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.
Billy Ray Martin
December 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...
Ray Gene South
December 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....
Harold Cooper
December 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...
John D. Brown
December 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...
Dan Wiley Honeycutt
December 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
December 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...
Rhonda Anne Holt
November 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)...
Leroy Booker
November 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...
Ola Mae Cutshall Hobart
November 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
November 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
November 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...
Thomas "Tommy" Kent Nunley
November 20, 2020
Thomas Kent "Tommy" Nunley, 67, of Iuka, MS passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. Tommy was a soldier, logger, truck driver, and a heavy equipment operator. He also enjoyed riding horses, hog hunting, and being a father and grandfather. He was of the Christian faith. He was a member of the American Legion, a Shriner, and a member...
Horace "Peanut" Eugen Thorn
November 18, 2020
Horace Eugen "Peanut" Thorn, 79, of Iuka, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville, MS. Peanut enjoyed working, camping, and spending time with his loved ones, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ. Peanut was also a life long car salesman. He is...
Debra Kirk Hardin
November 14, 2020
Debra Kirk Hardin, 61, of Glen, MS passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her residence. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and putting puzzles together. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren and spending time with them. She is survived by her husband, James Hardin; her daughter, Ashlee Sutton; her brother, Billy Kirk (Kaye); her sisters, Aimee Daniels...
Billy Gann
November 13, 2020
Billy Gann, 79, of Iuka, MS passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Billy enjoyed working on the farm and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of Iuka Baptist Church and a member of the Gideon's. He is survived by his wife, Linda Gann; his daughter,...
Lucas Dylan Russo
November 9, 2020
Lucas Dylan Russo, 24, born Monday, July 22, 1996 in Savannah, Tennessee went to be with the LORD on Monday, November 9, 2020. Lucas was a shining light to each and every person he encountered. He worshipped the LORD at Berea Church of Christ during his formative years, until he moved his membership to the Iuka Church of Christ. ...
Louella "Cricket" Fowler Greene
November 8, 2020
Louella "Cricket" Fowler Greene, 90, of Corinth, MS passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Joan Jones (Billy) and Lucy Brewington (Danny); her son, Willard "Woody" Fowler (Robin); her step children, Mark Greene (Amy) and Tammy Greene; her sister,...
Joseph "Joe" Aaron Gamble
November 5, 2020
Joseph "Joe" Gamble, 30, of Tishomingo, MS passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his residence. Joe enjoyed playing video games, skate boarding, and music. His greatest joy in life was being a father and enjoyed spending every moment he could with his boys. He also enjoyed golfing with his Papi. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly...
Sue Mckee
November 3, 2020
Martha Sue McKee, 76, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Sue was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Iuka. She spent her life caring for children, both her own and others. She enjoyed sewing. She is survived by two sons, Porter McKee (Angela) of Pearl, and Darren...
John Tearl White
November 1, 2020
John Tearl White, 88, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. He was born on March 16, 1932 to Arl and Elzie Cole White. He graduated high school at Burnsville High School. He was a US Air Force veteran, a retired mechanic, an avid fisherman and a devoted...
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