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.
Opal Irene Crabb
September 18, 2021
Opal Irene Nunley Crabb, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, at The Hospitality House in Iuka. Mrs. Crabb was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She was a retired seamstress and worked at several local factories. Known as “The Yo-Yo Lady” in quilting circles, her passion was making handmade quilts. She also loved caring for her...
Sue Hubbard
September 17, 2021
Eddie Sue Hubbard, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, September 17, 2021, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by two sisters, Peggy Booker (Herbert) of Iuka, and Judy Mooney (Mike) of Brandon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward L. and Alma Odom Hubbard; and an infant brother, James Harold...
Larry Russell Wadkins
September 15, 2021
Larry Russell Wadkins, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Wadkins was a member of Airport Mission Baptist Church. He was formerly employed in road construction and later at the Iuka Hospital. He was a National Guard veteran and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved spending time with his family. He is...
Elizabeth Morris Jones
September 14, 2021
Elizabeth Morris Jones, 77, of Iuka, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at her residence. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church. Elizabeth enjoyed working in her flower gardens, bird watching, and sewing. When able she could always be found attending her grandchildren's ballgames and spending as much time as she could with them. She is...
Lois L. Bolton
September 8, 2021
Lois L. Bolton, 100, of Iuka, MS passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Paradise Methodist Church and enjoyed working in her yard, especially her flower beds. She is survived by her sons, Lavone Bolton and Lamar "Fuzz" Bolton (JoAnne); her granddaughter, Kim Carpenter; her great grandson, Guy Carpenter;...
Linda Jane Mcgee
September 3, 2021
Linda Jane McGee, 75, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, September 3, 2021, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Linda was born to Herman and Ceretha Stricklen England on December 12, 1945. A loving sister and mother, she was fiercely independent. She raised two children in a single-parent household while working hard to provide them a warm and caring home. Linda...
Joyce Marie Youngblood
August 27, 2021
Joyce Marie Youngblood, 72, of Iuka, MS passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She enjoyed doing anything outdoors, including camping and hiking. Joyce also loved tigers. She lived and loved life to the fullest. She is survived by her sons, Stephen Youngblood (Aimee) and David Youngblood; her brother, Mike Medley (Karen);...
Berniece Jewel Skinner
August 26, 2021
Berniece Jewel “B. J.” Harville Skinner, 84, of Glen, Mississippi, died Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Skinner was a member of New Hope Church of Christ. She was retired from the USDA where she worked in cotton classing. She loved bluegrass and country music, and played the guitar, dulcimer, and harpsichord. She played music...
Eunice Page Quinn
August 26, 2021
Eunice Page Quinn died peacefully in her sleep at her "home" in Charleston Place Assisted Living (Fulton) on August 26, 2021, while surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in the "original" roaring 20's, Eunice Page was delivered at home on February 4, 1920 to William H. Page and Dotha May Rast Page. She married her husband, John Edward...
Sfc Jason Belue
August 26, 2021
Sergeant First Class Robert Jason Belue, 44, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the 154th Regiment, Regional Training Institute, Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg, MS. Jason was a 24-year military veteran and a member of the 1st Squadron 98th Cavalry Regiment. He enjoyed racing and spending time working on his Mustang...
Laura Renee Hendrix
August 25, 2021
Laura Renee Hendrix, 41, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto. She was an animal lover and enjoyed crafting. She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church in Olive Branch and she enjoyed spending time with her daughters. She is survived by her parents, Phyllis Buchanan (Milford) and...
Memphis Cummings
August 25, 2021
Memphis Cummings, 98, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She enjoyed baking biscuits, collecting porcelain dolls, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her step children, Shannon Terry, Debbie Hudson (Steve), Marlene Bonds, Ricky Cummings (Wanda), and James Ray Cummings; her son in law, Wayne Ward; her...
Michael John Gorski
August 21, 2021
Michael John Gorski, 55, of Glen, MS, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mike was an avid tennis player with a USTA tournament rating of 4.5 and also a pickleball enthusiast. He was a diehard Cubs fan and a passionate Chicago Blackhawks fan, as well as a loyal Donald Trump...
Albert Cleveland Monroe
August 21, 2021
Albert Cleveland Monroe, 81, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, August 21, at his residence. Mr. Monroe was a member of First Christian Church in Florence, AL, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and music. He loved fish fries and time spent with family, as well as farming and yard work. He is survived by his wife, Pam Monroe; two sons, Shane...
Bonnie Anderson
August 18, 2021
Bonnie Anderson, 87, of Iuka, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Tishomingo Community Living Center. First and foremost, Bonnie loved the Lord. She was a member of the Church of God and attended services at Yellow Creek Baptist Church. She loved all kinds of crafts, such as crocheting, painting, and puzzles. She also opened up her...
Tony Gaines
August 17, 2021
Tony Gaines, 80, of Oxford, MS, formerly of Iuka, MS, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at his residence in Oxford. Tony was a member of Iuka United Methodist Church and a member of the Rotary Club. He graduated from Iuka High School and the University of Mississippi, and worked as an account executive for several financial services...
Bobby Ferrell Belue
August 12, 2021
Bobby Ferrell Belue, follower of Christ, beloved husband of Betty Baker Belue, and father of Christa Belue Byrd (Steve) and Kathy Belue Hammond (Alan) stepped into heaven Thursday, August 12, 2021. Also left behind to wonder how we will ever laugh as hard or as much without Pop’s witty humor are his grandchildren, Christopher Herndon (Alyssa), Emory Herndon, Rebekah...
James Dean Clarkson
August 8, 2021
James Dean Clarkson, 60, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his residence. James loved playing cards and going to workshop. He enjoyed listening to his cd's and watching wrestling. He also loved going to the car race's with his brothers. He is survived by his mother, Ida Roberts and his step father, Bobby Roberts;...
Else Durham
August 6, 2021
Else Durham, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, August 6, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Else was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States with her husband, Berlon, following WWII. She was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church and was formerly employed at Genesco Shoe Factory. She was also formerly employed at Iuka...
Jerry Lee Hollingsworth
August 3, 2021
Jerry Lee Hollingsworth, 77, of Tishomingo, MS passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his residence. He was the owner of Sunflower in Tishomingo and enjoyed spending his time and working in the store. Jerry also enjoyed fishing, reading his bible, joking around, going to the mountains, and studying Mississippi History. One of his greatest blessings in life...
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