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.
Travis Roberts
Aug 1, 2023
Memorial services for Travis Roberts will be held Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Hudson Chapel Church of God in Union, MS, with Bro. Carl Roberts officiating.
Mr. Roberts, age 71, of Union, passed away at his home on August 1, 2023.
Travis is survived by his daughter, Michelle Perrone; grandsons, Michael Blake, Jordan Dean, Garret Avery and...
Betty Jane Long
Jul 29, 2023
Funeral Services for Betty Jane Long will be held on Saturday August 5, 2023 at Jones Memorial Presbyterian Church beginning at 11:00 A.M. with Allan Wade “Preacher” Singletary officiating. A Visitation will be held prior from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Interment will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Lauderdale. Webb & Stephens Downtown has been entrusted with her Services.
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Nancy Gilbertson
Jul 28, 2023
Nancy Gilbertson passed away July 28th 2023 in Meridian, Mississippi at the age of 75. A Memorial Service will be held at Webb and Stephens Downtown on 7th St. beginning at 1:00 PM. Guests are welcome to arrive 30 minutes prior.
Born in Beloit, Wisconsin, Nancy graduated Clinton High School in 1966. She then moved to Mississippi and in...
Angela "Angie" Gilland
Jul 25, 2023
Angela(Angie)Gilland, 46 , of Enterprise, MS passed away on July 25, 2023, surrounded by her family.Angie, born on September 22, 1976, immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Angie went on to graduate from Enterprise High School in the class of 1995. After high school, Angie found a love for phlebotomy, where she landed a career for 10+...
Susan Elaine Ware
Jul 24, 2023
A graveside service for Mrs. Susan Elaine Ware will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023, 12:30 p.m. at Springhill United Methodist Church Cemetery with Bro. Paul Raley officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Ware, 60, of Meridian, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Ochsner Rush Hospital.
Susan worked for Rolls-Royce...
Tobias Alexander "Toby" McDade
Jul 23, 2023
Funeral services for Toby McDade will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church, with Bro. Rick Green and Bro. Aubry Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, July 28 from 5-7 p.m.at Webb & Stephens North.
Toby, age 5, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Mary Louise Shirley Culpepper
Jul 21, 2023
Funeral services for Mary Louise Shirley Culpepper will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at New Hope Baptist Church on Highway 145 with Reverend Doug Goodman and Reverend Mike Everett officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Webb and Stephens Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Culpepper, 95,...
Carl Wayne Hill
Jul 21, 2023
A memorial visitation for Mr. Carl Hill will be held Monday, July 24, 2023, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Webb & Stephens – Downtown. Graveside services will follow at 12:00 pm at Linwood Cemetery in Neshoba County, with Bro. Steve Craft officiating.
Mr. Hill, age 88, of Meridian, passed away July 21 at Rush Hospital.
Carl was...
Evie Joyce Eaves
Jul 19, 2023
Services for Mrs. Evie Joyce Eaves will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Webb and Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown. Interment will follow at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Eaves, 82, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her residence.
Joyce will be remembered as a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother.
She is...
Shirley Caraway
Jul 12, 2023
Funeral services for Shirley Caraway will be held Monday, July 17, 2023, at 1:00 pm, at Cuba Baptist Church, with Bro. Mike McKee and Bro. Jim Rickles officiating, and burial following at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held July 16 from 5-7:00 pm at Webb & Stephens – North, 7774A Hwy 39 North.
Mrs. Caraway,...
Peggy Idelia Sellers
Jul 10, 2023
Funeral services for Mrs. Peggy Idelia Sellers will be held Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 1:30 pm at Webb & Stephens – North, with Bro. Clay Chancelor officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to service. Burial will follow at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Sellers, 89, of Meridian, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at her...
Mike Stephens Key Jr
Jul 9, 2023
Mr. Mike Stephens Key Jr., age 63, passed away Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at his residence in Bluff Springs, MS. A Graveside Service will be held at Pinecrest Cemetery in DeKalb, MS on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Brother Chris Gully will be officiating. Webb & Stephens DeKalb has been entrusted with his care.
Mike’s hobbies include...
Lavell Bishop
Jul 9, 2023
Mr. Levell Bishop passed away on July 9, 2023, at his home.
The family will hold a private burial at a later date.
Family and friends may leave online condolences at webbstephens.com.
Eugene "Butch" Boyd Jr.
Jul 9, 2023
Eugene “Butch” Ulmer Boyd, Jr. age 72, from Meridian, MS, passed away July 9, 2023 at Regency Hospital. Butch worked as a locomotive engineer for Norfolk Southern Railroad and loved every minute of it.
Survivors are his beloved son, Joseph Eugene Boyd, his living brothers Bobby Ray Boyd and Paul Randall Boyd.
He is proceeded in death by his mother Bertha...
Q.T. "Gene" Mooneyham, Jr.
Jul 8, 2023
Funeral services for Q.T. “Gene” Mooneyham will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 11:00 am, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home located at 7774-A Highway 39 North in Meridian, MS, with Bro. Danny Bullock and Bro. Tony Chancelor officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time. A graveside service will follow for immediate family at Floral...
James Wesley Robinson
Jul 7, 2023
Services for James Wesley Robinson will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. at Pleasant Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church with Bro. Chance Walley officiating and Bro. Randy Satcher assisting. Interment will follow at Oddfellows Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be trusted with arrangements.
Mr. Robinson, 86, of Quitman, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023,...
Brenda Alice Higginbotham
Jul 3, 2023
A visitation for Brenda Alice Higginbotham will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-DeKalb from 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Higginbotham, 74, of Greenwood, MS, formerly DeKalb, MS, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her residence.
She is survived by her husband, George Higginbotham; children, Misty Higginbotham, Chris Higginbotham (Leah), Larry Allen Higginbotham (Amy), and...
Lannie Mae McWilliams-Bolden
Jul 1, 2023
Funeral services for Ms. Lannie Bolden will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 12:00 pm at Webb & Stephens - North, with her niece, Felicia Kelly-Brookins, officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Garden.
Lannie Mae McWilliams-Bolden was born into the union of Ernest and Elizabeth Mcwilliams on...
Virginia Gail Wright Case
Jun 30, 2023
Virginia Gail Wright Case, age 61, died June 30th, 2023, at Asbury Hospice House, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was born November 7th, 1961, in Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Wright.
Virginia went to West Lauderdale High School, class of 1979. She also attended Mississippi State University, majoring in psychology. After college she worked at Bridal Formal in...
Kelly Ann Hall
Jun 27, 2023
Kelly Ann Miller Hall, 59, of Toomsuba, MS passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on June 27, 2023. Visitation will be held at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown on June 30, 2023 from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church on July 1, 2023 at 11:00 am...
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