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.
Mary Louise "Weezer" Hines
Sep 11, 2025
Graveside services for Mary Louise Hines, affectionately known as “Weezer” by her family and friends, will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11:00 am at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with Bro. Roger Burke officiating the service. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-North.
Mary Louise “Weezer” Hines, 84, of Meridian,...
Norma Elaine Rose
Sep 8, 2025
Norma Elaine Shamburger Rose, 86, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1939, in Meridian, the beloved daughter of Cecil James Shamburger, Sr. and Lona Kay Smith Shamburger.
On August 31, 1962, Norma married the love of her life, Bobby J. “Buddy” Rose. Together they shared 62 wonderful years filled with devotion...
Merl "Pappy" Edwards
Sep 6, 2025
Services for Merl “Pappy” Edwards will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-DeKalb with Bro. Keith Lovett officiating. Interment will follow at the Edwards Family Cemetery.
Mr. Edwards, 84, of DeKalb, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Merl was a long-time resident of the Damascus Community where he lived...
Willie E. Spence
Sep 3, 2025
Willie E. Spence, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Bailey, Mississippi, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Born on December 21, 1935, to Eli Whitney Spence and Emma Welborn Spence, Willie was raised in the Suqualena community, where he learned the values of hard work, humility, and devotion that would define his life.
Willie served Active Duty in the...
Jean Smith Reynolds
Sep 3, 2025
A graveside service for Mrs. Jean Reynolds will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025, 2:00 p.m., at Frazier Grove Church of God Cemetery.
Tommie Jean “Granny” Reynolds, 92, of Bailey, MS, passed away peacefully on September 3 at Mississippi Care Center of Dekalb, MS.
Granny was one of a kind. One always knew where you stood with her…good or bad. Her family...
Marion "Kathleen" Munn
Sep 2, 2025
A graveside service for Marion “Kathleen” Munn will be held Friday, September 5, 2025, 2:00 p.m., at Magnolia Cemetery with Bro. Tony Chancelor officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Munn, 89, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Baptist Anderson Hospital.
Kathleen was passionate about Jimmy Rogers and was a member of...
Samuel Joseph Fuller
Sep 2, 2025
Graveside services for Samuel Joseph Fuller will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Fuller, 68, passed away on September 2nd. He fought through many hardships in life. Doctors told his family that he wouldn't live past the age of thirteen.
He is survived by his sisters, Jan Cade and Kay Reynolds; by...
Catherine Louise Joiner
Sep 1, 2025
Services for Catherine “Louise” Joiner will be held Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00 a.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Bro. Paul Raley officiating. Interment will follow at Springhill Church Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Joiner, 76, of Meridian, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at her residence.
Louise attended both New...
Mary Blanche Clay
Sep 1, 2025
Mary “Blanche” Clay, 92, of DeKalb, MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on September 1, 2025.
Born in Stonewall, MS on October 4, 1932, to Edward and Avie (Gable) Evans, Blanche was the fourth of five little girls. Growing up in the Depression Era gave her the ability to make a lot out of very little which...
Bobbie Jean Harbour
Aug 30, 2025
Bobbie Jean Madison Harbour, 91, of DeKalb, MS passed away August 30, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS.
Bobbie was born to Laverne and Julia Madison on July 5, 1934, in Kemper County. She married the love of her life, John Lee Harbour, On July 7, 1952.
Bobbie was the proud owner of The Flower Shop in DeKalb, MS,...
Jessie Marie Fulton Bonner
Aug 28, 2025
Jessie Marie Fulton Bonner, age 78, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 2, 1947, in Brooksville, Mississippi, to the late Dick and Alwee Fulton.
Jessie grew up in Brooksville and cherished her family roots. She is survived by her sister, Mamie Brown, and her brother, Robert Fulton....
Jeanette M. Hagan
Aug 27, 2025
Jeanette M. Hagan, 90, of DeKalb, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Ochsner Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian.
Jeanette was born to Jasper D. and Annie Inez Perkins Massey on October 11, 1934, at home in Kemper County. She married the love of her life, Norman Wallace Hagan, on July 2, 1955. Shortly after they were...
Bolie Clifford Puckett Jr.
Aug 24, 2025
Bolie Clifford Puckett Jr., 87 Passed away peacefully at his home in Porterville, MS. on August 24, 2025. Just a few feet from where he was born on November 6, 1937 to Bolie Puckett Sr. and Mari Ella Puckett.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Jerrie “Dot” Miller Puckett and 2 Children, Clifford Puckett (Pam) and Melanie Puckett...
Annie Pearl Collier
Aug 21, 2025
Mrs. Annie Pearl Collier of Meridian, aged 105, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Bedford Care Center of Marion, surrounded by her loving family.
Pearl was born on March 6, 1920, to Att Boren and Elizabeth “Bettie” Kent Boren in Kemper County. She moved to Meridian when she was just 19 years old. In the Spring of 1946,...
Judith Elaine Gunn Pogue
Aug 19, 2025
Services for Judith Elaine Gunn Pogue will be held Friday, August 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. Allan W. Singletary officiating. Interment will follow at Meridian Memorial Park. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Pogue, 75, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Baptist Anderson’s Hospital.
Elaine...
Gary W. Simpson
Aug 16, 2025
Gary W. Simpson, 76, of Meridian, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
Gary was born to Willard B. and Esther L. (Nelson) Simpson on July 24, 1949, in Brinkley, Arkansas. He attended Brinkley High School, where he played both football and basketball. Gary married his...
Anita Rue Lockwood Herrington
Aug 8, 2025
Services for Anita Rue Lockwood Herrington will be held Thursday, August 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. Ron Kitchens officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery.
Ms. Herrington, 91, of Collinsville, passed away Friday, August 8th at her residence.
Rue was a current member of Collinsville Methodist Church and a charter member of Antioch Southern...
Ruth "Virginia" Haguewood
Aug 4, 2025
Ruth “Virginia” Haguewood, 97, of Meridian, passed away on August 4, 2025, at Baptist Anderson Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. Known as Virginia, she was born August 07, 1927, in Bay City, Texas, to Harry Sylvester Mosley and Ruth May Mosley.
A self-described tomboy as a child, Virginia left home at 17 to attend college in Kingsville, Texas. There she met a...
Jack O. Keen
Jul 29, 2025
Jack O. Keen, 94, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, July 29th, at Baptist Anderson Hospital.
Jack was born to Adam and Lula Mae (Mabry) Keen on February 23, 1931, in Neshoba County. He and his siblings were taught from a very early age to work hard, which he did right up until his health no longer...
Jimmy Dee Ethridge
Jul 29, 2025
Jimmy Dee Ethridge’s faith became sight when he met his Lord and Savior on July 29th, 2025 at the age of 78.
Jimmy was born in Meridian, MS at Mattie Hersee Hospital to Mark Dee and Bonnie Ree Ethridge. He was the youngest of eight children. He attended Martin-Center Hill School and then Kate Griffin School. Jimmy enlisted in the United...
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