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.
Aubrey Lavon Brown
Nov 15, 2019
Aubrey Brown, 94, of Iuka, MS passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Aubrey was born on September 1, 1925, in Lena, MS. He was a Methodist minister and was the pastor to churches in Michigan and Western North Carolina. He served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World...
Marjorie Strickland Foote
Nov 13, 2019
Marjorie Strickland Foote, 94, of Sheffield, Alabama, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at her residence. Mrs. Foote was a member and former Sunday school teacher at Burnsville Methodist Church. She was an alderman for the City of Burnsville for eight years and served on an all-woman council. She loved Mississippi and enjoyed reading William Faulkner and John Grisham books....
Frances Martin Weaver
Nov 10, 2019
Frances Martin Weaver, 87, of Fayetteville, TN, formerly of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the Donalson Care Center in Fayetteville, TN. Mrs. Weaver was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Fayetteville, TN, and was a former long-time legal secretary. She greatly enjoyed her family, church, and many friends. She loved music, playing the piano, and...
Marilyn Weaver Cain
Nov 8, 2019
Marilyn Weaver Cain, 87, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Friday, November 8, 2019, at her residence. Mrs. Cain was a member of Asphalt Rock Baptist Church. She was retired from K-Mart following 33 years of employment as a sales associate and was a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. She was an Alabama Crimson Tide football fan and loved sitting on her...
L. V. Bascomb
Nov 7, 2019
Louis Verbon "L.V." Bascomb, 84, of Glen, Mississippi, died Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. Bascomb was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church, a mason, and a U. S. Army veteran. He was formerly employed as a plumber and electrician, and also at Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. in Corinth. He spent 12...
Barbara Ann Prather
Nov 7, 2019
Barbara Ann Prather, 81, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, November 07, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center Inpatient Hospice in Tupelo. Mrs. Prather was a member of Iuka Baptist Church. She was a longtime cosmetologist and was the former owner of Kut & Kurl Beauty Shop in Iuka. She enjoyed working outside doing yardwork and gardening. She also enjoyed...
Charles M. Webb
Nov 4, 2019
Charles M. Webb, 81, of Cairo, MS, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at Landmark Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Booneville, MS. Charles was an avid Ole Miss Rebels fan and enjoyed watching any and all sports played by Ole Miss. He was known for being a people person who never met a stranger. He also enjoyed...
Margaret L. Robinson Gregory
Oct 24, 2019
Margaret L. Robinson Gregory, 91, of Tishomingo, MS, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She loved collecting cookie jars, having just a few shy of 500 in her collection. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church. She also enjoyed spending time with her family...
Ioma Lee Bonds
Oct 18, 2019
Ioma Lee Bonds, 95, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019, at her residence. She loved spending time with her friends, especially going to Tishomingo State Park and playing Mexican Dominoes. She enjoyed visiting the local nursing homes. She was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ and enjoyed telling jokes, being happy, and staying...
John Gonzales
Oct 17, 2019
John Gonzales, 83, of Iuka, MS, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed tinkering in the yard and making woodworking crafts. He was an avid watcher of old war movies and documentaries and a steak connoisseur. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his daughters, Debra...
Lisa Stacks
Oct 13, 2019
Lisa Michelle Bowden, 41, of Corinth, MS, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. She enjoyed swimming, listening to music, and traveling. Known for her kind heart, she would go out of her way to help anyone in need. She loved spending time with her friends and family. She is survived...
Jeffery Lamar Skinner
Oct 11, 2019
Jeffery Lamar Skinner, 55, of Burnsville, MS, died Friday, October 11, 2019, at his residence. Jeff was a U. S. Air Force veteran and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Burnsville. He was employed at General Atomics in Shannon. He enjoyed outdoor activities and spending time with his granddaughter. He is survived by one daughter, Brittany Jones of...
Gary Allen Jones
Oct 11, 2019
Gary Allen Jones, 70, of Corinth, MS, died Friday, October 11, 2019, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his partner, Brenda Cox of Corinth; his mother, Maydean Osborn Jones of Searcy, AR; two sons, Brian Jones and Jeff Jones, both of Dallas, TX; two brothers, Mike Jones of Grand Prairie,...
Kenneth Lowell Adams
Oct 10, 2019
Kenneth Lowell Adams, 74, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and drinking coffee. A devoted family man, Ken’s favorite pastime was spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Alice Johnson Adams; his daughters, Sue Pollard, Amy Kugle, Angela...
Eddie Gene Reed
Oct 5, 2019
Eddie Gene Reed, 66, of Elgin, IL, formerly of Belmont, MS, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Reed; two sons, Dyon Reed and Kerry Loveless (Amy); his parents, Bobby Joe and Wanda Reed; two brothers, Sammy Reed (Sheila) and Kenny Reed; two sisters, Gail Gann (Terry) and Cheryl Mills (Jeff); the...
Joanne Grimes
Oct 4, 2019
Joanne Grimes, 60, of Burnsville, MS, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her family. She is survived by three sons, Jonathan Horne (Letasha), Jeremy Parmely (Kim), and Jason Parmely (Angela); one sister, Donna Mock; two brothers, Harold Dodson (Laurie) and Randy Walker (Lisa); 11 grandchildren,...
Johnny Ray Watkins
Oct 4, 2019
Johnny Ray Watkins, 57, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Searcy, AR, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at his sister’s residence in Iuka. He enjoyed fishing and playing music, especially playing his guitar and harmonica. He is survived by his sister, Linda English; his brothers, Loyd Watkins (Kellie) and James Allen Watkins (Sandra); and a host of nieces,...
Myrtle Lambert James
Oct 3, 2019
Myrtle Lambert James, 87, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, October 3, 2019, at her daughter’s residence. She was a member of Cliff Haven Church. She enjoyed gospel music, Bingo, and spending time with her family. She is survived by one son, Ronnie James (Kim); two daughters, Shelia Brown and Cheryl Williams (Scott); six grandchildren, Kristie Helton (Lee), Joey Brown...
Steve Murphy
Sep 30, 2019
Stephen Hugh Murphy, Sr., 70, of Florence, AL, died Monday, September 30, at the North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL. He was a graduate of Central High School and the University of North Alabama. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed all aspects of aviation. He also enjoyed fishing and other outdoor activities, as well as firearms and...
Eural D. Carr
Sep 25, 2019
Eural D. Carr, 86, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit in Tupelo. He was born on August 9, 1933 to Henry and Winnie Elizabeth Carr of Dennis, MS. He was an Army veteran. He worked at the aluminum plan in Iuka, MS for 28 years. He was an...
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