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.
Delores "Dee Dee" Bledsoe
Aug 9, 2013
Delores “Dee Dee” Owen Bledsoe, 91, of Iuka, MS (formerly of Memphis, TN), passed from this life and into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She was born on December 23, 1921 in Sunflower County, MS. She was raised in Woodland, MS, and lovingly cared for by her mother,...
Howard L. "Son" Tanner
Aug 8, 2013
Howard L. “Son” Tanner, 79, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Helen Keller Hospital. He was a member of Riverton Methodist Church, and was retired from Cherokee Agrichemical, formerly LeRoche Agrichemical, after 25 ½ years of service. He was a member of Vertagreen Masonic Lodge #919 F&AM in Cherokee for 50 years. Visitation is scheduled for...
Clay Mckee
Aug 3, 2013
Clay McKee, 73, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, August 3, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. McKee was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, August 4, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 5, at Cutshall Funeral...
Jane Bolton
Aug 2, 2013
Mamie Jane Bolton, 67, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, August 2, 2013, at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. Mrs. Bolton was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. She retired from the Tishomingo County Health Department, where she worked as a nurse’s aide for twenty-eight years. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, sewing, and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00...
Margaret King
Aug 1, 2013
Margaret S. King, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, August 1, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Mrs. King was a long-time and very active member of the Iuka Baptist Church. She and her husband participated in several Youth Mission trips abroad, and she documented the daily details of the trips in a journal that was later published....
George W. Estes
Jul 28, 2013
George W. Estes, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mr. Estes was retired from Intex Plastics, where he was employed for forty years. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 29, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 30,...
Johnnie Frank Dickerson
Jul 24, 2013
Johnnie Frank Dickerson, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. He was of the Church of Christ Faith, and was a retired Senior Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. While he was in the Air Force, he was a recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars,...
Edgar J. Johnson
Jul 23, 2013
Edgar J. Johnson, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Johnson was a member of Fairview Community Church. He was a former iron worker, and was a member of the Iron Workers Local #395 in Highland, IN. Having earned the fifty-year award, he was very active as a Mason and a Shriner, and...
Fred Mcrae
Jul 17, 2013
Fred McRae, age 72, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka, MS. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Glen, MS is entrusted with arrangements....
Wayne David Mathis
Jul 13, 2013
Wayne David Mathis, 54, of Dennis, Mississippi, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Mathis was a member of the Iuka Church of God. He worked in the construction industry for thirty-five years, and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #369. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, and...
Betty Moore Johnson
Jul 13, 2013
Betty Jane Gattis Moore Johnson, 66, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro....
Myrl Wilemon Brown
Jul 13, 2013
Myrl Wilemon Brown, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. Mrs. Brown attended and was an ordained minister in the Methodist Church. She graduated from New Site High School and East Mississippi Junior College. She began teaching at Lena High School near Jackson, then at East Prentiss School before continuing...
Grady C. Hinton
Jul 2, 2013
Grady Corbin Hinton, 87, of Iuka, Mississippi, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto. Mr. Hinton was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII, and was retired from MATA in Memphis. He attended Poplar Springs Freewill Baptist Church, and enjoyed fishing, caring for his lawn, and gardening. Visitation is scheduled for...
Billy Joe Luttrell
Jun 25, 2013
Billy Joe Luttrell, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, talking, spending time with family and friends, and taking care of Shasta and his goldfish pond. He also enjoyed music and dancing at the fairgrounds with the band “Just Plain Country”. Mt. Luttrell had made...
Paul Irwin
Jun 23, 2013
Paul Irwin, 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Paul worked in the commercial building business for forty years before retiring to Iuka in 1998. Over the years he enjoyed many hobbies and activities, including travel, motorcycles, car restorations, and photography. He also enjoyed camping, hiking, music, fishing, and boating. No...
Roger Dale Deaton
Jun 23, 2013
Roger Dale Deaton, 54, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Pickwick Lake in Tennessee as the result of an accidental drowning. Roger was an employee of Vulcan Materials for twenty-five years. He always had a smile, and enjoyed hunting, sports, and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, July...
Dorothy Lee Dunn
Jun 21, 2013
Dorothy Lee Rutherford Dunn, 86, of Millington, Tennessee, formerly of Allsboro, Alabama, died Friday, June 21, 2013, at Methodist Residential Hospice in Memphis. Mrs. Dunn was a member of Allsboro United Methodist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 24, graveside at Allsboro United Methodist Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Buddy Dover. Interment will follow in Allsboro...
Anne C. Kerr
Jun 19, 2013
Anne C. Kerr, 98, of Iuka, Mississippi, formerly of California, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She was very active in her Seventh Day Adventist Church, and was a retired nurse. A private memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at a family residence. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is...
Linda Goss
Jun 19, 2013
Linda Goss, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at her residence. She was born July 14, 1942 to Jim and Vera Bishop Adams. She enjoyed reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Friday, June 21, 2013, graveside at New Prospect Cemetery, officiated Bro. Fay Crowe...
Lessie Mae Newcomb
Jun 18, 2013
Lessie Mae DePoyster Newcomb, 93, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mrs. Newcomb was of the Baptist faith; and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the American Revolution Chief Tishomingo Chapter. She received a Masters Degree in Education from the University...
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