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.
Ruth Pendergrast
Jan 15, 2014
Ruth Pendergrast, 83, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Pendergrast was a long-time member of the Burnsville Tabernacle, and was a homemaker. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, at Burnsville Tabernacle. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, at Burnsville...
Anna Jean Smith
Jan 15, 2014
Anna Jean Smith, 68, of Moscow, TN (formerly of Iuka, MS), died Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis. She loved going on cruises, and playing in casinos. She loved her pets, and loved NASCAR. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Friday, January 17 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...
Ray Ross
Jan 13, 2014
Carley Ray Ross, 88, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Monday, January 13, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Ross was a member of Rowland Mills Baptist Church, and was retired from J. C. Jourdan Lumber Co. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home on Tuesday. Funeral...
Roxie Yow
Jan 12, 2014
Roxie Yow, 97, of Niceville, FL (formerly of Iuka, MS), died Sunday, January 12, 2014, at The Manor of Blue Water Bay in Niceville, FL. She loved to attend church, and enjoyed Billy Graham programs. She also enjoyed the Lawrence Welk show. She was an avid walker and shoe shopper. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on...
Alan Lewis Skinner
Jan 8, 2014
Alan Skinner Alan Lewis Skinner, known by his friends as “Skinner”, 41, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Skinner was employed at Lambert’s Auto Salvage in Booneville. He loved to ride motorcycles. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen....
Kelly Ann Lilley
Jan 6, 2014
Kelly Ann Lilley, age 47, died Monday, January 6, 2014, at the Mississippi Care Center in Corinth, MS. She enjoyed reading and music and loved her family and pets. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, at Cutshall...
Wanda Louise Mckee
Jan 3, 2014
Wanda Louise Floyd McKee, 90, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, January 3, 2014, at Whitfield Nursing Home in Corinth. Mrs. McKee was born October 23, 1923, in Burnsville, MS. She was a member of Burnsville Baptist Church, and was a cosmetologist for thirty-five years. Mrs. McKee loved and took great care of her animals. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00...
Ronnie Lee Jourdan
Jan 1, 2014
Ronnie Lee Jourdan, 66, of Chickasaw, Alabama, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, in Baldwyn, Mississippi. He was born February 28, 1947 in Pensacola, Florida to Parmer Lee and Christine Burcham Jourdan. He attended Pensacola High School where he excelled as a high jumper on the Track and Field team which led to a full scholarship to the University of...
Maye Adams Smith
Dec 30, 2013
Maye Adams Smith, 79, of Florence, Alabama (formerly of Iuka, Mississippi),joined her loving parents and brother at their heavenly home place on Monday, December 30, 2013, at ECM Hospital in Florence. She was a member of Woodmont Baptist Church, where she fully enjoyed fellowship with the community and her family. She was a loving wife and devoted mother. She...
Debbie Brown Wilbanks
Dec 26, 2013
Debbie Brown Wilbanks, 51, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 26, 2013, at Highway 25 South as the result of an automobile accident. She was a fun and outgoing person, and cared a lot about others. In her spare time she liked to hunt and fish. Visitation is scheduled for 10 AM until 2 PM on Sunday, December 29...
Jimmie A. Jones
Dec 25, 2013
Jimmie A. Jones, 89, of Owatonna, Minnesota, formerly of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at her home in Owatonna, MN. Mrs. Jones was born August 30, 1924, in Iuka, MS, the daughter of James and Minnie Maxwell Yarber. She married her husband, William Jones, on August 16, 1941, in Iuka, MS. The couple lived in Waukegan, IL,...
Mose Dewey Nunley
Dec 22, 2013
Mose Dewey Nunley, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis. He was born in Iuka, and lived 41 years in Illinois. He worked for General Electric for 25 years, and was involved in real estate, life insurance, the cemetery business, and owned a self-service gas station and convenience store. His favorite...
Susie Arnett
Dec 20, 2013
Susie Arnett, 76, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, December 20, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. Survivors include one brother, Richard Brown (Carolyn) of Iuka, MS; and six sisters, Louise Kingen (Billy) of Cherokee, AL, Clara Cook (John) of San Diego, CA, Pauline Herman (Tommy) of...
Tommie Jean Watson
Dec 20, 2013
Tommie Jean Watson, 79, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Friday, December 20, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Ms. Watson was formerly employed at McCune’s Restaurant, which was owned by her family. She later worked for Boeing at Cape Canaveral, and then in the banking industry where she was a loan officer and retired as a vice-president....
Pamela Annette Clark
Dec 20, 2013
Pamela Annette Clark, 47, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, December 20, 2013, at her residence. Pam worked most of her life as a certified nursing assistant, and loved her nursing home patients. Visitation is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home on Monday. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, at Cutshall...
Lela Gamble
Dec 16, 2013
Lela Gamble, 99, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 16, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. Mrs. Gamble was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. She was formerly employed as cafeteria manager at the Iuka School, as a seamstress at Blue Bell, and as manager at General Dollar in Iuka. She also worked at Robbins Jewelry and...
Mae Romine Hudson
Dec 15, 2013
Mae Romine Hudson, 91, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. Born on October 13, 1922, in Rogersville, AL, Mrs. Hudson was the daughter of Jess and Myrtle Stutts Romine. She graduated from Coffee High School in Florence, AL. She had worked at the Tishomingo County Hospital, the Iuka Shirt...
Geneva Higginbottom
Dec 13, 2013
Geneva Higginbottom, 86, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, December 13, 2013, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Iuka Gospel Chapel. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, December 15 at Iuka Gospel Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Monday, December 16, 2013, at Iuka Gospel Chapel, officiated by...
Clayton Hall
Dec 11, 2013
William Clayton Hall, 91, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Hall enjoyed gardening, fishing, and squirrel hunting. He also loved to spend time with friends at the Tishomingo State Park Senior Program. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, at Cutshall Funeral Home in...
Johnie Perry
Dec 9, 2013
Johnie Perry, 91, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Monday, December 9, 2013, at her residence. She was a homemaker of the Baptist Faith. Visitation is scheduled for 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 12, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen,...
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