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.
Berlin White
March 12, 2024
Berlin White, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence. Berlin was a member of Iuka Baptist Church and had been since 1967. He was a truck driver for many years and worked with his son at AMW Hauling. He loved staying busy and enjoyed gardening, working, and going to antique car shows. Berlin...
Earl Mcintosh
March 12, 2024
Earl McIntosh, 66, of Iuka, MS, died on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – East in Memphis, TN. He enjoyed traveling, working in the yard, and bargain hunting. Earl also enjoyed collecting and shooting guns, cooking, building LEGO kits, and taking care of his dog, Lucy. He was a trained helicopter pilot and retired from the...
George "Billy" Painter
March 11, 2024
George A. “Billy” Painter, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Monday, March 11, 2024, at his residence. George was a wonderful man that lived a full and interesting life. As a young boy, he worked on a farm bathing and brushing registered show cows. When he was eleven years old, he flew his first plane and after that, he...
Virginia Audrey Underwood House
February 28, 2024
Virginia Audrey Underwood House, 97, of Collierville, TN, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Methodist Hospital - Germantown. She was a God loving, God fearing woman, of the Baptist faith, who enjoyed teaching Sunday Morning Bible Class. Mrs. House could always be found where her family was. Being the caregiver to them, her life revolved around all her...
Jimmy Hannon Cowart
February 26, 2024
Jimmy Hannon Cowart, 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, AL. Jimmy was born on November 2, 1951, to Mary Ruth and Herbert Cowart and was of the Baptist faith. He served four years in the National Guard and was a patriot that loved God and country. For 38 years,...
Bobby "Bullet" Scott
February 25, 2024
Bobby "Bullet" Scott, 89, of Iuka, MS, died on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. He enjoyed restoring old cars, going to car shows, and his 57 Chevrolet. Bobby was a member of the Iuka church of Christ. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 70 years,...
Alfred "Bud" Uriah Mcintosh
February 25, 2024
Alfred "Bud" McIntosh, 92, of Iuka, MS, died on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his residence. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and talking to anyone who would carry on a conversation with him. Bud loved eating at Farmhouse Restaurant during the week and at Dinner Bell on Fridays. He is survived by his children, Earl McIntosh (Rhonda), Al McIntosh (Dana),...
Brian Keith Hill
February 23, 2024
Brian Keith Hill, 55, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home. For most of his life, Brian was a self-employed yacht broker. He loved anything to do with boating and was always outside in the sun or on the water. He also really enjoyed riding side-by-sides and loved his dogs. Brian is survived by...
Clara B. Chase
February 23, 2024
Clara B. Chase, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Clara was born on June 9, 1939, to Clidie Mae Tucker Chumley and James Norman Tucker. She married the love of her life, Veston Eudell Chase, and had a wonderful 64 years with him until his passing in July of 2023. ...
Elaine Mays
February 21, 2024
Marie Elaine Mays, 76, of Kodak, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Elaine worked as a secretary for the Sevier County bus garage for many years and stayed there until retirement. She was a very kind and generous woman. She found a friend in every person she met and loved like no other. Elaine was very talented with...
Ruby Hobbs Tigner
February 20, 2024
Ruby Hobbs Tigner, 101, of Iuka, MS, died on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. She enjoyed reading, quilting, and woring in the garden. Ruby knew every backroad in Tishomingo County from cruising around with her husband. She loved spending time with her family and was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. She is survived...
Forest Willard Morris, Jr.
February 18, 2024
Forest Willard Morris, Jr., 73, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Tishomingo Community Living Center. Willard was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed going to services when he was able. From 1968 until 1970, Willard attended the Colombia Military Academy. As a teenager, he began working as a butcher, and over time, he became one...
Jennifer Marie Foret
February 15, 2024
Jennifer Marie Anglin Foret, 74, of Tishomingo, was called home on February 15, 2024 at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. She was born July 10, 1949 to William Hubert Anglin and Vera Lois Burns Anglin. Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, crocheting, and gardening. She loved spending time with family the most. She was a beautician for 40 years in...
Robert Carl Adams, Sr.
February 13, 2024
Robert Adams, Sr., 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his home. Once Robert graduated high school, he joined the U.S. Army where he served for around two and a half years before getting wounded and discharged. For his bravery and his service, he was awarded a Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, and Korean Service Medal...
Jimmy Wayne Smith
February 12, 2024
Jimmy Wayne “Jim” Smith, 84, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died on Monday, February 12, 2024, at his residence. For most of his life, Jimmy worked in timber. He started as a young boy and continued until the mid ‘90s. Around 1995, he began doing maintenance work for the county, which he did until retirement in 2009. Jimmy loved the outdoors....
Brenda Fratesi Loveless
February 11, 2024
Brenda Fratesi Loveless passed away peacefully at her home February 11,2024. Brenda Rae Fratesi Loveless was born July 1,1942 in Indianola, MS to Phillip and Bonnie Fratesi. She was the oldest sister to Camelia Card, Phyllis Doolittle (Sterling), and Phil Fratesi(Amy). She graduated from Indianola High school and attended Mississippi College. She was the executive secretary a Mississippi Delta...
Aaron Wayne Mcanally
February 1, 2024
Aaron “Wayne” McAnally, 66, of Iuka, Mississippi, died on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home surrounded by his loved ones. Wayne was a member of Rocky Springs Church in Iuka, and for most of his life, he worked with the public in some way. He loved working and was a very generous and funny man. He...
Tulon Keith
January 31, 2024
Tulon Keith, 88, of Iuka, MS, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed bird watching and westerns, gardening and taking care of his family. Tulon was a member of Mt. Glory Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a farmer and carpenter by trade, but his favorite...
Michael "Mike" Freeman
January 31, 2024
Michael "Mike" Freeman, 72, of Iuka, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his residence. He was an avid crappie fisherman and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Mike was a family man and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them. He was a Christian by faith and his giving nature was evident to everyone who met him....
Billy Wayne Mcgee
January 29, 2024
Billy Wayne McGee, 75 years old, entered his earthly life on January 5, 1949. Billy departed this life to enter his Heavenly home on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was a member of Oak Hill Christian Church and attended Waldron Street Christian Church, both in Corinth, MS. He was a retiree of Caterpillar, Inc. Billy was preceded in death...
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