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.
Paul Edward Morris
May 12, 2020
Paul Edward Morris, 68, of Tishomingo, MS, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion, IL. Paul was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ and was the founder and former owner of Town and Country Furniture in Iuka. A true Southern gentleman, he was a craftsman, woodworker, and furniture designer, and was the...
Jewel Hazel Wright Coke
May 11, 2020
Jewel Hazel Wright Coke, 104, went to her home in glory on Monday, May 11, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1915. She was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed Walter Wright and Minnie Parsons Wright; her husband of 56 years, Jesse Coke, Sr.; her only child and...
Harold "Gator" Dean Bethune
May 8, 2020
Harold Dean "Gator" Bethune, 85 of Iuka, MS passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. In his earlier years, Harold enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to auctions and drinking coffee with friends. He was a butcher and a commercial fisherman. Harold was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church. Harold is survived by his wife of 68 years, Willa Dean...
Faynell L. Davis
May 8, 2020
Faynell L. Davis, 83, of Iuka, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Faynell was a lover of people. She enjoyed seeing others and socializing with them, especially at the laundromat she owned and at Tip's BBQ. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Chris...
Harold Rutherford
May 8, 2020
Harold Rutherford, 77, of Glen, MS passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Harold was a connoisseur of fine antiques, especially tools and cars. He was an antique car enthusiast who enjoyed admiring and working on these antique automobiles. He also enjoyed fishing when he was younger. He is survived by his...
Maureen Roland
May 5, 2020
Maureen Roland, 85, of Iuka, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and watching the Hallmark channel. She was an incredible bowler and was the first lady to get a 295 at Imperial Bowling in Memphis, TN. She was a proud supporter of Tishomingo County School Basketball and enjoyed...
Dr. Bobby F. King
May 3, 2020
Dr. Bobby King, 85, of Florence, AL passed away on Sunday May 3, 2020. Raised on a farm in Yocona, MS, Bobby developed the desire to be a physician. He attended University of Mississippi and University of Mississippi Medical School where, due to his unbelievable intellect, he graduated early at the age of 23. He moved to Iuka, MS...
Joann Sanders
May 2, 2020
JoAnn Sanders, 85, of Iuka, MS passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was an Independent Baptist in faith and belief and was a member of Poplar Springs Church. She also enjoyed sewing, wood working, fishing and traveling with friends and family. She received her Registered Nursing Degree from Greenwood...
Lynn Ray Long
April 29, 2020
Lynn Ray Long, 76, of Burnsville, MS, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. Long was a retired auto and diesel mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, horse racing, and antique cars. He especially loved his dog, Pepper. He is survived by one daughter, Barbara Zaporowski (Richard) of Algonquin, IL; one son, Jason Long...
James "Jim" Jowers
April 27, 2020
James "Jim" Jowers, 68, of New Site, MS passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at his residence. He enjoyed dancing, riding motorcycles, collecting NASCAR memorabilia and Indian artifacts and listening to music. He also was an avid car lover and enthusiast. He is survived by his special friend, Linda Bentley; his daughters, Hailie Jowers (Kenny Price) and Jennifer...
Chris Fretwell
April 25, 2020
Chris Fretwell, 34, of Burnsville, MS passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence. Chris was a member of the Burnsville Volunteer Fire Department. He also enjoyed riding four wheelers and working on things. His favorite thing to do was spend time with his family, especially his children. He is survived by his wife, Anna Osborn Fretwell;...
Billy Johnson
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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,...
Nelda Adlen Lambert
April 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
April 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....
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