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.
Anita Crawford
Mar 13, 2017
Anita Crawford, 61, of Chapmansboro, TN, died Monday, March 13, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Crawford enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She was an avid NASCAR fan and an animal lover, especially dogs. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017. at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Joseph Glorioso....
Carolyn Mcvay
Mar 12, 2017
Carolyn McVay, 76, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, March 12, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. McVay was an excellent seamstress and she loved to sew. Affectionately known by her family as Cart, she loved spending her time with them. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 13, 2017, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Graveside services...
Gladys Ann Carson Curtis
Mar 9, 2017
Gladys Ann Carson Curtis, 90, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the Carrington House. Mrs. Curtis was a lifelong member of the Iuka Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, and going out to eat. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Johnny Hancock....
Bobby Riley
Mar 9, 2017
Bobby Averitt Riley, 81, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at his residence. Bobby loved God, his family, and his church family. He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Iuka. He also enjoyed racing, including dirt track, go-kart, and NASCAR. He also enjoyed antique cars. Bobby loved every aspect of the trucking industry –...
Mary Ellen "Marie" Bonds
Mar 7, 2017
Mary Ellen “Marie” Bonds, 84, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, AL. Mrs. Bonds enjoyed spending her time reading, quilting, and cooking. She loved telling stories and watching the Hallmark channel. She also enjoyed the Andy Griffith Show and watching Roy Rogers. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday,...
Geneva Blackard
Mar 7, 2017
Geneva Blackard, 94, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Blackard was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her yard and had beautiful flower gardens. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in...
Bess Davenport
Mar 7, 2017
Bess Davenport, 86, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka. Mrs. Davenport loved spending her time around people, especially her friends and family. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and eating at The Dinner Bell. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by...
James Rickie "Doc" Moss
Mar 6, 2017
James Rickie “Doc” Moss passed away on March 6, 2017 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. Rickie was born on October 31, 1955 and grew up in Holcut. He worked various construction and fiberglass jobs throughout his life. He loved spending time with his family and he loved his friends. A Celebration of Life service will...
Jerry Wayne Garrett
Mar 5, 2017
Jerry Wayne Garrett, 62, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Huntsville Hospital. A resident of Grant, Alabama, he was a native of Mississippi. He was born to the late Mrs. Nolene Harris Garrett and the late Mr. Dallas A. Garrett. Jerry worked in the Transportation Industry for many years. Even though Jerry lived in Alabama, he was a...
Dr. Frankie Rorie Beard
Mar 4, 2017
Dr. Frankie Rorie Beard, 69, of Muscle Shoals, AL, passed away surrounded by her family and loved ones on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, AL. Frankie was born in Corinth, MS, and graduated from Iuka High School. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of North Alabama, her Education Specialist degree...
Billie Jean Holland
Mar 3, 2017
Billie Jean Holland, 85, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, March 3, 2017, at the Tippah County Nursing Home in Ripley. Mrs. Holland enjoyed homemaking activities such as crafts, sewing, quilting, and crocheting. She also enjoyed bowling, square dancing, and playing cards with friends, as well as traveling and spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until...
Nellie P. Wood
Feb 28, 2017
Nellie P. Wood, 93, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at Carrington House in Iuka. She enjoyed spending her time taking care of everyone else. She also enjoyed sewing, gardening, flowers, and children. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for...
Mary Watts Mckee
Feb 26, 2017
Mary Frances Watts McKee, 72, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Mary enjoyed spending her time reading, playing on her Ipad and watching “cowboy” westerns. She also enjoyed traveling and going to yard sales. Her favorite snacks included beef and cheese sticks and Diet Coke. Mary was...
Jacky "Big Daddy" South
Feb 23, 2017
Jacky “Big Daddy” South, 58, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, February 23, 2017, at his residence. He was a Master Mason and member of the Burnsville Lodge number 233 F&AM. He was employed by Bonds Construction Company for 7 years, and was also employed by Rogers Road Construction Company for 28 years where he was a supervisor. He had...
Charles Franklin Degraw
Feb 23, 2017
Charles Franklin Degraw, 78, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, February 23, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Franky Smith and Bro. Perry Murphy. Interment will follow in Providence Cemetery. Pallbearers include Allen Degraw, Jerry Lambert, Danny Lambert, David Cooper, Dale Aldridge,...
Laverne Holland
Feb 21, 2017
Bernice Laverne Holland, 72, of Iuka, MS, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at her residence. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and was an animal lover. Visitation is scheduled from 6pm until 8pm, Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, February 24, 2017 at 11 AM, officiated by Bro. Allen Osborn,...
Reid Hamm
Feb 20, 2017
Estious Reid Hamm, Jr., 64, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, February 20, 2017, at his residence. Reid enjoyed woodworking, collecting guns, knives, and antiques. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. His favorite past time was gardening. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM on Friday, February 24, 2017, officiated by Bro. Helton Puckett, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in...
Barbara Ann Conway
Feb 19, 2017
Barbara Anne Conway, 81, of Tishomingo, MS, died Sunday, February 19, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Conway enjoyed quilting and sewing. She also enjoyed playing the piano in church. Being a registered nurse, she worked at the Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA, University Hospital in Jackson, MS in the transplant unit, St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS as...
John Stephen Barnett, Jr.
Feb 19, 2017
John Stephen Barnett, Jr., 34, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. He was an Ole Miss graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in English, and was also a board certified pharmacy technician. He was a very talented musician, songwriter, and poet. He enjoyed reading and being outdoors. Funeral services are...
Unamae Bender
Feb 16, 2017
UnaMae Bender, 88, of Glen, MS, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She enjoyed traveling which was evident by her visiting all 50 states. She enjoyed her church activities and fellowships. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Corinth. She also enjoyed reading, cooking, and camping. Cutshall Funeral...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
