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.
M. B. Phifer
Dec 27, 2020
M.B. Phifer, 91, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his residence. M.B. enjoyed being a member of New Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church. He also enjoyed riding four wheelers, deer hunting, and fishing. His favorite past time was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. M.B. spent his working life...
Rick Belue
Dec 27, 2020
Rick Belue, 64, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his residence. Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, riding the backroads, and all things outdoors. He was also a connoisseur of music and a collector of guns. Rick was an animal lover also. He is survived by his daughter, Meghan Belue; his brother in law,...
Pearlie "Pat" Mae Smith
Dec 23, 2020
Pearlie "Pat" Mae Smith, 78, of Tishomingo, MS passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her residence. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and watching westerns, especially those with Sam Elliott. She was a member of Way of Life Church and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Smith; her son, Mike Smith; her...
Mike Goode
Dec 22, 2020
Johnny Michael “Mike” Goode, 65, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at his residence. Mike was a member of Snowdown United Methodist Church and graduated from Iuka High School with the Class of 1974. He loved hunting and fishing, and also enjoyed riding motorcycles. He is survived by one son, Justin Goode of Iuka; one daughter, Ashlee...
Mary Magalene Clark
Dec 18, 2020
Mary Magalene Clark, 84, of Iuka, MS passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed reading her bible. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Denise Petty (Coy) and Susan Jones (John); her son, Michael...
Dollie Dimple Baxter
Dec 16, 2020
Dollie D. Baxter, 88, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Dollie enjoyed gardening, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and crocheting. She also enjoyed cooking a good meal for her family and friends and spending as much time as possible with them. She was a member of Iuka Gospel...
Quthel Reed Mcnatt
Dec 14, 2020
Quthel McNatt, 85, of Tishomingo, MS passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, surrounded by his family. Quthel was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church where he was a Deacon. He was a member of IBEW Local 474. He was also the Mayor of Tishomingo from 1989 until 1993. Quthel enjoyed fishing,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Michael Lambert, Ii
Dec 10, 2020
Ronald "Ronnie" Michael Lambert, II, 20, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Ronnie was well known for his love of everyone. His smile was contagious. He loved music, being around people, going to church, riding his side by side, and his dogs, Butter, Abel, and Ollie. He is survived by his parents, Ronnie...
Billy Ray Martin
Dec 8, 2020
Billy Ray Martin, 64, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Billy was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Iuka. He was employed at the City of Iuka for 37 years where he worked as a sanitation worker. He loved music and enjoyed watching movies on TV. He...
Clayton Earl Whitehurst
Dec 8, 2020
Clayton Earl Whitehurst, 74, a lifelong resident of Iuka, MS passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Clayton was born July 12, 1946 in Iuka, to his parents Earl B. and Virgie Morris Whitehurst who preceded him in death. He attended school in both Burnsville and Iuka, where he completed the 11th grade as an "A"...
Ray Gene South
Dec 6, 2020
Ray Gene South, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Born March 14, 1935 to David Jacob and Mary Pearlie Fell South, Ray was a Christian who loved the Lord. He was a kind and loving man who enjoyed helping those in need....
John D. Brown
Dec 2, 2020
Mr. John D. Brown, age 51, of Lewisburg, TN, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Nashville, TN. He was born in Florence, Alabama and was a graduate of the Marshall County High School Class of 1987. John worked as an installation technician for Kitt’s Service Company of Chapel Hill for many years. Mr. Brown served his country in the...
Harold Cooper
Dec 2, 2020
Kenneth Harold Cooper, 77, of Burnsville, MS passed away on December 2, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Harold enjoyed camping and was a member of the Good Sam Camping Club. He also enjoyed fishing and golfing. He spent his entire working career at Coca-Cola and retired after 42 years. Harold was a member of Salem Christian Church. His...
Dan Wiley Honeycutt
Dec 2, 2020
Dan Wiley Honeycutt, 76, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. Born July 27, 1944 in Alcorn County, he was the son of the late Looney L. and Minnie Virginia Walker Honeycutt. He attended Snowdown United Methodist Church in Tishomingo County and was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Alcorn County. Dan...
Kevin Mack Cook
Dec 1, 2020
Kevin Mack Cook, 56, of Vardaman, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020, in West Point, Mississippi. A loving father of four children who was crazy about his grandchildren, Kevin was born June 3, 1964, to Willard and Elizabeth Davis. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was always working on something. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Davis; four...
Leroy Booker
Nov 27, 2020
Webster Leroy Booker, 76, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Leroy was a lifelong member of Eastport Baptist Church. He was a Mississippi National Guard veteran and was retired from International Converter following 41 years of employment. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and water skiing. He also...
Rhonda Anne Holt
Nov 27, 2020
Rhonda Anne Holt, 53, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on November 27, 2020, at her residence. Rhonda earned a bachelor’s degree from Mercer University in Atlanta and was a buyer for Carter’s Baby Clothing Company. She loved spending time with her dogs and cats. She is survived by her mother, Ann Browder of Corinth; one sister, Suzanne Holt-Johnson (Kerry)...
Ola Mae Cutshall Hobart
Nov 25, 2020
Ola Mae Cutshall Graham Hobart, 91, of Memphis, Tennessee, formerly of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Kirby Pines Assisted Living in Memphis. Mrs. Hobart was retired from L & N Railroad where she worked as a secretary. She enjoyed playing bridge. She is survived by a daughter, Amy Leatherwood of Memphis, TN; a sister, Mary Leone...
Kenneth Clifford Crum
Nov 24, 2020
Kenneth Clifford Crum, 76, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mr. Crum was a U. S. Army veteran and served in Germany during the Vietnam War. He retired from Ford Motor Company following 32 years of employment. He was a 32 nd degree mason and served as past master at both...
Wayne Wingo
Nov 20, 2020
Franklin Wayne Wingo, 76, of Iuka, MS passed away on Friday,, November 20, 2020 at his residence. He enjoyed fishing, working, and being a giver to those in need, whether it be sharing what he raised, a kind word, or a helping hand. Wayne was a huge supporter and helper with Children's Church and the Street Ministry. He attended...
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