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.

Jean Watkins

Jean Watkins

Mar 3, 2023

Graveside services for Jean Morrow Watkins, (Jeannie) will be Monday, March 6, 2023, at 1:00 at Union City Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home in Union has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Ms. Jeannie, 79, died Friday, March 3, 2023, at her residence in Florence, MS. Jeannie was the only child of Jones Brantley and Truell Morrow...

Randy Royal

Randy Royal

Mar 2, 2023

A Celebration of Life Service for Randy Royal will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at Webb & Stephens Downtown Location. Mr. Royal, of Bailey, died Thursday, March 2nd in his home. He was 69 years old. In his younger years, Mr. Royal enjoyed working alongside his family in the Movie Theatre business. His passion was motorcycles. He...

Mary Hill

Mary Hill

Feb 28, 2023

Services for Mary Avenelle Hill will be held Friday, March 3, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Dr. Larry Hill officiating. Interment will follow at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Hill, 101, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Beford Care Center of Marion.

Avenelle was a longtime member...

Suzette Bevill

Suzette Bevill

Feb 28, 2023

Suzette Rayner Bevill

Graveside services for Suzette Rayner Bevill will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery, with Bro. Bennie Hopkins officiating. Immediately following the service, all friends are invited to join the family at Suzette’s home for fellowship and sharing of memories. Webb &Stephens – North is honored to...

Sarah Reece Howell Smith

Sarah Reece Howell Smith

Feb 24, 2023

Sarah A. Reece Howell Smith passed away in the home of her daughter on February 24, 2023, in Meridian, Mississippi. A Graveside Service will be held at Hays Cemetery in Causeyville, MS., Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 1:00 pm. Brother James D. Reece will be officiating. Webb & Stephens Downtown has been entrusted with her care.

Sarah...

Xazavier Bryant

Xazavier Bryant

Feb 23, 2023

Memorial Services for Xazavier Micah Bryant will be held March 31st 2023, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown. A Visitation will be from 10:00 am ~ 11:00 am with a Chapel Services following at 11:00 am. Reverend Kevin Temple will officiating.

Xazavier Micah Bryant was born on June 9th 2022, to JaQuanisha Terrell and Michael C Bryant....

Robin Parker

Robin Parker

Feb 19, 2023

Robin Renee Parker, 49, died at home in Meridian, Mississippi on Sunday, February 19th, 2023. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 1pm to 2pm Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Webb & Stephens Downtown.

Being full of life, laughter, Robin was kind, bighearted and had a smile that could lighten up the whole room. She was a loving...

Chesterine Boatner

Chesterine Boatner

Feb 19, 2023

Services for Ms. Chesterine Moulds Boatner will be held Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Jones Chapel Church of God with Bro. Ron Leonard officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Boatner, 87, of Meridian, passed away at J.T. Champion Nursing Facility...

Mary Ann Riley

Mary Ann Riley

Feb 16, 2023

Mary Ann Bonney Riley, 95, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian.  She lived in her beloved home in Meridian until the day she died.

Visitation will be at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Enterprise, MS at 10 am on Friday, February 24.  A Graveside Service will follow at Enterprise Cemetery at 11...

Linda Smith

Linda Smith

Feb 9, 2023

Funeral services for Linda Majure Smith will be Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 11:00, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Bro. Philip Marshall will be officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Smith, 90, joined her Savior in heaven after...

Lindry "Linda" Stamper

Lindry "Linda" Stamper

Feb 7, 2023

Services for Lindry “Linda” Kay White Stamper will be held at a later date.

Ms. Stamper, 72, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her residence.

Linda was a loving mother and grandmother, lovingly referring to most as “P” or “Babygirl”. She also loved being around animals, and had a special bond with them....

Loraine Lachute

Loraine Lachute

Feb 6, 2023

Loraine LaChute passed away peacefully at her home in Meridian, Mississippi on Monday, February 6th, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Being full of life and laughter, Loraine was bighearted and had a smile that could lighten the heart. She was a devoted loving mother and caregiver for her family. With a beautiful soul and loving heart, she...

Eric Smith

Eric Smith

Feb 6, 2023

Eric Joel Smith passed away February 6th, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. A Memorial Gathering will be held Friday, February 17th, 2023 at Webb & Stephens Downtown in Meridian, Mississippi to celebrate and remember his life.

Eric was born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1985 and grew up in Meridian, where he was known and loved by many. He enjoyed...

Martha Lemmons

Martha Lemmons

Jan 31, 2023

Martha Roberts Lemmons passed away peacefully at Anderson’s Regional Hospital, Meridian, Mississippi on January 31, 2023. A family graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., February 6, 2023, at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Starkville, Mississippi.  A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Aldersgate Retirement Community, Bayberry Dining Room, Meridian, Mississippi. Reverend Dr. Nancy Warner...

Natalee Nicole And Kamri Grace Harper

Natalee Nicole And Kamri Grace Harper

Jan 30, 2023

Services for Natalee Nicole Harper and her unborn blessing, Kamri Grace will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023, 3:00 p.m. at South East Middle School Auditorium, with Bro. Joey Shelton officiating. The visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. and go until service time.

Natalee was full of life. She was carefree and adventurous. She was a daddy’s...

Syble Collins

Syble Collins

Jan 29, 2023

Services for Syble C. Collins will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Bonita. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30 A.M. officiated by her grandson, Allen Carr. A Graveside Service will be led by Dr. R Scott Harrell.

Ms. Collins, 88, of Meridian, died Sunday,...

Maureen Jackson

Maureen Jackson

Jan 25, 2023

Annie Maureen Snow Jackson, age 87, entered into the presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday morning, January 25, 2023. While holding fast to her faith during her final years of affliction and confinement, she has been set free from the limitations of her earthly vessel.

She is survived by her loving...

Peggy Harper

Peggy Harper

Jan 25, 2023

A memorial service for Peggy Carolyn Hollingsworth Harper will be held Monday, January 30, 2023, 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until service time. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is in charge of arrangements.

Of everything in her life, Peggy loved our lord. She was a devout Christian and...

John Hobby

John Hobby

Jan 22, 2023

A graveside service for John James Hobby will be held Monday, January 30, 2023, 1:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Rev. Harriet Simmons officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Hobby passed Sunday January 22, 2023, at UAB Hospital at the age of 86.

He was born March 11,...

Pamela "Pam" Schickel

Pamela "Pam" Schickel

Jan 16, 2023

A graveside service for Mrs. Pamela “Pam” Schickel will be held Thursday, January 19, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Schickel, 67, of Meridian, passed away Monday at her residence.

Pam was a good-hearted, hard-working woman that retired from...

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