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.
Shirley Byrne
Oct 21, 2022
Funeral services for Shirley Lucille Byrne will be Monday, October 24, 2022, at 1:00 pm, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Rev. Trevor Gore and Rev. Jack Kern will be officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30 – 1:00. Burial will be at Spring Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Byrne, 81, passed away peacefully, at her home,...
Betty Ross
Oct 21, 2022
Betty Ann Patrick Ross, 85, of Meridian, passed away into the loving hands of her Heavenly Father on October 21, 2022. There will be two services. On Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Meridian, there will be visitation at 9:30 AM followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM. The second will be a graveside service...
Paul Jackson Jr.
Oct 17, 2022
Graveside Services for Paul Jackson will be held on Friday, October 21st, 2022, at 1:30 pm at Magnolia Cemetery, Meridian, MS. with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating. Visitation will be held prior on Friday, October 21st, 2022, from 10:30 am ~ 12:30 pm. A Funeral Service will follow at 12:30 pm at Webb & Stephens Downtown, 2514 7th Street, Meridian,...
Raymond Shirley Jr.
Oct 16, 2022
Raymond Shirley, Jr., 75, of Causeyville, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 16, while hospitalized at Anderson South in Meridian, Mississippi.
Funeral services will be held at Hebron Baptist Church on Saturday, October 22, at 2 p.m. with Dr. Richard Wallace officiating. Friends, church members, and the community are invited to the visitation with the...
William Jerry Pierce
Oct 15, 2022
William “Jerry” Pierce, 82, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Pierce retired from Magnolia Beverage after over 25 years of service. He never met a stranger. He enjoyed traveling and camping with...
Louise Dear
Oct 12, 2022
A graveside service for Mrs. Louise Dear will be held Friday, October 14, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Rev. David Hopkins officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Dear, 102, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at her residence.
Louise grew up in the...
Ernest Bryan
Oct 9, 2022
Funeral services for Ernest Evan Bryan, 86, will be Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 10:00am, at Binnsville United Methodist Church, in Scooba. Brother Chris Gully will be officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service, at the church. Mr. Bryan died peacefully, October 9, 2022, at the Rush Foundation Hospital, surrounded by family.
Mr. Bryan...
Dr. Hermogenes Thomas Jr. M.D.
Sep 29, 2022
It is with great love that we share the passing of Hermogenes V. Thomas Jr., M.D., on September 29th, 2022. He was born on January 31st, 1934. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Nunilon Thomas, M.D.; his siblings Nati Sibberns, Nelly Ejercito, Felipe Thomas and Baby Daep; his six children MaryAnne Hanley (Brian), Leandro Thomas,...
Betty Barber
Sep 28, 2022
Visitation for Betty Jean Keyes Barber will be held Tuesday, October 4th at 9:00am at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown followed by a 10:30am graveside service at Burwell Family Cemetery with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating.
Mrs. Barber, 88, formerly of Meridian, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Coppell, Texas with her...
Karon "Cathy" Williams
Sep 22, 2022
A memorial service for Karen "Cathy" Laverne Williams will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 2pm at Antioch Southern Methodist Church.
Dora Bane
Sep 20, 2022
Dora Mae Bane passed away at the age of 70 at her home in Meridian. Services will be Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 9am and Funeral Service at 10am.
Dora enjoyed watching her Lifetime Shows and enjoyed people coming to see her.
She is survived by her...
Jerry Barton
Sep 19, 2022
Graveside Services for Jerry Barton will be held Thursday, September 22, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Stonewall Cemetery with Pastor Ray Files officiating. The staff of Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North are honored to be serving the family during this difficult time.
Jerry Melvin Barton, was born on November 2, 1946, in Breman, GA...
Lyman Rasberry
Sep 18, 2022
Mr. Lyman “Jerry” Rasberry 80 of Meridian went to be with our heavenly father on September 18, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 10:00 am.
Mr. Rasberry was retired from the United States Airforce and Smith Bakery.
Survivors include his daughters, Rachel Sanderford (Kevin)...
Patricia Feliciano
Sep 15, 2022
Services for Patricia Feliciano will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at Rolling Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Clay Chancelor officiating and Bro. Richard Coats assisting. Interment will follow at Chancelor Cemetery.
A visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the church. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted...
Christine Riordan
Sep 14, 2022
Christine Rachel Riordan (Hernandez) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical Center surrounded by her Family. She was born July 1st, 1937, in Los Angeles California to Robert Albert Hernandez and Cruz Saenz. She would marry Thomas Patrick Riordan in August 1954 and relocate to Baltimore, Maryland. There she would raise 8 children, 4...
James Parisi
Sep 13, 2022
James Joseph Parisi
Jim Parise was born on April 28, 1951, on Staten Island, New York. He lived a vivacious life and had many interests throughout his years. He was a hard worker who served in the Army infantry in Vietnam. Jim had a big heart for animals, children, and nature. He was a loving husband and...
William "Bill" Stennis
Sep 13, 2022
A graveside memorial service for Mr. William “Bill” Locker Stennis will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at Pinecrest Cemetery in DeKalb, MS with Bro. Chris Gully officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be trusted with arrangements.
Mr. Stennis, 72, of DeKalb, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at River Birch Assisted...
Linda Kirby
Sep 12, 2022
Linda Ann Kirby passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born in Kentucky. She loved spending time with her family and attended Bright Star Tabernacle. She will be greatly missed.
Linda is survived by her son Emery Luther (Cynthia), grandchildren; Paul Luther, Angelia and Kristina Luther; great grandchildren;...
Billy Morrison
Sep 9, 2022
Billy Frank Morrison of Lauderdale County, Meridian, MS passed away at his home at the age of 77. After several months of declining health, Billy died peacefully with his beloved children, grandchildren, his sister & niece by his side.
Billy was born in Augusta, Georgia on January 29, 1945. The oldest of 4, two Brothers & one sister. He enlisted...
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