OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in the Meridian and surrounding areas
The obituaries in the Meridian 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 Meridian's history and identity.
Terry Edward Schickel
Jul 9, 2025
Services for Mr. Terry Edward Schickel will be held at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton on Monday, July 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m.
Mr. Schickel, age 79, passed away on July 9, 2025 at MS Veterans Home in Kosciusko. He was veteran of the United States Navy.
He is survived by his son, Terry L. Schickel; a daughter, Lilah Parker; and by...
Kala Jean Pitts
Jul 7, 2025
Services for Kala Jean Pitts will be held Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Christian Life Apostolic Church. Interment will be held in the church cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Pitts, 36, of DeKalb, passed away July 7, 2025, at John C. Stennis Medical Center in DeKalb.
Kala was a faithful member...
Alma Louise Shelton
Jul 6, 2025
Funeral Services for Mrs. Alma Louise Shelton will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, at 12pm at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home–North with Bro. Andrew Black officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Born July 30, 1939, Mrs. Shelton, age 85, of Toomsuba passed away peacefully on Sunday,...
Mary Ruth Briggs
Jul 6, 2025
Services for Mary Ruth Briggs will be held Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Scooba Community Church (formerly United Methodist) with Bro. Jamie Bailey officiating and Bro. Dewayne Rigdon assisting. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Cemetery in DeKalb. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Ms. Briggs, 79, of Scooba, passed away Sunday, July 6,...
Render V. Craft
Jul 5, 2025
Render V. Craft, 75, of Meridian, passed away peacefully from this world during the early morning hours of Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Render will be laid to rest at Cedar Haven Cemetery on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Graveside service will begin at 1:00 pm.
The staff of Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-North is grateful for the opportunity to honor Render’s life and...
Kenneth "Ken" Darrel Beatty
Jul 5, 2025
Ken Beatty, age 71, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North on Highway 39.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the service...
John Robert Bolander
Jul 4, 2025
John Robert Bolander, of Cuba, AL, passed away at his home during the early morning hours of Friday, July 4, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loved ones.
John was born on January 6, 1942, in Memphis, TN. He developed a love for cars and racing at an early age, winning several trophies racing his Lotus. He was...
Leona McKee
Jun 16, 2025
Leona McKee, 80, of Union, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at her home.
Leona was born to Bennie D. and Leetry D. “Moosy” (Williams) Boykin on September 8, 1944, in Union. She will be remembered as a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother. She was lovingly known as "Granny" to everyone. Leona enjoyed gardening and tending to her...
Margie Dianne Watkins
Jun 15, 2025
Services for Margie Dianne Watkins will be held Thursday, June 19, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. Jim Feirtag officiating. Interment will follow at Beat Line Baptist Cemetery in Decatur, MS. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Watkins, 75, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, peacefully at...
April Lynn McDonald
Jun 8, 2025
April Lynn McDonald, 47, of Houston, Texas, passed away the morning of Sunday, June 8, 2025.
April was born to Larry Crouch and Nancy Faye (Molone) White on April 2, 1978, in Fort Stockton, Texas. April loved camping and fishing; and loved to cook. She was known for her chicken and dumplins’ and her famous pancake breakfasts. She will be remembered...
Billy Ray Laird
Jun 1, 2025
Visitation for Billy Ray Laird will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-Union.
Funeral Services for Billy Ray Laird will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 12:00 pm at Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, with Bro. Gene Higginbotham, Bro. Roger Laird, and Bro. Harold Laird officiating the services.
Billy...
Dorothy Jean Garrett
Jun 1, 2025
Dorothy Jean Garrett, 80, of Meridian, passed away the afternoon of Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Ochsner Rush Hospital.
Jean was born to Coylee and Avis Colene (Edwards) Myers on September 20, 1944, in Meridian. Jean will be remembered as a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother. Jean married the love of her life, Lamar Alton Garrett, on March 4, 1963....
Richard Thomas Pryor
May 31, 2025
Richard Thomas Pryor shed his earthly vessel and entered into the presence of his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Mr. Pryor was born on June 11, 1942, in Meridian, Mississippi. He married Joyce Annette Shumate, and together had three children, Veronica Leigh (“Ronnye”), Richard Paul, and Debra Dawn (“Debbie”). He served in the Mississippi Air National...
Edward N. Stephens, Sr.
May 27, 2025
Edward N. “Lige” Stephens, Sr., 88 of Meridian, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, May 27th, at Ochsner Rush Foundation Hospital.
Edward was born to Burton Alex and Tressie (Todd) Stephens on September 1, 1936, in Meridian. After high school, Edward attended the University of Southern Mississippi, graduating as a Certified Public Accountant in 1958. He married the love of his...
George Howard Creed
May 22, 2025
George Howard Creed, 53, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his home in Porterville.
George was born to Berbon Ellis “Buddy” Creed, Jr and Alberta Alice “Peggy” (Rainer) Creed on August 14, 1971, in Kemper County. George will be remembered for the genuine kind soul that he was. He never met a stranger, would help anyone he could, and...
William Eugene Carlisle
May 17, 2025
William “Buster” Eugene Carlisle, age 76, of Gilbertown, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at Choctaw General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer and numerous health complications. He was surrounded by his devoted family, who will continue to honor his memory by living life to the fullest—just as he would have wanted.
Buster was born on June 25,...
Kyle Murray
May 12, 2025
Funeral services for Kyle Murray will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30 a.m., at Stonewall Assembly of God Church with Bro. Ed Shoemaker and Bro. Jason Castle officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North and on Friday at the church from 9:30...
Lester Franklin Williams
May 12, 2025
Lester Franklin Williams, 81, of Chunky, Mississippi, passed away on May 12, 2025 at Brookdale in Meridian, Mississippi.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 27, 1944, Lester attended Byram high school . Lester began his career as an electrician at Stuart Irby, thereafter he spent over 50 years as a master electrician owning Lester Electric and held the contract for UMC...
Gerald Lee Scarbrough
May 9, 2025
Gerald Lee Scarbrough, 61, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Friday, May 9th, at home with his wife by his side.
Gerald was born to Jackie Lee Scarbrough and Grace Elizabeth (Wright) Bennett on November 26, 1963, in Chunky. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend. Gerald met the...
Willard H. Osborne
May 8, 2025
Willard H. Osborne, beloved father, grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at the age of 80.
Willard dedicated his life to serving his country and others. He spent 21 years in the United States Navy, serving with distinction and pride, and was honorably discharged after a career marked by commitment and integrity. After his military service,...
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