December 12, 2023

Gerald Wade Crowe, 50, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in Virginia. He enjoyed riding his RZR, fixing cars and boats,  taking boat rides, and enjoying different foods. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Crowe; his children, Matthew Crowe (Christine), Alisha Fisk (Ben),...

December 11, 2023

James Edgar Wadkins, 78, of Savannah, TN, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Magnolia Regional Health Center, surrounded by family. He was born on June 21, 1945 in Iuka, MS. He graduated from Iuka High School in 1965. James enjoyed tinkering, welding, and doing carpentry. He was excellent when it came to working with his hands. He...

December 9, 2023

Frankie Puckett, 69, of Tuscumbia, Alabama, died on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Frankie was a Christian by faith and loved adventure, great food, his family, and God. There were many different seasons of his life including iron working, logging, and trucking. Throughout his years, he also enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, antique...

December 8, 2023

Bro. Jimmy Robinson, 77, of Cullman, AL, died on Friday, December 8, 2023, at his residence. Jimmy enjoyed any and all things to do with Alabama Crimson Tide Football. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. His family, especially his grandchildren, were his pride and joy. Jimmy was a minister from 1967 until his passing. He enjoyed doing revivals and...

December 8, 2023

Martha Farris Austin, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born in Tishomingo County on August 9, 1929.  She was a devoted mother, sister, and grandmother.  She was the last surviving child of Martha and Albert Farris.  Martha is survived by her son Paul Farris Austin (Dustin Davis Austin); her grandson, Nathaniel Austin; and her...

December 2, 2023

Frances Louise Comer, 95, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in her home. Mrs. Frances’ love of supervising people’s work made her especially handy. She could work on vehicles, help with construction, and do anything she set her mind to. She worked as a seamstress for the Iuka Shirt Factory for 35 years. Everyone that knew...

November 29, 2023

Benjamin Tyler Coker, 26, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Benjamin dedicated a great amount of his time and energy to furthering his education. He graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College with an associate’s degree and was currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology and minor in sociology...

November 26, 2023

Donna Clark, 68, of Iuka, MS, died on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Donna enjoyed watching TikTok, browsing Facebook, and FaceTiming her great-granddaughter, Elliott. Before her health declined, she was involved in helping with the Living Free Ministries and Crosswinds Church. Donna was employed as a registered nurse for over 20 years, and...

November 25, 2023

We wish to regretfully announce that Dr. Danny Orville Helton died unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Saturday, November 25th, 2023, in Iuka, Mississippi at the age of 79. Dr. Helton was born October 5th, 1944, as the only child to Yvlette and Orville Helton. He wisely married Sarah Frances Cole Helton (d. May 15th, 2018), graduated from the...

November 23, 2023

Levi Colt Tigner, 26, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Levi was such a unique and one-of-a-kind person. He had never met a stranger, was a good friend to all, and an even better one to his family. He was the type of person that lit up any room...

November 22, 2023

Debra Hester Fowler, 66, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. There were many things in her life that Debra enjoyed, but music and motorcycles held her heart. She would take any chance she got to attend concerts or to ride her bike. She was a part of Dream Riders:...

November 15, 2023

Danny Harold Todd, 69, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Regional One Health in Memphis. Danny was an avid Alabama football fan and didn’t leave the house without at least one piece of Alabama Crimson Tide merch. He was also a huge fan of anything related to cars. He collected classic cars and enjoyed watching...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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)...

November 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...

November 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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October 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...