Joyce Janelle Ivy
Mar 3, 2025
Joyce Janelle Ivy, 85, of Meridian, passed away at home on Monday, March 3, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Joyce was born to Johnnie Jefferson and Emma Elizabeth (Caldwell) Foreman on January 21, 1940, in Meridian. Joyce married the love her life, Rufus Franklin Ivy, Jr, on December 13, 1955, in a private ceremony in Meridian. They began...
Julia Marie Bishop
Feb 25, 2025
Julia Marie Bishop, 83, of Meridian, passed away peacefully the early afternoon hours of Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Poplar Springs Nursing Facility surrounded by her loving family.
Julia was born to Thomas J. and Audie (Hawkins) Dawson on July 5, 1941, in Texas. At a young age, her family relocated to Mississippi, making their home in...
Shoney Maria Perry
Feb 24, 2025
Shoney Maria Perry, 60, of Meridian, passed away on the morning of Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Shoney was born to Orville and Janice (Summers) Perry in Mobile, AL on March 29, 1964. She will be remembered as being a free-spirited loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Shoney enjoyed Alabama Football, spending...
Linda Diane Brooks
Feb 21, 2025
Linda Diane Brooks passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, peacefully at her residence.
There will be a memorial service held at a later date when the family returns to her hometown of Sylvester, Georgia.
Thoughts and Prayers are all that is needed at this time.
William "Bill" Everett Shepard
Feb 20, 2025
A graveside memorial service for Mr. William “Bill” Everett Shepard will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Union Cemetery with Bro. Corey Fontan officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Shepard, 68, of Union, passed away at his residence.
Bill was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Union. He enjoyed...
Mary Evelyn Shirley
Feb 20, 2025
Memorial services for Mrs. Mary Evelyn Shirley will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North, at 12 p.m. with Bro. Kenneth Owens officiating.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time on Monday.
Mrs. Shirley, 84, of Meridian, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Meridian, MS. Mrs. Shirley was born on February...
Lilly Margaret Whitlock
Feb 19, 2025
Lilly Margaret Whitlock, 95, of Meridian, passed away peacefully during the evening hours of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Anderson Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Lilly was born to Levi and Ruby (Wedgeworth) Limerick on July 16, 1929, in Kemper County. She was a graduate of Long Creek High School and worked as bookkeeper...
Nathaniel Jones III
Feb 18, 2025
Nathaniel “Sonny” Jones, III, was passed away peacefully at his home in Marietta, Georgia on February 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Nathaniel was born on October 31, 1945, to the late Nathaniel Jones Jr. and Roxana Lovett Jones in Heidelberg, Mississippi. He was baptized at an early age at Union Baptist Church of Heidelberg.
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Sherry Ann Reed Ford
Feb 17, 2025
Services for Sherry Ann Reed Ford will be held Friday, February 21, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are Honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Ford, 76, of Meridian, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Ochsner...
Marjorie Ellen Sims
Feb 16, 2025
Marjorie Ellen Sims, 84, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Ochsner Rush Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Marjorie was born to Weston Blake and Lorene (Flaherty) Fant on November 22, 1940, in Walnut Grove, MS. She married the love of her life, A. B. Sims, on April 6, 1957, and together they...
Shirley M. Warren
Feb 15, 2025
A graveside memorial service for Shirley M. Warren will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Rush Cemetery in the Kipling Community with Bro. Cliff Barker officiating.
Miss Warren, 79, of DeKalb, passed away February 15, 2025, at Ochsner Rush Hospital in Meridian.
Shirley was a hard-working lady who loved to keep busy. Some of her hobbies included working crossword...
Edward "Gabby" Allen Wimberly, Sr.
Feb 15, 2025
Edward Allen “Gabby” Wimberly, Sr., 86, of Scooba passed away peacefully the morning hours of Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the MS Care Center of De Kalb.
Allen was born to Addie L. and Laura (Allen) Wimberly on March 25, 1938, at their home in Scooba. He will be remembered as a faithful and loving father...
Betty Jo Mayo
Feb 15, 2025
Betty Jo Mayo, 88, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, February 15, 2025, at James T. Champion Nursing Facility.
Betty was born to Theodore Roosevelt and Artie Mae (Joyner) Alawine on March 30, 1936, at their home in Neshoba County. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and excellent cook. Betty was...
Pauline "Polly" Ward Sistrunk
Feb 12, 2025
A graveside service for Mrs. Pauline Sistrunk will be held at Mission Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Wesson, MS, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Justin Knight officiating services. A brief visitation will be held in the church sanctuary beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Pauline “Polly” Ward Sistrunk was born on June 17, 1925,...
Cynthia "Cindy" Gail Ward
Feb 10, 2025
A memorial service for Cynthia “Cindy” Gail Ward will be held Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Hutchinson officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the church. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Ms. Ward, 69, of Meridian, passed away Monday, February...
Alexander John Folks
Feb 10, 2025
Alexander “Al” John Folks, 54, of Toomsuba, passed away at his home on February 10, 2025.
Al was born to Richard Warner Folks and Eva Louise (Lester) Bunyard on January 20, 1971, in Germany. He will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He lived a good life and enjoyed his family. His...
Shirley Faye Creel
Feb 10, 2025
Shirley Faye Creel, 86, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025, with her family by her side. She is in the loving arms of Jesus now and is completely healed and we are thankful for His peace and grace.
Shirley was born to Lavern and Beatrice (Fulton) Snowden on October 19, 1938, in Lauderdale County....
James Ollis Ryals III
Feb 7, 2025
Funeral services for James Ollis Ryals III will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 2:00 p.m., at College Park Methodist Church with Bro. Kenneth Owen officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the church. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Ryals, 74, of Meridian, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025,...
Jerald Ray Earley
Feb 5, 2025
A graveside service for Mr. Jerald Ray Earley will be held Monday, February 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Rev. Len Wedgeworth officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Earley, 86, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at J.T. Champion Nursing Facility.
Jerald retired from the Meridian Fire...
Mildred Maurine Lewis
Feb 5, 2025
Mildred Maurine Lewis, 91, of Meridian, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mildred was born to Claude Roland and Jodie Ethel (Wedgeworth) Grice on March 30, 1933, in Union, MS. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Mildred dedicated her...
