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.

Kenneth Brown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lois J. Long

Lois J. Long

April 29, 2013

Lois J. Long, 99, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. Long was the last living charter member of the Paden Chapter No. 351 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She held dual memberships in both the Paden and Iuka Chapters, and had served as Worthy Matron, Chaplain,...

Howard L. "Radar" Ragan

Howard L. "Radar" Ragan

April 27, 2013

Howard L. “Radar” Ragan, 55, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died April 27, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a Mason, a former U.S. Marine, and was a Burnsville firefighter. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 9 PM on Tuesday, April 30 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Cutshall Funeral Home of Glen, MS is entrusted with...

Cecil H. Brown

Cecil H. Brown

April 25, 2013

Cecil Harold Brown, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, left this world to meet Jesus and his wife of sixty-eight years on April 25, 2013. Mr. Brown was born on February 2, 1921, to Clarence “Farmer” and Beatrice Skinner Brown in Iuka, MS. He graduated from Iuka High School, and then joined the U.S. Navy in 1942. He was a veteran...

Janice Wood Jones

Janice Wood Jones

April 25, 2013

Janice Wood Jones, 46, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Jones was a member of North Crossroads Community Church. She enjoyed cross stitching and making quilt patterns. She also enjoyed fishing. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, at Cutshall Funeral Home in...

Rev. L. R. Lewis, Jr.

Rev. L. R. Lewis, Jr.

April 21, 2013

Rev. L. R. Lewis, Jr., 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Rev. Lewis was a member of Mynot Missionary Baptist Church, and was a lifelong minister and missionary, having founded several churches in Washington, Arizona, and Mississippi. He was also the former owner and operator of Lewis’ Fish...

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