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.
Harace M. Brown
Mar 30, 2021
Harace M. Brown, 71, of Iuka, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He enjoyed fishing and civil war relic hunting. He attended New Salem Baptist Church and enjoyed spending every available moment with his family. He is survived by his wife, Rita Woodruff Brown; his sons, Scottie (Beth) and Steven...
Mike Howard
Mar 25, 2021
Mike Howard, 63, of Goat Island, MS passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his residence. He was a very creative person who enjoyed woodworking. Mike also enjoyed being around his family and friends, especially at BBQ's. He is survived by his wife, Mona Howard; his son, Steven Howard; his sister, Gaye Hazan (Dennis); and a host of...
Harold Hudson Adair
Mar 24, 2021
Harold H. Adair, 81, of Sheffield, AL passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his residence. Harold enjoyed traveling, going to car sales with his grandson, and being on the road as a truck driver. He was a member of Fifth Street Baptist church and loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Jean...
Walter "Bob" Robert Wimbish
Mar 23, 2021
On March 23, 2021, Walter Robert "Bob" Wimbish passed from this world into the next. He loved his family with all his heart, both those who remained with him and those who had gone on before. He gave all of himself to his children and family; he held absolutely nothing back. He was generous and willing to respond to...
Patricia Gail Brown
Mar 21, 2021
Patricia Gail Brown, 69, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, her animals, and working with her flower beds. Patricia was a member of Springhill United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Iuka High School Class of 1969. She is survived by her cousins, Janice Harwell...
Bro. R. C. Scott
Mar 19, 2021
Bro. Robert Calvin Scott, Sr., 97, of the Asphalt Rock Community near Cherokee, Alabama, died Friday, March 19, 2021, at Helen Keller Hospital. Bro. Scott was a lifelong minister who spent 76 years as pastor for churches in Alabama and Mississippi. He was a member of Asphalt Rock Baptist Church and was a member of the Vertagreen Lodge #919...
Jennifer Johnson Arriola
Mar 18, 2021
Jennifer Lynn Johnson Arriola, 44, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at her residence. Jennifer was a member of Unity Baptist Church and was an animal lover. She loved drawing and collecting arrowheads. She also enjoyed cooking and fishing. She is survived by her mother and father, Nellie White Shadburn and James Calvin Johnson, Sr., both of...
Ricky Gwen Dill
Mar 16, 2021
Ricky Gwen Dill, 67, of Iuka, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. He was a Christian and attended North Crossroads Community Church. Ricky enjoyed politics and attending political rallies. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Ricky owned and operated Dill's Grocery in North Crossroads for 19 years. He was...
Jason Crum
Mar 16, 2021
Lonie Jason Crum, 50, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Regional One Health Medical Center in Memphis, TN. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, working on cars, and golfing. He was an avid Steelers fan. His greatest joy in life was his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his mother, Daris Crum; his son, Austin...
Bonnie Hammock
Mar 13, 2021
Martha M. “Bonnie” Hammock, 90, of Counce, Tennessee, died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Hardin Home Nursing Home in Savannah, TN. Mrs. Hammock was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. She was a homemaker and was also formerly employed at Wurlitzer Organ Company in Corinth. She enjoyed reading her Bible, gardening, and sitting on her front porch. She especially...
Jack Dale Moore, Sr.
Mar 8, 2021
Jack Dale Moore, Sr., 79, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at his residence. Jack was a member of Burgess Creek Free Will Baptist Church and a U. S. Army veteran. He was retired from Falcon Products where he worked as a material cutter. He loved deer hunting. He is survived by his wife, Betty Moore of...
Laweuna Lambert Medford
Mar 7, 2021
Laweuna Lambert Medford, 82, of Cherokee, AL passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Helen Keller Hospital. She enjoyed doing yard work, working in her flower beds, and landscaping. She also enjoyed doing farm work with her husband. Laweuna was a member of Harris Chapel Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Marty Puckett; her grandson, Scott...
Lola Mae Randolph
Mar 1, 2021
Lola Mae Randolph, 98, of Iuka, MS passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Iuka Church of Christ and was a former member of Berea Church of Christ. Lola enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, music, and playing guitar. She was known for the kind deeds she was always doing for...
Shirley Ann Hubbard
Mar 1, 2021
Shirley Ann Hubbard, 81, of Iuka, MS passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at her residence. She enjoyed traveling. In her lifetime, some of her greatest travel memories were to the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, Europe, a short trip to Canada, and many trips to Las Vegas. She was a lifelong barber who had a barber shop for...
Gene Jeffery Austin, Sr.
Mar 1, 2021
Gene Jeffery Austin, Sr., 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, March 1, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Austin was a member of the Iuka United Methodist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He retired from AT&T where he worked as an engineer. Gene was a Mason...
Berlon Eugene Durham
Feb 28, 2021
Berlon Eugene Durham, 84, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Berlon enjoyed collecting arrowheads, canoeing, fishing, and playing Setback with his fellow card players. He also enjoyed a good cook out, listening to music and playing the guitar, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He...
Michael "Boom Boom" Wayne Cannon
Feb 28, 2021
Michael "Boom Boom" Wayne Cannon, 66, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Boom Boom was a life long Radio DJ and claimed "he never worked a day in his life because he loved his job". He also worked at the local Bingo Hall as a supervisor and...
Lois June Salvo
Feb 18, 2021
Lois June Biggs Salvo, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, February 18, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Salvo was born December 28, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, to Earl and Claire Golladay Biggs. She married James Eugene Salvo on December 17, 1960, in Plymouth, Michigan. Lois was a member of Iuka First Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed...
Nolan Burch
Feb 15, 2021
Nolan Burch, 77, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Nolan enjoyed working, fishing, and being outdoors. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Connie Wells Burch; his daughter, Tina Franks; his son, Donald Burch...
Jackie Ray Thrasher
Feb 14, 2021
Jackie Ray Thrasher, 66, of Belmont, MS passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his residence. He enjoyed fishing and traveling to the Smokey Mountains. His favorite thing to do was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Strawbridge Thrasher; his daughters, Amber Nicole Buckles, Cassie Lynn Jones (Tim), and...
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