December 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...

December 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,...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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....

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...