Nov 12, 2023

Barbara Jean "B.J." Walker Balcom, 81, of Iuka, MS, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at The Hospitality House. She was a member of Snowdown Methodist Church and retired from FedEx. Barbara enjoyed reading, traveling, taking care of her animals, and helping others. She was a loving and free spirit. She is survived by her sisters, Geneva Ewing of...

Nov 7, 2023

Nelda Louise Lambert, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in her home. Louise was a lifelong member of New Salem Baptist Church and loved attending. Whether it was going out to eat, riding on the golf cart, or traveling with her husband, she loved being out. She also enjoyed singing and shopping. There was nothing...

Nov 6, 2023

Shelia Yarbrough, 58, of Dennis, MS, died on Monday, November 6, 2023, at her residence. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Belmont. She is survived by her husband, Terry Yarbrough; her daughters, Megan (Casey) Wigginton and Alyson (Sebastian) King; her grandchildren, Callie Wigginton, Braden Wigginton, Clover...

Nov 3, 2023

Fred A Long, Jr., 86, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Friday, November 3, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Fred was born on December 7, 1936, to the late Fred A. Long, Sr., and Eddie E. Long. He graduated from Holcut High School in 1955 as Class President and Valedictorian.

Fred then attended Mississippi State...

Nov 1, 2023

Gene Autry Gist, 86, of Iuka, Mississippi, born on October 10, 1937, left this life on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Papa Gene, as he was called, was a member of Local 669 Sprinkler Fitters Union, and he also took on a second career as an over-the-road truck driver. Gene enjoyed traveling, listening to bluegrass music, playing his banjo and...

Nov 1, 2023

Mattie Sue Bonds Floyd, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at home in Tupelo, Mississippi. Mrs. Mattie was a loving grandmother, mother and spouse, as well as a passionate gardener and Sunday school teacher for sixty years. She is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, Noonon Floyd; her children, Ellis Floyd (Antionette)...

Nov 1, 2023

Virginia Mae Dean, 89, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was born to the late Alonzo and Nancy Dexter Carson. She was a homemaker the majority of her life and was a member of Rocky Springs Methodist Church. She was the best Nanny to her grandchildren and great-grandsons.

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Oct 26, 2023

Barbara Fay Morgan, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Thursday, October 26, 2023, in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Barbara was a hairdresser for over 40 years and loved every minute of it. In her free time, she loved to travel the world with her husband. Mrs. Barbara is survived by her husband, John Morgan; her brother, Earl Solomon (Donna); her...

Oct 25, 2023

Winona Catherine White, 86, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at her residence. She enjoyed being a wife, mother, and grandmother, and taking care of her family. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church and was involved with the cooking crew. She was known for her visits to the local nursing homes and bringing...

Oct 24, 2023

Lora Ann Cline, 57, of Iuka, MS, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

Lora enjoyed reading, watching movies, coloring, and creating arts and crafts. She loved watching dolphins, seeing the ocean, and spending time with her grandchildren. Her kind smile and gentle laugh expressed a love of life to all...

Oct 22, 2023

Thomas “Tommy” Gerald Grisham, 78, of Adamsville, Tennessee, died on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in his home. Tommy was of the Christian faith, was a member of Meeks Grove Baptist Church, and loved attending services whenever he was able. For over thirty years, he was a driver for D.L. Cutshall and Sons and loved every minute of it. Tommy...

Oct 17, 2023

Annette Nunley Johnson, 81, of Iuka, MS, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Annette attended Trinity Baptist Church. Her life revolved around her children and grandchildren, and she loved spending as much time as possible with them. She is survived by her daughters, Edwina Welch (Mike), Donna Trickey (Tim), and Tracie Jones (Chuck); her...

Oct 13, 2023

Mary Louise Cox, 95, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, October 13, 2023, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Cox was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where she loved to sing. She also enjoyed flowers, attending basketball games, and spending time with her family. She is survived by one son, Harold Ray Cox (Judy); two sisters, Hilda Grisham...

Oct 11, 2023

James Clay Berryman, 22, of Booneville, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in his home. Clay belonged to the Bridge at Burnsville and was a student at Northeast Mississippi Community College. He loved to go fishing and duck hunting, and he would be out on the water any chance he got. Most of all, however, Clay loved to...

Oct 11, 2023

David Owen “Dave” Pugh, 59, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Dave was a loyal friend and kind to all he met. You could not meet Dave and forget him. He always made those around him laugh, and he will be missed more than words can say. He was...

Oct 9, 2023

Harold E. Taylor, Jr., 65, of Vestavia Hills, AL, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Noland Hospital in Birmingham, AL. He loved algebra and would spend hours working problems every day. Harold was an extremely active member of Vestavia Church of Christ. He was always smiling, full of joy and laughter, despite difficulties. Harold was very selfless...

Oct 8, 2023

Jared Lance Bullock, 25, of Burnsville, Mississippi, departed this life on October 8, 2023, at home. Jared graduated from Pathway Christian Academy in 2017. After graduation, Jared attended Tishomingo County Day Service Program. He enjoyed playing on the computer, playing video games, and fishing. Jared is survived by his parents, Vaden and Darla Bullock; his aunts, Jennifer Davis, Debbie...

Oct 6, 2023

Janet Lynn Segars, 58, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Ms. Segars (“Lynn”) was a member of Iuka United Methodist Church.  Lynn was born in Amory, Mississippi, spent her younger years in Athens, Georgia, and attended Millsaps College and the University of Mississippi.  She was self-employed as an attorney...

Oct 5, 2023

Joan Ardinger, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed painting in her free time. Mrs. Joan is survived by her Brother, Bob Hodge (Wilmer); her sister, Jeanelle Blevins (Harold); her nephews, Steve, Reid, Jim, Fred, Tommy, Blaine, and Glenn; her nieces,...

Oct 4, 2023

Clayborn Haskell Manuel, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home in Iuka. Clay was born on February 19, 1938, in Memphis, TN, to Roy Clayborn and L. Mae Livingston Manuel. He served his country in the Army as an M.P. After the Army, he started with the Memphis Police Department as...