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.
Ona Lambert
October 5, 2013
Ona Lambert, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 05, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was a member of Maud Church of Christ. She enjoyed camping, being outdoors, and spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, October 6 at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Funeral services...
Carl A. Lambert
October 5, 2013
Carl A. Lambert, 69, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 05, 2013, at his residence. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. He was a logger and farmer, and enjoyed growing his watermelons. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, October 6 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for...
Marie Bullard Jones
October 4, 2013
Marie Bullard Jones, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, October 04, 2013, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Patrick United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, yard work, and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Saturday, October 5 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka....
Charles Christian Evans
October 4, 2013
Charles Christian “Chris” Evans, 48, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, October 4, 2013, at Saint Francis Hospital – Memphis, TN. He was a 1983 graduate of Iuka High School where he served as president of his senior class. He was an Eagle Scout and received his God and Country Award and was tapped for the Order of the Arrow...
Ruth Mcduffy
September 29, 2013
Ruth McDuffy, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of Poplar Springs Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, singing, taking care of her flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Monday, September 30 at Cutshall Funeral...
Weytha Nunley
September 29, 2013
Melba Weytha Clingan Nunley, 75, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Nunley was of the Baptist faith. She was formerly employed as a bus driver for the Iuka Headstart. She enjoyed flowers and birds. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 30, at Cutshall Funeral...
A.T. Marlar, Jr.
September 29, 2013
A.T. Marlar, Jr., 60, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at his residence. He was a member of Southwest Baptist Church. He was Mayor and an Alderman for the Town of Burnsville for many years. A private service will be held at a later date. Interment will follow in Harmony Hill Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka,...
Johnnie Akers Stephens
September 24, 2013
Johnnie Akers Stephens, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was a member of Iuka Gospel Chapel. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and taking care of her dog,”Lil Bit.” She was well known for making the “Scarlett O’Hara Dress” used in the Iuka Heritage Day Festival. Visitation is scheduled for...
Clay Whitfield
September 21, 2013
Clay Whitfield, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, at his residence. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He enjoyed woodworking, and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 8 PM on Monday, September 23 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Tuesday, September...
Olen J. Parsons
September 21, 2013
Olen J. Parsons, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, at his residence. He was a member of the Iuka Church of God, and a Mason and member of the Iuka Lodge #94 F&AM. He enjoyed fishing. Visitation is scheduled 10 AM until 11 AM on Monday, September 23 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...
Joe Page
September 17, 2013
Joe Page, 83, of Cherokee, Alabama (formerly of Homestead, FL), died Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at his residence. He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. His family was his life. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM...
Jesse James Mattox
September 16, 2013
Jesse James Mattox, 37, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Monday, September 16, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a good-hearted person who enjoyed fishing and hunting. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for noon on the same day, Saturday, at Cutshall Funeral Home...
Earl Ray Dillard
September 16, 2013
Earl Ray Dillard, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, September 16, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Tuesday, September 17 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Wednesday, September 18,...
Toy Bonds
September 14, 2013
Toy Bonds, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. He worked many years as a stone mason, then retired from DANA after 25 years of service. He loved spending time with his family and his great grand babies. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, September 15 at Cutshall...
Burchia Scruggs Milligan
September 13, 2013
Burchia Scruggs Milligan, 93, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, September 13, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a loving mother, grandmother, friend, and neighbor. She was a very talented seamstress, enjoyed music, and visiting with people. Visitation is scheduled for 10 AM until 3 PM on Sunday, September 15 at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Sarah Largent
September 8, 2013
Sarah “Duga” Largent, 42, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 8, 2013, at her residence. She enjoyed family Bar B Que’s, gardening, and was an avid movie fan. She loved roses, and her favorite color purple. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Wednesday, September 11 at Iuka First United Pentecostal Church. Funeral services are scheduled for...
Barbara W. Wilson
September 7, 2013
Barbara W. Wilson, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, September 7, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. She loved spending time with her family whom affectionately called her “Bo”. Visitation is scheduled for 1 until 3 PM on Monday, September 9 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Monday, September 9,...
Edith Cruce Byrom
September 5, 2013
Edith Byrom, 94, of Chattanooga, TN (formerly of Iuka, MS), died September 5, 2013, at her residence. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School. She enjoyed playing the piano, and played it every day. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 7 PM on Sunday, September 8 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral...
Dorothy L. Hayes
August 27, 2013
Dorothy L. Hayes, 96, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Prior to returning to her home town of Iuka, Miss. in 1973, Mrs. Hayes had previously lived in New Hope, Ala., and Guntersville, Ala. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church, and was a Sunday School teacher there and...
Hazel Wilson Martin
August 27, 2013
Hazel Pearl Wilson Martin, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, formerly of Sheffield, Alabama, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was of the Baptist faith. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, August 29, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 30, at...

