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 Owen Curry, Sr.
June 4, 2022
John Owen Curry, Sr., 52, of Iuka, MS died on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. John was a very giving and loving person who cared about all of his family, extended family, friends, and his community. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America for the past 14 years, a past Scout...
Billy Wayne "Pop" Daniel
June 1, 2022
Billy Wayne “Pop” Daniel, age 89, passed away on June 1, 2022, at the North Mississippi Medical Center – Iuka. Born February 28, 1933, in Maud, Alabama, he was the son of Shelby H. and Effie Burns Daniel. He was a 1951 graduate of Cherokee High School where he was remembered for often hitting clutch shots in basketball games....
Doris Herron
May 31, 2022
Doris Sulliva Herron, 95, formerly of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Ave Maria Home in Bartlett, Tennessee. Doris was a devoted Christian and a loyal member of Iuka Baptist Church for over 20 years. She enjoyed singing in the choir. She was also a fabulous cook and liked gardening. She absolutely loved people. Mrs. Doris...
Joann Feltman Joslin
May 26, 2022
JoAnn Feltman Joslin, 85, of Glen, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Joslin was a lifelong member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church. She was retired from Genesco Shoe Company following over 30 years of employment. She loved to read, especially her Bible, and witnessing to others about Jesus. She also enjoyed...
Dorothy Adams Harwell
May 19, 2022
Dorothy Adams Harwell, 91, of Baton Rouge, LA, formerly of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her residence in Baton Rouge, LA. Mrs. Harwell was of the Methodist faith and was a former English teacher. She was a generous and kind person who enjoyed square dancing, round dancing, and reading. She was also a master bridge player...
David Joseph Foster
May 18, 2022
David J. Foster, 83, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at his home in Tishomingo. Mr. Foster lived in Raton, NM prior to living in Tishomingo for the last seven years. David is survived by one son, Jim Foster (Pam) of Tishomingo, MS; four grandchildren, Adrienne Carter of Tishomingo, Brandon Martin, of Aurora, CO, Phoebe Foster and Madison Foster,...
Brandon Lyle Grissom
May 15, 2022
Brandon Lyle Grissom, 47, of Iuka, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Brandon attended Iuka First United Pentecostal Church where he served as Children’s Pastor and also as a board member. He was also the Junior Camp Boys Dorm Director for the Mississippi District UPCI. Brandon...
Doretta Ann Blythe
May 11, 2022
Doretta Ann Blythe, 80, of Iuka, MS died on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at her residence. She enjoyed being on the lake, working in her flower gardens, and cooking. She was known for her potato salad and her banana split cake. Her greatest blessings in life were her children and grandchildren whom she loved spending time with. She is...
Jimmy Charles "James C." Young
May 6, 2022
Jimmy Charles “James C.” Young, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died in his home on May 6, 2022. Mr. Young graduated from Burnsville High School at the age of 16, where he loved playing basketball. After he graduated, he was in the the Air Force for 4 years. Upon returning to the South, he worked and put himself through the...
Larry C. Wilson
May 4, 2022
Larry C. Wilson, 75, of Iuka, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Larry's most prized possessions were his grandchildren and he loved spending as much time as possible with them. He also enjoyed piddling and mowing his yard. He is survived by his son, Cory Wilson; his daughters, Sherry Wilhelm...
Mary Lou Thomas Tickell
May 2, 2022
On Monday, May 2, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m., God, in His infinite wisdom, sent His messenger to Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka, Mississippi, to call for His own, Rev. Mary Lou Tickell. Mary Lou had been “pleasantly confused” for the last two years as a result of dementia. Born in 1937 in the small town of Iuka to...
Susan Gale Sartain
May 2, 2022
Susan Wright Sartain left this earth on May 2, 2022, to be gloriously reunited with her Heavenly Father, her mother, Lillie Mae Wright, and father, Thomas Edward Wright. Susan was born in Sheffield, AL on January 10th, 1950. Her mother delivered twin girls that day and until Susan’s death her sister, Judy Wright Sherrill, has been not only her...
Vida Ree Parsons Nichols
May 1, 2022
Vida Ree Parsons Nichols, 94, born to Looney and Hazel Parsons on August 19, 1927, went to be with Jesus on May 1, 2022. She was a member of Palestine Community Church. Mrs. Nichols enjoyed spending time with her family, working in the yard, and sewing. She leaves behind 5 children, Jane Chastain of Iuka, Robbin Freeno (Brenda) of...
Bobby Ray Bullard
April 29, 2022
Bobby Ray Bullard, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, April 29, 2022, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mr. Bullard was a member of Poplar Springs Free Will Baptist Church and a U. S. Army veteran. He was a lifelong logger and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by a son, Darrell Bullard; and a grandson, Gauge Bullard. He...
Gary Clark
April 28, 2022
Thomas Gary Clark, 57, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at his residence. Gary was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. He loved deer hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed woodworking and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Wade Clark; one step-son, Nathan Miller; two brothers-in-law, Billy McGee and Cliff Wade; one...
Mike Davis
April 28, 2022
Michael Anthony “Mike” Davis, 59, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mike loved motorcycles and riding his Harley Davidson. He enjoyed music and fishing. He also loved to spend time in nature. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Chappell; his mother, Eva McCoy Davis; one daughter, Holli Davis...
Ed Moore
April 20, 2022
Edwin Dwight Moore, 58, of Iuka, Mississippi, departed this life on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Guys, Tennessee, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Ed was born May 5, 1963, in Monticello, AR, to Paul and Sallie Roberts Moore. While growing up with his siblings in Arkansas, Ed cultivated a love for farming that stayed with him...
Brenda J. Wood Sellers
April 16, 2022
Brenda J. Wood Sellers, 76, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She enjoyed making flower arrangements and decorating cakes, spending time with her family, and was always available for a good debate. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Sellers; her brother, Danny Wood; her grandchildren, SanTanna Akers (Daniel) and...
Kelly Lynn Borden
April 9, 2022
Kelly Lynn Borden, 57, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, April 09, 2022, at Cornerstone Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Ms. Borden was a U.S. Army veteran and worked in offices doing accounting and other administrative jobs. She enjoyed her work, whether it was in the office or one of her other trades. She also liked to cross-stitch and spend time...
William Casey Bivins
April 6, 2022
William Casey Bivins, 23, of Iuka, MS, died on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He enjoyed playing video games, guns, and being outdoors. He loved to be surrounded by his friends and family, making them laugh by always cracking a joke. He is survived by his parents, Volley and Myra Wright Bivins;...
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