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.
Lelia "Jean" Tucker
Apr 2, 2024
A Visitation and Funeral Service to remember the life of Lelia “Jean” Tucker will be held at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes Downtown in Meridian on April 4th. The Visitation will commence at 10:00 AM, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM with Bro. Mike Bryd officiating. Burial will be at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jean passed away in Meridian,...
Martha "Jenny" Geneva Clay
Apr 1, 2024
Martha "Jenny" Geneva Clay, 76, of Collinsville, MS, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, April 1, 2024, with her caretaker and friend, Dianne Hill, by her side.
Jenny, the baby of her large family, was born to Vester and Arlettie (Baxter) Doggett in Choctaw County, Alabama on May 13, 1947. She will be remembered as...
William Van Hamilton
Mar 29, 2024
In Loving Memory of William Van Hamilton
March 19, 1947 – March 29, 2024
The family of Dr. William V. Hamilton will receive friends Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 1:00 until 3:00 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North.
Dr. William Van Hamilton, 77, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
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Shirley Diane Jones
Mar 27, 2024
Shirley Diane (Mixon) Jones, 77, of Suqualena, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, at Anderson Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born to David Curtis and Rosalene (Whitehead) Mixon on May 14, 1946, in Lauderdale County. Shirley worked for a number of years at Peavey Electronics Corporation, serving in several positions, with...
Shelby Jean Pender
Mar 26, 2024
Shelby Jean (LaBeff) Pender, 76, of Meridian, passed away on March 26, 2024, at Ochsner Health Rush Foundation Hospital.
She was born to Doyle and Bertie Mae (Davidson) LaBeff on November 1, 1947, in Lauderdale County. Shelby was devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. While raising her young family, she put herself through nursing school and served...
Eugene "Gene" Thomas Collins
Mar 26, 2024
A graveside service for Mr. Eugene “Gene” Thomas Collins will be held Friday, March 29, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Allen Carr officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Collins, 88, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his residence.
Gene was a lifelong member of...
Kye Smith
Mar 24, 2024
Graveside Services for Kye Smith will be held at Hester cemetery with Hospice Chaplain, Gary Morris officiating. Visitation will be at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North; 7774 Highway 39 North, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Wednesday March 27, 2024 prior to the graveside service at Hester Cemetery. Mr. Smith of Collinsville, Mississippi went to Heaven on March 24, 2024 while at...
Willis "Buddy" Eugene Jones
Mar 23, 2024
Services for Mr. Willis “Buddy” Eugene Jones will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Blue Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Lynn Chesney officiating and Bro. James McMillian assisting. Interment will follow at Clearman (Jones) Family Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North is honored to be trusted with arrangements.
Mr. Jones, 81, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, March...
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mar 8, 2024
A graveside service for William “Bill” Arthur Ussery will be held Saturday, April 15, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Itta Bena City Cemetery.
Mr. Ussery, 84, of Union, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024.
The family requests that any flowers be delivered to Williams & Lord Funeral Home, 301 Madison Avenue, Greenwood, MS 38930.
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
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
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
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
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....
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