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.

Paul Rigdon Jr

Paul Rigdon Jr

Mar 30, 2023

A celebration of life for Paul Rigdon, Jr will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 10 a.m, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church/ Covenant Life/ The Tabernacle, in Collinsville. Bro. Chuck Overby will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Webb & Stephens – North is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Rigdon, age...

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Mar 29, 2023

Funeral services for Jerry Kendall Nelson will be Monday, April 3, 2023, at 2:00pm, at Dekalb Baptist Church. Reverend James Ruffin will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Cherry Cemetery in Dekalb. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – Dekalb is honored to be entrusted with his care.

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Sandra Smith

Sandra Smith

Mar 29, 2023

Graveside services for Sandra Smith will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery in the Tucker community. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens ~ North. We are honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Smith, age 72, of Meridian, passed away March...

Willie Earl "Bill" Hicks

Willie Earl "Bill" Hicks

Mar 27, 2023

Services for Willie Earl “Bill” Hicks will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown. Interment will follow at Graham Cemetery.

Family will receive friends an hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Mr. Hicks, 81, of Meridian, passed away Monday morning at Anderson Hospital.

Bill...

Marilyn "Ann" Kimbriel

Marilyn "Ann" Kimbriel

Mar 27, 2023

Funeral services for Ann Kimbriel will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., with Bro. Randy Rich officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Garden. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 29, from 5-7 p.m. and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until service time.

Mrs. Kimbriel, age 95, passed away at her home.

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Nelda Churylo

Nelda Churylo

Mar 26, 2023

Nelda Scitzs Churylo

Nelda Lee Scitzs Churylo, 76, from Collinsville, MS, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 26, 2023.  She was born on July 17, 1946 to Ollie and Ethel Scitzs in Meridian, MS.  Nelda spent her days taking care of her family and her clients at her beauty shop.

Nelda was preceded...

Betty Smith

Betty Smith

Mar 24, 2023

Funeral services for Betty Gene Melton Smith will be Friday, March 31, 2023, at 3pm, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Rev. Dr. Scott Crenshaw will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Betty Gene Melton Smith entered Glory, Friday, March 24, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, and Nanny....

Charles Woods

Charles Woods

Mar 24, 2023

Funeral Services for Charles Oliver “Chuck” Woods will be held on March 31, 2023 at 11:00 am at Jones Chapel Church of God with Rev. Ron Leonard officiating.  Visitation will be at Jones Chapel Church beginning at 9:00 am.  Burial will follow at Jones Chapel Church of God Cemetery.  Webb & Stephens Downtown has been entrusted with his arrangements....

Wayne Long

Wayne Long

Mar 19, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Wayne Long will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Webb & Stephens - North, with Bro. Chuck Overby officiating. Visitation will be held 9-11 a.m. prior to service, and burial will follow in New Bethel cemetery. Webb & Stephens – North is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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Henry Warren Jr.

Henry Warren Jr.

Mar 17, 2023

Funeral services for Henry Aust Warren Jr., 94, will be Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 2:00pm, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home in Dekalb. Brother David McGowan will be officiating. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service, from 12 – 2. Burial will follow at Binnsville Cemetery in Scooba. Mr. Warren died peacefully, Friday, March 17, 2023,...

Jeannette Harrison

Jeannette Harrison

Mar 16, 2023

Jeannette Harrison, 89, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Ochsner Rush Hospital after a prolonged illness.

Her husband of more than 57 years, Donald Edward Harrison, was by her side, along with their daughter, Monique Henderson.

She was born near Paris, France, and lived there intermittently until shortly after she married Donald Harrison, who...

Melvia "Gwen" Dearman

Melvia "Gwen" Dearman

Mar 16, 2023

Melvia Gwendolyn “Gwen” Dearman age 95, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on March 16, 2023, in her home in the presence of her family.

A  Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Webb & Stephens Downtown in Meridian, MS with Reverend Bob Followell  officiating. Visitation will be prior to the Service from...

Jesse Sunderland

Jesse Sunderland

Mar 14, 2023

A memorial service for Jesse Orman Sunderland will be held Sunday, March 19, 2023, 2:30 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church (4579 Old 8th Street Road N, Meridian) with Dr. Michael Bird officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Sunderland, 90, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Specialty...

Arthur Jones

Arthur Jones

Mar 13, 2023

Funeral services for Arthur Jones will be held Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - North, with Bro. Walter “Glenn” Scott Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Clearman Cemetery, located 1037 E.L. Johnson Rd Little Rock Ms. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements....

Bridgett "Peggy" Faust

Bridgett "Peggy" Faust

Mar 12, 2023

Bridget Margaret Faust 65 of meridian Mississippi went into the peaceful arms of her savior on March 12, 2023 at 110am  after her battle with cancer.

A service will be held at  Gateway church Lauderdale MS 1:00pm On March 25, 2023.

Bridget Faust was born in Baltimore Maryland on February 8th 1958 to Thomas and...

John Blanks, Jr.

John Blanks, Jr.

Mar 12, 2023

Mr. John Lewis Blanks, Jr. (Johnny) was born October 4, 1962 in Porterville, Mississippi, to John Lewis, Sr. and Susie Blanks who preceded him in death.

He accepted Christ at an early age.  Johnny lived most of his life in Porterville, Mississippi where he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Johnny departed this...

Nancy Carter

Nancy Carter

Mar 12, 2023

A graveside service for Nancy Ann Carter will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Carter, 62, of Chunky, passed away March 12, 2023, at her residence.

Nancy was known as a loving mother...

Betsy Storms

Betsy Storms

Mar 7, 2023

Betsy Heindl Storms died at home on March 7th, 2023, following a lengthy battle with Cancer. She was 76 years old. Betsy was the daughter of Lela and Paul Heindl. She was born and raised in Meridian, MS and lived most of her life here. She is survived by her husband Ken Storms and her son Mica White, brothers...

Patricia Kidd Mosley

Patricia Kidd Mosley

Mar 6, 2023

Funeral services for Patricia Kidd Mosley will be held Friday, March 17, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North, 7774 A Hwy 39 North, Meridian, MS 39305. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Patricia, who was born and lived her adult...

Edwin Gibson

Edwin Gibson

Mar 4, 2023

Funeral services for Edwin “Glenn” Gibson will be Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 1:00, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Bro. Paul Raley will be officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Forest Cemetery, with Masonic Rites. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service, from 11 to 1:00pm. Mr. Gibson passed peacefully March 4, 2023, at...

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