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.
Algie Quillen Harris
December 25, 2022
Algie Quillen Harris, 96, of Allsboro, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Harris was born in Maud, AL, to Forest and Maude Burns Quillen. She graduated from Cherokee Vocational High School in 1945 and attended Florence Teachers College. She taught elementary school for many years. She formed special relationships with her students and even...
Demois Gallahar
December 25, 2022
Demois Gallahar, 79, of Tishomingo, MS, died on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her residence. She enjoyed gardening, especially her flower beds. She was baptized at Northside Baptist Church in Red Bay, AL. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jerry Gallahar; her daughter, Tasha Gallahar; her sisters, Linda Bostick, Paula Jackson, Nita Hardin, Delores Hester, Lois...
Betty Fay Phifer
December 23, 2022
Betty Fay Phifer, 93, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died on Friday, December 23, 2022, in her home. Betty was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, and she loved to serve the Lord and read her bible. She was best known for her love of reminiscing and telling stories from the past. She would always say, “I have to talk...
Ida Ann Bean
December 21, 2022
Ida Ann Bean, age 81, middle child of Dewey C. Lewis and Pet Dexter Lewis passed away December 21, 2022, at her home. She was born January 6, 1941.
Ida Ann Bean began school at age 4 at a one teacher school, Walker Cutoff, near her home. She began 2nd grade at Central Consolidated School after the...
Lillie Mae Helton
December 18, 2022
Lillie Mae Helton, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 18, 2022, at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, TN. Lillie Mae was born on March 26, 1938, to Ezekiel “Bay” and Lillie Vada Morris Bugg in Iuka, MS. In 1954, she met Chester Howard Helton and left Burnsville High School during her sophomore year...
Janette Sue Maxwell
December 15, 2022
Janette left this life on Thursday, December 15, 2022, to go to her Heavenly home. She had fought a good fight and had kept the faith. She was born on April 17, 1941 to Blanche Viola Robinson Brown and William Houston Brown. She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church for many years and enjoyed working in the...
Jeffrey Ryan Lisenby
December 12, 2022
Jeffrey Ryan Lisenby, 44, of Brewton, Alabama, died on Monday, December 12, 2022. Jeffrey enjoyed spending time out on his boat and riding motorcycles. He was talented at fixing things and restoring anything he could get his hands on. Jeffrey is survived by his children, Cayleigh Castleberry (Tristan), Hunter Kimbro, and Jordan Johns; his grandchildren, Preston Jordan, Easton Castleberry,...
Michael Hurd Daniel
December 12, 2022
Michael Hurd Daniel, 74, of Tishomingo, MS, died on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Michael enjoyed fishing, working on his farm, and was known for enjoying a good cigar. He accepted Christ at a young age at Maud Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Michael loved his family and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them....
Wanda Sue Dooley
December 9, 2022
Wanda Sue Dooley, 73, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Airport Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed being able to go worship the Lord. She liked to listen to music, fish, garden, and cook for the whole family when she was able. Mostly, however, she loved to...
David "Bootie" Curtis
December 9, 2022
David “Bootie” Curtis, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Friday, December 9, 2022, at North Mississippi Medica Center – Iuka. When he was younger, David spent seven years in the National Guard. He worked with the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669, and he absolutely loved his job. It allowed him to travel, which was one of his favorite things...
Ollie Mae Ray Umfress-Lambert
December 5, 2022
Ollie Mae Ray Umfress-Lambert, 95, passed from her earthly life on Monday, December 5, 2022 at her home. She professed faith in Jesus as a young girl, and her faith guided her life. She loved her family and spent a lifetime serving them and others through her gift for hospitality and cooking. She retired from Tishomingo County Hospital (North...
Debbie Woodruff
December 2, 2022
Debbie Woodruff, 64, of Iuka, MS died on Friday, December 2, 2022, at her residence. She was known for her sarcasm and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Woodruff; her mother, Patricia Bonds; her daughters, Ashley Woodruff and Mikinzie Curtis (Joseph); her sister, Glenda Grace (Dale); her sisters-in-law, Teresa South and Patty...
Vonda Leigh Brown
December 2, 2022
Vonda Leigh Brown, 54, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Friday, December 2, 2022, in her home. Mrs. Brown was a Christian and enjoyed the services at Petersville Church of Christ in Florence, AL. She also enjoyed crafting and cooking. She was a huge fan of Elvis and James Dean. Most of all, though, she loved spending time with her...
Roger Rohloff
December 1, 2022
Roger Rohloff, 85, of Tishomingo, MS, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS, is entrusted with arrangements. Roger was born in Milwaukee and raised in Waukesha, WI. Later in life, he moved his family to Tustin,...
Stella Ann Bailey
December 1, 2022
Stella Ann Bailey, 75, of Tishomingo, MS, died on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She enjoyed coloring and watching wrestling and the Food Network Channel. She was an avid MSU sports fan, especially football. Stella was a member of Burgess Creek Church. She is survived by her husband, Ward "Jimmy" Bailey; her daughters,...
Wanda Sue Davis Reynolds
November 26, 2022
Wanda Sue Davis Reynolds, 80, of Dundee, Mississippi, died on Saturday, November 26, 2022, in her home. For most of her life, Mrs. Reynolds stayed home and took care of her family, who she loved more than anything. She was the past Worthy Matron of the Horn Lake Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a member for...
Donnie Rudolph Williams
November 26, 2022
Donnie Rudolph Williams, 78, of Iuka, MS, died on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at The Hospitality House. He enjoyed hunting. As the Veterans Administration Officer, he enjoyed cooking for everyone at the courthouse. He is survived by his daughters, Vickie Wimberly and Kim Borden (Galelus); his brothers, Frank Williams (Gayle) and Isaac Williams (Kathy); his sisters, Jane Robinson (Sidney),...
Steve Jackson
November 22, 2022
Harold Stephen “Steve” Jackson, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Steve was a local attorney and practiced law in Iuka for 51 years. He was a Mississippi National Guard veteran and was a former judge for the Cities of Iuka and Belmont. Steve loved boating and was a...
James H Morris
November 21, 2022
James H. Morris, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Monday, November 21, 2022, in his home. For most of his life, he was a truck driver. He was an excellent provider for his family. Every visit from family and friends concluded with an offering of garden vegetables, eggs, fruit, jellies, or any other thing he knew would be useful....
Annette Ola Scott
November 21, 2022
Annette Ola Scott, 84, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Magnolia Regional Health Care Center in Corinth. Mrs. Annette was a homemaker for most of her life, taking care of her family and her household. She loved the lord, attended House of Prayers Church, and loved listening to and participating in preaching. She really enjoyed...
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