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.
Johnie Perry
December 9, 2013
Johnie Perry, 91, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Monday, December 9, 2013, at her residence. She was a homemaker of the Baptist Faith. Visitation is scheduled for 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 12, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen,...
Vern Lee
December 8, 2013
Vern Lee, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, at his residence. He loved taking care of his dogs, and doing yard work. There will be a private service at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Linda Lee of Iuka; 1 son – Kirk...
Ruthie Julen
December 8, 2013
Ruthie Julen, 72, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Burnsville. She loved her family and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Tuesday, December 10 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1...
Alice Hester
December 8, 2013
Alice Dexter Hester, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. She was a talented homemaker that enjoyed cooking, canning, embroidery, sewing, and quilting. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Monday, December 9, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral...
Troy Hendrix
December 7, 2013
Allen “Troy” Hendrix, 77, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Saturday, December 7, 2013, at home with his family at his bedside. Mr. Hendrix was of the Primitive Baptist faith. He was a lifetime musician, and was retired from the United States Air Force. He also worked as a History teacher, a security officer, and as writer of the Daily Corinthian...
Gerald Oneal Scruggs
December 2, 2013
Gerald Oneal Scruggs, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 2, 2013 at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and remained a member of American Legion Post 15 until his death. He was deeply honored to have been able to serve his country. He was a retired welder and of...
Freddie Ray Clark, Sr.
December 2, 2013
Freddie Ray Clark, Sr., 57, of Cairo, Mississippi, died Monday, December 2, 2013, at Highway 364 close to CR 1401 in Booneville as the result of an automobile accident. He enjoyed taking care of his cats and dogs. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Wednesday, December 4 at New Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services are...
Elizabeth Ann Hellums
November 29, 2013
Elizabeth Ann Hellums, 81, of Golden, Mississippi, died November 29, 2013, at her residence. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a gifted artist, who also wrote books and music. Visitation is scheduled for 10:30 AM until 2 PM on Monday, December 2 at Deaton Funeral Home in Belmont. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM on Monday,...
Junior Borden
November 28, 2013
Junior Borden, 81, of Cherokee, Alabama, died November 28, 2013, at Helen Keller Hospital. He was a member of Asphalt Rock Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and being outdoors. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Saturday, November 30 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Sunday, December...
Mr. Tom L. Smith
November 28, 2013
Tom L. Smith, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, November 28, 2013, at his residence. He was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. He enjoyed working, and refurbishing old cars. He loved running his business, and enjoyed taking care of his customers. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 9 PM on Friday, November 29 at Cutshall Funeral Home...
Tawanna Van Helton
November 27, 2013
Tawanna Van Helton, 48, of Corinth, Mississippi, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis, TN. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 1st, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Haskell Sparks...
Clinton "Popeye" Dexter
November 25, 2013
Clinton “Popeye” Dexter, 93, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, November 25, 2013, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mr. Dexter was retired from Reynolds Aluminum, where he worked as a carpenter. He was an avid coon hunter, and was a member of the Key Underwood Coon Dog Cemetery Association. He also enjoyed fishing and following local sports...
Horace W. Smith
November 25, 2013
Horace W. Smith, 82, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Monday, November 25, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born July 6, 1931 to Ernest and Celeste Smith of Burnsville, MS. He married his sweetheart Mavis Boyette on January 7, 1950. They were pen pals from the Progressive Farmer prior to getting married. He lived in Michigan...
Euta Davis Elledge
November 25, 2013
Euta Davis Elledge, 96, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Monday, November 25, 2013, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Elledge was born July 1, 1917, in Tishomingo County, MS, to James Alton and Dorcas Evelyn Gober Davis. She was a devoted member of Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church in Burnsville, MS. Mrs. Elledge owned and operated her own beauty shop...
Joan Hardeman Parker
November 18, 2013
Joan Hardeman Parker, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, November 18, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a retired Registered Nurse, where she nursed at the Iuka Hospital and the Public Health Department for many years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and was a Friend of the Library of the Iuka Public Library. There will...
Randy Dale Forsythe
November 18, 2013
Randy Dale Forsythe, 63, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, November 18, 2013, at his residence. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Margie Forsythe of Iuka, MS; one daughter, Nicole Parsons (Todd) of Millington, TN; one son, Christopher Mark Forsythe (LeAnn) of Arlington, TN; and four grandchildren. He was preceded...
Edward W. Wilson
November 17, 2013
Edward Wayne Wilson, 67, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Visitation is scheduled for 2:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 20, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Franky Smith. Interment will follow...
Roger D. James
November 17, 2013
Roger D. James, 65, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 17, 2013, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Karen James of Iuka, MS; his mother, Mary James of Iuka, MS; three daughters, Michelle Rye (Tommy) of Iuka, MS, Tracy James of Iuka, MS, and Lauren Gattis (Daniel) of Dennis, MS; three sons, Jason James, Nathaniel James...
Lois Irene Nobles Woods
November 14, 2013
Lois Irene Nobles Woods, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, November 14, 2013, at Collinsville Nursing Home in Collinsville, AL. She was born in Clay County, Mississippi, and became a resident of Iuka the summer of 1948. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church for 65 years. She owned a dress shop, The Style Shop, on Eastport Street....
Nina Puckett Russell
November 13, 2013
Nina Kay Puckett Russell, 52, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. Russell attended Provision Ministries in Iuka. She enjoyed drawing, fishing, and sewing. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the church on Saturday. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, at...
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