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.

William David Gaddis

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

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

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.

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Martha Sharp

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

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...

John Harvey

John Harvey

Aug 22, 2022

John Broach Harvey Jr. John Broach Harvey Jr. known to many as “Prince” passed away Monday, August 22nd, 2022, at the age of 82. John was a native of Marion, Ms. and lived in the family house there for the entirety of his life. His parents were John Broach Harvey, Sr. and Hazel Denton Harvey. John attended Meridian High...

Charles Roberts

Charles Roberts

Aug 20, 2022

A graveside service for Charles Edward Roberts will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown.

Mr. Roberts, 76, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, August 20th at his residence.

Charles was a...

William Brown

William Brown

Aug 18, 2022

Funeral services for Coach Billy Brown will be held Monday, August 22nd at DeKalb Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 am to 11 am. Rev. James Ruffin will be officiating the service, followed by burial at Center Ridge Baptist Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home of DeKalb is in charge of arrangements.

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Horace Boswell Sr.

Horace Boswell Sr.

Aug 16, 2022

Horace Sidney Boswell Sr., 82 of Meridian, MS passed away at home on August 16, 2022. He enjoyed Bluegrass Gospel music, and  playing his upright bass. Horace was an avid outdoorsman and animal lover. Enjoyed coon hunting and breeding Blue Heeler dogs, and was a Master Mason. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, and retired from Lockheed Martin....

Jo Bullock

Jo Bullock

Aug 14, 2022

Jo Nell Pigott Bullock was born September 20, 1934. She graduated from Ponta High School in 1952. Jo was employed by Rush Medical Group for 59 years. She was a member of St. Patricks’ Catholic Church and was active in many areas of the church.

Survivors include one son, Richard “Dickie” Bullock and wife Rita Johnson Forbes...

Hazel Wilkins

Hazel Wilkins

Aug 12, 2022

Hazel Marie Wilkins

Hazel, age 93, passed away on August 12, 2022, at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. She was born August 28, 1928 in Stonewall, MS.

Hazel is survived by her children, David Wilkins, Brenda Wilkins and Billie (B.J.) Beech; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in...

Larry Hughes

Larry Hughes

Aug 9, 2022

A Celebration of Life service for Larry Dale Hughes will be Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Mr. Hughes, 64, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife...

Arthur Nester

Arthur Nester

Aug 9, 2022

Arthur McRae Nester born September 15,1939, died August 9,2022.

Visitation will be at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home, in DeKalb, MS Friday, August 12, 2022, from 5 pm till 8 pm. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 10:00 am at Union Hill Church Cemetery, with Bro. Chester Carlisle officiating. He was a member...

John Walker

John Walker

Aug 8, 2022

John, often known as "Johnny" grew up in Meridian, MS, the son of Wilma and Lanier Walker. He attended Meridian High School and served his country in the Air Force, at home and overseas, before returning to Meridian to begin his career. John was a professional photographer who worked for The Meridian Star. He enjoyed the outdoors and was...

Walter Walker

Walter Walker

Aug 8, 2022

Known to some as W.W., Walt, or Grandpa Walter, he was loved by his neighbors, friends, and family. Walter grew up in Meridian, MS, the son of Wilma and Lanier Walker. He attended Meridian High School, Mississippi State University, and Indiana University. His professional life led him to Indianapolis, IN. He worked in state government and was also...

Billie Jo Sodoma

Billie Jo Sodoma

Aug 4, 2022

Public visitation for Mrs. Billie Jo Sodoma will be held Friday, August 5, 2022, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens-North.

Our dearest beloved mother Billie Jo Sodoma sadly passed away August 4, 2022, at the age of 80. She was a wonderful, dedicated mother who put so much of her time, energy, pride, and effort into her...

Dr. Antonio Santillano

Dr. Antonio Santillano

Aug 2, 2022

A memorial service for Dr. Antonio Santillano will be held at a later date.

Antonio Borromeo Santillano, 89, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born to parents Pomposo R. and Restituta B. Santillano on September 13, 1932, in Leyte, Philippines. He received his medical degree from the University...

William Owens

William Owens

Aug 1, 2022

William "Sonny" Walter Owens, 83 of Meridian, MS passed away August 1, 2022. Visitation will be Friday, August 5 from 9-11:00 AM at Webb-Stephens Funeral Home downtown, Meridian. Service will begin at 11:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joe Anderson will be officiating, friends and family are welcome to attend.

William is survived by his son, James Daniel...

Jerry Crenshaw

Jerry Crenshaw

Jul 26, 2022

Graveside services for Jerry Lewis Crenshaw will be Friday, July 29, 2022, at 10:00 am, at Magnolia Cemetery. Dr. Scott Crenshaw will be officiating. Mr. Crenshaw died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Diversicare of Meridian. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Crenshaw was employed by the Coca-Cola Company for over...

Hazel Terry

Hazel Terry

Jul 26, 2022

Hazel Evelyn Terry

Hazel, age 95, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Queen City Nursing Center, Meridian. Before a recent illness sent her to the hospital, she had been living with her sister, Eloise. She was very mentally alert and engaging for her age. A major stroke suffered while in the hospital changed all that. She is...

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