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.

Shelia Lynn Sockwell

Shelia Lynn Sockwell

Dec 8, 2015

Shelia Lynn Sockwell, 67, of Cherokee, AL passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at her residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Kenneth Mcanally

Kenneth Mcanally

Dec 6, 2015

Kenneth McAnally, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. McAnally was a member and long-time deacon of Elliston Baptist Church in Memphis, TN, and was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from the Federal Aviation Administration, where he worked as an...

Nancy N. Mcqueen

Nancy N. Mcqueen

Dec 6, 2015

Nancy N. McQueen, 84, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Immokalee, FL, died Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by two sons, Bryan McQueen and wife, Cathy, and Raymond McQueen, all of Iuka; three grandchildren, Neva Johnston and husband, Andrew, of...

William Edward "Ed" Cutshall

William Edward "Ed" Cutshall

Nov 29, 2015

William Edward “Ed” Cutshall, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, November 29, 2015, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. He was a 1955 graduate of Coffee High School in Florence, AL. He served in the Army National Guard for 11 years, and enjoyed boating, watersports, and skeet shooting. Visitation is scheduled at 10:00 AM until service time. A memorial...

Bernice K. Mccoy

Bernice K. Mccoy

Nov 23, 2015

Bernice K. McCoy, 70, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, November 23, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. McCoy was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church in Atlanta, TX. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are...

Judy Davis Malenky

Judy Davis Malenky

Nov 21, 2015

Judy Davis Malenky, 53, of Hernando, MS, died Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Born on August 27, 1962, Judy grew up in Southaven where she met Mike. They lived in various places throughout Mike’s service in the Navy. Her kind heart and generous spirit have touched the lives of all who knew her,...

Marie Spoon

Marie Spoon

Nov 21, 2015

Marie Spoon, 57, of Burnsville, MS, died November 21, 2015, at her residence. She was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church, and was formerly the owner of Marie and Jane’s Café in Burnsville. She attended Union University, and loved going shopping. Most of all, she loved time with her children and grandchildren, and having family gatherings. Visitation is...

Margaret Wood

Margaret Wood

Nov 12, 2015

Margaret Wood, 72, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, November 12, 2015, at her residence. Mrs. Wood was a member of North Crossroads Community Church. She was retired from I.T.T., and was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and crocheting. She also enjoyed working in her flowers. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, November 15, at Cutshall...

Verna Wade

Verna Wade

Nov 11, 2015

Verna Wade, 96, of Bartlett, TN (formerly of Tishomingo County, MS), died Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Rainbow Health and Rehab in Memphis, TN. She was a member of Ellendale Baptist Church for 55 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, quilting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 12 Noon until 1 PM on Saturday, November 14...

Martha Sanders

Martha Sanders

Nov 10, 2015

Martha Sanders, 61, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, November 10, 2015, at her residence. She was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church where she served as Secretary and taught Sunday School for 36 years. She was employed as a CNA at the Tishomingo Community Living Center and enjoyed spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled to...

Dorville Eron Wilemon

Dorville Eron Wilemon

Nov 8, 2015

Dorville Eron Wilemon, 88, of Iuka died Sunday, November 8, 2015 Born in Holcut on Dec. 20, 1926, he left home to be a deckhand and became a tugboat captain nicknamed Hank. He loved running trot lines, growing tomatoes, watching ballgames, taking long walks and making blackberry jelly. He was a member of Hubbard Salem Church. Services will be...

Tammy Michelle Adamson

Tammy Michelle Adamson

Nov 8, 2015

Tammy Michelle Adamson, 44, of Tishomingo, MS, died Sunday, November 8, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka. Interment will follow in Mt....

Nedra Quillen Walker

Nedra Quillen Walker

Nov 6, 2015

Nedra Quillen Walker, 99, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, November 6, 2015, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka, MS. She was born October 10, 1916 to Floyd Forrest Quillen and Maude Burns Quillen. She was a faithful member of Rocky Springs United Methodist Church, and homemaker, and a helpmate to her husband of 68 years. Being a member of...

Patricia Pauline Rhodes

Patricia Pauline Rhodes

Nov 6, 2015

Patricia Rhodes Patricia Pauline Rhodes, 62, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, November 6, 2015, at her residence in Iuka, MS. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, TN. Patricia enjoyed gardening, bargain shopping, interior design, baking and cooking. She also enjoyed family get-togethers and spending time with friends. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until...

Mary Jean Jourdan

Mary Jean Jourdan

Nov 4, 2015

Mary Jean Jourdan, 70, of Iuka, MS, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mary Jean was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was formerly employed at Blue Bell in Tishomingo, and was the former manager of Texaco in Iuka. She enjoyed cooking. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday,...

Tim Tigner

Tim Tigner

Nov 3, 2015

Tim Tigner, 46, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015, in Alcorn County, Mississippi. He was an avid drag racing fan, and enjoyed working on cars, hunting, and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Thursday, November 5 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...

Hula Butler Strange

Hula Butler Strange

Oct 29, 2015

Hula Butler Strange, 96, of Iuka, MS, formerly of Booneville, MS, died Thursday, October 29, 2015, at the Carrington House in Iuka. Hula was born to Looney and Elsie Taylor Butler on September 8, 1919, in Prentiss County, MS. She was a medical technician for over forty years and worked for Dr. W. W. Strange, who later became her...

Bobby G. Johnson

Bobby G. Johnson

Oct 28, 2015

Bobby G. Johnson, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was born and raised in Iuka, and graduated from Iuka High School. He married Pauline Worsham on December 15, 1956. He retired from Reynolds Metal after 31 years of service. He was a member of Snowdown United Methodist...

Earl Wayne Mckee

Earl Wayne Mckee

Oct 27, 2015

Earl Wayne McKee, 73, of Tishomingo, MS, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at his residence. Mr. McKee was a musician. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and NASCAR racing. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, at Way of Life Worship Center in Tishomingo, officiated by Bro. Scotty Young. Interment will follow in Rutledge-Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers include Kenneth...

Robbie Mcvay

Robbie Mcvay

Oct 25, 2015

William R. “Robbie” McVay, 51, of Cherokee, AL, died Sunday, October 25, 2015, on the Natchez Trace Parkway in Cypress Inn, TN, as the result of an automobile accident. Robbie enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed shooting pool and Alabama football. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, at Asphalt Rock Baptist Church. Funeral services...

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