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.

Wayne Brown

Wayne Brown

Mar 19, 2015

Robert Wayne (Mulehead) Brown, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died March 19, 2015, at his residence. Wayne was a former employee of Iuka Shirt Company and a truck driver. He enjoyed camping, boating, and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Services are scheduled for Saturday, March 21, at...

Martha "Marty" Lea Davis

Martha "Marty" Lea Davis

Mar 19, 2015

Martha Lea “Marty” Davis, 72, of Toone, TN, formerly of Greencastle, IN, and Iuka, MS, died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Martha enjoyed flower gardening, canning, and swimming. She also loved to cook and spend time with her children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March...

Shane Arnold

Shane Arnold

Mar 19, 2015

Cecil Shane Arnold, 41, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Tishomingo, Mississippi as the result of an automobile accident. He worked in Commercial Construction for most of his life. He was a very likeable person that loved helping others. He loved his children and his family. Shane was an avid outdoorsmen that loved to fish and...

Johnnie Marie Pounders

Johnnie Marie Pounders

Mar 17, 2015

Johnnie Marie Pounders, 81, dies March 17, 2015. A private memorial service was held in her honor.

James Vernon Traylor

James Vernon Traylor

Mar 17, 2015

James Vernon Traylor, Sr., 72, died March 17, 2015, in Severville, TN. A private memorial graveside service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015, at 4:00 PM at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Bobby Joe Green, Sr.

Bobby Joe Green, Sr.

Mar 16, 2015

Bobby Joe Green, Sr. 69, Died March 16, 2015, in Memphis, TN. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Nancy Ann Larson

Nancy Ann Larson

Mar 9, 2015

Nancy Ann Larson, 78, of Iuka, MS, died Monday, March 9, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Larson enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Needlechasers Quilting Guild. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Larson of Iuka; four sons, Jay Larson of Phoenix,...

Jerry Medlin

Jerry Medlin

Mar 6, 2015

Jerry L. Medlin, 64, of Iuka, Ms. died quietly on Friday March 6, 2015 at his home in Iuka. He was born on November 10, 1950 in Huntingdon, TN to Vernon and Cleo Medlin. They lived in Bruceton, Tn. Jerry moved to Memphis, Tn and began working in general aviation. His career spanned over 20 years, 16 of which...

Nola Dill Shoffner

Nola Dill Shoffner

Mar 3, 2015

Nola Mae Dill Shoffner, 85, of Iuka, MS, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mrs. Shoffner enjoyed quilting and needlework. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors, but her real joy was in helping other people. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka,...

Dr. Rose Cobb

Dr. Rose Cobb

Mar 2, 2015

Dr. Rose Cobb, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, March 2, 2015, in St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, and was devoted to many church functions in many churches across northeast Mississippi over the years. She had a PhD in Elementary Education, and taught school for 35 years. Visitation is scheduled...

Aubrey Neal Harwell, Sr.

Aubrey Neal Harwell, Sr.

Feb 28, 2015

Aubrey Neal Harwell, Sr., 71, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ, where he was a song leader and Sunday School teacher. He was an U.S. Army veteran, and was retired from PCA after many years of dedicated service. After retirement, he...

Suzanne Kelley Rutledge

Suzanne Kelley Rutledge

Feb 28, 2015

Retired educator Suzanne Kelley Rutledge, 71, of Iuka, MS, died Saturday, February 28, 2015, at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Rutledge taught English, mathematics and history at Iuka Middle School for a number of years. She was beloved by her students for taking a personal interest in each of them and for spending extra...

Louise Barnes White

Louise Barnes White

Feb 27, 2015

Louise Barnes White, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, February 27, 2015, at her residence. She was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church, and worked for 18 years at Genesco Shoe Company until she was disabled. She enjoyed flower gardening, caring for others, and spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 9 PM on...

Deanna Foote Shoffner

Deanna Foote Shoffner

Feb 26, 2015

Deanna Foote Shoffner, 67, of Katy, TX (formerly of Iuka, MS), died February 26, 2015, at her residence. She was a wonderful mother, and worked in real estate, the mortgage business, and the oil business. She enjoyed arts and crafts. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM until 1 PM on Wednesday, March 4 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka....

Pee Wee Enlow

Pee Wee Enlow

Feb 23, 2015

Paul “Pee Wee” Enlow, Jr., 44, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, February 23, 2015, in Iuka, MS, as the result of an automobile accident. Pee Wee was the co-owner of Enlow Tree Service, and was also a member of the Millwright Local Union #1554 in Nashville, TN. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends. He also...

Bro. Billy Paul Feltman

Bro. Billy Paul Feltman

Feb 22, 2015

Bro. Billy Paul Feltman, 82, of Glen, MS, died Sunday, February 22, 2015, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Bro. Feltman was a lifelong Baptist minister and served at numerous churches in the Northeast Mississippi area. He was a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church, and was retired from Intex Plastics in Corinth where he worked as a machinist....

Deanna "Dee" Jowers

Deanna "Dee" Jowers

Feb 22, 2015

Deanna “Dee” Jowers, 54, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Sunday, February 22, 2015, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She enjoyed antiquing, quilting, and spending time with her family and friends. Visitation is scheduled for 2 until 6 PM on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with...

Frankie Murphy

Frankie Murphy

Feb 21, 2015

Frankie Edward Murphy, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died February 21, 2015, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Frankie was a loving husband and father. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was described as a “Jack of All Trades” and he mastered many of them. Frankie had many hobbies, ranging from flying airplanes to anything outdoors. He enjoyed...

Anna Davis Hill

Anna Davis Hill

Feb 20, 2015

Anna Lea Davis Hill, 47, of Burnsville, MS, died Friday, February 20, 2015, in Glen, MS. Mrs. Hill was a longtime member of Berea Church of Christ and was more recently a member of the Iuka Church of Christ. She worked as a mental health professional at Magnolia Regional Health Center. She earned an associate’s degree from Northeast Mississippi...

Emery Bart Smith, Jr.

Emery Bart Smith, Jr.

Feb 18, 2015

Emery Bart Smith Jr., 83, of Florence, Alabama (formerly Iuka, Mississippi), joined in heaven his beloved wife of 58 years, Maye Adams Smith, on February 18th, 2015. He will be remembered as a principled and hardworking man with a quick wit and an easy smile. Bart had a fulfilling 39-year career with General Motors. Those remembering Bart will know...

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