James O. Newsom, 94, of Iuka, MS, died November 30, 2016, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka, MS. Mr. Newsom loved working in his yard. He also enjoyed working for the railroad and retired after 33 years. Visitation is scheduled for 1:00 until 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Graveside services with military honors are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Iuka, officiated by Bro. James Rich. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Newsom and his first wife and mother of his son, Lillie Kerby. He was preceded in death by his parents, Will Obbie Newsom and Augusta Ellis; his son, James Robert Newsom; his second wife, Billie Willadean Newsom; his brothers, Melton Nunley and Bryson Mullinax; a sister in-law, Beauton Mullinax; and a granddaughter. An online guestbook can be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com.
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