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.
Becky Claunch
Aug 27, 2012
Becky Claunch, 58, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, August 27, 2012, at her residence. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 30th, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Neal Claunch of Iuka, her father,...
Robert "Sarge" Gregory
Aug 23, 2012
Sarge Gregory, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, August 23, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a member of Iuka Baptist Church. He was also retired from the United States Marine Corp, where he served in both the Korean Conflict and Vietnam, and also as a drill instructor. He was an avid collector of many...
J. D. Mitchell
Aug 19, 2012
James Donald “J. D.” Mitchell, 50, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, August 19, 2012, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mr. Mitchell enjoyed fishing, watching movies, and spending time with his family. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, at Jones Chapel C.M.E. Church, officiated by Rev. Charles McGaughy. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery....
Jerome West
Aug 18, 2012
Jerome West, 67, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, August 18, 2012, at his residence. He was retired from TVA, and was the adult softball director in Corinth with Parks and Recreation. He was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Sunday, August 19 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are...
Mildred Brown
Aug 16, 2012
Mildred Brown, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, August 16, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. Brown was a member of Mission Lighthouse Church. She retired from the Iuka Shirt Factory following over forty years of employment, and enjoyed gardening, baking, and working outside in her yard. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.,...
Jimmie Brown
Aug 15, 2012
Jimmie Brown, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012, in Fairmount, Indiana. She was raised in the Oldham community, and was a member of Iuka Baptist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and enjoyed working with beads, making jewelry, and crocheting. Visitation is scheduled 5 until 9 PM on Saturday, August...
Tim Mckee
Aug 12, 2012
Tim McKee, 39, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Sunday, August 12, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM until 1 PM on Tuesday, August 24 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Tuesday,...
James O. Puckett
Aug 10, 2012
James Obie Puckett, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, August 10, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Puckett was retired from the U. S. Marine Corps, where he served for twenty years. He also served for one year in the U. S. Army. He fought in the Korean War, and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Following retirement from...
Lois Patterson Tucker
Jul 30, 2012
Lois Patterson Tucker, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 1, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 2, at the Iuka United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Jon Kaufman and Bro. Malcolm...
Bobby Davis Mckee
Jul 30, 2012
Bobby Davis McKee, 73, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, July 30, 2012, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Private graveside services will be held at a later date for family and close friends. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mary McKee of Iuka; 2 sons – Emery McKee...
Estelle Hudson Lomenick
Jul 28, 2012
Estelle Hudson Lomenick, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Mrs. Lomenick was a member of the Iuka United Methodist Church for over fifty years. She was formerly employed at Genesco Shoe Factory and the office of Dr. John Hora, and later retired as Branch Manager from Iuka Guaranty Bank. She...
Catherine Latch Montgomery
Jul 27, 2012
Catherine Latch Montgomery, 76, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point. She was the former owner of Montgomery’s Antiques in Burnsville, MS. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 30, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Tim Cannon. Cutshall Funeral Home...
Shirley Clark
Jul 23, 2012
Shirley Clark, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Clark was of the Missionary Baptist faith, and was a homemaker. She was also previously employed at the Iuka Shirt Factory. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and her flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, at Cutshall...
Martha Jean Ledbetter Hapner
Jul 21, 2012
Martha Jean Ledbetter Hapner, 63, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the Tri-State Convalescent Center in Adamsville, TN. She was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church, and was an U.S. Army veteran. She was a retired nurse, and was a loving mother and grandmother. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM until 3 PM on Monday,...
Oley Jourdan
Jul 19, 2012
David Olen “Oley” Jourdan, Jr., 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Once again Iuka has lost a favored son in the death of David Olen Jourdan, Jr., affectionately known as “Olen” or “Oley”. Mr. Jourdan was born to D.O. and Mary Aliene Ragland Jourdan on February 16, 1929. Olen...
Shellia Joan Kenaum Strickland
Jul 14, 2012
Shellia Joan Kenaum Strickland, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Strickland was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker. She worked at Genesco Shoe Factory for fifteen years, and was a member of the Midway Homemakers Club. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, July 15, at...
James B. Pounders
Jul 12, 2012
James B. Pounders, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Mr. Pounders was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church and a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of Pounders Barber Shop in Iuka where he worked as a barber for 52...
Jimmie H. Rhodes
Jul 12, 2012
Jimmie H. Rhodes, 75, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, formerly of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Rhodes was an active member and Sunday School teacher at Longview Heights Baptist Church for the past eleven years. He was formerly a member and Sunday School teacher at Leawood Baptist Church where he was also very active...
Maxine Grisham
Jul 8, 2012
Maxine Grisham, 91, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died Sunday, July 08, 2012, at her residence. She was of the Baptist Faith, and was a member of Etheridge FCE Club. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Monday, July 9 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, graveside,...
Greg Dawson
Jul 6, 2012
Greg Dawson, 51, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at his residence. He was an avid Ole Miss fan, and enjoyed traveling, fishing, golf, and spending time with his grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Monday, July 9 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Tuesday,...
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