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.

Ruby Yoes

Ruby Yoes

Dec 13, 2018

Ruby Yoes, 90, of Burnsville, MS, died Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the Carrington House. Ruby enjoyed shopping, traveling, and going on cruises. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 am until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Agape Generational Christian Fellowship Church. Services are scheduled for 2pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018...

Eula B. Newcomb

Eula B. Newcomb

Dec 11, 2018

Eula Newcomb, 97, of Iuka, MS, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. Mrs. Eula was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, feeding her humming birds, and quilting. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 11am until 2pm, Friday, December 14,...

Maida E. Grisham

Maida E. Grisham

Dec 10, 2018

Maida E. Grisham, born July 3, 1920, at the age of 98, passed from this life to her Heavenly Home Monday, December 10, 2018 at 10:20 p.m. She had a long, beautiful life with many blessings and lots of great memories. The past year she lived at Carrington House where she has enjoyed many new friendships.

Maida...

Mildred Irene Hollander

Mildred Irene Hollander

Dec 6, 2018

Mildred Irene Hollander, 81, of Iuka, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at her daughter's residence in Corinth. Mildred enjoyed quilting, doing cross stitch, and puzzles. Her favorite pastime was visiting with her children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Fairview Church of God from 5pm until 8pm. Services are scheduled for Sunday, December...

Genenda Lee Merrill Lambert

Genenda Lee Merrill Lambert

Dec 4, 2018

Genenda Lee Merrill Lambert, 84, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, December 04, 2018, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Iuka. She enjoyed reading, cooking, working in her yard, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by one son, Tony Lambert (Rebecca); three daughters, Patsy Casabella (Leonard), Janet Bliss...

Paul Arvin Enlow, Sr.

Paul Arvin Enlow, Sr.

Nov 28, 2018

Paul Arvin Enlow, Sr., 76, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, AL. Mr. Enlow was the former owner and operator of Enlow Tree Service. He attended New Prospect Baptist Church. He is survived by one daughter, Teresa Holland (Randle) of Adamsville, TN; three brothers, Lawrence Wayne Enlow (Shelia) of Tishomingo,...

William "W.D." Wilson

William "W.D." Wilson

Nov 24, 2018

William “W.D.” Wilson, 85, of Booneville, MS, died Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. W.D. enjoyed listening to bluegrass music, going to festivals, and spending time with family. He served as minister at the South Oxford church of Christ until 2015. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Cutshall...

Robby Lambert

Robby Lambert

Nov 22, 2018

James Robert “Robby” Lambert, 52, of Burnsville, MS, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed working, helping others, his motorcycles, and spending time with family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Amy...

Lois Marie Degraw

Lois Marie Degraw

Nov 17, 2018

Lois Marie Degraw, 76, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Lois was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and going to yard sales. Her greatest blessing was her family and she enjoyed every minute she was able to spend with them. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m.,...

Kelly Williams

Kelly Williams

Nov 13, 2018

Sam Kelly Williams, Jr., 79, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Stephenville, TX, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Kelly was a member of the Erath County Board for Habitat for Humanity and when he left, the board named a house in Kelly and Janice’s honor. He enjoyed music, singing in the choir,...

Lula "Lou" Pearl Coker

Lula "Lou" Pearl Coker

Nov 8, 2018

Lula “Lou” Coker, 73, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. She went to Northeast Mississippi Community College. She was a devout Christian who enjoyed playing the piano at the nursing home. She also enjoyed visiting and spending time with friends and family. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday,...

Rachel Welch

Rachel Welch

Nov 8, 2018

Rachel Larue Mann Brumley Welch, 85, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mrs. Welch was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ. She was retired from Genesco after 20 years of employment and was also a licensed practical nurse who worked in private duty nursing. She loved living life,...

Kathy Dean Calton

Kathy Dean Calton

Oct 26, 2018

Kathy D. Calton, 67, of Corinth, MS, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Calton was formerly employed in housekeeping at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. She enjoyed flowers, eating fish, and spending time with her family. She is survived by one daughter, Vickie Walker of Burnsville; one son, Ronnie Calton of Corinth; one brother, William Hall of...

Judy Vick Hall

Judy Vick Hall

Oct 26, 2018

Judy Vick Hall, 70, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Wixom, MI, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was of the Catholic faith and was a U. S. Navy veteran. She is survived by her friends and caretakers, Joseph and Mary Vella of Iuka. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted...

Dakota Balius

Dakota Balius

Oct 26, 2018

Andrew Dakota Balius, 14, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Dakota was born August 14, 2004, to Elesha Louise Dean and Andrew Lee Balius. His favorite hobby was fishing, and his favorite color was purple. Dakota was currently enrolled as an eighth-grade student at Burnsville Middle School. He will...

Donald Roach

Donald Roach

Oct 19, 2018

Donald Roach,76, of Corinth, MS, died Friday, October 19, 2018, at his daughter’s residence in Glen. He enjoyed fishing, camping, attending flea markets, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his son, Scotty Roach (Dottie); three daughters, Phyllis Cummings (Rickey), Sherry Kennedy (Jeff), and Janis Kennedy (Greg); one brother, Danny Roach (Brenda); two sisters, Linda Petty...

Jeffery Allen Tucker

Jeffery Allen Tucker

Oct 17, 2018

Jeffery Allen “Jeff” Tucker, 47, of Cairo, MS, passed away October 17, 2018, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a self-employed carpenter who enjoyed dirt track racing. He loved his children more than anything. He is survived by his fiancé, Shannon Penney of Cairo, MS; his daughter, Lauren Tucker of Cairo, MS; his sons, Dakota...

Donny Richardson

Donny Richardson

Oct 6, 2018

Donny Richardson, 63, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, October 6, 2018, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a fantastic grandfather that enjoyed fishing, boating, and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Myra Richardson of Iuka; four daughters – Donnie Jo Singleton (Jack), Sheila Gaisser (Thomas), Janice Richardson (Todd Bryan), and Ashli Richardson; special son,...

David Lee Johnson, Sr.

David Lee Johnson, Sr.

Oct 5, 2018

David Lee Johnson, Sr., 66, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, October 5, 2018, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. He was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church, and served six years in the Mississippi Army National Guard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and attending NASCAR and boat races. He is survived by his parents, Martin “Billy” and...

Billy E. Lambert

Billy E. Lambert

Oct 4, 2018

Billy E. Lambert, 85, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, was a member of the IBEW Local #852, and was a member of the Iuka Masonic Lodge #94 F&AM. He was the owner/operator of Lambert’s Electrical and Plumbing. He...

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