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.
Roy Pearson Blaylock, Jr.
August 16, 2024
Roy Pearson Blaylock, Jr., 69, of Jackson, Tennessee, died on Friday, August 16, 2024. Roy graduated from Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy in May of 1975 and went on to attend John A. Gupton College. He finished college in June of 1977 with an associate’s degree in Mortuary Science and worked in the funeral industry for 39 years before retiring. While...
Eva Mae Strickland
August 5, 2024
Eva Mae “Granny Mae” Strickland, 93, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Eva Mae was a lifelong member of Boggs Chapel Methodist Church and was the only remaining member of the congregation. She was a very kind and loving woman. She often sat with the elderly and babysat, and she loved...
William Clayton Whitaker
August 2, 2024
William Clayton Whitaker, 77, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, August 2, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Mr. Whitaker was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church. His lifelong love was farming and raising cattle. He enjoyed NASCAR and watching LSU sports with Candy. He also loved Ford Mustangs and cookouts with his family. He is survived by two...
Edwina Franks Parsons
August 1, 2024
Edwina Franks Parsons, 89, of Iuka, MS, died on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She enjoyed shopping, crocheting, and was a member of the Church of God. She is survived by her nieces, Tracy South (Elmer) and Debra Wilson; and a host of great-nephews and a great-niece. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
James "Pete" Thomas Feltman
July 31, 2024
James Thomas "Pete" Feltman, 85, of Huntsville, AL, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his residence. Pete grew up in Iuka, MS and attended Holcut High School, Class of 1957. Thereafter, he served in the Mississippi Army National Guard. In 1959, he married Betty Jean Castleberry, his lifelong companion and best friend. After moving to Memphis, he worked...
Gene Deaton
July 29, 2024
Gene Deaton, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed attending church services when he could. Gene’s work as an appliance repair technician was also his favorite hobby. He loved tinkering and fixing anything he could, and he knew all about appliances....
Helen Ruth Buchanan Baker
July 28, 2024
Helen Ruth Buchanan Baker, 94, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was born on January 6, 1930, to Auston and Lila Page. Helen was a wonderful caretaker to her late husband and to her grandkids. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and loved cooking a big Sunday meal...
Evelyn Grisham Barnes
July 27, 2024
Evelyn Grisham Barnes, 83, of Iuka, MS, died on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She enjoyed working in her flower beds, reading, browsing the internet, and her dog, Heidi. She was a member of Spring Hill Church. She is survived by her son, Keith Barnes (Troy); her sister, JoAnn Bolton (Lamar); her nieces, Kim Carpenter...
Brenda Gayle Dawson
July 26, 2024
Brenda Gayle Dawson, 67, of Corinth, MS, died on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a member of the church of Christ and attended Northside church of Christ in Corinth. She enjoyed studying her bible, attending church functions, and being able to give a ride to anyone who needed it to attended church....
Jessica Hayley Mcvay Franks
July 23, 2024
By C. McVay During my 50 plus years at The Tishomingo County News, I have written many obituaries for many friends and family. I have always found it easy to write about the people I love and respect, but this week I have the hardest and saddest obituary I have ever attempted. I must report the passing of my...
Luanne Broome
July 22, 2024
Luanne Broome, 64, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Monday, July 22, 2024, at her residence. Luanne was a passionate woman who had a lot of talent and a lot of love. There was nothing in life that she couldn’t do, even writing up the blueprints herself for her new home. She was a gifted crafter, seamstress, gardener, cook, baker,...
Andy Bailey
July 21, 2024
Andy Bailey, 57, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Iuka. Throughout his life, Andy had many different careers. He had been a sheriff’s deputy, a firefighter, a paramedic, an engineer for Riverboat, a pollution control operator in Corinth, an industrial maintenance technician for Evoqua, and a rescue diver for Tishomingo County and the surrounding area....
Earlene Grisham
July 21, 2024
Sara Earlene Wiley Grisham, 91, of Iuka, Mississippi, left this earthly life for a heavenly home on Sunday, July 21, 2024. She passed away at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Earlene was born in Colbert County, Alabama, on February 7, 1933, to Freeman C. Wiley and Lois Elliott Wiley of Cherokee, AL. She graduated from Cherokee Vocational...
Ben Higginbottom
July 18, 2024
Ben Arthur Higginbottom, 75, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born in Belmont, MS. He was a U. S. Army veteran, having served time as an electronics instructor prior to his deployment to Vietnam for 15 months as a field repairman for the artillery computers. He retired...
Eugene Butler
July 17, 2024
Elmer Eugene Butler, 81, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Butler was a member of Paden Baptist Church. He was a former bricklayer, and later worked as the maintenance supervisor for the Dennis Water Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting arrowheads. He also loved gardening, mowing his yard, and spending time with...
Sara Jane Mcnatt
July 14, 2024
Sara Jane McNatt, 86, of Tishomingo, MS, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her residence. Known to all her friends and family by “Nanny”, she always put the needs of others before her own. Mrs. McNatt was a cosmetologist by trade who enjoyed her profession and the shop conversation. She was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church...
Betty Yow Strickland
July 10, 2024
Betty Yow Strickland, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital. She was born on December 2, 1935, in the Midway community of Tishomingo County to Jim and Etta Wood Yow. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church. She had resided in Collierville, TN since 1977. She is survived by her sister, Billie...
Annie Mae Wiley
July 9, 2024
Annie Mae Wiley, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was born on April 11, 1937, to the late Saul and Loney Highland. Ann was always a hard worker. She worked at Genesco for 19 years and then went on to do combined federal service with TVA and the...
Jerry "Lynn" Lynn Dill
July 4, 2024
Jerry Lynn Dill, 74, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Lynn was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Burnsville. He graduated from Burnsville High School in 1968 and was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War where he served as a member of the Seabees. He retired...
Alvia J Blakney
July 1, 2024
Alvia J. “Alvie” Blakney, 94, of Burnsville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, at his residence. Alvia was a dedicated pillar of Tishomingo County, known for his unwavering commitment to his community, family, and friends. He graduated from Burnsville High School in 1947 and completed two years at Northeast Mississippi Community College. A proud veteran, Alvia served...
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