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.
Bettye Ruth Dearman
Jun 7, 2023
Bettye Ruth Dearman, a loving and caring daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 7, 2023, at Waterford at Creekside in Pensacola, FL. She was 84 years old.
She was born in Brandon, MS on September 29, 1938. She graduated from Collinsville High School and East Central Junior College, where she earned an AS degree in...
Betty Addy Kelly
Jun 5, 2023
Funeral services for Betty Addy Kelly will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., at Neshoba Baptist Church, with visitation from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Rev. Byron Howell is officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Webb & Stephens – Union is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Kelly, age 86, of Union, passed away June...
Charles Hayes
Jun 3, 2023
Mr. Charles "The Mississippi Hippie" Hayes passed away on June 3, 2023 at University Medical Center in Jackson.
There will be a celebration of life memorial held at Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church (Collinsville) on Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at 2:00 PM.
Mr. Hayes, 75, was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corp and the United States...
David Adam Smith
Jun 2, 2023
Services for David Adam Smith will be on Friday, June 9th 2023 led by Brother Patrick Collis.
Roy Lindsey "Lynn" LeGette
Jun 2, 2023
Funeral services for Mr. LeGette will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church, with Bro. John Cash officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Cemetery. Webb & Stephens ~ DeKalb is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. LeGette, age 81, passed away...
Dianne Carter
May 30, 2023
Dianne Carter, caretaker to her family throughout her life, passed away on May 30, 2023 at Anderson Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 20, 1951 in Prattville, Alabama to Melvin and Catherine Carter.Dianne moved to Meridian with her family and dedicated herself to taking care of them. She spent her free time indulging in some...
Ola Mae Amis
May 20, 2023
Ola Mae Hollingsworth Amis was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She departed this life on May 20, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born on March 21, 1935, in Newton County, Mississippi, to the late James O. and Vada Gressett Hollingsworth. Ola Mae married Edsel Maurice “Reece” Amis on March 29, 1959, and...
Rebecca Adams Leon
May 20, 2023
Services for Rebecca Adams Leon will be held Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Scooba Presbyterian Church with Rev. Adrian Feldman Dannhauser officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery with Bro. Justin Arnold officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-DeKalb is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
The family will receive friends an hour prior to service time...
Delores "De" Gardner
May 18, 2023
Delores “De” Gardner, 83, went peacefully from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
A memorial service will be held at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Michael H. Gibson and Rev. Aubry Martin officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home is honored to...
William Garrison Jr.
May 17, 2023
A graveside service for William Lott Garrison Jr. will be held Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2:30 p.m. at Pine Bluff Cemetery with Rev. Greg Mangum officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Union.
Mr. Garrison, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
William enjoyed being outdoors,...
Ann Palmer
May 17, 2023
A memorial visitation for Ann Palmer will be held Monday, May 22. 2023, from 10-11 a.m. at Webb & Stephens ~ Downtown.
Miss Ann Cumberland Palmer, 70, of Meridian, MS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Anderson Regional Hospital in Meridian after a lengthy illness.
Miss Ann was born in Philadelphia, MS...
Lyda Wyche
May 16, 2023
Funeral services for Lyda Wyche will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens – North, with visitation being from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Bro. Roger Burke will officiate and burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Webb & Stephens – North is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Wyche, age 93,...
Jack Aust
May 14, 2023
Services for Mr. Jack Marshall Aust will be held Friday, May 19, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. David Turnage and Bro. Brent Cave officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden.
Family will receive friends two hours prior to service at the funeral home.
Mr. Aust, 73, of...
Henrietta Jones
May 14, 2023
Henrietta Crampton Jones, born on April 27, 1927, in Meridian, MS, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023, at North Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Henrietta was a loving wife to Clarence Elmer Jones Jr. and a devoted mother to their son Clarence (Buddy) Elmer Jones Ill. She will be remembered as a kind and caring person who...
John Espey
May 11, 2023
Funeral services for JW Espey will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Webb & Stephens – North, with Bro. Ben Simpson officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m-2:00 p.m. A private burial will take place at a later date. Webb & Stephens – North is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
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Robert Jones
May 10, 2023
Robert Maurice Jones passed early morning of May 10, 2023. A family/friends burial service will be held at Causeyville Baptist Church Cemetery Sunday, May 14th at 2:00.
A Mississippi native, Robert was born in Whynot in 1938. He was a hard worker, wore a smile daily, and laughter was his enduring trait. Known in Meridian as a...
Tommie Avera
May 8, 2023
Funeral services for Tommie Jean Avera will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Webb & Stephens – North, with Bro. Joey Shelton officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Garden. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until service time.
Mrs. Avera, age 88, of Meridian, passed away May...
Dorothy Pace
May 6, 2023
Dorothy Nell Townsend Pace 88 was Born April 21, 1935. She left this world and went to her heavenly home to be in the presence of Jesus and be reunited with her husband, family, and many friends. Mrs. Pace passed away peacefully at her home on May 6, 2023.
Mrs. Pace was an active member at Pine...
Lillian Evans
May 4, 2023
Lillian “Noveline” Evans age 83 of Clinton, MS passed away May 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving daughters. A Visitation will be held Monday, May 8, 2023 at Webb & Stephens North located at 7774 Hwy 39 in Meridian, MS. from 1:30 - 2:00pm. A Graveside will follow at 2:00pm at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Noveline was...
Jeannette Walker
May 4, 2023
Graveside services for Jeannette Lee Erhart Walker will be held Monday, May 8, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at Enterprise Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is charge in arrangements.
Mrs. Walker, 96, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her residence.
Jeannette lived in Gulfport, MS for 28 years and worked at the aluminum...
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