All Obituaries

Betty L. Greene, age 78 passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Betty loved her family and friends and most of all her faith in God. She is survived by her son, Mark Greene (Amy); brother, Wayne Martin (Margie); grandchildren, Matthew Greene (Brittany), Lauren Greene, and Kyle Ramage (Erica); great grandchildren, Sam, Meredith, Lilian, Kathryn, Logan, and Iris; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Maxine Martin; a special friend, Marian Durham. She was preceded in death by her...

Joseph Leon Bain Sr., age 60 passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. He enjoyed talking to his buddies on the CB and picking and teasing his nephews, which were MSU and Ole Miss fans about Alabama. He was a true Alabama fan. He is survived by his son, Joseph Leon Bain Jr.; daughter, Jessica Bain; sister, Joyce McKee (Ray); grandchildren, Gavin Smith, Landyn Smith, and Colton Seago; a very special thanks to his friend “speedy” Angie Huggins. He was preceded in death by his...

Connie “GaGa” Hawthorne, age 63 passed away Friday, November 18, 2022. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, Iuka, MS. She loved her dog named Cujo, Elvis, and dearly loved her family. She is survived by her sons, Mario Anthony Valentino, Joseph Micheal Valentino, and Kenny Ray Hawthorne; grandchildren, Hailey Elizabeth Valentino, and Ashton Micheal Valentino; siblings, Cynthia M. Madison, Jonathan M. Hopkins, and Della J. Hall; nieces and nephews, Troy, Josh, Lance, Sarah,...

Hugh Van Presley, age 80 passed away Tuesday, November 08, 2022. He was a member of Iuka Baptist Church Iuka MS. He is survived by his wife Cathy Presley; son, Jamie Presley (Rebecca); grandchildren, Grace Presley, Camden Presley, Jake Presley; great grandchild, Oakleigh; sister, Charlotte Swimmer; nieces, Terri South (Mark) and Rebecca Smith (Brian); special aunt and uncle, Thurman and Ocene Humbers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Van Taylor Presley and Mona Vetress Presley;...

Corey Dale Maxwell, age 29 passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022. He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. He was an avid Alabama fan and dearly loved his children and family. He is survived by his father, Gary Maxwell; mother, Kim Cross (Willie); his children, Aidan Dale Maxwell and Madilynn Dawn Maxwell and his children’s mother, Tabitha King; brother, Dustin Maxwell (Christy); grandmother, Sandra Rast; grandfather, Lloyd Staggs Senior. He was preceded in death by...

Susan Kay Jones, age 62 passed away Tuesday October 25, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Iuka. She enjoyed life. She loved her grandchildren like they were her own. She enjoyed animals and shopping. She had a kind and giving spirit. She was always ready to lend a helping hand. Nothing was too much for the ones she loved. Her smile could light up the room and let those around her feel the warmth of her smile. Susan will be sorely...

Walter Ray Hall, age 74 passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He enjoyed gardening, rock hunting, playing guitar, and loved The Beatles Band. He is survived by his son, Danny Ray Hall; daughters, Beverly Boone (Jerry Trimble), Cheryl Wilbanks (Steven), Brandi Henry, and Shelanna Cliff (Gabriel Knapp); brothers, Louis Hall (Mary), David Hall, and Don W. Hall; sisters, Ann Wood, Jolene Shepherd, and Lynda Taylor; grandchildren, Danny Ray Hall II, Joseph Hall, Rachel Hall, Sabrina Hall, Amber...

William L “Bill” Branum, age 88 passed away Saturday, October 08, 2022. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, his game roosters, and dancing.  He is survived by his children, William Branum, David Williams, and Peggy Whitfield; grandchildren, Shawn, Deana, Marleana, Clint, Jennifer, and Kristi; Thirteen great grandchildren;  sister, Lee Hammock; brother, Ronnie Branum; He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lucille Branum; son, Jesse Thompson; grandson,...

Charles Lee “Buddy” Hudson, age 82 passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. He enjoyed being a mechanic, working on the backhoe, dozer, mowers, tractors, gardening, coconut pineapple cakes, strawberry milkshakes, and caring for his family. He was a member of New Beginning Church. His is survived by his sons, Jerry Hudson (Peggy) and Larry Hudson (Gail); daughters, Linda Parrish, Tammy Richardson (Tommy), and Angel Parker (Richard); brother, Larry Ray Hudson (Brenda); sister, Patricia...

Ira Lee McBee, age 98 passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. She was very talented and enjoyed crafting, sewing, gardening, and fishing. She was a member of Mt. Glory Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Donny McBee (Vickie); daughter, Judy Sumonja; sister, Virgina House; nine grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burvil McBee; parents, Jim and Clara Underwood; son, Jackie McBee; brothers, James Underwood...