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.
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.
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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...
Lucille Bernice Roberts Walters
Jul 26, 2025
Services for Lucille Bernice Roberts Walters will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Church in Kemper County.
Anytime we called Mom these last few years she was quick to say somewhere in the conversation, “when my feet hit...
Chester Edwin Parker Jr.
Jul 24, 2025
A celebration of life for Mr. Chester Edwin Parker Jr. will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church with Bro. Caleb Hughes, Bro. Tim Moudy, and Bro. Tommy Parker officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to assist with arrangements.
Mr. Parker, 79, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his...
Webber Jay Kelly
Jul 21, 2025
Funeral services for Webber J. “Webb” Kelly will be held on Friday, July 25th, beginning at 11:00am at Neshoba Baptist Church with Bro. Will Savell officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery where Webb will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Betty.
Mr. Kelly, age 88, passed...
Peble Clark
Jul 19, 2025
Peble Clark, 94, of Melbourne, Florida departed this earth on July 19, 2025. She was born Peble Robinson on February 26, 1931, in Preston, Mississippi, the third of twelve children -- eleven daughters and one son – the daughter of Harvey Alfred Robinson and Thelma Mae Robinson.
Peble was a wife and mother and a consummate, perfectionistic homemaker. Those who truly...
Mary Nell Dulaney
Jul 17, 2025
Mary Nell Dulaney, age 86, ran into the arms of her Savior on July 17, 2025.
She was born in Meridian, Mississippi on December 13, 1938, to R.B. and Clara Joiner; she was the sixth of seven children. She attended Southside Elementary School, Kate Griffin Junior High School, and Meridian High School.
She married her sweetheart, Charles Dulaney, on November 23, 1955,...
CPT Pedro "Alex" Alejandro Sainz
Jul 16, 2025
Services for CPT Pedro Alejandro Sainz will be held Thursday, August 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m., at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home is honored be entrusted with arrangements.
Pedro Alejandro Sainz, known lovingly as Alex, passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 28.
Born on April 18, 1997, Alex was a beloved husband, son, brother,...
Alma Joann Tadlock
Jul 14, 2025
Alma Joann “Jo” Tadlock, 88, of Meridian, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Monday, July 14, 2025, at Trend Health & Rehab.
Jo was born to Edward “Ed” and Annie (Scarborough) Hagwood in Lauderdale County, on August 27, 1936. At the young age of 12 years, she gave her heart to the Lord and was baptized at Causeyville...
Darlene Faye Peden
Jul 9, 2025
Darlene Faye Peden, 69, of De Kalb, passed away on July 9, 2025, at Baptist Anderson Hospital in Meridian.
She was born on June 21, 1956, in Mobile, AL. She was adopted when she was two years old by her mother and father, Herbert Ray and Lucille Peden of De Kalb, MS. She was a graduate of Kemper Academy in 1974....
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...
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