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.

Imogene "Gene" Mckee

Imogene "Gene" Mckee

May 28, 2024

Imogene "Gene" McKee, 89, of Tishomingo, MS, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She enjoyed working in her garden and her yard, reading, and spending time with her family. She attended Way of Life Family Worship. She is survived by her sons, Danny McKee and Scott McKee (Tammy); her daughters, Jan Baker...

Frankie Elizabeth Allen

Frankie Elizabeth Allen

May 28, 2024

The Angel of Death entered the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. God called and Frankie Elizabeth Allen answered and departed from this walk of life to life's eternity.

Frankie Elizabeth Allen was born on April 22,1951, in Iuka, Mississippi, to the late Arthur King Carter and the late Sarah Elizabeth...

Julie Ann Heinrich

Julie Ann Heinrich

May 21, 2024

Julie Ann McKee Heinrich, 54, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her home. Julie was of the Catholic faith and was a longtime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Brazoria, TX, before moving to Iuka. Most recently, she had been a member of Our Lady of the Shoals Catholic Church in Tuscumbia, AL. For...

Jean Stricklin Cook

Jean Stricklin Cook

May 21, 2024

Jean Cook (Eddie Jean Stricklin), 85, of Corinth, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Jean was born on January 30, 1939, to Audie and Eddie Stricklin in Holts Spur, and lived most of her life in the area. She was a member of Burnsville Pentecostal Church for many years before moving...

Shirley Mae Estes

Shirley Mae Estes

May 18, 2024

Shirley Mae Lambert Estes, born on November 17, 1939, in Iuka, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Shirley was of the Baptist faith and lived most of her life in Iuka. She was a caretaker of many in her lifetime. She loved nature and spent a lot of time on her porch swing...

James Hubert Jourdan

James Hubert Jourdan

May 15, 2024

James Hubert Jourdan, 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1929, and was a lifelong resident of the Tishomingo County area. At his passing, he was the oldest active member of South Crossroads Baptist Church where he had been a Deacon for many years. He had joined South Crossroads Baptist Church in...

Mikinzie "Kinzie" Brooke Curtis

Mikinzie "Kinzie" Brooke Curtis

May 13, 2024

Mikinzie "Kinzie" Brooke Curtis, 36, of Iuka, MS, died on Monday, May 13, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Kinzie was very athletic. She enjoyed playing sports, coaching, and helping her nieces with softball. She was a very loving person who put others before herself. She spent most of her time spoiling her nieces and nephews, and...

Lyonel "Cotton" Wade

Lyonel "Cotton" Wade

May 12, 2024

Lyonel “Cotton” Wade, 95, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Cotton was born at home to Hester and Oren Wade on March 30, 1929. He graduated from Holcut High School in 1948 as class salutatorian and “Most Athletic”. Throughout the years, he had been a jack-of-all-trades. He was a...

Amber Brooke Murrah

Amber Brooke Murrah

May 3, 2024

Amber Brooke Murrah, born April 16, 1986, passed from this life on Friday, May 3, 2024. She was a gentle spirit and loved to laugh. She was always quick thank those who helped her and tell people she loved them. Her son, Donivan, was her pride and joy, and she loved her family and friends. Amber was a very...

Carol Highfield

Carol Highfield

Apr 25, 2024

Patricia Carol Highfield, 62, of Iuka, MS, died on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her residence. Carol was a caregiver who took care of her mother for years. Prior to this, she worked in manufacturing as a laborer. She loved reading, her Bible, and doing word puzzles. She was active in her church, spending time with her family, and...

Patricia Diane Barber

Patricia Diane Barber

Apr 21, 2024

Patricia Diane Barber, 65, of Glen, Mississippi, died on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Patricia was of the Christian faith and was a member of The Bridge in Burnsville. She was an amazing woman that was always positive and smiling. She loved everyone she ever met and could find the good in anybody. In...

Katherine Degraw Hudson

Katherine Degraw Hudson

Apr 18, 2024

Katherine DeGraw Hudson, 88, of Hermitage, TN, formerly of Iuka, MS, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Skyline Medical Center in Tennessee. She enjoyed playing on her IPad, playing solitaire, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Richardson Yarber; her grandchildren, Tammy (Sam), Kim (Geo), Christy, Emily, and Brianna; her great-grandchildren,...

Nellie Mae Lomenick

Nellie Mae Lomenick

Apr 17, 2024

Nellie Mae Lomenick, 68, of Iuka, MS, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her residence. She enjoyed crafting, flowers, and cooking. She was the owner/operator of Pan-Am Cafe for many years. Nellie was a practical joker and enjoyed extreme Christmas present wrapping. She was a member of Patrick Church, a lover of horror movies, and spending time with...

Ronald Michael Montgomery

Ronald Michael Montgomery

Apr 15, 2024

Ronald Michael “Ron” Montgomery, 47, died on Monday, April 15, 2024, in Cherokee, Alabama. Ron was of the Christian faith and enjoyed attending services when he could. For most of his life, Ron was a welder and spent many years welding at PSP, Freightcar, and Constellium. Most recently, he was an SME at Linamar/Dura in Muscle Shoals. He was...

Jean Turner

Jean Turner

Apr 13, 2024

Jean Turner, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She enjoyed reading, studying her bible, and walking in the park. Jean also liked to work in her yard and garden with her son and was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Anthony Turner (Mary Floyd);...

Peggy Joyce Hubbard Booker

Peggy Joyce Hubbard Booker

Apr 13, 2024

Peggy Joyce Hubbard Booker, 82, of Iuka, MS, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Southern Magnolia Estates. Peggy enjoyed sewing, quilting, and painting. She loved listening to her windchimes and gardening. Peggy was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and enjoyed her career as a nurse. Her greatest joys were her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchild....

Richard "Ric" Tiebe

Richard "Ric" Tiebe

Apr 13, 2024

"Make your journey a blessing to others."

Richard "Ric" K. Tiebe, 70, of Iuka, MS, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Ric was the co-owner of Iuka's Cafe' Memories, a Parts Manager for McNatt Ford for 27 years, and a Plumbing Specialist at Lowe's for 10 years. He was an...

Deborah Dean Jankowski

Deborah Dean Jankowski

Apr 9, 2024

Deborah Dean Jankowski, 71, of Newnan, GA, formerly of Iuka, MS, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her residence. Deborah loved all animals and never met a stranger. She loved to shop and travel. She was employed by Delta Airlines as a Reservations Agent for over 26 years. Deborah was a Christian and was of the Methodist faith....

Betty G. Young

Betty G. Young

Apr 8, 2024

Betty Jean Gurley Young, 88, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away, Monday, April 8, 2024. Surrounded by her loved ones, she peacefully departed from this world. Betty was born February 18, 1936, to the late Curtis Dudley and Stella Crawford Gurley in Dorsey, Itawamba County, Mississippi. She was the beloved wife of the late Willie Dan Young for 65 years;...

Larry Gene South

Larry Gene South

Apr 6, 2024

Larry Gene South, 74, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Larry loved his family. His great-nieces and great-nephew were the light of his life, and he enjoyed spending time with them and playing with them any chance he got. He liked to sing gospel music, and even wrote two songs when...

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