Magnolia Funeral Home

05/04/2026

Patricia "Pat" Ann Spence

Funeral services for Patricia "Pat" Ann Spence, 72 of Iuka, MS are set for Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2pm at Magnolia Funeral Home - East with interment in Magnolia Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 5pm-8pm and Friday, May 8, 2026 from 1pm-2pm at Magnolia Funeral Home - East. Bro. Tony Curtis will officiate the service. Born September 18, 1954 in Corinth, MS., Mrs. Spence passed from this life on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at her home in Iuka. She was a retired machine operator for Kimberly Clark with 20 years of service. Pat was a member of 5th Street Baptist Church. She loved her family and spending time with them and taking care of them. She enjoyed going to church and helping others. Pat is survived by her sons, James "JP" Peters (Jessica) and Jimmy Peters; grandchildren, Preston Peters, Serenity Peters, Izabelle Humes (Trevor), Azabelle Peters, Alex Peters and Frank Peters; her brother, Larry Hudson (Brenda) ; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Stacie Peters; father, Clint "Pug" Hudson; mother, Gladys Hudson; brothers, Charles Lee "Buddy" Hudson, Donald Hudson and Robert Hudson and her sisters, Dorothy Wilson, Edna Earl "Polly" Puckett and Mary Louise White. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Ann Spence.

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04/30/2026

Jason Powers

A Celebration of Life Service for Jason Powers, 51 of Corinth, Ms, will be Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00 P M at Magnolia Funeral Home – East Chapel with interment to follow in Grissom Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Darrell Stafford and Bro. Gary Isbell will officiate the service. Visitation will be Monday, May 4, 2026 from 5:00 P M to 8:00 P M and Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 1:00 P M until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home – East. Mr. Powers passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was born December 10, 1974 in Burnsville, MS to Billy Joe Powers and Mary Faye Hill Powers. He was a fork lift operator for Mission Forest and a member of New Life Church. He loved playing music, spending time with his family and playing with his grandchildren. Jason is survived by his wife of 32 years, Melissa Powers; his son, Jeremy Powers (Briley); 2 grandchildren, Layton Powers and Lynlee Powers; his father, Billy Joe Powers; his sisters, Darlene Davis (Josh), Jennifer Johnson (John), Kimberly Johnson and Cindi Garland (Jeff); numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Faye Powers and his brother, Joey Powers. Pallbearers will be Michael Nelson, Kelly South, Jake Whitehead, Aron Richardson, Jason Smith and Christian Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Cooper Howell, Tyler Barnes and Levi Thomas. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mr. Jason Powers.

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04/29/2026

Andy "Shorty" Mullins

Funeral services for Andy "Shorty" Garvin Mullins, 87 of Walnut are set for Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2pm at Magnolia Funeral Home - East with interment in Camp Ground Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 5pm-8pm and Monday, May 4, 2026 from 12pm-2pm at Magnolia Funeral Home - East. Bro. Tommy Garrett and Bro. Paul Adams will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Bodhi Anderson, Cody Mullins, Hunter Mullins, Dave Mullins, Aiden Anderson and Austin Brock. Honorary pallbearers will be Kerry Fiveash, Billy Russell, Joe Jackson and Phillip Flake. Born July 3, 1938 in Tippah County, MS., Mr. Mullins passed from this life on Monday, April 27, 2026 at his home in Walnut. He was a retired machine operator at Intex/MS Polymers and of the Baptist faith. He loved his family and enjoyed playing music, singing in church, traveling to the Smokey Mountains, and farming. He loved to get up on Saturday mornings and just go ride around. He even got to record at the Great Sun Studio in Memphis. Andy is survived by his sons, Ralph Mullins (Phyllis), Glenn Mullins, David Mullins and Kelvin Mullins (Chiquita); 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Ellie Marie Mullins; father, Garvin Mullins; mother, Roxie Garrett Mullins; brothers, Everett Mullins, Leonard Mullins and Bynum Mullins; and his sisters, Vernea Jackson, Ollie Hugh Mullins, Jewell Garrett, Earlene Russell and Pearl Mae Mullins. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mr. Andy "Shorty" Garvin Mullins.

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04/29/2026

Dawn Marie Glasgow

A Celebration of Life Service for Dawn Glasgow will be Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:00 P M at Magnolia Funeral Home – East Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 1:00 P M until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home – East. Bro. Donnie Waldrop will officiate the service. Mrs. Glasgow passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at her daughter’s residence in Glen, MS. She was born March 14, 1955 in New Orleans, LA to Robert Morrison and Henrietta Celment Morrison. She attended Chruch of the Crossroads and was a stocker for Bargain Bins. Dawn enjoyed reading, painting ceramics and listening to wind chimes. She loved decorating for the holidays and Christmas movies. She worked two jobs all her life, including, Goodwill, Bargain Bins and Whitfield Nursing Home. She always saw the best in everyone, unless they proved her wrong. Dawn is survived by her husband of 30 years, Paul “Jeff” Glasgow; her sons, Robert John Morrison and Johnny Ray Hollins II; her daughters, Tullisha Dawn Kuykendall and Tina Marie Mincy (Brandon); 7 grandchildren, Trevor Morrison, Guage Morrison, Trey Kuykendall, Makayla Kuykendall, Cassie Burcham, Cody Mincy and Johnny Hollins III; her brother, Butch Morrison (Kathy); her sister, Linda Dove; other relatives and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Morrison and her mother, Henrietta Celment Morrison. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mrs. Dawn Glasgow.

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04/28/2026

Alma Lou Morton

The community is invited to celebrate the life of Alma Lou Morton, 80 of Decatur, AL formerly of Biggersville during the visitation on May 1, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Magnolia Funeral Home - East, located at 2024 Hwy 72 East Annex, Corinth, MS 38834. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM at the same location. Bro. Raybon Richardson and Joshua Rencher will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Terry Nash, Easton Nash, Joshua Rencher, Brandon Gahagan, Brent Gahagan and Lamar Harris.

Alma Lou Morton, beloved homemaker and cherished member of her community, passed away on April 26, 2026, at the Summerford Nursing Home and Rehab in Falkville, Alabama. Born on April 25, 1946, in Burnsville, Mississippi, Alma Lou lived a life defined by her devotion to family, faith, and the simple joys that enriched her days.

Throughout her life, Alma Lou found great happiness in reading and enjoyed the comforting rituals of watching soap operas. She enjoyed working crossword and word search puzzles, which she worked on with enthusiasm. Travel allowed her to broaden her horizons, and she took special pride in teaching her Sunday School class at Biggersville First Baptist Church, sharing her wisdom and kindness with others in her community.

Alma Lou is survived by her daughters, Susie Rencher and her husband Scotty, and Cindy Gahagan and her husband Paul. She was a devoted grandmother to six grandchildren: Terry Nash, Joshua Rencher and his wife Anna, Jordyn Rencher, Brandon Gahagan and his wife Diamel, Brent Gahagan, and Brandi Gahagan. Her legacy of love continues through thirteen great-grandchildren, as well as through her brother Tom Lambert and his wife Debbie, and her sister Juanell Potts. Alma Lou also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends who will remember her warmth and generosity.

Her family mourns the loss of a wonderful mother and sister while remembering those who passed before her: her father, Sherman Lambert; her mother, Frankie Lambert; her brothers Maxi Lambert, Ronald Lambert, Allen Lambert, and Arthur Lambert; and her sister Mozelle Linton

Alma Lou Morton’s kindness, faith, and dedication to her family will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. Her memory stands as a testament to a life well-lived, filled with love, faith, and quiet strength. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mrs. Alma Lou Morton.

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04/28/2026

James "Jim" Hale

James Allen Hale, 81, of Corinth, MS passed away on April 26, 2026 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 28, 1944 in Corinth, MS. Known to friends and family as Jim/Jimmy, he grew up farming with his dad. After graduating from Burnsville High School in 1962, he was drafted into the Army but not before marrying the love of his life Martha (Shults) Hale in 1965. Their love extended over 60 years of marriage. Jim is preceded in death by his parents John Allen Hale and Emma Louise (Hyneman) Hale and his sister Margie Hale Franks. He is survived by his loving wife, Martha, three children, daughters Julie (Brad) West of Wrens, GA, Jennifer (Stevie) Lovelace of Burnsville and son James “Jamie” Allen Hale, Jr. of Memphis. Four grandchildren, Katie West Garner, Molly West (CJ) Usry, Jacob West, and Mallory Lovelace, along with three Great-Grandchildren: Weston, Wrenleigh, and Spencer who all adored their ‘Papa’. He was a member of Strickland Church of Christ. Visitation is scheduled from 12 to 2 on Thursday, April 30, 2026 with services to follow at 2 pm at Magnolia Funeral Home – East. Interment with military honors will be at Corinth National Cemetery. Terry Smith, Dr. Leonard Pratt, and Brad Dillingham will officiate at the service. Pallbearers include Jacob West, Kerry Fowler, Terry Lambert, Kelly Edge, Mike Tucker, and Ricky Fields. Honorary pallbearers include Scotty Edge, Dan Hardin, Walter Hughey, Dexter Stanfield, Gerald Essary, and Bobby Franks. In lieu of flowers, the family asked for donations to be made to Pinevale Children’s Home. Magnolia Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of James Allen Hale.

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04/28/2026

Philip Mathis

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Philip Junior Mathis, 83, of Corinth on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Magnolia Funeral Home – EAST. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 12pm-2pm at Magnolia Funeral Home- EAST. Bro. Ralph Culp and Bro. Philip Caples will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Bubba Suitor, Pat Barnes, Freddie Mathis, Russell Meeks, Eddie Joe Davis and Bill Phillips. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Potts, the men’s Sunday School Class at Shiloh Baptist Church and retired and current employees of ACE Power. Philip was born June 4, 1942, to Willie and Annie Mae Hodum Mathis. He passed from this life after a tough fight following complications during and after surgery at Baptist Hospital in Memphis on April 27, 2026. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Philip was a 1960 graduate of the last class of AAHS (Alcorn Agricultural High School), now known as Kossuth High School. He worked for ACE Power for 36 years working his way from meter reading up to the position of line foreman. A farmer and fisher, there’s no place he would rather be than on his tractor, working in his garden or shop, or cat fishing or trout fishing with his many fishing buddies. He loved his family and treasured time spent with them. He not only enjoyed catching fish, he enjoyed cooking them, too. He loved sharing those meals with his many friends and relatives. Philip married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Suitor and they have had almost 64 years together at Suitors Crossing. Those left to honor his memory include his wife Bonnie; daughters, Nena Work (Johnny) and Nancy Harvell (Brandon); grandchildren, Alex Work, Nathan Harvell and Natalie Harvell; many other relatives and precious friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Willie Mathis; mother, Annie Mae Mathis; siblings, Clebert Mathis (Zillian), JD Mathis (Lola) and Willie Mae Sargent (Alton). In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made in his honor to Shiloh Baptist Church of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mr. Philip Junior Mathis.

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04/27/2026

Tim Rorie

Funeral services for Tim Rorie, 68 of Corinth are set for Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11 am at Strickland Church of Christ with interment in Clear Creek Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 5pm-8pm and Friday, May 1, 2026 from 10am-11am at Strickland Church of Christ. Minister Terry Smith will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Ethan Rorie, Stone Rorie, Branson Rorie, Drake Rorie, Josh Lovelace, Joe Harris, Carl Roberts, J. D. Davis, Jeff Williams and C. K. Kennedy.

Timmy "Tim" Lee Rorie, a used car salesman known for his passion for automobiles and deep commitment to his community, passed away on April 25, 2025, in Michie, Tennessee. Born on November 9, 1957, in Corinth, Mississippi, Tim led a life marked by dedication, resilience, and an enduring love for his family, friends, and interests.

Tim's affinity for cars was evident throughout his life. He loved building Hotrods, attending car shows, and immersing himself in all things automotive, including motorcycles. His enthusiasm extended beyond his profession, as he found joy not only in selling vehicles but in sharing his knowledge and passion with others who appreciated the craftsmanship and culture surrounding automobiles. He also valued spending quality time with his loved ones and cherished moments with his faithful dog, Axel.

Among Tim’s proudest accomplishments was his role as the chairman of the Selmer AA, a testament to his leadership and dedication to helping others. Demonstrating remarkable strength and resolve, Tim maintained 33 1/2 years of sobriety, embodying the principles of perseverance and community support.

Tim is survived by his wife of 14 years, Teresa Rorie; sons, Brandon Rorie (Amy) and Dillon Rorie(Kelsey); 6 grandchildren, Ethan Rorie (Sara), Stone Rorie (Weedoie), Brandson Rorie, Drake Rorie, Beckett Rorie, Eleanor Rorie and one on the way; 5 great grandchildren, Hadley Rorie, Hadlyn Rorie, Halin Rorie, Brayden Rorie and Cade Rorie; half sister, Fredda McCune (Sam), nieces and nephew, Josh Lovelace, April Brackin and Madison Logan; his companion and best friend, Axel; other relatives and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Gordan Rorie; mother, Bell Rorie; brother, Scottie Evetts and his sisters, Linda Vanderford, Loris "City" Rorie and Gidget Rorie.

Tim Rorie’s life was a rich tapestry of passion, dedication, and kindness. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mr. Tim Rorie.

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04/27/2026

Marvin Eugene Derrick

Marvin Eugene Derrick, 80 of Corinth passed from this life on Friday, April 25, 2026 at his home. Born November 12, 1945 in Corinth to the late Frank and O***a Barnes Derrick, Marvin was a retired landfill operator for Alcorn County, MS . There are NO services scheduled. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, watching westerns and being outside. Marvin is survived by his son, Phillip Derrick (Lisa); granddaughter, Taylor Hanley (Clark); great grandchild, Carter Hanley; brother, Jerry Derrick; sister, Peggy Gray; other relatives and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by father, Frank Derrick; mother, O***a Derrick; companion, Carolyn Hall; brothers, Billy Derrick and Danny Derick and his sisters, Alice Easley, Sue McAnally and Joann Derrick. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mr. Marvin Eugene Derrick.

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04/24/2026

Peggy Ann McDaniel

Funeral service for Peggy Ann McDaniel, 88 of Corinth are set for Sunday, April 26, at 3:00 p.m. at Wheeler Grove Baptist Church in Corinth, MS with Bro. Josh Westmoreland and Bro. Kara Blackard officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, April 26 from 1:30-3 p.m. at Wheeler Grove Baptist Church. Interment will be in Magnolia Gardens.

Peggy passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at her home in Corinth, MS. She was born January 3, 1938 in Iuka, MS. She was a member of Wheeler Grove Baptist Church in Corinth, MS. She loved her family! She was self-employed as a professional Interior Designer and helped design interiors for many of Corinth’s premier homes and businesses over the years. She was a homemaker as well and loved to entertain. She was crowned by her friends as the “Hostess with the mostest”. She loved her family and was an amazing mother and wife! She loved to travel and was able to travel to many countries in Europe over the years. While her husband was stationed in Italy she traveled to be with him while with child and did not speak a word of Italian. She had an adventurous spirit and loved life to the fullest. She loved her church and church family and will be missed by all. She is survived by her husband, Charles McDaniel; son, Mike McDaniel; and son, Jeff McDaniel; 7 grandchildren, Paige Cook, Kacie Hardin, Heather Stephens, Nick McDaniel, Hanna Sanderford, Jake McCollough, Alex McDaniel; 15 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grands; other relatives and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bliss and Christine Hamm; her sister, Barbara Dean; her brother, Duane Hamm. Pall Bearers will be Austin Sanderford, Cory Holley, Nick McDaniel, Luke McDaniel, Alex McDaniel, Rick Stephens. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mrs. Peggy Ann McDaniel.

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04/24/2026

All of us at Magnolia Funeral Home are incredibly proud of Maddyx McNatt for being awarded a scholarship from the Mississippi Funeral Directors Foundation. She is already a valued part of our team, and we are grateful for the dedication, compassion, and professionalism she brings each day. We have no doubt that great things lie ahead for her, and we look forward to watching her continue to grow and succeed.