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.
Charlotte Wood
Mar 4, 2016
Mary Charlotte Bullard Wood, 68, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Wood was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church. She was formerly employed at the Iuka Shirt Factory and Bauhaus Furniture, and also loved being the caretaker of many children over the years. Charlotte loved her church and spending quiet time reading...
Alfred Martin
Feb 27, 2016
Alfred Martin, 88, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. He was an U.S. Army veteran, and member of Snowdown United Methodist Church. He loved working on computers, and enjoyed hunting and fishing in years past. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home...
Ruby Gaye Lambert
Feb 26, 2016
Ruby Gaye Lambert, 84, of Chicago, IL, died Friday, February 26, 2016 at St. Peter’s Rehab Center in Chicago. She was retired from Zenith Electronics in Chicago and was a member of the Church of Christ. Visitation is scheduled for 9:00 until 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 4, at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00...
Kathryn Frederick
Feb 24, 2016
Kathryn Frederick, 66, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Frederick was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. She retired from the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka after working for 41 years in Medical Records. She enjoyed fishing, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation...
Basil Steven Smith
Feb 21, 2016
Basil Steven Smith, 50, of Iuka, MS (formerly of Corinth, MS), died February 21, 2016, at his residence. He attended Church of the Crossroads, and was a very talented carpenter. Funeral services are scheduled for 4 PM on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen, officiated by Rev. Rodney Rodgers, Rev. Richie Askew, and Rev....
Bro. Phillip Den "Bubba" Keele
Feb 17, 2016
Bro. Phillip Den “Bubba” Keele, 37, of Iuka, MS, died February 17, 2016, at his residence. He was a member and lay pastor at Provision Ministry. He loved to color for his wife and church family. He had Bible Study every day, and loved to eat “Kina Food”. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Saturday, February 20,...
Anna Marie Borden
Feb 16, 2016
Anna Marie Borden, 8, of Corinth, MS, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Anna attended Corinth Elementary School where she was in the third grade. She was a member of Booneville Church of God, where she loved to attend and sing. Anna also loved to play with her dog, Gunner. Visitation is scheduled for...
Mark Killingsworth
Feb 15, 2016
Mark Killingsworth, 58, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, February 15, 2016, in Iuka, MS as the result of an automobile accident. He was a self-employed contractor, and enjoyed fishing. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his son, Luke Killingsworth, of...
Mary Helen Goode Lambert
Feb 12, 2016
Mary Helen Goode Lambert, 88, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, February 12, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of Snowdown United Methodist Church, and attended Trinity Baptist Church. She enjoyed flowers, cooking, fishing, and taking walks with her friends at the park. She loved children, and especially spending time with her grandchildren...
Betty Dolores Gibson
Feb 9, 2016
Betty D. Gibson, 87, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Gibson was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed flowers and birds. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by two daughters, Marie Kennedy...
Earnest Junior Carroll
Feb 6, 2016
Earnest Junior Carroll, 75, of Burnsville, MS, died Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Carroll was a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church. He was a former alderman for the Town of Burnsville, and was also the former fire chief of the Burnsville Volunteer Fire Department. He was retired from I.T.T. and...
David Robinson
Feb 6, 2016
William David Robinson, 92, of Tishomingo, MS, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Robinson attended Northeast Mississippi Community College, and graduated from Mississippi State University in 1951. He was a U. S. Army veteran and an active member of Providence Baptist Church. He was...
Sybil Juanita Dean
Feb 6, 2016
Sybil Juanita Dean, 90, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Anna, IL, died Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mrs. Dean was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. She was a former nurse and homemaker. She enjoyed growing flowers, and loved children and animals. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday,...
Jesse Willard Holland, Jr.
Feb 2, 2016
Jesse Willard Holland Jr., 61, of Vero Beach, Fl, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Indian River Medical Center. Willie, as he was known to his friends and family, had lived in Vero Beach for the last ten years. Willie was born, and raised, in Chicago, IL on January 28, 1955. He is survived by the 'love of...
Floyd Elwood Dailey
Jan 31, 2016
Floyd Elwood Dailey, 84, of Burnsville, MS, died Sunday, January 31, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Dailey was of the Christian faith. He was a U. S. Army veteran and served in Korea during the Korean War. He was a lifelong farmer and cattleman. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, at Cutshall Funeral Home...
Justine Robinson Hudson
Jan 25, 2016
Justine Robinson Hudson, Monday, January 25, 2016, at the Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, AL. She was a member of Iuka United Methodist Church, and also belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star. Visitation is scheduled for 1 pm on Friday, January 29, until service time at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Graveside services are scheduled for...
William B. Hubbard
Jan 24, 2016
William B. Hubbard, 75, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, January 24, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 29, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Hubbard of Iuka; his daughter, Cindy Smith...
Mae Ona Till Whitfield
Jan 23, 2016
Mae Ona (Till) Whitfield passed away Jan. 23, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital Main in Tampa, FL following complications of surgery. She was born on July 26, 1929 in Riverton, Al to Herbert Paris Till and Elsie Mae (Feltman) Till and preceded in death by parents; husband, Warner M. Whitfield; sisters, Adlean Till George and Janice Till South; brother,...
Nick Leblanc
Jan 21, 2016
Nicholas “Nick” LeBlanc, of Iuka, passed from this life on Thursday, January 21, 2016, peacefully after 97 years of abundant living at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Born in Lafayette, LA, on August 16, 1918, to Ernest and Helene Montet LeBlanc, Nick was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII, having served from 1941 – 1945 in Germany with...
Gerald Hodge
Jan 20, 2016
Gerald Hodge, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at his residence. He was a member and Deacon for many years at New Prospect Baptist Church, and was an U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was also a member of the local VFW and the American Legion. He owned and operated Hodge Lift Truck Service,...
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