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.
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...
Esther Wilson
Jul 25, 2022
Funeral services for Esther Watkins Wilson, will be Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 2:00pm, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home in Dekalb, MS. Interment will follow at Spring Hill UMC cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 to 2pm at the funeral home. Bro. George Warner will be officiating. Mrs. Wilson, 95, died Monday, July 25, 2022, at Winston County...
Raymond Hinson
Jul 25, 2022
Graveside services for Mr. Raymond Ray Hinson will be held Thursday at 11 am at Shady Grove Church of God cemetery. Bro. Scott Harrell will be officiating. The staff of Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North are honored to serve the family during this difficult time.
Mr. Hinson, 91, of Meridian, passed away at his residence...
Margie Gentry
Jul 25, 2022
Our angel, Margie Mae Sciple Gentry, age 91, surrounded by her family was called home on Monday, July 25th, 2022, and is now in the arms of our Heavenly Father. She was born January 9, 1931, in Gholson, MS, at Sciple Mill – a beautiful place where she enjoyed growing up with her siblings.
Margie was a...
Gerald Mckinney
Jul 25, 2022
A graveside service for Mr. Gerald Edward McKinney will be held Friday, July 29, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Old Marion Cemetery with Bro. Mike McKee officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be trusted with arrangements.
Mr. McKinney, 71, of West Point, passed away July 25, 2022, at his residence.
Gerald attended Meridian...
Charles Runyon Iii
Jul 24, 2022
Graveside services for Charles David Runyon III, will be Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 11:00 am, at Brown-Pine Forest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 am at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Mr. Runyon died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his home in Chunky.
Charles was a retired truck driver. He loved fishing...
Walter Powell Sr.
Jul 22, 2022
Services for Mr. Walter Lee Powell Sr. will be held at a later date.
Mr. Powell, 82, of Enterprise passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Walter served in the United States Navy for 2 years. He retired from the Meridian Fire Department as Captain after 25 years.
He is...
Steven Bowman
Jul 19, 2022
A memorial service for Mr. Steven Paul Bowman will be held Saturday, July 23, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at Righteous Oaks in Chunky, MS.
Mr. Bowman, 68, of Chunky, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on November 11, 1953 in Fairfield, CA.
Paul graduated from Picayune High School. His...
Walter Hammack
Jul 18, 2022
Graveside services for Mr. Walter Thomas Hammack will be held Thursday at 11 am at Cherry Cemetery. Rev. Gilbert Allen will be officiating. The staff of Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – DeKalb are honored to serve the family during this difficult time.
Mr. Hammack, 74, of DeKalb, passed away Monday at his residence. He graduated from...
Rev. Hiram Coker
Jul 13, 2022
Funeral services for Rev. Hiram Jack Coker Jr. will be Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 1:00 pm, at Coker’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 to 1 pm in the church. Rev. Dayna Goff and Rev. Steve McCormick will be officiating. Rev. Coker, 70, passed away Wednesday, July 13,...
Nadine Ball
Jul 3, 2022
A Celebration of Life for Nadine Smith Jordan Ball will be Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at Collinsville First Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Collinsville First Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 pm at the church. Rev. Hal Bates and Dr. Keith Cochran will be officiating. Mrs. Ball, 79, passed away...
Catherine Parisi
Jul 2, 2022
Catherine Eileen Parisi
Cathy was born August 2, 1947, to Arnold and Thalia Ritchie. She attended Millsaps College where she earned a degree in elementary education with an emphasis in reading. Later in life she received an associates degree in landscaping and horticulture. She loved nature and inspired all those around her to do the same, finding...
Clifford Corder
Jul 1, 2022
A private graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2022, for Clifford Ware Corder with Rev. Dennis Robinson officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Corder was born March 29, 1930, in San Antonia, TX and passed July 1, 2022, at his residence in Meridian, MS.
Clifford...
Grace Chisolm
Jul 1, 2022
Mrs. Grace Lotelle Chisolm, 82, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. A celebration of life gathering will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 10:00 am, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North on Highway 39.
Mrs. Chisolm is survived by her children Tracy Sullivan, Stacie Scarbrough (William), and Patrick Sullivan;...
Rosie Ford
Jun 27, 2022
Graveside services for Rosie P. Ford will be Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 10:00 am, at Center Grove Baptist Church. Bro. Jimmy Culpepper will be officiating. Mrs. Ford, 88, died June 27, 2022, at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - North is honored to be handling her arrangements.
Mrs. Ford was a member...
Christine Rash
Jun 24, 2022
Graveside services for Christine T. Glenn Rash will be Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 11:00 at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery in Little Rock, MS. Brother Billy L. Pierce will be officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home, in Union, has been entrusted with her arrangements. Mrs. Rash, 87, died Friday, June 24 at Bedford Care Center of Newton.
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Deborah Scarbrough
Jun 22, 2022
Mrs. Deborah Ann Scarbrough, 63, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, Wednesday, June 22, 2022. A celebration of life service will be held later. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North has been entrusted with her care.
Family was everything to Deborah. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. She...
Thelma Pickard
Jun 22, 2022
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Thelma Jeanette Pickard.
Miss Pickard, 77, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her residence.
Family and friends are welcome to sign the online memorial and leave a message of condolence.
Lizzie Long
Jun 20, 2022
Graveside services for Lizzie Mae Jenkins Long, will be Sunday, June 26, 2022, at 3:00pm, at Center Ridge Baptist Church cemetery in Dekalb, MS. Bro. Harvey Troutman and Bro. Cliff Barker will be officiating. Mrs. Long, 94, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital, in Dekalb, MS.
She is survived by her daughter...
Tammy Smith
Jun 19, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Tammy Marie Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
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