Jul 22, 2022

William Whitman “Whit” McKee, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, went to Heaven with the angels on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Whit accepted Jesus as his Savior as a young man and his life was a testimony to that act. He was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church and was a U. S. Army veteran....

Jul 21, 2022

Alice Faye “Naw Naw” Curtis, 71, of Iuka, MS, died on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at her residence. Alice enjoyed spending time with her family and friends making them smile and laugh. She enjoyed music and going to see her favorite artists in concert. Alice worked at Kimberly Clark in Corinth, MS. She retired after many years of service....

Jul 16, 2022

Mary Waddle, 81, of Cherokee, AL, died on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at her residence. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning house, gardening, and helping others. She was a member of the Cherokee EMT Rescue Squad. She was of the Christian faith and known for her unmeasured kindness. She is survived by her daughters, Becky Franks and Selina Hermess (Byron); her...

Jul 16, 2022

Ritchie Dale Scott, 63, of Waterloo, Alabama, died Saturday, July 16, 2022. Ritchie loved his Waterloo community and being on the river. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and would help anyone he could. He also enjoyed camping, boating, and riding his four-wheeler. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Vickie Scott; two daughters,...

Jul 15, 2022

Verdell Ledgewood, 82, of Savannah, Tennessee, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Ledgewood was a U. S. Army veteran and was retired from Ingraham Barge Company where he worked as a riverboat captain. He loved fishing and running his trotlines. He also loved to spend time with his special family, Noah Pipes, Savyon Pipes, McKinley Davis,...

Jul 12, 2022

Earl Garner, Jr., 89, of Iuka, MS died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Earl was born on September 15, 1932, in Greenwood, West Virginia. He was a member of the Tishomingo Baptist Church and was retired from the Department of Defense. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed...

Jul 12, 2022

Donald George Arrington, 82, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Smyrna, GA, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Donald was employed at General Motors in Georgia for 35 years. He also owned  his own business, Done Right Roofing. Donald was a member of Iuka Lodge #94 F&AM and a member of the Scottish...

Jul 12, 2022

Dorothy Dailey, 90, of Burnsville, MS, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at her residence. She enjoyed quilting and was of the Christian faith. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Hinton (Michael); her sister, Doris Kennedy; and her two grandchildren, Laura Dudley and David Dudley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Dailey; her son, Larry...

Jul 10, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" Smith, 78, of Pickwick, TN, died on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Parkrest Nursing Home in Savannah, TN. She enjoyed sitting at her kitchen table reading cookbooks, cooking, and visiting with friends and family. She was a member of Pickwick Church of Christ. She is survived by her sons, Joe Carmack (Krystal) of Counce, TN, Tim Carmack...

Jul 8, 2022

Jerry Edward Wadkins, Sr., 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, July 8, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Wadkins was a retired owner/operator in the trucking industry. He was a Christian of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and working on automobiles. He loved his family and his dog, Bella. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Wadkins; three sons,...

Jul 6, 2022

Deborah “Debbie” Jean Ragan, 65, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in her home. For years, she worked at Hoover Stone and loved her job. If she wasn’t working, she was at home relaxing or hanging out with family. Mrs. Ragan is survived by her daughter, Misty Ragan; and her grandson, Josh Ragan. She was preceded...

Jul 4, 2022

Ruby Edna Kennedy, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Monday, July 4, 2022, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was born on November 9, 1943 to Willie Bill and Mattie Marlar Gray. She worked at Genesco for many years. Mrs. Kennedy is survived by her daughter, Donna Whalen, of Hilton Head Island, SC. She was preceded in death by...

Jul 3, 2022

Mary Alice Highland, 93, of Iuka, Mississippi, died surrounded her by her family on Sunday, July 3, 2022. She loved to garden, and she spent her life taking care of her home and household. Mrs. Highland is survived by her daughter June Kay (Gary); her four grandchildren, Michael Pittman (Deanna), Jimmy Pittman (Britny), Danielle Smith (Edward), and Chase Kay...

Jul 3, 2022

Belinda Sue Brown, 55, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Sunday, July 3, 2022, in her home. She leaves behind her sister, Jennifer Williams of Sandoval, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Hudson Brown and Audrey Lucille Hester Brown. Cutshall Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation is scheduled from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m....

Jun 30, 2022

Jackie Ray Rogers, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died in his home on Thursday, June 30, 2022. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam and was a very patriotic man. He loved spending time with his family, especially his great-niece, great-nephews, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren. Mr. Rogers was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church and loved...

Jun 28, 2022

Dwight Cummings Fields (O’Neill), 71, of Bronson, FL, formerly of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL, surrounded by his family.

A celebration of life will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 7118 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607, on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at...

Jun 27, 2022

Edith M. Crane, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died in her home on Monday, June 27, 2022. Mrs. Crane was known for her dedication to God. She was an ordained Pentecostal preacher, and for a long time, she preached on the WBTG radio station every Sunday morning. She worked at the shirt factory in Iuka, MS, for many years. She...

Jun 26, 2022

Larry Gene Hammock, 81, of Golden, MS, died on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his residence. He was employed at Laroche Industries in Cherokee, AL for 44 years. He was also a member of Community Center Baptist Church in Red Bay, AL. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hammock of Golden, MS; his sons, Todd Hammock (Delaina) of...

Jun 25, 2022

Thomas Hunter Hobbs, 27, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, June 25, 2022. Hunter was a gifted guitarist and harmonica player and was a welder by trade. He loved turkey and deer hunting, as well as fishing, with his Papaw, little brother, and Dad. He also loved his dog, Sassy, and the family cat, Littlefoot. Hunter took care of and...

Jun 21, 2022

Nelson Mark LaCoste, 59, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mark attended Mt. Evergreen Church and was retired from Smith Marine Towing where he worked as a tugboat captain. He loved spending time outdoors and building things, and even built his own house. He also enjoyed spending his retirement...