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.

Marie Bullard Jones

Marie Bullard Jones

Oct 4, 2013

Marie Bullard Jones, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, October 04, 2013, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Patrick United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, yard work, and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Saturday, October 5 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka....

Charles Christian Evans

Charles Christian Evans

Oct 4, 2013

Charles Christian “Chris” Evans, 48, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, October 4, 2013, at Saint Francis Hospital – Memphis, TN. He was a 1983 graduate of Iuka High School where he served as president of his senior class. He was an Eagle Scout and received his God and Country Award and was tapped for the Order of the Arrow...

Ruth Mcduffy

Ruth Mcduffy

Sep 29, 2013

Ruth McDuffy, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of Poplar Springs Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, singing, taking care of her flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Monday, September 30 at Cutshall Funeral...

Weytha Nunley

Weytha Nunley

Sep 29, 2013

Melba Weytha Clingan Nunley, 75, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Nunley was of the Baptist faith. She was formerly employed as a bus driver for the Iuka Headstart. She enjoyed flowers and birds. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 30, at Cutshall Funeral...

A.T. Marlar, Jr.

A.T. Marlar, Jr.

Sep 29, 2013

A.T. Marlar, Jr., 60, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at his residence. He was a member of Southwest Baptist Church. He was Mayor and an Alderman for the Town of Burnsville for many years. A private service will be held at a later date. Interment will follow in Harmony Hill Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka,...

Johnnie Akers Stephens

Johnnie Akers Stephens

Sep 24, 2013

Johnnie Akers Stephens, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was a member of Iuka Gospel Chapel. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and taking care of her dog,”Lil Bit.” She was well known for making the “Scarlett O’Hara Dress” used in the Iuka Heritage Day Festival. Visitation is scheduled for...

Olen J. Parsons

Olen J. Parsons

Sep 21, 2013

Olen J. Parsons, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, at his residence. He was a member of the Iuka Church of God, and a Mason and member of the Iuka Lodge #94 F&AM. He enjoyed fishing. Visitation is scheduled 10 AM until 11 AM on Monday, September 23 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...

Clay Whitfield

Clay Whitfield

Sep 21, 2013

Clay Whitfield, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, at his residence. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He enjoyed woodworking, and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 8 PM on Monday, September 23 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Tuesday, September...

Joe Page

Joe Page

Sep 17, 2013

Joe Page, 83, of Cherokee, Alabama (formerly of Homestead, FL), died Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at his residence. He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. His family was his life. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM...

Earl Ray Dillard

Earl Ray Dillard

Sep 16, 2013

Earl Ray Dillard, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, September 16, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Tuesday, September 17 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Wednesday, September 18,...

Jesse James Mattox

Jesse James Mattox

Sep 16, 2013

Jesse James Mattox, 37, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Monday, September 16, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a good-hearted person who enjoyed fishing and hunting. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for noon on the same day, Saturday, at Cutshall Funeral Home...

Toy Bonds

Toy Bonds

Sep 14, 2013

Toy Bonds, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. He worked many years as a stone mason, then retired from DANA after 25 years of service. He loved spending time with his family and his great grand babies. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Sunday, September 15 at Cutshall...

Burchia Scruggs Milligan

Burchia Scruggs Milligan

Sep 13, 2013

Burchia Scruggs Milligan, 93, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, September 13, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a loving mother, grandmother, friend, and neighbor. She was a very talented seamstress, enjoyed music, and visiting with people. Visitation is scheduled for 10 AM until 3 PM on Sunday, September 15 at Cutshall Funeral Home in...

Sarah Largent

Sarah Largent

Sep 8, 2013

Sarah “Duga” Largent, 42, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 8, 2013, at her residence. She enjoyed family Bar B Que’s, gardening, and was an avid movie fan. She loved roses, and her favorite color purple. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Wednesday, September 11 at Iuka First United Pentecostal Church. Funeral services are scheduled for...

Barbara W. Wilson

Barbara W. Wilson

Sep 7, 2013

Barbara W. Wilson, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, September 7, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. She loved spending time with her family whom affectionately called her “Bo”. Visitation is scheduled for 1 until 3 PM on Monday, September 9 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM on Monday, September 9,...

Edith Cruce Byrom

Edith Cruce Byrom

Sep 5, 2013

Edith Byrom, 94, of Chattanooga, TN (formerly of Iuka, MS), died September 5, 2013, at her residence. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School. She enjoyed playing the piano, and played it every day. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 7 PM on Sunday, September 8 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral...

Hazel Wilson Martin

Hazel Wilson Martin

Aug 27, 2013

Hazel Pearl Wilson Martin, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, formerly of Sheffield, Alabama, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was of the Baptist faith. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, August 29, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 30, at...

Dorothy L. Hayes

Dorothy L. Hayes

Aug 27, 2013

Dorothy L. Hayes, 96, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Prior to returning to her home town of Iuka, Miss. in 1973, Mrs. Hayes had previously lived in New Hope, Ala., and Guntersville, Ala. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church, and was a Sunday School teacher there and...

Margaret S. Bullard

Margaret S. Bullard

Aug 25, 2013

Margaret S. Bullard, 73, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at her home after an extended illness. She was born on January 10, 1940, to the late Ruth Stokes Storment Hurst and the late John B. Storment, Jr. Margaret married her high school sweetheart Ernest R. Bullard on April 2, 1959. She retired from the Mississippi State...

Luther "Brownie" Lomenick

Luther "Brownie" Lomenick

Aug 18, 2013

Luther “Brownie” Lomenick, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, August 18, 2013, at the Carrington House in Iuka. Mr. Lomenick was a U. S. Army veteran. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 22, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in...

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