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.
Willie Jr Hamilton
Jan 24, 2018
Willie Jr Hamilton, 88, of Corinth, MS, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Cornerstone Health and Rehabilitation in Corinth. Mr. Hamilton enjoyed working on lawn mowers and mowing yards. He also enjoyed riding around town in his pickup truck, going to KFC for lunch, enjoying strawberry ice cream, and going to visit his friends at the Bishop Center. Willie...
Elizabeth J."Bette" Nelson
Jan 22, 2018
Elizabeth J. “Bette” Nelson, age 91, passed away on January 22, 2018, at her residence. She was born December 27, 1926, in Miami, FL, and retired from the Department of Human Services in Iuka. She was an active member in the Iuka Methodist Church and served many years on various committees for the church, sang in the choir for...
Jimmie Eaton
Jan 22, 2018
Jimmie F. Eaton, 78, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, January 22, 2018, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. She enjoyed listening to music, especially Alan Jackson, and reading. She enjoyed watching Walker Texas Ranger and Lonesome Dove. Her favorite pastime was spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking and family get togethers. Funeral services...
Jake Alexander Walters
Jan 19, 2018
Jake Alexander Walters, 30, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, January 19, 2018, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 22, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Brandon Grissom. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers include Jeffrey Flack, Chad Walters, Zack Parsons, Nim Wilson, Nicki...
Pauline "Cricket" Lambert Mcquilliams Brown
Jan 14, 2018
Pauline “Cricket” Lambert McQuilliams Brown, 96, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, January 14, 2018, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and canning. She was an animal lover, and enjoyed raising and caring for her chickens, guineas, and other animals, including her pet turkey. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m.,...
Harold E. Greene
Jan 10, 2018
Visitation for Mr. Harold E. Greene will be held at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka on Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. Burial will be in Tishomingo Cemetery.
Nickey Cummings
Jan 9, 2018
Nickey Cummings, 54, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Nickey was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church, and was chief of the Burnsville Volunteer Fire Department. He was also Tishomingo County Electric Power Association Board President and Yellow Creek Port Authority Board President. Nickey worked at Columbia Gulf...
Betty R. Lambert
Jan 2, 2018
Betty R. Lambert, 75, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at her residence in Iuka. Betty enjoyed spending her time with her family and being a housewife. She also enjoyed shopping for shoes and going to yard sales. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated...
Lynn Reid Daniel Nixon
Jan 1, 2018
Lynn R. Nixon, 94, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, January 1, 2018, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She was a member of the Iuka United Methodist Church, and was very active in D.A.R. She was known for her work with flower arrangements, which was evident with her IKEBANO flower arrangements. She was noted in the Alabama and Tennessee...
Roy E. Puckett
Dec 31, 2017
Roy E. Puckett, 82, of Burnsville, MS, died Sunday, December 31, 2017, at his residence. Roy enjoyed fishing. He was a very loving person who would help anyone and everyone he encountered if he could. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Harmony Hill...
Michelle James Rye
Dec 30, 2017
Michelle James Rye, 49, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, December 30, 2017, at her residence. Michelle was a member of Asphalt Rock Baptist Church. She was employed at Waterway, Inc. where she worked as an administrative assistant. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 6, at Cutshall Funeral Home...
Peggy J. Walker
Dec 28, 2017
Peggy J. Walker, 72, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Peggy enjoyed quilting, doing cross stitch, and cooking. She was a member of Mt. Glory Baptist Church. Her greatest blessing was her family and cherished the time spent with them. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 31, at...
Clayton Douglas Clingan
Dec 28, 2017
Clayton Douglas Clingan, 60, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, December 28, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Clingan enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR, and drinking coffee. He also enjoyed walking the shores of Bear Creek with his dog, Lady, and hunting Native American artifacts. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially his beloved...
Linda Gray Lovelace
Dec 25, 2017
Linda Gray Lovelace, 61, of Burnsville, MS, died Monday, December 25, 2017, at Diversicare in Tupelo, MS. Linda enjoyed watching television and working. She was an avid animal lover, especially when it came to her cat, Mikey. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 5pm until 9pm, Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Cutshall...
Ruth V. Stockwell
Dec 20, 2017
Ruth V. Jones Lee Stockwell, 94, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Ruth enjoyed listening to gospel music, cooking, and collecting cookbooks. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2017, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Jerry George. Interment will follow in...
Regina Riley Benedict
Dec 19, 2017
Regina Lee Riley Benedict, 63, of Springfield, IL, passed away at 1:48 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at her residence. Regina was born on October 22, 1954 in Memphis, TN, the daughter of B.E. Riley and Geneva Walker Riley. She married Kevin Benedict on January 1, 1986 in Springfield, IL. Regina was a 1972 graduate of Oakhaven High...
Donna Lee Curry
Dec 19, 2017
Donna Lee Curry, 52, of Tishomingo, MS, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at her residence. Donna enjoyed laughing and joking with her family, working in her flower beds, and wrestling with Joshua. She was a member of Forrest Grove Baptist Church. Her world revolved around her grandson, Caleb, who she loved and adored. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until...
Bobbie Joe Carden
Dec 18, 2017
Bobbie Joe Carden, 72, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, December 18, 2017, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Bobbie enjoyed mowing grass, and liked music and dancing. She also loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are...
Charles "Benny" Benjamin Phifer
Dec 16, 2017
Charles Benjamin “Benny” Phifer, 53, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Benny was a retired truck driver who enjoyed boating and fishing, especially at Pearson Point or anywhere on the Tennessee River. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 18, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka,...
Paula Cummings
Dec 16, 2017
Paula Cummings, 61, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a graduate of Burnsville High School, and was later a graduate of Itawamba Community College. She was a Registered Nurse at the Iuka Hospital for 36 years. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, December 17 at Cutshall...
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