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.
Leroy Curry
Jan 7, 2017
Leroy Curry, 88, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Curry was of the Baptist faith, and he enjoyed working in his yard. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, graveside at Snowdown Cemetery, officiated by Bro. Rodney Windham. Interment will follow in Snowdown Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled...
Carolyn Sue Gray Wilmeth
Jan 5, 2017
Carolyn Sue Gray Wilmeth, 48, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, January 05, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed flowers, being outside, and her animals. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Friday, January 6 at Rowland Mills Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for...
Mary Evelyn Gurley Wheeler
Dec 31, 2016
Mary Evelyn “Sis” Gurley Wheeler, 93, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Carrington House Assisted Living in Iuka. Mrs. Wheeler was born on August 27, 1923, to Curtis Dudley and Stella Crawford Gurley in Dorsey, Itawamba County, Mississippi. She was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. She was employed for many years at...
James Richard "Dickie" Brown
Dec 28, 2016
James Richard “Dickie” Brown, 58, of Iuka, Mississippi, died December 28, 2016, at his residence. He was a veteran of the National Guard, and was an employee for Caterpillar for 22 years. He enjoyed collecting knives, and loved to fish and camp. He liked working on old trucks, and loved his dog of 15 years, “BB”. He was a...
Phyllis Selman
Dec 26, 2016
Phyllis Selman, 54, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, December 26, 2016, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Phyllis loved to shop and enjoyed working with and admiring her roses. She also really enjoyed spending time with “her love”, her grandchild Brenton. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home...
Billy C. Bailey
Dec 22, 2016
Billy C. Bailey, 76, of Tishomingo, MS died Thursday, December 22, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. The body will lie in state at the church for one hour before service time. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at Burgess Creek Freewill Baptist Church, officiated by...
Elmer "Booster" South, Sr.
Dec 16, 2016
Elmer “Booster” South, Sr., 86, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, December 16, 2016, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. His nickname was given to him the day he was born by his great grandmother, and was his nickname his entire life. He was a lifelong farmer and hard worker, and enjoyed growing all kinds of vegetables. He loved...
Lois Spoon
Dec 15, 2016
Lois Spoon, 89, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 15, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 9 PM on Saturday, December 17 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are...
Edith Fay Foster
Dec 8, 2016
Edith Fay Foster, 85, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Edith Fay was a member of the Iuka church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, being involved with the Ladies Class at church, visiting with people and volunteering at the nursing home. She also enjoyed church singings, especially the Diana Singing and the...
Harry Rafferty
Dec 7, 2016
Harry Francis Rafferty died peacefully on December 7, 2016, in Long Beach, Mississippi at the age of 85. Harry is survived by his wife, Johnnie Faye Rafferty, of Long Beach, MS; their children, William Edward (Ed) and his wife, Tery Rafferty, of Long Beach, MS; Frances and her husband, Mike Spruill, of Pass Christian, MS; Mary Beth and her...
Marie P. Yarbrough
Dec 6, 2016
Marie P. Yarbrough, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 06, 2016, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She was a long-time member of First United Pentecostal Church, where she played the organ for 60 years. She taught Sunday School to many people. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Wednesday, December 7 at Cutshall Funeral Home...
David Allen Wilson
Dec 5, 2016
David Allen Wilson, 56, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, December 5, 2016, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Sandra Wilson of Iuka; and two brothers, Brent Wilson of Clarksville, TN, and Jason Wilson of San Diego, CA. He was preceded in...
Raymond Bonds
Dec 2, 2016
Raymond Bonds, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died December 2, 2016, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He enjoyed working in his yard, and decorating for Christmas. He also enjoyed reading and woodworking. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Monday, December 5, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Greg Woodruff. Interment will...
James O. Newsom
Nov 30, 2016
James O. Newsom, 94, of Iuka, MS, died November 30, 2016, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka, MS. Mr. Newsom loved working in his yard. He also enjoyed working for the railroad and retired after 33 years. Visitation is scheduled for 1:00 until 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Graveside services with military...
Vernia P. Stricklen
Nov 29, 2016
Vernia P. Stricklen, 78, of Burnsville, MS, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mrs. Stricklen was Pentecostal in faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family, putting together puzzles, reading, and working crossword puzzles. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 1, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services...
Elaine Fuller Alsup
Nov 28, 2016
Elaine Alsup, 67, of Iuka, MS, died November 28, 2016, at her residence. She loved her career as a nurse, and especially loved working with the elderly. She loved the Lord, and read her Bible every day. She enjoyed reading books, and spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 12 Noon until 2 PM on Thursday, December...
Earline Vera Corsbie Hester
Nov 23, 2016
Earline Vera Corsbie Hester, 89, of Iuka, MS, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Earline was born on August 28, 1927 in Allsboro, AL, to Oscar and Mary Ellen Corsbie. She attended Allsboro Methodist Church and became a child of God in her teens. Her favorite passage of the Bible was the 23rd...
Burke E. Bonds
Nov 22, 2016
Burke E. Bonds, 88, of Crossville, TN (Formerly of Tishomingo, MS), died November 22, 2016, at Crossville Regional Hospital. She was a member of South Crossroads Baptist Church, as well as the Homemaker’s Club. She was a master gardener and quilter. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM until 1 PM on Tuesday, November 29 at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Opaline Thorne Crouse
Nov 22, 2016
Opaline Thorne Crouse, 77, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. Opaline retired from Blue Bell Manufacturing. She was a member of Boggs Chapel United Methodist Church. She liked crocheting, working find-a-word puzzles, and she loved gospel singing. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 25, at Cutshall...
Thomas Henry Davenport, Jr.
Nov 20, 2016
Thomas Henry Davenport, Jr., 75, of Cherokee, AL, died Sunday, November 20, 2016, at Helen Keller Hospital. Tom was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and storytelling. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Iuka Church of Christ. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m.,...
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