Sep 17, 2022

Patricia Ann Horton, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Before she retired, Mrs. Horton worked as a FedEx driver for many years. She attended Fifth Street Baptist Church. She had many hobbies, including crochet and crosswords, but her favorite thing to do was shop. You could not get her off...

Sep 9, 2022

Herbert L. Bonds, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on September 9, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center – Iuka. At a young age, Mr. Bonds began attending First Missionary Baptist church and stayed within the Baptist religion throughout his entire life. He was a member of the Masons. Mr. Bonds was an amazing cook and a car enthusiast. After...

Sep 6, 2022

Sennie Grace Long, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. For most of her life, Grace worked as a real estate broker and appraiser. She was a franchise owner for several H&R Block locations, and she owned and operated her own company, Grace Long Real Estate. Mrs. Long loved...

Sep 4, 2022

Johnny Lee Bonds, 41, of Iuka, Mississippi, died in his home on Sunday, September 4, 2022. When he was younger, Johnny was in the United States Army, where he worked as an armored vehicle crew member. He was employed by ACCO in Booneville, MS, and he really enjoyed the people he worked with. When he wasn’t working, Johnny liked...

Sep 3, 2022

Betty Ruth Woodruff Pounders, 88, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, September 3, 2022, at The Hospitality House in Iuka. Mrs. Pounders was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church and was formerly employed at Fred’s in Iuka. She also played a large role in supporting her husband in his barber shop business. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed...

Sep 1, 2022

Jessica B. McQueen, 35, of Iuka, MS, died on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Jessica enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children. She was known as a very hard worker and was an avid Gator fan. Jessica loved her children more than they will ever know. She supported all of their extracurricular activities, including music and sports. Jessica...

Aug 31, 2022

Michael D. Richardson, 52, of Iuka, Mississippi, was called home on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. He was born to the late John D. and Carolyn Richardson on January 25, 1970. Michael owned and operated MRI Lawns. He loved being outdoors and working in his yard, but most of all, Michael loved people and helping others. He was a true...

Aug 26, 2022

Omer Alton Adcock, 77, of Iuka, MS, died on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger days. Omer was known for his dancing and his whistling. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was also of the Baptist faith. He is survived...

Aug 20, 2022

Carl Edward “Ed” Blakney, 91, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center- Iuka. He was a United States Army Veteran and served in Korea. After his time in the Army, Ed was a truck driver and loved every minute of it. He drove his truck until he was well into his 80s....

Aug 15, 2022

George Tucker “Tuck” Russell, 85, died on Monday, August 15, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Tuck loved working in his yard and gardening. He was an avid Mississippi State University fan and enjoyed studying history. Tuck knew Jesus as his Savior and Lord. He enjoyed volunteering with Eight Days of Hope and was a member of...

Aug 12, 2022

Annette Barrett Mars, 79, of Memphis, Tennessee, died Friday, August 12, 2022, at The Hospitality House in Iuka. Annette was born on June 28, 1943, to Mr. O. E. and Stella Barrett. Through her experience in beauty pageants, she created Classic Beauty and Talent Systems, which served the southeast region of the United States. Later she founded Mars Market...

Aug 11, 2022

Howard Vance Ellis, 91, of Iuka, MS, died on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Southern Magnolia Estates. He enjoyed blue grass music, gardening, and spending time with his family. Howard was known for playing his homemade upright tub and his guitar. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Melton (Steve); his grandchildren, Brandon Melton, Joshua Melton (Elizabeth), Matthew Melton...

Aug 10, 2022

John Alva Clark, 84, of Memphis, Tennessee, formerly of Ripley, MS, was born to Leonard Horace and Bertha Mae Hamm Clark in Tremont, MS, on September 16, 1937 and passed on August 10, 2022. He grew up in Red Bay, AL, and resided in Ripley, MS, for most of his life, where he had a successful career...

Aug 8, 2022

Linda Jean South Johns, 77, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died on Monday, August 8, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center – Iuka. She worked at Sears in Memphis until retirement, upon which time she spent her days with her family. She was a lively woman and loved to pull jokes on her family, especially her brother Dwight. During her spare...

Aug 5, 2022

Doris Province Burleson, 86, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, August 5, 2022, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Doris was a member of Iuka Gospel Chapel. She was formerly employed at the Iuka Shirt Factory, and later worked at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She spent much of her time in prayer and reading her Bible. She also enjoyed watching game...

Aug 3, 2022

Janet Burleson Kilgore, 66, of Burnsville, MS, died on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center. She enjoyed spending time with her dogs, caring for the stray animals in her neighborhood, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her son, Douglas Kilgore (Whitney); her brother, Lanny Burleson (Petrisha); her grandchildren, Nathan Kilgore, Gradyn Markle,...

Aug 2, 2022

Donny Ray Carver was born on May 3, 1962, to the late Betty Johnson and Durrell Carver. Donny was a resident of Burnsville, MS and went home to Jesus, his parents, his brother, Jackie, and his niece, Lakeisha, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, at age 60 years old. He enjoyed working on...

Jul 30, 2022

Richard Hayden Ables, born in Dennis, Mississippi, on March 11, 1946, departed this life Saturday, July 30, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.

Hayden lived a full and interesting life. He was a lifelong resident of Tishomingo County, graduating from Iuka High School in 1964, lettering in football, and participating in many school activities before attending Northeast...

Jul 29, 2022

Betty Vess Mauldin, 76, of Florence, Alabama, died July 29, 2022. She dedicated her life to helping others. She was an avid supporter and volunteer for Safeplace Inc., as well as other local organizations. When she wasn’t volunteering, she enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. Betty is survived by her daughters, Tonya Beyersdorf (Tim Wesson), Rhonda Guenther...

Jul 27, 2022

James Earl Bonds “007”, 71, of Iuka, MS, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends. He devoted 40 years to carpentry along side his beloved brother and partner, Sammy Bonds. He was a life-long member of Hubbard Salem Baptist Church and a founding member of the Coleman Park Fire Department. He loved spending time...