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.
Faye Dailey
March 14, 2013
Alice Faye Lambert Dailey, 66, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born February 23, 1947. A hairdresser for over 40 years, she was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a doting grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Faye was also a generous Christian woman...
Harley Ellis Mattox, Jr.
March 11, 2013
Harley Mattox, Jr., 61, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Mattox enjoyed playing the guitar. He went home to be with the Lord, and will be missed but not forgotten. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janet Mattox of Tishomingo,...
James Hector Bishop
March 11, 2013
James Hector Bishop, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Bishop was a very active member of the Iuka Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was also a former member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII, a...
Vada Helen Gray Kay
March 7, 2013
Vada Helen Gray Kay, 99, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church and Harmony Homemaker’s Club, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and quilting. Visitation...
Janet Louise Farris
March 6, 2013
Janet Louise Farris, 60, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Ms. Farris was of the Baptist faith, and was a graduate of Mississippi State University. She was retired from F.D.I.C. where she worked for thirty-three years as a bank examiner. She enjoyed reading, cross stitching, and shopping. Funeral services are scheduled...
Ronnie Earl Henderson
March 3, 2013
Ronnie Henderson, 47, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family, collecting coins and arrowheads, and loved his dog. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Tuesday, March 5 at Tishomingo Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on...
Dianne Tumlinson Seaton
February 26, 2013
Dianne Tumlinson Seaton, 61, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of Burnsville Church of Christ. She was a former BeautiControl consultant, and former owner of Bargains and More. She enjoyed sporting events, spending time with her family, and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. Visitation...
Pamela J. Davis
February 26, 2013
Pamela J. “Pam” Davis, 50, of Corinth, Mississippi, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at her residence. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 28th, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 1st, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen, officiated by John Hardwick. Interment will follow in Pleasant...
Libby Gross Fuller
February 25, 2013
Elizabeth “Libby” Gross Fuller, 71, of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, February 25, 2013, at the University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Mrs. Fuller was of the Church of Christ faith, and was a retired registered nurse. She was a proficient artist and enjoyed reading. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, at...
Lyda Parsons
February 22, 2013
Lyda Rhodes Parsons, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, February 22, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She was a faithful member of the Iuka Church of Christ. She was born in Tishomingo County, and graduated from Burnsville High School. She was a kind person who loved to take care of her family, work in her flower gardens,...
Jeff Stephens
February 20, 2013
Jeff Stephens, 41, of Purvis, MS (formerly of Tishomingo, MS), died Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Purvis. He was a retired Sergeant First Class from the U.S. Army, where he served two deployments in Iraq. He enjoyed paintball, racing of all kinds, and gun...
Michael Carden
February 16, 2013
Michael Carden, 49, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, February 16, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Carden was formerly employed in the construction industry and at Day-Brite in Tupelo. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, February 17, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...
Junior Adkins
February 14, 2013
Junior Adkins, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, February 14, 2013, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. He was of the Pentecostal Faith. Visitation is scheduled for 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM on Friday, February 15 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Friday, February 15, 2013, graveside, officiated by Greg...
Brenda Lee Jones
February 14, 2013
Brenda Lee Jones, 61, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, February 14, 2013, at her residence. Mrs. Jones was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church, and was employed as Safety Director for Werner, L.L.C. She loved holidays, especially Christmas, and enjoyed cooking and collecting recipes. She also enjoyed music, flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral services are...
Elizabeth Brown Lewis
February 12, 2013
Elizabeth Brown Lewis, 95, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Lewis was of the Baptist faith. She loved music, and was affectionately known as “The Singing Lady” at the living center where she resided. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 14, at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Dwayne Weathers
February 12, 2013
Roland Dwayne Weathers, 69, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mr. Weathers was a member of Southwest Baptist Church and a retired truck driver. He was a member of Burnsville Lodge #233 F&AM. He loved life, loved God, and loved spending time with his family. Funeral services are...
Virginia Faye Skelton
February 11, 2013
Virginia Faye Skelton, 72, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Monday, February 11, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Skelton was a member of Grissom Chapel Holiness Church. She loved children and puzzles, and also enjoyed gardening. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, at Grissom Chapel Holiness Church, officiated by Bro. Larry...
Eva Decker
February 9, 2013
Eva Decker, 101, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Saturday, February 09, 2013, at her residence. She was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and her flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Sunday, February 10 at Tishomingo Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM...
Tim Allen Wilemon
January 30, 2013
Tim Allen Wilemon, 63, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Tim was a former tugboat deckhand, a former radio dispatcher and always a fighter. At age 19, he survived crashing his Dodge Coronet into a ravine on Highway 72 - an accident that left him paralyzed and put him...
Edna Hamm
January 30, 2013
Edna Hamm, 72, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and canning vegetables, and was well known for making the best pecan pies around. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Friday, February 1 at Cutshall Funeral...
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