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.

Jackie Elizabeth Weir (Hamburg)

Jackie Elizabeth Weir (Hamburg)

Mar 17, 2024

Services for Jackie Elizabeth Weir (Hamburg) will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Bro. Gary Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.

Mrs. Weir, 67, passed away on March 17, 2024, in Meridian, Ms. She was born on December 8, 1956, in Pampa, TX to Viva Mae and Harold Hamburg.

She is...

Linda Joyce Smith

Linda Joyce Smith

Mar 14, 2024

     Linda Joyce Smith, 63, of Meridian, passed away March 14, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi.

     Linda was born on September 28, 1960, to parents Howard and Evelyn (Rutherford) Smith in Lauderdale County.  Her sisters recall how she was a “firecracker” of a baby sister.  She loved the ocean, her Jehovah, her family, and...

Betty Faye McCarra

Betty Faye McCarra

Mar 14, 2024

Betty Faye passed away March 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held Monday March 18, 2024 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown. Visitation will be 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Raley will lead the services assisted by Chaplain Gary Morris. Burial will take place at Magnolia Cemetery.

Betty...

Robert "Wayne" Dewayne Blackwell

Robert "Wayne" Dewayne Blackwell

Mar 13, 2024

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Robert "Wayne" Dewayne Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell, 65, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his residence.

LaDonna Raye Brewer Bradshaw

LaDonna Raye Brewer Bradshaw

Mar 12, 2024

     LaDonna Raye (Brewer) Bradshaw, 67, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away in the afternoon hours of March 12, 2024, at Regency Hospital.

     Our beloved LaDonna crossed over Tuesday, March 12, 2024, to our Lord’s Mansion, joining her mother, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.

     LaDonna was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.  She lived...

Edna Penny Ishie

Edna Penny Ishie

Mar 8, 2024

 A memorial service for Edna Penny Ishie will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in Kemper Co. with Bro. Mike Vick officiating.

Mrs. Ishie passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at her home in Kemper Co.

She is survived by her children, Barron Ishie (Shelly) and Judi Clay (Bill); grandchildren; great grandchildren; sisters, Katie Robinson...

William "Bill" Arthur Ussery

William "Bill" Arthur Ussery

Mar 8, 2024

A memorial service will be held at a later date for William "Bill" Ussery. Mr. Ussery, 84, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. 

Doris Eloise Tubbs

Doris Eloise Tubbs

Mar 8, 2024

     Mrs. Doris Tubbs of Meridian, Mississippi, passed peacefully from this life at Bedford Care in Marion, Mississippi on March 8, 2024. 

     She was born on January 1, 1936, in Hale County Alabama to parents, Lester Coy Kelley & Lola Virginia Sealey.

     She was a proud graduate of Hale County High School in Moundville, Alabama, Class of...

Frances D. Dean

Frances D. Dean

Mar 6, 2024

 Dean, Frances D. Keene, 91, born to James Lloyd and Edna Earlene Keene, passed away Monday, March 6, 2024.

Mrs. Frances was a native of Newton County. She was a resident of Lucedale, MS for several years along with her dear friend and companion, Bill James.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leon Dean; sons, Richard Leon Dean and...

Leslie Lee Priester

Leslie Lee Priester

Mar 2, 2024

    Leslie Lee Priester of Meridian, MS passed away in the morning hours of Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center. 

     She was born on May 21, 1936, in Tupelo, MS to and preceded in death by her parents, Lee Bryan Priester, Jr. and Leslie Holland Priester.

     Leslie was a 1954 graduate of Meridian...

Sharon L. Price

Sharon L. Price

Feb 29, 2024

     Services for Sharon L. Price will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North. Visitation will be 10:00 ~ 11:00 AM followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM led by her family.

     Sharon passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the age of 79. Throughout her life, Sharon was an avid...

Charles Victor "Vic" Rhodes

Charles Victor "Vic" Rhodes

Feb 29, 2024

A graveside service for Mr. Charles Victor “Vic” Rhodes will be held Friday, March 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Neshoba Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Byron Howell officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Union is honored to be trusted with arrangements.

Mr. Rhodes, 43, of the Neshoba community passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Scott Regional Hospital.

Vic was Baptist by faith....

Thomas "Tommy" Donald Robinson

Thomas "Tommy" Donald Robinson

Feb 26, 2024

Services for Thomas “Tommy” Donald Robinson will be held Sunday, March 3, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Rev. Cheryl Farr officiating and Bro. Dale Moore assisting. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

Tommy went to his heavenly home Monday, February 26, 2024.

He was born on January 22, 1941, in Quitman, MS. He was a...

Jack Paul Rushing

Jack Paul Rushing

Feb 26, 2024

Services for Senior Master Sergeant Jack Paul Rushing will be held Thursday, February 29th 2024 with Visitation from 1PM-2PM at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes North. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:30PM in Meridian Memorial Park. 

Jack passed away with family by his side in Kosciusko, Mississippi on February 26, 2024. Born on March 28, 1929, in Yazoo City, Mississippi,...

Larry Williams

Larry Williams

Feb 15, 2024

Services for Larry Williams will be held at a later date. 

Larry is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. 

Ruth "Maudie" Estelle Morgan

Ruth "Maudie" Estelle Morgan

Feb 14, 2024

     Ruth Estelle Wright Morgan, 93, of Meridian, passed away on February 14, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Medical Center. 

     Ruth, also known as “Maudie” to family and friends, was born to Tommy and Roberta (White) Wright on January 30, 1931, in Meridian, Mississippi. She graduated from Meridian High School in 1949, and in 1950, she married her high...

Charles Ted Dixon, Jr

Charles Ted Dixon, Jr

Feb 13, 2024

     In Loving Memory of Charles “Ted” Dixon, Jr.

     It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Charles “Ted” Dixon, Jr. who departed this earthly life on February 13, 2024. Ted was 72 years old.

     Ted was born on July 11, 1951, in Bethesda, MD...

Barbara Jean Santillano

Barbara Jean Santillano

Feb 12, 2024

 

     Barbara Jean Santillano, 85, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024, in Meridian, MS, with her eldest son by her side.  Known as “BJ”, “Beej”, or "Grammy Beej" to her friends and family, she was born on November 18, 1938, the eldest daughter of Charles and Lydia Kirchhoefer of St. Louis, MO.

     After graduating from high school...

Robert Jackson Priester

Robert Jackson Priester

Feb 11, 2024

Robert Jackson Priester passed away on Sunday February 11th, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living in Meridian Mississippi at the age of 90 years. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 AM Friday February 16, 2024 at Enterprise Cemetery in Enterprise Mississippi with Rev. Betty Melton officiating. 

Robert Priester was born June 2nd, 1933 in Clarke County and grew up in Enterprise...

Clifton Berry Price

Clifton Berry Price

Feb 9, 2024

Visitation for Clifton Berry Price will be held Wednesday, February 14, 2024, from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with interment following at Pine Springs Southern Methodist Church Cemetery with Bro. Paul Harris officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Price, 47, of Meridian, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024,...

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