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.
Andrew James Bassford
Nov 10, 2021
Andrew James Bassford, 37, of Tishomingo, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. From an early age, Andrew loved to cook which led him to become a trained chef once he finished high school. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Andrew was also fond of antiques...
Willie James Carter, Sr.
Nov 6, 2021
Willie James Carter, Sr., 67, of Iuka, MS passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Tishomingo Community Living Center. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and talking to anyone who would listen about the Bible. Willie was a member and a Deacon at First Missionary Baptist Church. He was also a Mason. He is survived by his daughters, Vanessa Carter...
Allen Gene Long
Nov 2, 2021
Allen Gene Long, 71, of Iuka, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. In his younger years he enjoyed riding his Harley and swimming. Gene also enjoyed traveling, doing word search puzzles, and eating chocolate, especially Reese's. He is survived by his nieces, Sandra Grimes Moore (John) and Carrie Grimes; his brother in...
Alta Z. Jones
Oct 31, 2021
Alta Z. Jones, 85, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at The Hospitality House. She enjoyed shooting pool and dancing. She was a member of the Red Hat Organization and a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. She is survived by her sisters, Lee Williams (Roy), Shirley Brown, Deanna Forbes, Linda Lambert, and Kate Warren...
Lily Bearman
Oct 29, 2021
Lily LaDonne Nicole Raigan Bearman, 3, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at her residence. Lily enjoyed music, cartoons, playing, and odd noises. She also loved dressing up and wearing bows in her hair. She is survived by her parents, Andy and Britney Clingan Bearman of Iuka; her birth mother, Nina Dixon; her grandparents, Ricky and Cindy...
Avis Lawayne Harris
Oct 28, 2021
Avis LaWayne Harris, 57, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He is survived by three daughters, Aleshia Saylors, Caitlyn Petree, and Sophie Harris, and one son, Kameron Earnest, all of Belmont; two brothers, Tony Harris of Corinth, and Keith Harris of Iuka; and four grandchildren, C. J. Crowder, Bryson...
Betty Lambert
Oct 26, 2021
Betty Lambert, 83, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her residence. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Rhonda McDuffy (Mac), Joe Lambert, Marcus Lambert (Tanya), and Karen Davis; her sister in law, Janis Lambert; her brother in...
Ona Grantham Bonds
Oct 23, 2021
Ona Grantham Bonds (b. 3-5-1922, d. 10-23-2021) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness. The daughter of John Miller and Roberta Norton Grantham was born and raised in Middleton, TN, with her 6 siblings. After marrying her beloved husband John, she lived in Mobile, AL, for over 70 years where they raised their 6 children...
May Alice Potts Guffey
Oct 22, 2021
On Friday 22 October the Lord called the name of May Alice Guffey to come home. She joined her beloved husband Hugh and together with her brothers and sisters she walked into heaven with the Lord. May passed in her sleep and suffers no more. May is survived by her two daughters Lisa and Paula. May has five grandchildren...
Gary Lynn Morris
Oct 21, 2021
Gary Lynn Morris, 65, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, surrounded by family at the North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL. Gary was the owner of Stateline Auto Glass in Iuka for over 30 years. He enjoyed being around family, drinking his favorite beverage, Coca-Cola, and watching his beloved Gunsmoke on TV. He also loved fishing...
Lila Faye Mcduffy Jones
Oct 17, 2021
Lila Faye McDuffy Jones, 72, of Tishomingo, MS passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with her family. A natural born caregiver, Lila enjoyed helping everyone that she could. Lila was a member of Iuka Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband of...
Bob Mccomic
Oct 14, 2021
William Robert “Bob” McComic, 66, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, October 14, 2021, at his residence. Bob was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran where he attained the rank of Sergeant. He enjoyed playing the guitar and going to the movies. He is survived by his father, John R. McComic of Iuka; one son, John McComic (Ty) of Ft. Hood,...
Jean Dean Hester
Oct 9, 2021
Jean Dean Hester, 74, of Iuka, MS , passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. She was surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Jean fought a 15-month battle against cancer, never giving up, but fighting with the same spirit she had lived her life – “play hard”. A beloved wife...
Kenneth William Dean
Oct 7, 2021
Kenneth William Dean, 60, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Kenneth was 40-year veteran of both the U. S. Army and the Mississippi National Guard. While in the National Guard he was part of the 223rd Engineering Battalion and served twice in Iraq during Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom....
Mary Frances Brown Lovelace
Oct 5, 2021
Mary Frances Brown Lovelace, 86, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. She was a devoted caretaker to her family and loved each one of them dearly. She was also of the Baptist faith and enjoyed cooking. She is survived by her husband, Andrew "Buck" Lovelace; her daughter, Sandra...
Susan Gail Whitehead
Oct 4, 2021
Gail Whitehead, 71, of Corinth, MS passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was known as a giver, giving to anyone who was in need. Attending services at The Bridge of Burnsville, she was of the Christian Faith and very active in many prayer groups around the country. Gail also enjoyed putting puzzles...
Larry C. Allen
Oct 2, 2021
Larry Clifford Allen, 78, of Iuka, MS passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He attended services at Iuka Church of God. Larry was an avid Mississippi State and Dallas Cowboy's fan. He was also a United States Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Georgia...
Noel "Boots" Carson
Oct 1, 2021
Noel Leonard “Boots” Carson, Jr., 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, October 1, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Boots was a former iron worker and was a lifetime member of the Iron Workers Local #477 in Sheffield, AL. He was also a member of Rocky Springs Methodist Church and a National Guard veteran. He enjoyed...
Mary Belle Turner Dick
Sep 29, 2021
Mary Belle Turner Dick, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior, September 29, 2021, at Southern Magnolia. She was born on September 17, 1930 to Monroe and Dora Floyd Turner. Mary was a lifelong resident of Tishomingo County. Mary retired from Wal-Mart in 1995, where she worked in the Fabric Department. She was a faithful member of...
Earnest Lee White, Sr.
Sep 26, 2021
Earnest Lee White, Sr., "Mississippi's Crocodile Dundee", 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his residence. Earnest was a skilled craftsman, fisherman, and woodsman. He was raised on the river, and loved being on the water. He had a memorable personality and was known for riding his horses through town and his hand-made gunstocks and knives....
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