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.
James "Bo" Rodgers
Jan 1, 2013
James “Bo” Rodgers, 61, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at his residence. He was a member of Palestine Community Church. He was a stone mason and a carpenter. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Visitation is scheduled for 12:00 until 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013, at Palestine Community Church. Funeral services are...
Ruth Barbara Ella Shaw Jones
Dec 29, 2012
Ruth Barbara Ella Shaw Jones, 96, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 29, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was born in McComb, MS on July 23, 1916. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Tupelo, MS. She was a business owner and homemaker, and loved spending time with her children and...
Warren Williams, Jr.
Dec 28, 2012
Warren Williams, Jr., 51, of Corinth, Mississippi, died Friday, December 28, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Williams was an auto mechanic, and he enjoyed spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 3:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 30, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Cutshall Funeral Home of Glen, MS is entrusted...
Clara Cain Campbell
Dec 27, 2012
Clara Cain Campbell, 92, of Iuka, Mississippi (formerly of the Margerum, AL community), died Thursday, December 27, 2012, at the ECM Hospital in Florence, AL. She loved to embroider, go shopping, and play bingo. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Friday, December 28 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM...
Velma Lynn Broughton
Dec 25, 2012
Velma Lynn Broughton, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto. Mrs. Broughton was a very active and lifelong member of the Iuka Baptist Church. She retired from State Farm where she was employed as a secretary for many years. She enjoyed church activites, reading, and spending time with her family and...
Elizabeth Baker
Dec 25, 2012
Elizabeth “Sug” Russell Baker of Gallatin, Tennessee and Iuka, Mississippi, formerly of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away into eternal life on December 25, 2012 surrounded by her family. She celebrated Christ’s birthday in His presence. She was born in Huntsville, Alabama to Harry Lee and Elizabeth Cobb Russell, who preceded her in death. She was an exceptional homemaker, avid gardener,...
James Lee Short
Dec 24, 2012
James Lee Short, 82, of Midway, Mississippi, died Monday, December 24, 2012, North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran, retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant after 27 years of service. He served in the Vietnam Conflict, and received the Bronze Star while in the Army. He was a member of Belmont High...
Louella Keller
Dec 24, 2012
Louella Keller, 78, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 24, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Ms. Keller was a loving person and a member of the Church of Christ. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 27, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, December...
Ray Belue
Dec 22, 2012
Ray Belue, 82, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, December 22, 2012, at his residence. He was a long time member of Fifth Street Baptist Church, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM until 12 Noon on Wednesday, December 26 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 12 Noon on Wednesday, December...
Lettress O. Ward
Dec 21, 2012
Lettress Ward, 92, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, died Friday, December 21, 2012, at the Darlington Oaks Community Hospice in Verona. She was a member of Paden Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 9 AM until 3 PM on Sunday, December 23 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka....
Adine Woods
Dec 19, 2012
Adine Woods, 80, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at her residence. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. Survivors include two sons, Andy Woods and wife, Tina, and Dale Woods and wife, Vicki, all of Cherokee,...
Joe Horne
Dec 19, 2012
Herman Joe Horne, 73, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Horne was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by a son, Marvin J....
Betty Lou Roberts
Dec 16, 2012
Betty Lou Arnold Roberts, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Roberts was a lifelong member of North Crossroads Community Church, and was retired from J. P. Coleman State Park. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and going out to eat. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,...
Patti Terry
Dec 16, 2012
Patti Terry, 53, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at her residence. She was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide football fan. She was a loving homemaker that enjoyed animals, jewelry, and photography. Visitation is scheduled for 11 AM until 1 PM on Saturday, December 22 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1...
Edward Higginbottom
Dec 13, 2012
Edward Higginbottom, 89, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka. He was a member of Iuka Gospel Chapel. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, December 14, 2012, at Iuka Gospel Chapel in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Iuka Gospel Chapel...
Floyd Huston Brown
Dec 13, 2012
Floyd Huston Brown, 77, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Beloved husband, father, and brother, Mr. Brown was born in Cherokee, Alabama, in 1935 to Blanch and William Brown. He retired in 1989 after spending most of his working career with General Motors. He enjoyed living a peaceful life on the...
Red Taylor
Dec 10, 2012
James R. “Red” Taylor, 72, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, December 10, 2012, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ, and a U. S. Army veteran. He was formerly employed for thirty-five years as a police officer for the City of Iuka and the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department....
Loretta Berryman
Dec 8, 2012
Loretta Berryman, 74, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. She was a member of Mt. Evergreen United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Monday, December 10 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka....
George Clayton
Dec 8, 2012
George Kenneth Clayton, 87, died Saturday, December 8, at home. He was born July 25, 1925 to Elmer and Flora Dora Cromwell Clayton. He retired from the Navy where he served in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. After his military retirement he worked in Memphis first at RCA and later Schlitz Brewery. He then worked for...
Terry Dale Bray
Dec 8, 2012
Terry Dale Bray, 55, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, at his residence. He was a member of Antioch Free Will Baptist Church, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and a Mason. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 11, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December...
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