling and fishing. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM...
Raymond Bullard
May 26, 2013
Raymond Bullard, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was a member of Patrick United Methodist Church, a retired coal miner, and was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed being outdoors. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Tuesday, May 28 at Cutshall...
Izak "Bugga" Lambert
May 23, 2013
Izak Russel “Bugga” Lambert, 5, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m., Sunday May 26, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen, officiated by Bro. Jason...
Dorothy Askew
May 23, 2013
Dorothy E. Askew, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, AL. Mrs. Askew was a member of Oldham Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...
Lloyd F. Murrah
May 17, 2013
Lloyd F. Murrah, 71, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, May 17, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Murrah was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. He was formerly employed at the Iuka Guaranty Bank, and was later the owner and operator of Murrah Building Supply and The Prop Shop. Mr. Murrah enjoyed antique cars,...
Willard C. Mccoy
May 13, 2013
Willard C. McCoy, 79, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. He was a US Army veteran and retired after 30 years with General Motors. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2013, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m.,...
Martha Ann Belue
May 10, 2013
Martha Ann Belue, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Belue was a longtime member of Fifth Street Baptist Church, where she received the 25-year Service Award for serving as the leader of Children’s Church. She was formerly employed as a lab technician at General Foods in Lafayette, IN. She...
John Shull
May 9, 2013
John Shull, 67, of Glen, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Shull was a member of Burnsville Pentecostal Church, where he helped begin the Spanish Ministry, and was the director of ACTS. He was a consultant in the printing industry, and was the owner of SearchNet Printing Company. He was also a Tishomingo County Deputy...
Kathie Sowards Mcdonald
May 6, 2013
Kathie Sowards McDonald, 42, of Golden, Mississippi, died Monday, May 6, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a kind and gentle soul, and enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, and sitting on her front porch. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Wednesday, May 8 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka....
James E. Burleson
May 4, 2013
James E. Burleson, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, May 04, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a retired roofer, and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and antiques. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, May 5 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral...
J. C. Marlar
May 1, 2013
James Clayton “J. C.” Marlar, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Marlar was a faithful member of Crossway Church in Corinth. He was a 100% Disabled U. S. Army Veteran of WWII. He enjoyed gardening and antique cars. J. C. also loved his pets, especially his special dog, L. O. Visitation is...
Jack H. Wiley
April 30, 2013
Jack H. “Jackie” Wiley, 75, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Mr. Wiley was of the Methodist faith, and retired from Packaging Corporation of America after working thirty-nine years as a millwright. He served for several years in the Mississippi National Guard, and was an avid golfer and tennis player. He...
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