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.
Kinsley Darwin
Mar 14, 2012
Kinsley Darwin, 17, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of Mt. Evergreen United Methodist Church. She was a student at Tishomingo County High School, where she was a member of FBLA, Beta Club, FCA, and the tennis team. She was a Homecoming Maid for 3 years,...
Shirley Fair Puckett
Mar 12, 2012
Shirley Fair Puckett, 54, of Corinth, Mississippi, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at her residence. She was a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church and was the former owner and operator of the Burnsville Diner. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed flowers and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. until...
Lloyd Mars
Mar 11, 2012
Lloyd Franklin “Buddy” Mars, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, March 11, 2012, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. He was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, at Cutshall Funeral...
Kitty Norman
Mar 9, 2012
Kitty Norman, 69, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, March 9, 2012, at her residence. She was employed as a server at the Country Squire Restaurant in Iuka for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...
Ronny Lynn Phifer
Mar 9, 2012
Ronny Lynn Phifer, 54, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, March 9, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and drawing. Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Keith Curtis. Interment will follow in Oak...
Melvin Walker
Mar 3, 2012
Melvin Walker, 73, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, March 03, 2012, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was a member of Rocky Springs United Methodist Church, and enjoyed fishing. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM on Sunday, March 4, 2012, graveside, officiated by Rev. Robert Armstrong. Interment will follow in Campground Cemetery. Pallbearers include Chuck Holly, Jerry...
Hollace J. Smith
Mar 3, 2012
Hollace J. Smith, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, March 03, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church, and was an U.S. Army veteran of WWII where he received a Bronze Star. He was retired from Bellsouth out of Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 8 PM...
Mike Nelson
Mar 3, 2012
James Michael Nelson, 57, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, March 3, 2012. He was a member of the Iuka United Methodist Church, and was the founder, owner, and operator of Mike Nelson Contractors in Iuka. He graduated from Iuka High School in 1973, and then earned a Bachelors Degree in Business from the University of Mississippi. He was well-respected...
Pauline Waddle
Feb 25, 2012
Pauline Waddle, 95, of Memphis, TN, died February 25, 2012, at Rainbow Rehabilitation in Memphis, TN. She was a member of Poplar Springs Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 1, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Malcolm Garrett. Interment will follow in Sardis Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for one...
Mike Leatherwood
Feb 24, 2012
Michael Leatherwood, 64, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, February 24, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a member of Poplar Springs Freewill Baptist Church, and was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was formerly employed as Plant Manager at Procter and Gamble in Memphis, TN, and as a Department Manager...
Leon Lomenick
Feb 24, 2012
Leon Lomenick, 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, February 24, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a lifelong member of Snowdown United Methodist Church and a U. S. Air Force veteran. He also served in the National Guard. He was a musician from the age of four, and was an avid fisherman. Visitation is...
Tab Shiota
Feb 24, 2012
Tab Shiota, 54, of Glen, Mississippi, died Friday, February 24, 2012, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. He was a member of Glendale Baptist Church, and was a U. S. Army veteran with 17 years of service. He formerly worked in automobile sales in the Corinth area. He enjoyed photography and journalism, and was a firearms...
Ruth Joan Moore
Feb 23, 2012
Ruth Joan Moore, 71, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, February 23, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of Spirit and Truth Christian Fellowship, and was a former factory worker. She loved her church, and enjoyed watching her grandson play baseball. She also enjoyed reading and watching TV game shows. Visitation is scheduled...
Eula Vee Moore
Feb 21, 2012
Eula Vee Bryant Moore, 95, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was retired from the Iuka Shirt Factory. She enjoyed her family, quilting, sewing, gardening, cooking for her family, and talking about old times. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Dora Morris
Feb 18, 2012
Dora Morris, 86, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of Iuka United Methodist Church, and was formerly on the board of the Friends of the Iuka Public Library. She loved to travel, enjoyed her hiking club in Tupelo, and working in her yard. Visitation is scheduled for...
Beatrice Prather
Feb 17, 2012
Beatrice “Bee” Prather, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died February 17, 2012, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She loved working in her yard, and spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 2 until 4 PM on Sunday, February 19 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at...
Nell Moore
Feb 16, 2012
Nell Moore, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died February 16, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, and was a long time Iuka resident. She was a sought after caregiver, and sat with many elderly people. She enjoyed fishing, traveling, and visiting her sister and nieces and nephews in Texas....
Willie Kirby
Feb 16, 2012
Willie Kirby, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died February 16, 2012, at his residence. He was an U.S. Army veteran of WWII, where he served as a medic in the first wave of the invasion on Omaha Beach. He received a Bronze Star because of his valor and bravery in action. He was retired from General Motors after 27 years....
Jeanette C. Mann
Feb 15, 2012
Jeanette C. Mann, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at her residence. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, and was a member of her state championship basketball team in high school. She was the executive director of the Iuka Housing Authority, and was a board member of Tishomingo County Schools and the Midway-Pleasant Hill...
Joseph B. Mosley
Feb 14, 2012
Joseph B. Mosley, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at his residence. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a Mason. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Wednesday, February 15 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Thursday, February 16, 2012,...
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