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.
Patsy Laverne Whitehead
Jan 14, 2024
Patsy Laverne Whitehead, 73, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away in the evening hours of Sunday, January 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Patsy was born to Wilton Jerry (W.J.) and Opal (Ricks) Whitehead on July 23, 1950, in Texas. Patsy loved watching her Kansas City Chiefs play and kept up with the score of every game....
Mary Ellen Taylor
Jan 12, 2024
Mary Ellen Palmer Taylor, of DeKalb, Mississippi, passed peacefully into the presence of God on January 12, 2024.
Mary Ellen was born in DeKalb on November 20th, 1938. A graduate of DeKalb High School, Mary Ellen was salutatorian of her class. She then attended Mississippi State University, where she studied accounting and math and distinguished herself by...
Sarah Belle Walters
Jan 11, 2024
Sarah was born August 6, 1939, in Daleville, MS, just over the Kemper County line in a log cabin to the late Oswald Eric Williams, Ret. M/Sgt., and Mae Beatrice Limerick Williams. She married John Will Walters on October 5, 1961. Sarah passed away at home on January 11,2024.
Sarah was a lifelong member of the Daleville Baptist Church....
James Frank Weaver
Jan 10, 2024
James Frank Weaver, age 48, passed away at Ochsner Rush Health in Meridian, Mississippi on January 10, 2024. Services will be held at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes De Kalb on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Visitation will be 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00 PM led by Ethan Copeland. Burial will be private.
James...
Robert Patrick Riordan
Jan 9, 2024
Robert Riordan, born March 18, 1957, passed away on January 9, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Christine Riordan; brother, Michael Riordan; and sister, Bridget Faust.
He is survived by Taryn Yaeger and Daniel Yaeger, beloved brother and uncle; brothers, Tom Riordan and Kevin Riordan; sisters, Christine Brown, Kathy Brakebill, and Pam Riordan; numerous nieces and nephews...
Timothy Wayne Stephens
Jan 7, 2024
Timothy Wayne Stephens passed away at his home on January 7, 2024.
Tim is survived by his son James Walter Stephens and his sister Hope Stephens. Stepsisters Sharon Madison (Keith), Carol Ann Pittman (Jim), and stepbrother Joe Rush (Melissa). Cousins Nancy Valles, Tanya Mathis, and Angela Taylor along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his...
Donald Sylvester "Mac" McWilliams, Sr.
Jan 7, 2024
TSGT. Donald S. “Mac” McWilliams, Sr. (United States Air Force, Retired), a resident of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away early Sunday morning on January 7, 2024, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Mississippi. He was 90 years old.
Donald was born April 18, 1933, in De Kalb, Mississippi to the late Walter Ross McWilliams and Emma...
Hubert Bucklew
Jan 5, 2024
Graveside services for Mr. Hubert Bucklew will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Blue Springs Cemetery with Bro. James McMillan officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Bucklew, 78, of Chunky, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Hubert enjoyed logging, a job he had...
Joseph Clyde White
Jan 4, 2024
Joseph Clyde White, 81, of Chunky, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Joseph was born to Joseph Warren and Letha Mae White on February 21, 1942. His family remembers him as being a “hardworking, tough ol’ man”, and he will be missed greatly.
Joseph is preceded in...
Carol Faith Laird
Jan 2, 2024
Carol Faith Laird, 53, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on January 2, 2024, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Carol is survived by her loving sister, Mary Ann Dean (Paul), along with her nieces and nephews.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Lilon Edwyn and Carol Spence Laird, and her grandparents.
She will be...
Frances Virginia Boyette
Jan 2, 2024
Services for Frances Virginia Boyette will be held Monday, January 8, 2024, 1:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. Jack Kern officiating. Interment will follow at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Boyette, 87, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living.
Frances was a devoted Navy wife, traveling with her husband and...
James "Governor" Ree Smith
Dec 30, 2023
James “Governor” Ree Smith, 61, passed away at his home on December 30, 2023, in Bailey, Mississippi.
Gov was born to Jimmy C. and Mary Morgan (Woods) Smith in Meridian, Mississippi on March 29, 1962. James became known as “Governor” at an early age. When his sister, Frances, asked him why, he replied with, “Well it’s an...
George Rogers
Dec 29, 2023
George Elliott Rogers of Meridian, Mississippi passed away peacefully at his home on December 29th, 2023.
George was born to George Thomas and Annie Lou (Barnhill) Rogers on April 9th, 1940, in Louisville, Mississippi. After graduating from Suqualena High School, George enlisted in the United States Air Force and served two terms. After completing his service, he became a firefighter...
Charles Arnold Brown, Jr
Dec 24, 2023
Charles Arnold Brown, Jr., 72, of Collinsville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
Charles is preceded in death by his father, Charles Arnold Brown, Sr.; brother, Cliff Brown; sister, Phyllis Brown Pickard; and grandson, Cody Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Virginia “Jenny” (Thead) Brown; his...
Jimmie Evans
Dec 23, 2023
Jimmie Evans, age 90 of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away on December 23, 2023, at Poplar Springs Nursing Center.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Leslie and Mattie (McConnell) Evans; sisters, Dollie Evans and Ruby Dell Stine Taylor; and his brothers, Joe and Sam Evans.
Jimmie is survived by his cousins, David...
Earl N. Chestnut
Dec 22, 2023
Services for Earl "Dolly" N. Chestnut will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at graveside, 1:30 p.m. at Oddfellows Cemetery in Quitman, MS with Dr. Rex Yancey officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North.
Earl, 90, passed away on December 22, 2023 at Diversacare of Quitman,...
Mable Grace Germany Crocker
Dec 19, 2023
Mable Grace Germany Crocker, 104, daughter of Perry and Susie Germany, died peacefully on December 19, 2023, in Fairview, TN.
Mable was a long-time resident of Union, MS, where she was a life-time member of Bluff Springs Church of God. She was the widow of distinguished WWII veteran, Henry L. Crocker.
Affectionately known as Aunt...
Barbara Jean Knight
Dec 16, 2023
Graveside services for Barbara Knight will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery, with Bro. Gary Morris and Bro. Joey Shelton officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30-12:30 on Wednesday, December 20 at Webb & Stephens – North.
Mrs. Knight, age 86, of Meridian, passed away on December 16 at her home,...
Mary Yancey Tomberlin
Dec 13, 2023
A graveside service for Mary Yancey Tomberlin will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023, 11: 00 a.m., at Peaceful Acres Memorial Gardens (Opp, AL) with Bro. James Preachers officiating.
Mrs. Tomberlin, 83, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Ochsner Rush Health Center.
She is survived by her sons, Bart Tomberlin and Trent Tomberlin (Rhonda); three grandchildren;...
Mamie Louise Webb
Dec 13, 2023
Mamie Louise McKeithen Webb passed away peacefully at 12 Noon on December 13, 2023, at Poplar Springs Nursing Home in Meridian, Mississippi.
She was born on December 20, 1928, to Oscar and Willie Mae (Gipson) McKeithen in Kemper County, Mississippi.
She is survived by her two daughters, Joyce (Larry) Shaffer and Sheila (James) Ford; two grandchildren,...
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