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.
Lila Frances Foote
Jan 20, 2015
Lila Frances Foote, 103, of Iuka, MS, passed away on January 20, 2015, on the same property where she was born on June 24, 1911. This daughter of Edgar Hulett and Leafy Grisham Broughton was the town's oldest living resident. Mrs. Foote graduated from Iuka High School in 1929, and four years later she received her B.A. degree from...
Barbara Jean Young
Jan 19, 2015
Barbara Jean Young, 63, of Iuka, Mississippi, died January 19, 2015, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She loved antiquing, working in her yard and gardening, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Tuesday, January 20 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for...
Eugene Aday
Jan 17, 2015
Eugene Aday, 73, of Iuka, Mississippi, died January 17, 2015, at his residence. He loved to fish and work on his cars, trucks, and lawnmowers. He enjoyed hauling wood, and picking blackberries, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 2:30 until 9 PM on Wednesday, January 21 at Airport Mission Baptist Church. Funeral services...
Milton Lamar Murrah
Jan 13, 2015
Milton Lamar Murrah, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. He was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, as well as a member of the IBEW Local #852. He enjoyed camping, gardening, and wagon riding. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM until 2 PM on Thursday, January 15 at Iuka Baptist...
Frances Tidwell
Jan 9, 2015
Frances Tidwell, 99, of Burnsville, MS, died Friday, January 9, 2015, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Tidwell was a member of First Baptist Church in Burnsville and a homemaker. She lived life to the fullest, and was always interested in her home community of Burnsville. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January...
Betty Parker
Jan 4, 2015
Betty Parker, 80, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, January 4, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a Christian, and a homemaker. Visitation is scheduled for 12 Noon until 3 PM on Tuesday, January 6 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Cutshall...
Della Mae Streetman Ross
Jan 3, 2015
Della Mae Streetman Ross, 83, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Saturday, January 3, 2015, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was a member of Rowland Mills Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, January 04 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral...
Mamie Louise White
Jan 3, 2015
Mamie Louise White, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi (formerly of Booneville), died Saturday, January 3, 2015, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was born Mamie Louise Smith on February 11, 1929. She married Melvin Lee White, and had one son, Dale L. White. They lived in the Hills Chapel Community on Highway 30 in Booneville, Mississippi until September of...
Allen Keith Garner
Jan 3, 2015
Allen Keith Garner, 63, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Cornerstone Health and Rehab in Corinth. He was formerly employed at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. There will be no public services. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his father, Earl Garner of Iuka; 1 son –...
Arvilla Gail Carlisle
Jan 3, 2015
Arvilla Gail Carlisle, 60, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center in Corinth, MS. Ms. Arvilla loved to play the piano and was very gifted in doing so. She loved to go shopping, and has even been known to sit in parking lots, just to watch people. Arvilla also enjoyed cooking and going...
Luis Manuel Perez
Dec 30, 2014
Luis Manuel Perez, 31, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday December 30, 2014, at the North Misissippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a waiter at ElPicante Restaurant in Iuka. He was an avid fisherman and loved to laugh. Luis could always be seen with a smile on his face. He always looked for the good in other people. He...
Junior Horne
Dec 26, 2014
Elmer Junior Horne, 81, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, December 26, 2014, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. Horne was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed going to church, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 28, at First Freewill Baptist Church, officiated...
Deborah L. Murrah
Dec 23, 2014
Deborah L. Murrah, 57, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian. Debbie was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church where she worked as church secretary for over thirty years. She loved her church family and friends, and also enjoyed reading and cross stitching. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m.,...
Wayne Buckles
Dec 23, 2014
Bobby Wayne Buckles, 56, of Burnsville, MS, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mr. Buckles was a member of Iuka First United Pentecostal Church. He was a loving father and grandfather, and also loved his church and church family. He had a friendly nature, and loved to laugh and smile. Wayne was a former...
Evie Barnes
Dec 16, 2014
Evie Barnes, 94, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading the Bible every single day, both Old and New Testaments. She read the 23rd Psalm to start, and read the entire Bible every single year. She enjoyed quilting in her...
Mary Alice Morgan Anderson
Dec 13, 2014
Mary Alice Morgan Anderson, of Dunedin, FL (formerly of Iuka, MS), died December 13, 2014, in Florida. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, March 28, at 2:00 pm at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Edward Johnson. Interment will follow in Campground Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted...
Irene Nunley
Dec 11, 2014
Irene Nunley, 96, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 11, 2014, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Mrs. Nunley was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Danny Burcham. Interment will follow in Rutledge Salem Cemetery. Visitation will...
John Ronald Keeler, Sr.
Dec 10, 2014
John R. Keeler, Sr., 55, of Corinth, Mississippi, died December 10, 2014, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He enjoyed working on all kinds of appliances and machinery. There will a private memorial service held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by 1 son – John Ronald...
A. J. Lovins
Dec 9, 2014
Aaron John Lovins, 21, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Lovins was a diesel mechanic at Belmont Diesel Service; and he was a first responder with the Harmony Central Fire Dept. He enjoyed everything outdoors, and was an avid hunter and...
Charlene Rolleigh
Dec 8, 2014
Charlene Rolleigh, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 8, 2014, at her residence. She worked with her husband, side by side, in their family owned chiropractic clinic for 43 years. She loved taking care of people, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Thursday, December 11 at Cutshall...
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