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.
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...
William David Gaddis
Sep 5, 2022
Services for William David Gaddis will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022, 1:30 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Bro. David Schultz officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Sageville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Gaddis, 74,...
Eloise Bouder
Sep 1, 2022
Eloise Covington Bouder, formerly of Meridian, Mississippi, peacefully passed away at home in Helena, Alabama, on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 12 pm, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North, with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Rev. Franklin Denham...
Louva Butts
Aug 31, 2022
Funeral services for Mrs. Louva Butts will be held Sunday at 1pm at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Rev. Mike McKee will be officiating the service with burial following at Union City Cemetery in Union, MS. The staff of Webb & Stephens -North are honored to be serving the family during this difficult time.
...Martha Sharp
Aug 27, 2022
Martha Sue Sharp, age 86, of Laurel, Mississippi passed away August 27, 2022. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North has been entrusted with her care.
Martha Sue Burney was born September 1935 in Florence, Alabama. As a young adult, Sue relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana where she married and started a beautiful family. She was married...
Syble Whitt
Aug 25, 2022
Services for Syble Ann Whitt, 93, will be Monday, August 29, 2022, at 10:00am at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - Downtown. Burial will follow at Graham Cemetery. Bro. Danny Todd Jr. will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Mrs. Whitt died Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical...
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