Dec 23, 2021

Illene South, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mrs. South was a member of the New Salem community and New Salem Baptist Church for over 65 years. She was retired from Ripley Screen in Iuka. She was a strong and determined woman who spent much of her time caring for others....

Dec 22, 2021

Walter Ridley Wynn, Jr., 83, of Iuka, MS passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his residence. He enjoyed raising goats, fishing, and square dancing. Walter was a member of Springhill United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Iuka Lodge #94 F&AM. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy Morgan Wynn; his daughter,...

Dec 21, 2021

Billie Kathryn Lewis, 84, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Billie Kathryn enjoyed working in her yard and gardening, reading, and volunteering at Iuka Baptist Clothes Closet. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a...

Dec 16, 2021

Philip Wayne Dendy, 71, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford. Philip was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired truck driver. He loved gambling and his cat, Ziva. He is survived by his wife, Penny Dendy; five daughters, Gaela Lashley (Greg), Tracie...

Dec 14, 2021

Vera Mae McDougal White died on December 14, 2021, at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka, MS. She was the daughter of the late L.E. McDougal and Lela Mae Greene McDougal Marler. She was the step-daughter of the late Henry Marler. Also, preceding her in death were her daughter, Liz, and son Larry White. Vera was a kind and loving mother,...

Dec 10, 2021

Billy James Young, Sr., 88, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, December 10, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Young was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was of the Christian faith and was retired from LaRoche Industries in Cherokee, AL. Following retirement, he continued to work part time at Bonds Construction. He loved being outdoors and...

Dec 9, 2021

Noel C. “Red” South, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. South was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church and was retired from the Dana Corporation in Corinth. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and his dog, Jake. He also enjoyed gardening and yard work, as...

Dec 2, 2021

Janean Adair Pruitt Jones, affectionately called Nena, went home to be with her Lord and Savior December 2, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center-Iuka, after a lengthy illness. Janean was born August 14, 1945, to Perry Joe and Janice McDermott Pruitt in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Janean graduated from Iuka High School in 1963 and married Iuka native, Charles Jones, on...

Dec 2, 2021

Joseph Ed Robinson, 75, went to his heavenly home Thursday, December 2, 2021.  Joe was born August 22, 1946, to William “Bill” Robinson and Flodie Dexter Robinson in Iuka, MS, where he lived with his wife Martha for 57 years.  Joe was an ironworker and a member of the Ironworkers Local #477 for 54 years.  Joe loved the Lord,...

Dec 2, 2021

James Norman Belue, 83, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Belue was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. He was also employed as a foreman at J.C. Jourdan Lumber Company for 50 years. He enjoyed his Hereford Cattle, spending time with family, and lending a hand to anyone in need. Mr. Belue...

Nov 26, 2021

James Larry Gaines, 70, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, November 26, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Larry was a member of Strickland Church of Christ and was a former truck driver. He enjoyed hunting and watching Westerns. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Gaines; a son, James “Bobo” Gaines; one brother, Hershel Skelton; two...

Nov 26, 2021

Michial Ray "Mikie" Thacker, 60, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at his residence. Mikie owned his own trucking company, Thacker Trucking LLC and enjoyed driving his freightliner "Black Beauty". He also enjoyed riding his Razor, drag racing, and motorcycles. He also loved being on the lake and spending time with his grandbabies. He is survived by his...

Nov 25, 2021

Mona Earline Barnes Whitfield, 95, of Iuka, Mississippi, was welcomed into Heaven on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Whitfield was born on February 27, 1926, to Lillian Woodruff Barnes and Earl Wheeler Barnes. She became the wife of James Clay Whitfield, son of Walter and Georgia Seago Whitfield, on July 4, 1946....

Nov 24, 2021

Daris Lee Crum, 70, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Crum was a U. S. Army veteran who served as a nurse during the Vietnam War. She was also formerly employed at World Color in Corinth and was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing her hair and makeup and watching TV, as well as...

Nov 22, 2021

Candice Faye Barnes, 60, of Iuka, MS passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital. She enjoyed fishing, animals, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Barnes; her daughter, Jessika George (Aaron); her son, Jeromy Barnes (Reanna); her grandchildren, Elyssa George, Harrison George, and Jack George; her mother-in-love, Mary Barnes; her...

Nov 18, 2021

Mary Kathryn Helen Leonaitis, 62, of Chicago IL, passed away on Thursday November 18 2021, at Magnolia Regional Health Center - Corinth MS. Mary was born on October 02,1959 and was the daughter of the late Amos and Lois (Springhorn) Fegan. She and her husband, Joseph Leonaitis, moved to Iuka MS in 2001 in order to give their children...

Nov 17, 2021

Linda Gail McGaughy, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at her residence. Linda enjoyed sewing and quilting, as well as flowers and working in her yard. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, John McGaughy; a son, Murphy Tigner; and two brothers, Ray Maxwell and Charles Maxwell, all of...

Nov 15, 2021

Roe Allen “Red” Adams, 58, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, November 15, 2021, at his residence. Red enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting arrowheads, as well as helping others with concrete and carpentry work. He also enjoyed working at his new job at Hago Automotive. He is survived by two brothers, Ricky Clingan (Cindy) and Danny Clingan (Nita); and his...

Nov 15, 2021

Travis Brewer, 80, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at his residence. Travis enjoyed working, mowing, and running heavy equipment. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Travis was also a Mason. He is survived by his wife, Linda Long Brewer; his son, Richard "Moony" Brewer (Alison); his...

Nov 15, 2021

Johnny D. Sims, 68, passed on to a better place after a long fight with illness on Monday, November 15,  2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  He was born October 29, 1953, in Booneville, MS, the son of George O. and Edith H. Sims.

Johnny graduated from Booneville High School, Class of 1971. Following high...