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.

Celeste Mccoy

Celeste Mccoy

Feb 16, 2017

Celeste McCoy, 78, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. Mrs. McCoy loved sewing and being outside. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00...

Lela Moise Johnson

Lela Moise Johnson

Feb 15, 2017

Lela Moise Johnson, 87, of Burnsville, MS, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She enjoyed playing the piano, cats, and her dog, Lela. Visitation is scheduled from 5pm until 8pm, Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. A graveside service will be held at Antioch Cemetery in Burnsville, MS...

Sara E. Glenn

Sara E. Glenn

Feb 14, 2017

Sara E. Glenn, 91, of Iuka, MS, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madison, AL. Sara enjoyed sewing and was an excellent seamstress. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking. She enjoyed her time spent at church and was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. Visitation is scheduled for 12:00 P.M....

Ora Lee Lambert Haase

Ora Lee Lambert Haase

Feb 14, 2017

Ora Lee Crane Lambert Haase, 91, of Booneville, MS, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. She enjoyed playing the piano, playing cards, and working puzzles. She also loved quilting and sewing. A graveside service will be held at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ in Burnsville, MS on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at...

Lorene "Neener" Arnold

Lorene "Neener" Arnold

Feb 13, 2017

Lorene “Neener” Arnold, 91, of Iuka, MS, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 13th, 2017, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a Christian and attended Old Pleasant Hill Church. Neener was a homemaker, and helped raise many of her nieces and nephews. She also babysat for many other children in the community. Visitation...

Jane Doyle

Jane Doyle

Feb 11, 2017

Jane Doyle, 72, of Cherokee, AL, died Saturday, February 11, 2017, at her residence. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church in Benton, Co., MS. She was a loving wife, mother, and daughter. She enjoyed her family genealogy, and will be missed by all. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Monday, February 13 at Asphalt...

Anthony Wayne Senter

Anthony Wayne Senter

Feb 9, 2017

Anthony Wayne Senter, 69, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mr. Senter enjoyed car races and tractor pulls. He also enjoyed fishing and target shooting. His favorite pastime was watching his grand kids play ball. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, at Harmony United...

Frances Ryals Terry

Frances Ryals Terry

Feb 4, 2017

Frances Ryals Terry, 93, formerly of Money, MS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Frances was born on July 30, 1923, in Greenville, MS, to Philip Morgan Ryals & Sara Frances Woods Ryals. Frances grew up in Hollandale, MS, and graduated from Delta State Teachers College, receiving the first B.S. degree that Delta State awarded. Mrs. Terry...

Mary Frances Hamm

Mary Frances Hamm

Jan 30, 2017

Mary Frances Hamm, 90, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, January 30, 2017, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Hamm enjoyed reading, working in her flower garden and spending time with her family. She also really enjoyed swinging on the front porch and ice cream cones from Tom Thumb. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31,...

Linda Randolph

Linda Randolph

Jan 25, 2017

Linda Randolph, 75, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at her residence. She enjoyed dancing, music, and loved her family. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Friday, January 27 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen,...

Earline Davis

Earline Davis

Jan 25, 2017

Earline Davis, 71, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at her residence. She enjoyed spending time with her family, doing housework, and spending time outside. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Friday, January 27 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Cutshall...

Sherl Lynn Williams

Sherl Lynn Williams

Jan 22, 2017

Sherl Lynn Williams, 55, daughter of Charlotte Lacey and Elmer Dawson, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2017 with her family by her side. Sherl was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Born in Indiana, she spent time in Florida and Tennessee before moving to Mississippi. She loved saving animals and watching NASCAR. Sherl was the rock...

Sheila Hardwick

Sheila Hardwick

Jan 19, 2017

Sheila J. Hardwick, 60, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, January 19, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. Hardwick was a member of Mt. Joy Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and helping to take care of her grandchildren. She was very friendly and greeted everyone with a smile. She also loved her animals....

Wayne Miller

Wayne Miller

Jan 15, 2017

Larry Wayne Miller, Jr., 52, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Wayne was a Christian and attended Palestine Community Church. He was formerly employed at DynaSteel and CFI, and was also a musician who loved singing. Wayne also loved spending time with his family. Funeral services are scheduled for...

Harold Walters

Harold Walters

Jan 14, 2017

Harold Vester Walters, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. Mr. Walters loved to spend his time camping with his wife. He also enjoyed going fishing and gardening. His favorite past time was spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00...

Ann P. Harvey

Ann P. Harvey

Jan 13, 2017

Ann P. Harvey, 84, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, January 13, 2017, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, and was a retired nurse from the Iuka Hospital after 36 years of service. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, fishing, and going to the lake. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM...

Marie Rose Payne

Marie Rose Payne

Jan 12, 2017

Marie Payne, 83, of Adamsville, Tennessee, died Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Hardin County Medical Center. She was of the Catholic Faith, and enjoyed painting, drawing, singing, and dancing. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Saturday, January 14 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral...

Lois Childs Fry

Lois Childs Fry

Jan 11, 2017

Lois Childs Fry, 90, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Lois enjoyed working in her yard and in her flower beds. She loved to travel and also enjoyed polka music. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00am until 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2017, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...

Tommy Anderson "Tom Andy" Newsom, Sr.

Tommy Anderson "Tom Andy" Newsom, Sr.

Jan 8, 2017

Tommy Anderson “Tom Andy” Newsom, Sr., 61, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, January 8, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Newsom retired from the United States Marine Corps after 20 years. He loved working on anything that had an engine, building model airplanes, anything that had to do with aviation and astronomy, and fishing. Tommy was a sharp shooter and...

Meck Main Murphy, Jr.

Meck Main Murphy, Jr.

Jan 8, 2017

Meck Main Murphy, Jr., 68, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka, MS. A private service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, MS is entrusted with the arrangements. He is survived by his father, Meck Main Murphy, Sr., and his brothers, Patrick Murphy and Michael Murphy.

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