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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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...
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...
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
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
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
Christopher Summerford
Jan 16, 2023
A visitation for Christopher Summerford will be held Friday, January 20, 2023, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown.
Mr. Summerford, 42, of Meridian, passed away Monday at his residence.
Christopher enjoyed watching TV and listening to music. He was a beloved son, brother, grandchild, and nephew and will be greatly missed.
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