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.
Charles Yarber
Jun 17, 2013
Charles Yarber, 78, of Muscle Shoals, Alabama (formerly of Iuka, Mississippi), died Monday, June 17, 2013, at Cypress Cove Care and Rehab Center. He was retired from the Local #455 Boilermaker’s Union. He was an avid gardener and outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 6 until 8 PM...
Junior Davis
Jun 16, 2013
Charles Junior Davis, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Cornerstone Health and Rehab in Corinth. Mr. Davis was a member of Old Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a member of the North Crossroads community since 1968, and was a farmer and logger. He enjoyed his horses...
Edward L. Hubbard
Jun 15, 2013
Edward L. Hubbard, 94, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church, and was a past Worshipful Master and 32 Degree Mason with the Burnsville Lodge # 233 F&AM. He was an U.S. Army veteran of WWII, and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He...
Dortha "Dot" Anderson
Jun 14, 2013
Dortha “Dot” Anderson, 77, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. She enjoyed going to the VFW and dancing, being around people, and lived life to the fullest. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 7 PM on Sunday, June 16 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled...
Doug Wiley
Jun 14, 2013
Doug Wiley, 47, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at his residence. He was a member of the Iuka Developmental and Economic Association (IDEA), and was very involved in their Music in the Park program. He was a musician, and was currently a member of the Bria Collins Band. He was a sportsman, and enjoyed hunting and...
John A. Robinson
Jun 13, 2013
John A. Robinson, 90, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Robinson was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad where he was employed as a signal engineer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00...
Joe Ann Mitchell
Jun 10, 2013
Joe Ann Mitchell, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, June 10, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Joe Ann was born February 20, 1939 to Dorothy Comans. She accepted Christ at an early age, and became a member of Jones Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. She had many friends, and enjoyed bingo, basketball, and Atlanta...
Reba Joyce Booker
Jun 8, 2013
Reba Joyce Booker, 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Booker was a member of Eastport Baptist Church. She was formerly a school teacher at Cherokee High School, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her family. Visitation is scheduled for...
Delilah Hughes Walker
Jun 7, 2013
Delilah Hughes Walker, 93, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Walker became a Christian at the age of ninety. She was a former employee of Benchmark in Burnsville. She enjoyed bingo, gardening, and tending her flower beds. Visitation is scheduled for 3:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, June 9, at Cutshall...
Gerry "Doc" W. Austin
Jun 7, 2013
Gerry W. “Doc” Austin, 63, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Austin was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ where he served as song leader. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and served from April 1969 through March 1980. Mr. Austin was formerly employed at Plumrose...
Julian Reece "J.R." Long
Jun 6, 2013
Julian Reece “J.R.” Long, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, June 06, 2013, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Mr. Long was a WWII veteran, having served in the Coast Guard and the Marines, and he recently participated in the Honor Flight to visit memorials in Washington, D.C. He was an avid musician who loved playing guitar, especially...
Dorothy Hester
Jun 5, 2013
Dorothy Hester, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center Inpatient Hospice in Tupelo. Ms. Hester was born on December 7, 1930 in Tishomingo County to Zeke and Etta Crawford Hester. She was a member of South Crossroads Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Holcut High School and Blue Mountain College...
Willa Crowell
Jun 1, 2013
Willa Crowell, 91, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at her residence. Mrs. Crowell was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and reading her Bible. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, June 3, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services...
Kenneth Brown
Jun 1, 2013
Kenneth Brown, 69, of Rogersville, Alabama, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Helen Keller Hospital. He was a member of Oliver Church of Christ, was a retired pipe fitter, and was a member of the Local #377 in Decatur. He was an avid fisherman. Visitation is scheduled for 12 Noon until 1 PM on Tuesday, June 4 at Cutshall...
Marvin Stockman
May 31, 2013
Samuel Marvin Stockman, 67, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Friday, May 31, 2013, in Cherokee, Alabama. Mr. Stockman was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the 173rd Airborne Division. He was a truck driver for over twenty years. He was also a lifelong farmer and outdoorsman. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.,...
Mae Watkins
May 30, 2013
Mae Watkins, 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was a former heavy equipment operator with TVA, and enjoyed fishing. Visitation is scheduled for 10 AM until 2 PM on Saturday, June 1 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM on Saturday,...
Thomas J. Nowak
May 28, 2013
Thomas J. “Tom” Nowak, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, and was retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service, having served in the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed bowling and fishing. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM...
Raymond Bullard
May 26, 2013
Raymond Bullard, 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was a member of Patrick United Methodist Church, a retired coal miner, and was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed being outdoors. Visitation is scheduled for 4 until 8 PM on Tuesday, May 28 at Cutshall...
Izak "Bugga" Lambert
May 23, 2013
Izak Russel “Bugga” Lambert, 5, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m., Sunday May 26, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen, officiated by Bro. Jason...
Dorothy Askew
May 23, 2013
Dorothy E. Askew, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, AL. Mrs. Askew was a member of Oldham Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled...
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