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 Johnson

Billy Johnson

Apr 25, 2020

Martin Marion "Billy" Johnson, 92, of Iuka, MS passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence. Billy enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, and trapping. He was also a jack of all trades and could build anything you asked him to build. He was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church. Billy is survived by his wife of...

Carolyn Mae Daniel

Carolyn Mae Daniel

Apr 22, 2020

Carolyn Mae Daniel, 69, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. Carolyn was born on November 14, 1950, to Brad and Lela Mae Black Daniel. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved to cross-stitch, cook, and read. She was a member of Colonial Hills Church in...

Lawrence Alan Wilson

Lawrence Alan Wilson

Apr 22, 2020

Lawrence Alan Wilson, 65, of Tishomingo, MS, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Wilson was of the Church of Christ faith. He was a hard-working cattle farmer and was employed at Mississippi Polymers since 1973. He enjoyed taking trips and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife,...

Erma Jean Whitehead

Erma Jean Whitehead

Apr 19, 2020

Erma Jean Whitehead-Bradfield of Counce, TN, was born on March 21, 1939 in Water Valley, MS and passed away on April 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Luther Shepherd and Margie Lucille Shepherd; her husbands, Earl N. Whitehead and Jack Bradfield; and her sister, Debra Ann Jackson....

Carol Ruth Rieger

Carol Ruth Rieger

Apr 17, 2020

Carol Ruth Rieger, 88, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, April 17, 2020, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. Rieger was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and reading. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Caston Rieger of Iuka; one brother, Brady Burns of Arizona; five grandchildren, Katie Caston, Josh Caston, and Joseph Austin,...

Bennie Holtsford Mcbride

Bennie Holtsford Mcbride

Apr 16, 2020

Bennie Eugenia Holtsford McBride, 67, of Iuka, MS, passed away after a short illness at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka on April 16, 2020. Bennie spent her life as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.  She worked as a clerk at Iuka Hospital and alongside her family at McBride’s Garden Center as head bow maker,...

Albert Louis Wiedl

Albert Louis Wiedl

Apr 14, 2020

A full obituary will be posted when available.

Nelda Adlen Lambert

Nelda Adlen Lambert

Apr 9, 2020

Nelda Adlen Walters Lambert, 94, of Iuka, MS passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her daughters residence. She enjoyed quilting and raising baby chickens. Her favorite pastime was piddling in her flower gardens. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Dillard (Jack Brown) and Faye Host; her granddaughter, Andrea Davis (Brad); two great grandchildren, Dylan Davis and...

William "Bill" Edward Rutledge

William "Bill" Edward Rutledge

Apr 8, 2020

William Edward “Bill” Rutledge passed away on April 8, in Augusta, Georgia, 78 years after he was born to Gray and Benny Hayes Rutledge in Uniontown, Alabama on January 3, 1942. A dual threat in baseball and football at Uniontown High School, Bill went on to attend Marion Military Institute on scholarships for both sports after graduating in 1960....

Sheila Denise Meeks

Sheila Denise Meeks

Apr 2, 2020

Sheila Denise (Thomas) Meeks, 55, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020. She worked as a healthcare receptionist. Sheila enjoyed painting, decorating, gardening her flowers, and being surrounded by her family. Sheila was preceded in death by her father, Horace Thomas; her grandparents, Leonard and Mary Lambert and Veto and Vetress Thomas; and her cousin, Billy...

Glenda Jo Laxson Robertson

Glenda Jo Laxson Robertson

Apr 1, 2020

On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Glenda Jo (Laxson) Robertson, loving wife and mother of five sons, passed away at the age of 75 at her home surrounded by family.

Glenda was born on October 15, 1944, in Iuka, MS to Kenneth and Mary Frances (Welch) Laxson. She married her high school sweetheart, James (Jimmy) Howard Robertson on...

William Thomas Old, Sr

William Thomas Old, Sr

Mar 31, 2020

William Thomas Old, Sr., 73, of Corinth, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his residence. He was a United States Air Force Veteran, served in the Vietnam war, and was a maintenance worker at the Aluminum Plant in Iuka. He is survived by his son, William Thomas Old, Jr. (Candice); and two brothers, Harry Old of...

Georgia Donaldson

Georgia Donaldson

Mar 29, 2020

Georgia Sue Donaldson, 64, of Burnsville, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her residence. Georgia enjoyed watching Elvis movies, anything to do with Buford Pusser, and reminiscing. She was a member of the Burnsville Tabernacle. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family, especially her grands and great grands. She is survived by her daughter, Shana...

Hurtleen James Mcanally

Hurtleen James Mcanally

Mar 29, 2020

Hurtleen James McAnally, 91, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Momma used her gifts and talents, which blessed with many, in the church, for her children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends. She was a wonderful cook, excellent seamstress, and loved and shared growing and cooking fresh vegetables. The smell...

David Nichols

David Nichols

Mar 26, 2020

Former Iuka mayor David Nichols died last Thursday, March 26th at his home.

David, 66, was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago, but was in remission. He fought hard and spent every day making the most of time with his family, beloved wife Sandra and friends.

Nichols was mayor for three terms in...

Arvilla Christine Mallette

Arvilla Christine Mallette

Mar 26, 2020

A. Christine (Urlacher) Mallette, 79, of Belmont, MS, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She was born on December 26, 1940 at home in rural Hettinger County, ND. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church all her life. Her childhood dream was to join the Sisters of St. Benedict. In...

Barry S. Brown

Barry S. Brown

Mar 23, 2020

Barry S. Brown, 63, of Rienzi, MS, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, at his residence. Barry enjoyed watching NASCAR, his model cars, working on cars, and music of all genres. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, June Chase Brown; his sister, Patricia Brown; his...

Robert "Buddy" Akers

Robert "Buddy" Akers

Mar 18, 2020

Robert "Buddy" Akers, 65, of Iuka, MS passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed working, as he was a boat pilot for 40 years. Buddy enjoyed watching NASCAR and spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Kristian Johnson (Donald); his sister,...

Dorothy Sue Weaver Mosiej

Dorothy Sue Weaver Mosiej

Mar 18, 2020

Dorothy Sue Weaver Mosiej, 79, of Bartlett, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She worked as an accounting clerk at the IRS in Memphis, TN for 23 years until her retirement. Dorothy Sue enjoyed dancing, singing, and cheering for the Memphis Tigers. She was also known for entertaining children...

Thomas "Tom" Earl Lee

Thomas "Tom" Earl Lee

Mar 15, 2020

Thomas, “Tom” Lee, husband, brother, friend has gone to be with his Savior. Born January 17,1945, he was a native of Simpson County, Mississippi. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Gene Lee and Edwina Rogers Lee, his paternal grandparents, J.W., Sr. and Dezzie D. Lee, all of Simpson County; maternal grandparents, S.E. and Gladys Sills Rogers of...

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