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.
Debra Mcpherson
Jan 5, 2023
A celebration of life service for Debra McPherson will be held Monday, January 9, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North, with Bro. Danny Lanier officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Mrs. McPherson, age 65, passed away on January 4 at her home, surrounded by her...
John Cothern
Jan 5, 2023
Graveside services for John Michael “Mike” Cothern, 71, will be Friday, January 13, 2023, at 11:00am, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Bro. Danny Lanier will be officiating. Mr. Cothern died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North, has been entrusted with his arrangements.
Mr. Cothern is survived...
Kenneth "Kenman" Stokes
Jan 2, 2023
Kenneth Lamar Stokes, better known as “The Kenman,” finished the good fight, was reunited in heaven with the love of his life, and got to meet his Savior face to face in the early morning hours of Monday, January 2, 2023. Ken passed away five months to the day after being diagnosed with stage four metastatic prostate cancer. He...
Lester Milstead
Dec 31, 2022
Services for Mr. Lester Leroy “Smokey” Milstead, 55, will be held at a later date. Mr. Milstead died Saturday morning, December 31, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Milstead is survived by his wife, Deborah; his brothers James “Jimmy” Milstead, Michael Ray Milstead (Patricia), and Eddie Wayne Milstead; 2 nieces Shannon Milstead and Raylyn Milstead, along...
Margaret Thomas
Dec 29, 2022
Margaret Ann Strange Thomas
7/23/1935-12/29/2022
A Celebration of Life for Ms. Margaret Ann Strange Thomas, 87, will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 11:30 AM in the chapel of Webb & Stephens Funeral Home in downtown Meridian with Brother Mike Everett officiating.
Ms. Thomas taught at Clarkdale Attendance Center for 32 years,...
Marion Deeb
Dec 29, 2022
A Celebration of life service for Ms. Marion Elizabeth Deeb, 92, will be held at a later date. Ms. Deeb died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Meridian Living. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care.
Ms. Deeb is survived by her two nephews David Deeb and Bill Deeb (Karen); a niece Debbie Starnes...
Beverly Gore
Dec 18, 2022
Funeral services for Beverly Sheryl Moore Barrett Gore will be Friday, December 23, 2022, at 2:00 pm, in the chapel at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Bro. Greg Mangum will be officiating. Visitation will be from 12 – 2 at the funeral home. Mrs. Gore, 75, died Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Madison Hospital in Madison, Alabama....
Charlie White
Dec 15, 2022
Graveside services for Charlie William White will be Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 2:00pm, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Hickory. Mr. White, 82, died Thursday, December 15, 202, at Specialty Hospital in Meridian. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North is handling his arrangements.
Mr. White is survived by his brother Clyde White, a sister...
Gary Stewart
Dec 14, 2022
Gary M. Stewart passed away December 14, 2022, at his home in Meridian, Mississippi.
Gary was born to Malcolm Lee Stewart and Willie Mae Walker on July 27, 1950, in Union, Mississippi. His favorite past times were hunting, fishing and collecting Dale Earnhardt memorabilia.
His is survived by his brother, James Earl Stewart (Audrey) of...
Clyde Garrett
Dec 12, 2022
Clyde Franklin Garrett, 79, died Monday, December 12, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North has been entrusted with his care.
Mr. Garrett was a retired truck driver for J.B. Hunt, with over 30 years driving. He loved to cook, loved...
Rita Butler
Dec 10, 2022
Services for Rita Faye Butler will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Bro. Jimmy Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Miss Butler, 92, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022,...

Mary Manning Pharis
Dec 6, 2022
Graveside Services celebrating the life of Manning Pharis will be held at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian, December 17th at 10:00 a.m. with David Greer, Bro. Jack Kern, and Cheryl Herrington officiating.
Mrs. Pharis, 96, passed away December 6, 2022, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Meridian, a graduate of Meridian High and Meridian Jr....
William Heflin
Dec 4, 2022
Graveside services for William Edsel Heflin will be Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 1:00, at Rock Branch Church cemetery, in Union, MS. Brother George Warner will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, in the church. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - Union is proud to be entrusted with his arrangements.
Mr. Heflin,...
Mattie Brewer
Dec 3, 2022
Visitation for Mattie Lee Brewer will be held on Wednesday December 7, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church with a Funeral Service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Bro. Aaron Parker and Bro. Ben Laird will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Shawn Partridge, Lantz Collins, Tanner McQueen, Bubba...
Pete Zmitrovich
Dec 1, 2022
A committal service for Pete Zmitrovich will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 11:00 A.M at the Veterans Cemetery in Newton, Mississippi.
Rexford Lewis
Dec 1, 2022
Memorial services for Mr. Rexford Lewis will be held Wednesday at 11 am in the chapel of Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. The Reverend Morris Thompson will be officiating.
The staff of Webb & Stephens – North are honored to be serving the family during this difficult time.
Mr. Lewis, 60, passed away...
Joann Wheeler
Nov 26, 2022
Joyce Jo Ann (Rich) Wheeler, 86, passed away early Saturday morning November 26, 2022, at Poplar Spring Nursing Facility in Meridian, Mississippi
Jo Ann, as she was known, was born February 3, 1936 in Battle Creek, Michigan to William and Lular (Stella) Rich. Jo Ann graduated from Central High School in Battle Creek, Class of ‘54. She...
Bobby Griffin
Nov 24, 2022
Bobby Joe Griffin, 86, of Meridian died peacefully on November 24, 2022, following a long illness.
Born on November 12, 1936, in Walnut Grove, Miss., he enlisted in the United States Marines in 1954, and was stationed in Okinawa , Japan, serving a total of 2 ½ years. He attended East Central Community College, where he played...
Cody Warner
Nov 22, 2022
Funeral services for Cody Brooks Warner will be Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Bro. Dale Moore and Bro. Jack Kern will be officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 2, 2022, from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Bloomfield Cemetery in Philadelphia, MS. Cody, 35,...
Alice Jackquelyn "Jackie" Woodard
Nov 22, 2022
Services for Alice Jackquelyn “Jackie” Woodard will be held Monday, November 28, 2022, 12:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Bro. Trevor Gore officiating. Visitation will be held and hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Jackie was ushered into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the age of...
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