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.
Keith James
December 22, 2019
Daniel Keith James, 66, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. Keith enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to music, doing crafts, and drawing. He is survived by his daughter, Kim James; his son, Brian James; several grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death...
Tressie Pearl Defoor Whitfield
December 22, 2019
Tressie DeFoor Whitfield, 99, went to Heaven, December 22, 2019, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. She was born October 16, 1920 in Burnsville, MS. During her life she was a daughter, 11th of 13, sister, welder during the war, wife and mother. Tressie was a very talented lady. No craft was beyond her ability. She made...
Dennis H. Bugg, Sr.
December 15, 2019
Dennis H. Bugg, Sr., 83, of Iuka, MS passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Bugg enjoyed shooting the bull with his friends and family, fishing, watching his brother race cars, and going to blue grass pickin’s. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Overall...
Roger Wingo
December 13, 2019
Mickey Roger Wingo, 63, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, December 13, 2019, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Roger was a member of Mission Lighthouse Church and a carpenter by trade. He helped to build several churches in Japan and Honduras with his special friends, John and Gloria Cathcart and D. L. Hyman. He was a family...
Donald E. Grant
December 4, 2019
Donald E. Grant, 82, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis, TN. Don was the commander of American Legion Post 15 and a United States Marine Corps Veteran. He was a member of the Iuka Masonic Lodge #94 F&AM, a board member of the Iuka Airport Board, a member...
Cindy Turberville Timbes
December 4, 2019
Cindy Gail Turbeville Timbes, 59, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at her residence. Cindy was very artistic and loved working on different types of crafts. She enjoyed reading and listening to music. Her greatest blessings came from being around her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her mother, Gwen Turbeville...
Edith "Edie" Bullard
November 27, 2019
Edith “Edie” Bullard, 86, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Edie enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, and gardening. The greatest joys of her life were her children and grandchildren. They will always remember her as the family prankster, especially at Christmas time. She would laugh as the grandchildren would...
Janice Edmondson South
November 24, 2019
Janice Edmondson South, 82, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Janice had a small radio she was known for carrying around and listening to Tishomingo County High School sports, especially basketball. She told her family at times that even though she wasn't there in person, she could see the children on...
David Earl Wilson
November 18, 2019
David Earl Wilson, 67, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. He enjoyed working with his son doing mechanic work and fishing. He enjoyed watching any type western and his greatest joy in life was his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Debra...
Billy C. Whitaker
November 15, 2019
Billy C. Whitaker, 84, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, November 15, 2019, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Mr. Whitaker was a longtime member of Fifth Street Baptist Church where he served as song director for over 40 years. Prior to retirement, he was the original founder and owner/operator of Whitaker Cleaning Service. He loved classic cars and was...
Aubrey Lavon Brown
November 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...
Mattie "Pat" Barnes
November 15, 2019
Mattie “Pat” Barnes , 83 , of Iuka, MS, died Friday, November 15, 2019 , at the Tishomingo Community Living Center . Mrs. Barnes was a faithful member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church for over 50 years. She loved gardening and yardwork. She also enjoyed spending time with her family...
Marjorie Strickland Foote
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
October 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
October 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...
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