September 3, 2020

Robert Manuel Sappington, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto. Mr. Sappington was a member of First Baptist Church of Southaven and was a U. S. Army veteran. He was formerly employed as a welder and retired from CBI Nuclear. He was a mason and enjoyed fishing and playing guitar. He...

September 3, 2020

Randall Earl “Randy” Brown, 62, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Randy was of the Christian faith and was retired from Cajun Electric Power Plant where he worked as a maintenance supervisor for over 30 years. He fulfilled his lifelong dream of owning land and cattle, and treasured time spent with his...

September 2, 2020

Bertha Ann Davis, 64, of Iuka, MS passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her residence. She enjoyed reading, watching movies, and shopping. She loved spending time with her family and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Michael Davis; her sister, Lydia Linton (Jerry); her brother, Ernie Russell (Jane); and...

August 31, 2020

James William (Jim) Barnett was born on November 17, 1936 to his parents, Watson and Pearl Barnett. Through the years, many people knew him as “Frog” or “Sonny Boy”. At a young age, he joined the Navy where he served in the Korean War. Following the war, he lived in Oregon where he began a career in music, playing...

August 31, 2020

Orvil "Big O" Wayne Crum, 75, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Orvil was a truck driver by trade but his dream was to open his own restaurant, which he was in the process of doing when he got sick. He also enjoyed riding around, going to horse...

August 23, 2020

Jason Vernon Bobo, 46, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, canoeing, and camping. Jason also enjoyed arrowhead hunting and spending time with his family. He was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church and enjoyed reading his bible. He is survived by his wife, Stacy Short Bobo; his parents, Vernon and...

August 22, 2020

Keith Wimberly, 55, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at his residence. Keith was a member of Mt. Evergreen Church where he served as song leader. He was employed at Alabama Painting and was a member of the Painters Union Local #1293 in Muscle Shoals, AL. Keith was an avid Mississippi State Bulldogs fan and enjoyed golf...

August 20, 2020

Richard D. Spears, 69, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his residence. Richard was a member of Grace Chapel Church in Pickwick, TN. He was the former owner and operator of Benchmark Mechanical Contractors and later retired from Ershigs, Inc. where he worked as site manager. He was a former NASCAR driver and licensed pilot. Richard...

August 20, 2020

Lessel Leon Turner, 85, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a recording artist and singer who recorded at least 10 cd's in her lifetime. She was known all over Burnsville as the "Kitty Wells" of gospel music. She also enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family and...

August 17, 2020

Edward "Tobe" O'Neal Davis, 90, of Iuka, MS passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Edward enjoyed rooster fighting and his animals. His greatest joy was raising his children and his grandchildren. He was a member at Hubbard Salem Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Fairy Davis; his children,...

August 16, 2020

Larry Elwood Dailey, 66, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. He was born on November 17, 1953. He graduated from Burnsville High School at the age of 16 and attended Northeast Community College for 2 years. He spent some of his working years at Tennessee Pulp and Paper, some doing body and fender...

August 15, 2020

Brittany Joan “Britt Britt” Jackson, 28, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, in Iuka as the result of an automobile accident. Brittany was always laughing and smiling and enjoyed watching movies. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and helping others. She is survived by her father, Samuel Jackson, Jr.; her mother and step-father, Charlotte and...

August 15, 2020

Gene I. Ozment, 91, of Iuka, MS passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a very faithful and religious women who was a member of Gospel Assembly Church. She enjoyed being around children, helping with children's church and vacation bible schools, and reading her bible. Gene also enjoyed working in her flower...

August 9, 2020

Robert Allen Hudson, 53, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed working and spending time with his dog, Max. He is survived by his mother, Janice Milligan. He is preceded in death by his father, Johnny Earl Hudson; and his grandparents. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS...

August 8, 2020

Mrs. Eutha Quay Lambert Switcher, October 26, 1934 – August 8, 2020. Now let’s talk about the dash in the middle. Eutha, as she was known by her family, grew up the Cairo Community with her brothers, Hewell and J.W., along with her sisters Dartha and Selena. Her parents were Govern and Zula Lambert.

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August 8, 2020

Betty Joan Aldridge, 76, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Betty attended Tishomingo Methodist Church and was formerly employed as a professional secretary. She loved reading, and also enjoyed music and dancing. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Aldridge of Tishomingo; one step-daughter, Ramona Willis of Tishomingo; and one...

August 6, 2020

Haven Hall Smith, 50, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, formerly of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, August 6, 2020, at South Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg. Haven was of the Christian faith. He was employed as a machinist and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Pamela Smith of Lawrenceburg, TN; two step-sons, Zachary Lindsey of Lawrenceburg, TN,...

August 4, 2020

Joseph “Jay” Kerby passed away on the evening of August 4, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Sue Kerby and his two children, Jennifer Aracri and Col. Jeff and Trish Kerby, step daughter Pam Emmons and her husband Mark Emmons, his grandchildren Madison and Jeff Brooks, Kristen and Mitch Strange, and Cameron and Kristi...

August 2, 2020

Charles Winford Burns Passed away on August 2, 2020 at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka.  Charles was born July 15, 1924 in Maud, Alabama.  Charles was a graduate of Auburn University where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and served as a County Extension Agent for Lauderdale and Jefferson Counties, Alabama for 32 years.  After his retirement, Charles moved...

July 30, 2020

William Green Travis, 69, of Iuka, MS passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his residence. William's biggest joy was spending time with his family. He also enjoyed watching Dallas Cowboys football and traveling to new places. William volunteered for the Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 47...