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.
Kenneth Earl "Ken" Gunter
Oct 2, 2023
A celebration of life service for Ken Gunter will be held Friday, October 6, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., at Webb & Stephens – North, with Bro. Darrell Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. prior to the service.
Mr. Gunter, age 65, formerly of Meridian, passed...
Ruby Earl Hall
Oct 2, 2023
Ruby Earl Hall, 86, of Enterprise, Mississippi passed away on October 2, 2023, at Poplar Springs Nursing Center in Meridian, Mississippi.
Ruby was born to Earl and Sadie (Tucker) Johnson on May 26, 1937, in Quitman, Mississippi. Her family fondly remembers how she loved going to church, serving the Lord and serving others. She loved to...
Sharlene Peggy Sparks Garrett
Sep 28, 2023
Sharlene Peggy Garrett, 87, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away in the early morning hours of September 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Sharlene was born to Clyde and Roma Sparks on July 25, 1936, in Meridian, Mississippi. She will be remembered by her family as having been the most loving wife, mother,...
Henry Lee Boren
Sep 27, 2023
A graveside service for Henry Lee Boren will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Porterville, MS with Bro. Chris Gully officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-DeKalb is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Boren, 84, of Porterville, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Ochsner Rush Health.
Henry was...
Bobbie Nell Land
Sep 21, 2023
Bobbie Nell Dean Land, 82, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on September 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born to Arceen Dean and Roxie (Penninger) Dean on July 5, 1941, in Little Rock, Mississippi. Bobbie became a member of Hopewell Baptist Church at a very early age and remained an active...
Cora Ann Irby
Sep 21, 2023
Memorial services for Ms. Cora “Ann” Irby, will be Wednesday, September 27, 2023 with visitation at 10:30 and Chapel Services at 11:00 at Webb-Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Brother Jim Rickles.
Ms. Irby, 88, of Meridian, MS, was preceded in death by parents, Cora Lee Bradley & Henry Joseph Bradley; son, David Bradley Woodruff; identical twin, Nan Clark; and sisters,...
Robert Franklin Ivy
Sep 20, 2023
Services for Robert Franklin Ivy will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Rolling Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Coats officiating. Interment will follow at Ivy Family Cemetery with Bro. Chris Dew officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Ivy, 78, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023,...
Mary Katharine Evans
Sep 20, 2023
Mary Katharine McDonald Evans, 94, of New Albany, Mississippi passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, at Dogwood Plantation of New Albany.
She was born to Calvin Lamar McDonald, Sr. and Molly Easterling McDonald on May 14, 1929, in Meridian, Mississippi.
Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Albany. She loved...
Darold James White III
Sep 20, 2023
Darold James White, III passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 after a short battle with aggressive cancer.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 7774-A Highway 39 North in Meridian.
Darold was a graduate of Meridian High School and Meridian Community College. He...
Baby Gloria Nevaeh Lewis
Sep 19, 2023
Are there rocking chairs in heaven where little babies go?
Do the angels hold them closely and rock them so?
Do they talk that silly baby talk to make them coo and so?
And sing lullabies that mommy was so very ready to sing to you?
“You are my sunshine” is my favorite one.
...
Linda Jean Bryant
Sep 19, 2023
Services for Linda Jean Bryant will be held at a later date.
Ms. Bryant, 62, of Toomsuba, passed away September 19, 2023 at her residence.
She is survived by her brother, Randall Bryant; sister, Joyce Rutledge; niece, Christina Shelton; and nephew, James Daniel Shelton Jr.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Christine Bryant; and brother-in-law,...
Johnnie Virginia Reid Nichols
Sep 19, 2023
Johnnie Virginia Reid Nichols was born on April 16, 1928, to John Thomas Reid and Virgie Virginia Reid in Philadelphia, MS. She was Promoted to Glory on Tuesday morning, September 19, 2023, at the age of 95. She loved God, her family, and her church.
She is preceded in death by her parents John & Virgie Reid. Her brother, Billy...
Norma Mae Cooksey
Sep 17, 2023
Graveside services for Norma Cooksey will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with Bro. Dale Moore and Rev. Cheryl Farr officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, September 22 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Webb & Stephens – North.
Mrs. Cooksey, age 96, passed away September 17.
Ms. Norma worked for many years...
Chester Allan Reynolds
Sep 16, 2023
Gulf Breeze, Florida - Chester Allan Reynolds passed away on September 16, 2023, at the Bay Breeze Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center after a valiant battle with a prolonged illness. He was 80 years old.
Allan was preceded in death and now in eternal embrace with his mother and father, Chester and Joyce Reynolds, and a grandson, Taylor Boswell....
Russell Eugene Boyette Sr.
Sep 16, 2023
Services for Mr. Russell Eugene Boyette Sr. will be held Friday, September 22, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. Jack Kern officiating. Interment will follow at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Boyette, 87, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Diversicare.
Russell retired from The United States Navy after nearly 20 years...
George D Warner, Jr
Sep 16, 2023
Funeral services for George D. Warner Jr., 93, a longtime figure in the Mississippi legal community, outdoorsman and travel enthusiast, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home on Highway 39. A visitation at the funeral home will begin at 9:30 a.m. until service time, with burial following the funeral in the adjacent...
Robert Levon Harper
Sep 15, 2023
Robert Levon Harper, 70, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away at his home on September 15, 2023. He was born to Rob and Frances (Murphy) Harper on October 28, 1952, in Meridian, Mississippi. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betty R. Harper, his son, William Henry Harper, brothers, David P. Harper...
Horis Earl Dallas
Sep 14, 2023
A graveside service for Mr. Horis Earl Dallas will be held Monday, September 18, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Garden with Bro. Greg Mangum officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North.
Mr. Dallas, 88, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the The Preserve Assisted Living facility.
He...
Charles E. Hutcheson
Sep 13, 2023
Charles E. Hutcheson, 79, of Collinsville, Mississippi peacefully passed away to his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, while surrounded by his family.He was born January 22nd, 1944 to Mr. and Mrs. Cooksey Hutcheson in Magnolia, Arkansas, and married Marie Clark on August 17th, 1962. Together, they had three children, Lisa, Doug, and Marcy.During his life, Charles proudly served...
Herbert Ward Smith Sr
Sep 12, 2023
Herbert Ward Smith, Sr, 72, of Stonewall, Mississippi passed away on September 12, 2023, at his home.
He was born to Frank Ward and Helen Marie (Waddle) Smith on April 12, 1951, in Hudson, New York. He served two tours in Vietnam with the United States Marine Corp as a Machine Gunner.
Herbert was married to Bobby...
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