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.

Vida Ree Miller

Vida Ree Miller

Apr 12, 2016

Vida Ree Miller, 83, of Milan, Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at her residence. She was a homemaker and beautician. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Friday, April 15 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Rowland Mills...

Ann Rutledge Hannon Oliver

Ann Rutledge Hannon Oliver

Apr 10, 2016

Ann Rutledge Hannon Oliver, 91, of Memphis, TN, formerly of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, April 10, 2016, at the Quince Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Memphis. Mrs. Oliver was of the Methodist faith, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a homemaker, and was formerly employed in Quality Control at Hunter Fans...

Mary Lou Gilley

Mary Lou Gilley

Apr 8, 2016

Mary Lou Gilley, 76, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, April 8, 2016, at the Dialysis Center in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Gilley was a retired nurse. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2016 at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel...

Eddie Scruggs

Eddie Scruggs

Apr 6, 2016

Eddie Scruggs, 63, of Oakland, TN, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at his residence. He was a security guard at Imperial Guard Service in Memphis. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Ralph Culp. Interment will follow in Boggs Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled...

Joey Mitchell Obrecht

Joey Mitchell Obrecht

Apr 4, 2016

Joey Mitchell Obrecht, 27, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, April 4, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and being outdoors. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Johnny Hancock. Interment will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Visitation...

Della Hughes

Della Hughes

Apr 3, 2016

Della Hughes, 79, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, April 3, 2016, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mrs. Hughes was a member of Eastport Baptist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and sewing for her family. She also enjoyed gardening, and working in her yard and flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5,...

Lucas Mcmahan

Lucas Mcmahan

Mar 31, 2016

William Lucas McMahan, 18, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, March 31, 2016, in Iuka, MS, as the result of an automobile accident. Lucas was a senior at Tishomingo County High School, and was employed as a manager at McDonald’s in Iuka. He enjoyed football and baseball, and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Visitation is scheduled...

Clara Skelton Still

Clara Skelton Still

Mar 29, 2016

Clara Skelton Still, 93, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She enjoyed needlework, doing many kinds of crafts, and flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Wednesday, March 30 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Thursday, March 31, 2016,...

Billy Ray Wallace

Billy Ray Wallace

Mar 27, 2016

Billy Ray Wallace, 80, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. Wallace was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church, and was a U. S. Army Reserve veteran. He retired as a supervisor from Genesco Shoe Co. after 39 years of employment. Billy enjoyed hunting and fishing, and especially...

Corey Barnes

Corey Barnes

Mar 27, 2016

Corey Barnes, 34, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, TN as the result of an automobile accident. He was a big St. Louis Cardinals Fan, and enjoyed hunting and taking care of his family home place. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Harmony...

Jim Counts

Jim Counts

Mar 25, 2016

Jim Counts, 49, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, March 25, 2016, at his residence. He enjoyed tinkering around on cars and trucks, and loved his friends and family. He would do anything he could for someone. A memorial service will be held at 1PM on Thursday, March 31, 2016, graveside, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka,...

Sarah Joy Dodson

Sarah Joy Dodson

Mar 17, 2016

Sarah Joy Dodson, 51, died March 17, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Sarah enjoyed living life to its fullest and spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation will begin on Sunday, March 20, at the Spirit and Truth Christian Fellowship Church and continue there until service time. Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March...

Kathryn Louise Childers

Kathryn Louise Childers

Mar 16, 2016

Kathryn Louise Childers, 57, of Iuka, MS, passed to eternal life on March 16, 2016, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was born July 18, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois to Flora Lee Walker Childers Bellavia and Hobert Childers. While challenged by physical and medical issues throughout her life, Kathy had a sweet, loving spirit and was a gift...

Gene Louis Kimberly

Gene Louis Kimberly

Mar 12, 2016

Gene Louis Kimberly, 87 of Oakland, TN (formerly of Iuka, MS), died March 12, 2016, at his residence in Oakland. He was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church, the Army National Guard of the United States, and the former owner of Mill Creek Boat Dock. Mr. Kimberly enjoyed fishing, reading, and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until...

Michael Lloyd Brown

Michael Lloyd Brown

Mar 8, 2016

Michael Lloyd Brown, 54, of Iuka, Mississippi, died March 8, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Tishomingo State Park at the pavilion, officiated by Bro. Dennis Wingo. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his...

Terry M. Newcomb

Terry M. Newcomb

Mar 8, 2016

Terry Marie Newcomb, 46, of Glen, MS, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the Booneville Hospital. Terry enjoyed fishing and camping. She also loved cooking and spending time with her family. Cutshall Funeral Home of Glen, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by her fiancé, Dennis Modlin of Glen; her father, Troy Newcomb of Corinth; her grandmother,...

Cindy Lee

Cindy Lee

Mar 8, 2016

Cindy Lee, 79, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a Communicant at St. Mary Catholic Church. There will be no public services. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by her husband Alfred Lee of Iuka; 1 son – Joseph Quinn...

Bro. Mavous Phifer

Bro. Mavous Phifer

Mar 6, 2016

Bro. Mavous Phifer Bro. James Mavous Phifer, 91, of Cairo, MS, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Bro. Mavous was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, and was a U. S. Army veteran. He was a Baptist minister for 54 years, and served at several churches in Tishomingo County. He was also a...

Herbert Merrill Smith

Herbert Merrill Smith

Mar 4, 2016

Herbert Merrill “Herb” Smith, 81, of Burnsville, MS, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS, as the result of congestive heart failure and pneumonia complications. Mr. Smith was born August 5, 1934, in Glen, MS, and was raised in Burnsville, MS. He graduated from Burnsville High School in 1953, and then went...

Ronnie Leroy Gamble

Ronnie Leroy Gamble

Mar 4, 2016

Ronnie Leroy Gamble, 73, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Gamble was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was currently employed at the Tishomingo County Electric Power Association, and was formerly a math teacher in the Okolona School System. Ronnie...

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