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.
Betty Joyce Linton Barkley
May 8, 2016
Betty Joyce Linton Barkley of Iuka, MS. Born December 31, 1940 and passed away May 8, 2016 at age 75. Survived by husband of 58 years Lawrence Burton Barkley of Iuka, MS. Three children: Lori Lee Barkley Robinson of Iuka, MS; Ricky Dayne Barkley of Dacula, GA; and Sandra Denise Barkley Redden of Southaven, MS. Grandchildren: Lawrence Barkley ‘Bart’...
Zenobia Oaks
May 8, 2016
Zenobia Grantham Oaks, 96, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, Mother’s Day, May 8, 2016, at Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville, AL. She was born in Dale County, AL on November 9, 1919 to the late John P. and Mattie Snell Grantham. She married Prentiss L. (Jess) Oaks in Ozark, AL in 1937 and came to Tishomingo County, MS where she...
Minnie Lee Hartley
May 7, 2016
Minnie Lee Hartley, 88, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She was born July 23rd, 1927 to George Warren and Bammer Rosetta Conrad Thornton of Crystal Springs, MS. She was a long time resident of Morton, MS where she worked at Hartley Jewelers, Talon Zipper Plant, and Peavey Electronics. Later in...
Tommy Pounders
May 7, 2016
Tommy Pounders, 69, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Saturday, May 7, 2016, at his residence. He was a Christian, and a member of Tishomingo United Methodist Church. He worked at Pennsylvania Tire in Tupelo for several years. He then worked at and retired from LTV/Maverick/Tenaris Steel in Counce, TN after 32 years. He was a lifelong fisherman, and loved spending...
Sylvia Roberta Voyles
April 30, 2016
Sylvia Roberta Voyles, 72, of Burnsville, MS, died Saturday, April 30, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Voyles was of the Pentecostal faith, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with and cooking for her family. She also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and bird watching, and she loved working in her flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m.,...
Thomas Howell Bonds
April 29, 2016
Thomas Howell Bonds, 90, of Iuka, MS, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Bonds was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. At the age of 18 he was drafted into the United States Navy, and served on the Charles E. Brennen Destroyer Escort 446 during WWII. He was a part of the original Bonds...
Billy Eugene Felks, Sr.
April 28, 2016
Billy Eugene Felks, Sr., 62, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, April 28, 2016, at his daughter’s residence in Rienzi. Mr. Felks was a U. S. Army veteran. He was employed as a handyman for 18 years with Willie’s Painting Services, and attended Eastport Baptist Church. Billy enjoyed building things, bowling, fishing, and hunting. He also loved NASCAR and Talladega,...
Franklin E. "Tynt" Dotson
April 24, 2016
Franklin Edward “Tynt” Dotson, 83, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 in Lecantro, Florida. Mr. Dotson was born on September 30, 1932 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, but he grew up in Burnsville, Mississippi. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in education and taught school for 39 years in Mississippi and Florida. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00...
Imogene Mccoy
April 17, 2016
Imogene McCoy, 95, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, April 17, 2016, at the Country Cottage in Corinth. She was known to all nieces and nephews as “Pud”. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. She also loved her family and church family. She was the valedictorian of Holcut High School, an active member of Fifth Street Baptist Church, and she worked...
Ignacio Torres
April 14, 2016
Ignacio Torres, 71, from Iuka, died Thursday, April 14, 2016, at his home. He was born on January 10, 1945. He served in the United States Navy aboard several ships; most notably the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. Ignacio was a strong Christian man and worked for Lockheed Martin Corporation as an electrical technician for 37 years. Visitation will be...
Andrew Crawford, Jr.
April 12, 2016
Andrew Crawford William Andrew Crawford, Jr., 30, of Tishomingo, MS, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Iuka, MS. Andrew was a graduate of Tishomingo County High School. He also received associates degrees from Northeast Mississippi Community College in mechanical engineering and electrical training. He was currently enrolled at the University of North Alabama. He loved hunting and fishing, and also...
Vida Ree Miller
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
March 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
March 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,...
Corey Barnes
March 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...
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