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.
William Otis Edwards
Jul 20, 2024
William Otis Edwards, 99, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away the morning of Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Regency Hospital of Meridian.
Otis was born to Walter and Alma Edwards on April 28, 1925. When Otis became of age, he joined the United States Army and would go on the serve as a mechanic in World War II, stationed...
Palmer Rebecca "Becky" Holcombe
Jul 14, 2024
Palmer Rebecca “Becky” Holcombe, 82, of Collinsville, passed away peacefully the early morning hours of Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Anderson Baptist Hospital.
Becky was born to William Waldon and Cynthia Lee (Sharp) Smith on July 8, 1942, in Stonewall, Mississippi. She was proud to be the oldest of the six children her parents had, and she...
Edna Lillis Ward
Jul 14, 2024
Services for Edna Lillis Ward will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North. Interment will Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Edna Lillis Ward, 85, of Meridian, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Hospital.
Edna enjoyed sewing, putting puzzles...
Gregorio "Greg" Salvador Mariano
Jul 11, 2024
Services for Gregorio “Greg” Mariano will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 10:30 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Rev. Dr. Wade Phillips officiating. The interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS.
Mr. Mariano, 87, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Greg was born in Manila, Philippines on June...
William C. Jarvis
Jul 10, 2024
William “Bill” C. Jarvis, 75, of DeKalb, passed away peacefully the afternoon of July 10, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.
Bill was born to Houston Thomas Jarvis, Sr. and Eloyse Fulton Jarvis on December 13, 1948, at Riley Hospital in Meridian, MS. In 1970, Bill graduated from the Mississippi Highway Patrol School. Five years...
Billy Joe Townsend
Jul 7, 2024
A graveside service for Billy Joe Townsend will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Meridian Memorial Park with Bro. Jack Kern officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Townsend, 73, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at R.P. White Nursing Facility.
Billy Joe was a sweet man who loved his...
Shirley Mae Bryan
Jul 6, 2024
Services for Shirley Mae Bryan will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024, 10:30 a.m., at Hudson Chapel Church of God with Rev. Michael Harper officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Union is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Ms. Bryan, 79, of Union, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Carthage, MS.
Shirley was a lifelong...
Malyn A. Speed
Jul 5, 2024
Malyn Avera Speed, 93, went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2024.
She was born to Luke and Mertie Ann (Fuller) Avera on October 28, 1930, in Clarke County, Mississippi. She was a retired employee of Superstop.
Malyn enjoyed traveling the country with family and friends from her beloved church, Faith Baptist. She...
Rufus Benton "Bent" Moulds Jr.
Jul 4, 2024
Services for Rufus Benton Moulds, Jr. will be held Monday, July 8, 2024, at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM, at First Presbyterian Church in Meridian, MS, with Dr. Rhett G. Payne, III officiating.
Bent passed away on July 4th after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Through the course of his battle, Bent remained steadfast in his faith and...
Kevin Lee Lindner
Jul 2, 2024
Kevin Lee Lindner, 67, of Meridian, passed away from this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Kevin was born to Eugene Vern and Kathryn Isabell (Prescott) Lindner on March 19, 1957, in Phoenix, Arizona. After high school, Kevin enlisted in the United States Army, where he served his country as a...
Evelyn E. Jenkins
Jul 2, 2024
Evelyn E. Jenkins, 98, of Little Rock, Mississippi, passed away peacefully from this world on the afternoon of July 2, 2024, at Ochsner Laird Hospital in Union, Mississippi.
Evelyn was born to Joseph White “Jodie” and Ava (Wansley) Smith on August 25, 1925, at home in Newton County. In 1946, she married the love of her life,...
Nathan Bradford Carter Jr.
Jul 1, 2024
Funeral services for N. Brad Carter Jr., retired State Senator, will be held Friday, July 12, 2024 @ 11:30am at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North located at 7774-A Hwy 39 North with Rev. Dustin Morris officiating, joined by his eldest son Rev. Nate Carter, III. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Garden 7774-A Hwy 39 North. All interested...
Clarke Pearce Dickson
Jul 1, 2024
Clarke Pearce Dickson, 60, of Meridian, passed away the morning hours of July 1, 2024, at his home.
Pearce was born to Robert Charles and Laura “Kay” Kennedy (Pearce) Dickson on March 17, 1964, at Riley Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. He will be remembered for being a loving father, son, husband, grandfather, and friend. He attended Lamar...
Nicholas Scott "Scooter" Wood
Jun 26, 2024
Nicholas Scott “Scooter” Wood, 40, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Scott was born to Pamela (Means) Adams on January 3, 1984, in Meridian, Mississippi. He had a multitude of talents. After high school, he enrolled and graduated from Meridian Community College with an associate's degree in Computer Numerical Control...
Larry Glenn Stokes
Jun 26, 2024
A graveside service for Mr. Larry Glenn Stokes will be held Friday, June 28, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Dayna Goff officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Stokes, 77, of Toomsuba, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Larry retired from James Rivers paper mill after 35 years of...
Morris Roland "Skillet" Robinson
Jun 25, 2024
Morris Roland “Skillet” Robinson, Jr., 62, passed away June 25, 2024, in Meridian, Mississippi.
He was born to Morris Roland Robinson, Sr. and JoAn (File) John on September 27, 1961, in Meridian, Mississippi. He loved hunting, fishing, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Skillet is...
James Hulon "Coonie" Touchstone
Jun 18, 2024
James Hulon “Coonie” Touchstone, 92, of the Suqualena Community, passed away the afternoon of June 18, 2024, at Queen City Nursing Home in Meridian, Mississippi.
James was born to Clayton Hamilton and Allie Mae “Big Mama” (Baker) Touchstone on July 19, 1931, in Stonewall, Mississippi. He will be remembered as being a kind and friendly person, willing...
Ivan "Tinker" Raymond Moulds
Jun 18, 2024
Services for Mr. Ivan Raymond Moulds, also known as “Tinker” or “Gerald”, will be held privately. Visitation will be held Thursday evening, June 20, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown.
Mr. Moulds, 88, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Hospital.
Ivan served in the United States Air Force. At one time, he was...
Bobby J. "Buddy" Rose
Jun 17, 2024
Bobby J. “Buddy” Rose, 90, of Meridian, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on the afternoon of June 17, 2024.
Buddy was born to Robert and Lorene (Fason) Rose on September 12, 1933, in Clay County, Mississippi. Growing up, Buddy excelled in all athletics in school. He continued his love for baseball...
Dr. Sarah F. McWilliams Kelly-Wilcox
Jun 16, 2024
Services for Dr. Sarah Frances McWilliams Kelly-Wilcox will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024, 12:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North, with family receiving friends from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Dr. Kelly-Wilcox was welcomed into the arms of the...
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