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.

Shirley J. Arnold

Shirley J. Arnold

July 12, 2016

Shirley J. McDougal Arnold, 63, of Tishomingo, MS, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tn. Mrs. Arnold was a member of South Crossroads Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, going to auctions, and cooking. She enjoyed being with friends and family and she never met a stranger. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00...

Billy Joe Robinson

Billy Joe Robinson

July 1, 2016

Billy Joe Robinson, 78, of Rienzi, MS, died Friday, July 1, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Robinson was retired from K&B Trucking, the company he operated with his late wife, Kathryn. He is survived by their three children, Lynn Hey of Branson, MO, Chris Robinson of Tampa, FL, and Kelly Barlow of Gillette, WY; three grandchildren, Mandy Mason, Kate...

Elsie Kennedy Justice

Elsie Kennedy Justice

July 1, 2016

Elsie Kennedy Justice, 95, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2016. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Granny, as she was known by many, was loved and adored. She spent her life serving God. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. She always told everyone how blessed she was....

Terry Lee Stephens

Terry Lee Stephens

June 26, 2016

Terry Lee Stephens, 64, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church, and was retired from Kimberly Clark after 31 years. He was a car enthusiast, and a very skilled guitarist. Terry was very active in his church where he served as a...

Winnie "Wendy" O'Neill

Winnie "Wendy" O'Neill

June 26, 2016

Winnie “Wendy” Louise O’Neill, 71, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at her residence. She was a member of Old Pleasant Hill Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, quilting, sewing, and reading. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Wednesday, June 29 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are...

Elmer L. Marlar

Elmer L. Marlar

June 25, 2016

Elmer Lee Marlar, 92, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. Mr. Marlar worked as a farmer and logger, and retired from Gateway Corp. in Corinth. He enjoyed walking and sitting on the Corinth Court House Square and talking to everyone who came by. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00...

Rubel C. Patrick

Rubel C. Patrick

June 23, 2016

Rubel Clifton Patrick, 77, of Iuka, MS, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Patrick enjoyed fishing, hunting, making knives, and gardening. He also served in the Mississippi National Guard. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 25, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...

Mary Bobo

Mary Bobo

June 21, 2016

Mary Bobo, 76, of Burnsville, MS, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Bobo was very active in her church, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Counce, TN. She enjoyed attending the Corinth Wellness Center water aerobics, cooking, and taking care of her family. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until...

Delma Marie Lovelace

Delma Marie Lovelace

June 20, 2016

Delma Marie Lovelace, 82, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. Lovelace loved working with her flowers and doing yardwork. She also loved her school children that she taught. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...

Martha Bostick

Martha Bostick

June 19, 2016

Martha Mae Daniel Bostick, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, at her son’s residence in Huntsville, Alabama. Martha was born with a head full of black hair on February 5, 1931, to Felix Edward and Littie Mae Daniel. She was raised in the Snowdown community and said she knew exactly where she was standing when she...

Michael "Mike" West

Michael "Mike" West

June 13, 2016

Michael “Mike” Carlton West died Monday, June 13, 2016 in Marion, Illinois. Michael was self-employed and enjoyed reading books, watching movies, listening to music, spending time on the computer and playing videos games. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam Conflict. Visitation is scheduled from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2016, at...

Emogene B. Nagle

Emogene B. Nagle

June 11, 2016

Vivian Emogene Bishop Nagle passed away at the age of 86 at her residence in Iuka, Mississippi, on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Mrs. Nagle was a member of Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, and was a former beautician. She enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, and visiting with her friends and neighbors. She also enjoyed cooking and homemaking activities,...

Eula Bea Honeycutt

Eula Bea Honeycutt

June 7, 2016

Eula Bea Honeycutt, 97, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, June 6, 2016, at Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. Ms. Honeycutt was of the Christian faith and a homemaker. Visitation is scheduled for 9:00 AM until time of service with funeral services scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka. Services...

Euna Mae Biggs

Euna Mae Biggs

June 1, 2016

Euna Mae Biggs, 92, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mrs. Biggs was a member of the Iuka United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and growing flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 2, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...

Virginia Broughton Anglin

Virginia Broughton Anglin

May 31, 2016

Virginia Broughton Anglin, 94, passed from this life, May 31, 2016 at the Tishomingo Manor in Iuka. She was born August 9, 1921 in Tishomingo County to Lee and Ruth Broughton. She married Wendell Anglin in 1943. She lived in Memphis and Atlanta before retiring with her husband to Iuka in 1976. Services will be Thursday June 2, 2016...

Lillie Elizabeth Hannon

Lillie Elizabeth Hannon

May 31, 2016

Lillie Elizabeth Hannon, 82, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. Hannon was a member of Spring Hill Methodist Church, where she served as president of the United Methodist Women for 25 years and treasurer of the Spring Hill Cemetery Fund since 1985. She retired from United Stationary in...

Christopher Allen Lewis

Christopher Allen Lewis

May 19, 2016

Christopher Lewis, age 32, died May 19, 2016, in Lebanon, PA. Chris was a truck driver for Corrie Linton Trucking Company of Burnsville, MS. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley. He was a Baptist. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen, officiated by Rev. John Shamblin. Interment...

Leroy Bonds

Leroy Bonds

May 17, 2016

Leroy Bonds, age 89, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his residence. He was a long haul truck driver, a WWII veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, and a 32nd degree Mason. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m., Friday, May 27, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Pastor Bob Barnett. Interment will follow in Mt. Gilead...

Anita Franks Yow

Anita Franks Yow

May 13, 2016

Anita Franks Yow, 74, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, May 13, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Yow was a member of Eastport Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading books, shopping, and working in her flowers. She also enjoyed ceramics and crocheting. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...

Bettie Weaver Balentine

Bettie Weaver Balentine

May 10, 2016

Bettie Weaver Balentine, 70, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Balentine was a long time member of Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, and was employed at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in the dietary department. She loved growing flowers, cooking, reading, and listening to gospel music. She also enjoyed spending...

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