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.
John Travis Hendrix
Jul 1, 2023
John Travis Hendrix, 88, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Hendrix was a member of New Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church and a U. S. Army veteran. He retired from Genesco Shoe Company and loved gardening. He also loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by...
Gloria Keith
Jun 28, 2023
Gloria Keith, 73, of Tishomingo, MS, died June 28, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Gloria enjoyed line dancing, cooking, taking care of her family and friends, and attending any of her grandchildren’s activities, especially ballgames. Being an exceptional line dancer, she became an instructor, started her own class, and made countless friends while touching many hearts...
Lillie Ruth Mckenzie Smith
Jun 24, 2023
Lillie Ruth McKenzie Smith, 85, of Snow Hill, North Carolina, died on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in her home. Mrs. Lillie lived in Iuka for over 25 years and moved to Snow Hill, NC, eight years ago to live with her daughter. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Iuka and loved being able to attend. She...
Edward A Long
Jun 23, 2023
Edward A. Long, 78, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Friday, June 23, 2023, in his home. Mr. Long was a member of Chapel Hill Church in Burnsville and loved attending. He enjoyed collecting model trucks and working with his tractor. More than anything, however, he loved his family and his faith. Mr. Long is survived by his beloved wife,...
Roger Lee Greene
Jun 22, 2023
Roger Lee Greene, 69, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died on Thursday, June 22, 2023. In his free time, Mr. Greene enjoyed fishing, bowling, and sports. He loved to watch basketball and football and used to play whenever he got the chance. He is survived by his beloved wife, Teresa Karen Greene; his son, Robert Lee “Robbie” Greene (Heather Danielle); his...
Leon Gray
Jun 17, 2023
Leon Gray, 73, of Tishomingo, MS, died on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence. He was a Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. Leon enjoyed wood working, fishing, and was employed as a pipe fitter for most of his career. On Saturday nights he could be found eating supper at Lil' Smokies and then out at...
Stanley D. "Lightweight" Dill
Jun 17, 2023
Stanley D. "Lightweight" Dill, 65, of Iuka, MS, died on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his residence. Stanley enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and his dog, Maggie. He was also an avid hot rod enthusiast. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Wanda Dill; his step-daughter, Jennifer McKee (Tracey); his grandchildren, Baleigh Lewis...
Ella Jean Moore
Jun 13, 2023
Ella Jean Moore, 86, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Hospitality House in Iuka. Ella Jean grew up attending Snowdown Methodist Church and was an active member all throughout her life. For several years, she worked as the secretary for Iuka High School. After leaving the high school, she worked at Occidental Chemicals. In...
Enoch Eugene "Gene" Amerson
Jun 13, 2023
Enoch Eugene “Gene” Amerson, 85, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in his home. Gene was an active member of New Lebanon Free Will Baptist Church and loved being able to attend. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, and a 50-year member of the Burnsville Lodge #233 F. & A.M. He retired from the...
Rickey Dean Mccoy
Jun 6, 2023
Rickey Dean McCoy, 64, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Rickey was a retired laborer who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time on the river. He also loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He is survived by two sons, Almous McCoy and Dustin McCoy; two daughters, Christian McCoy...
Tommy Grisham
Jun 5, 2023
Tommy Grisham, 79, of Iuka, MS, died on Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence. He enjoyed gardening and working outside, drinking coffee with the guys at Jack's, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his son, Scott Grisham (Shanna); his daughter, Tamara McMeans; his grandchildren, Allye Grisham, Emilee Grisham, and Connor McMeans; and his siblings,...
Darryl Long
Jun 5, 2023
Darryl Long, 59, of Iuka, MS, died on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Region One Health Medical Center in Memphis. He graduated from Iuka High School in 1982 and furthered his education at Ole Miss where he graduated with a pharmacy degree. Darryl was a pharmacist by trade for over 30 years, working at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital and...
Donnie Lambert
Jun 4, 2023
Donnie Lambert, 85, of Iuka, MS, died on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his residence. He enjoyed anything to do with being outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and camping. Donnie was a charter member of the North Crossroads Fire Department, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Burnsville Lodge #233 F&AM, and a member of Pleasant Grove church of...
Hubert Allen Mitchell
Jun 2, 2023
Hubert Allen Mitchell, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. Mitchell was a member and deacon of New Hope Baptist Church in Hobart, IN, and attended Iuka Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was retired from Bethlehem Steel in Burns Harbor, IN....
Howard Grimes
Jun 2, 2023
Howard Grimes, 73, of Glen, Mississippi, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Grimes was of the Christian faith and attended Wheeler Grove Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran and served in Germany during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed “spending time in the woods with the Lord” as well as spending time with his...
Dave Studdard
May 29, 2023
David "Dave" Studdard, 56, of Corinth, MS, died on Monday, May 29, 2023, at his residence. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling up North, being on his tractor, and spending time in the mountains. His greatest joys came from bbqing for his family, fast cars, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife,...
Joe Patrick
May 25, 2023
Joseph Edward Patrick, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Joe worked for the Tishomingo County school system for over 40 years as a custodian, with most of those years shared working with his late wife, Sandra. In his free time, Joe liked to go boating and fishing. He...
Charles Anthony "Tony" Kent
May 23, 2023
Charles Anthony “Tony” Kent went to his spiritual reward on May 23, 2023. Tony was the husband of Charlotte, the father of Ginger and Charlie, a beloved son, brother, uncle and great-uncle, and a friend to just about everyone else he came into contact with. He was a genius engineer who began working for a fledgling company on the Mississippi...
Frances Rast
May 19, 2023
Frances Rast, 85, of Iuka, MS, died on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Region One in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Rast was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her yard and with her flowers and spending time with the joys of her life, her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Kathy Rast, Donny Rast,...
Jean Lambert Cunningham
May 16, 2023
Jean Lambert Cunningham, aka Momma Jean, 88, of Iuka, MS, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She enjoyed sewing, canning, and gardening. She was an excellent hostess and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a long time Christian, worshipped with the church of Christ and taught cradle roll. She was also a...
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