Oct 31, 2022

Marie Gerald Moser, 90, passed away on October 31 st in Franklin, TN.  She was born on January 10, 1932 in Iuka, MS.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Blanche Moser, father, Ward Moser, and sisters, Norma Moser and Marion Moser Hawkins.  Marie is survived by her sister, Shirley Rushing Poteet (John); nieces Anne Hawkins Perry (Thad),...

Oct 28, 2022

Franciszek Ted "Frank" Tomczuk, 88, of Iuka, MS, died on Friday, October 28, 2022. He enjoyed singing, sitting outside and enjoying the sunshine, talking history and about the war he had been through,  and eating.  Franciszek’s greatest love was his family and enjoyed any opportunity to talk about them, including his father, mother, brothers, sisters, and his three children....

Oct 27, 2022

William G. “Bill” Strickland, 73, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Tishomingo, MS, died in his home on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Strickland; parents, William and Van Ott Strickland; father-in-law, John H. Mathis, Sr.; and step-father-in-law, Lewis Spear.

Bill, a graduate of...

Oct 25, 2022

Dorothy Patrick Lester, 76, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center – Iuka. She was a Christian and attended church at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing card games, going to the dirt track, being on her tablet, and watching hockey and NASCAR. The Detroit Red Wings were her favorite hockey...

Oct 23, 2022

Wilburn Joslin, 86, of Glen, MS, died on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at his residence. Wilburn enjoyed hunting, mowing yards, and working on his truck. He was a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church and a member of Pine Flat Sportsman Club. He is survived by two daughters, Margie Hobbs (Earl) and Denise Null (Terry); one son, Michael Joslin;...

Oct 22, 2022

Gladys Cleo Dixon, 96, of Cicero, Illinois, formerly of Corinth, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 22, 2022, at her residence in Cicero, IL. Mrs. Dixon was known for helping others and being the rock of her family. She retired from Sloan Valve Co. in Franklin Park, IL, following 21 years of service. She loved to travel and visited every U....

Oct 17, 2022

Marsha Diane Studdard, 72, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Monday, October 17, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. For most of her life, Mrs. Studdard worked in her home as a homemaker. She enjoyed caring for her family and getting to spend time with them. She loved flowers and worked at the Iuka Flower Shop for several...

Oct 9, 2022

Daniel Shane "Bubba" Gentle, 9, of Iuka, MS, went to be with the angels on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Daniel loved to play FortNite and PubG, being outside, and playing baseball. He loved his family and enjoyed all the activities they did together. He is survived by his parents, Jeremy and Anna...

Oct 8, 2022

Dwight “Kenneth” Park, 66, of Iuka, MS, died on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and was an avid gun enthusiast. He was known for playing and listening to music, going to concerts with his wife, traveling with his family, and vacationing with his grandchildren. Kenneth could be found...

Oct 7, 2022

Kyoko Prieto, 94, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on October 7, 2022, at her residence. Kyoko was born March 9, 1928, in Tokyo, Japan. She is the daughter of the late Fumio and the late Hanako Tsukada. She is the sister of Suzuko Hara and the late Kazuo Tsukada. She married Andrew J. Prieto in 1956 in Tokyo, Japan. She...

Oct 7, 2022

Eugene Worsham, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Friday, October 7, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Eugene was an active member of Snowdown United Methodist Church for many years. He was a 65 year member of the Iuka Lodge #94 F&AM. He served on the board of TCEPA for several...

Oct 7, 2022

Howard Junior Whitehurst, 92, of Iuka, MS, died on Friday, October 7, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and making honey. Howard was a member of Campground United Methodist Church and was a Korean War Veteran. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He...

Oct 5, 2022

Talmadge Alford McDuffy, 86, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, surrounded by his family at home. Talmadge was incredibly passionate about restoring old cars, especially Falcons, Mustangs, and Fairlanes. He loved to pass time by listening to music on Kudzu 104.9, as bluegrass was his favorite. When he wasn’t working on cars or listening to music,...

Sep 30, 2022

Betty Jean Feltman, 81, died on Friday, September 30, 2022, at her residence in Huntsville, AL. Betty was born and raised in Iuka, MS and spent most of her life in Memphis, TN. Betty enjoyed sewing, listening to gospel music and traveling to attend gospel concerts. She also enjoyed visiting the Smoky Mountains and spending time with her family,...

Sep 25, 2022

Gloria Diane Walker, 79, of Olive Branch, MS died Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Collierville. Mrs. Walker was employed as a Certified Dental Assistant. Her most recent and longest tenure of 19 years was with Dr. Larry Higginbotham. She enjoyed interior decorating, cooking for her family, reading for hours on end, and spending time at...

Sep 25, 2022

Jimmy Clay Short, 83, of Walnut, Mississippi, died in his home on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Mr. Short was of the Baptist faith and attended many churches in his area. He enjoyed working outside in his garden and watching Nascar. He was a man of many talents, and being a perfectionist made him outstanding at everything he did. Mr....

Sep 23, 2022

Anita Faye Burcham, 71, of Cherokee, Alabama, died in her home on Friday, September 23, 2022. Mrs. Burcham was a homemaker and loved to cook. She was a strong woman and beat breast cancer three times. She found joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. Mrs. Burcham is survived by her mother, Mary Louise Barnes Cox;...

Sep 21, 2022

DeWitt Bean, age 84, of Iuka, MS, passed away on September 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 23, 1938 to the late Wiley Holder and Mae Loden Bean of Dorsey, MS. He was the youngest of ten children. He graduated from Itawamba Agricultural High School in 1957 and Mississippi State University...

Sep 21, 2022

Donna Marie Sherrill, 79, of Golden, Mississippi, died on September 21, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center – Iuka. She attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, in Iuka, with her husband. Her favorite pastime was reading, but she also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Sherrill. She...

Sep 19, 2022

Harold Hubert Murphy, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on September 19, 2022, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Murphy was most notably known for his love of fishing. He liked to spend his days at the Pickwick Dam either fishing or painting the scenery. He also occasionally liked to write poetry. Mr. Murphy is survived by his sister, Jean...