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.
Steven Vinet
May 30, 2022
Services for Steven Larry Vinet Jr. will be Friday, June 10, 2022, at 11:00 am at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Newton. Bro. Greg Mangum will be officiating. Mr. Vinet, 55, died Monday, May 30, 2022, at his home. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North is handling his arrangements.
Mr. Vinet is survived by his children...
Marion "Moses" Conerly
May 24, 2022
A graveside memorial for Mr. Marion "Moses" Eugene Conerly will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating.
Mr. Conerly, 78, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his sister, Jo An Moorer (Todd; nephew, Carl...
Grady Warren
May 22, 2022
Grady Varnell “Shorty” Warren passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the age of 94. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Westwood Baptist Church beginning at 11:30 am. The Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 pm led by Bro. Richie Davis. Graveside burial services will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens led...
Walter Staniscavage Jr.
May 21, 2022
Walter B. Staniscavage, Jr. died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Walter is survived by his wife Vicki, son Ryan Staniscavage (Autumn), grandchildren Christopher, Anderson, Jolie, Lillian, and Alexander, sisters Sue Mosley (Howard), Faye Davis (Larry), and Pam Roebuck (Larry), and brother Terry Staniscavage (Barbara).
Walter was preceded in death by his parents...
Lewis Eldridge
May 20, 2022
A Celebration of Life Service for Lewis Wayne Eldridge, 77, will be held Monday, May 23, 2022, at 11:00am, at New Hope United Methodist Church. Brothers Randy Caldwell and John Cash will be officiating. Visitation will be Sunday night, May 22, from 5 to 8pm at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home in Dekalb. Mr. Eldridge died May 20, 2022,...
Barbara Rutland
May 19, 2022
Graveside services for Barbara Ruth Freeman Dearman Rutland will be Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at Friendship Cemetery, in Duffee, MS. Mrs. Rutland, 88, died May 19, 2022, at Forrest General Hospital, in Hattiesburg, MS. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - North is honored to be handling her arrangements.
Barbara was a retired nurse. She...
Jane Morgan
May 19, 2022
Morgan, Jane "Faye" Saunders — 83, passed away peacefully at her home on May 16, 2022. Born May 25, 1938 to James Pittman and Lula Mae Saunders in Meridian, MS. In 1956 she married the love of her life Thomas "Lamar" Morgan. They moved to Jacksonville and later Orange Park where they raised their family. Faye retired from General...
Rachel Walley
May 18, 2022
Services for Rachel Charleston Walley will be Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - North. Pastor Stanley Luntungan will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 1 to 2 pm. Mrs. Walley, 72, passed away at her home on May 18, 2022.
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Annabeth "Ab" Johnson
May 17, 2022
A celebration of life for Annabeth "AB" Brooklyn Johnson will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Bro. Trevor Gore officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the church. Webb and Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be...
Steve Jenkins Sr.
May 8, 2022
A graveside memorial service for Mr. Steve Oliver Jenkins Sr. will be held Sunday, May 15, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at McGowen Chapel Cemetery in Quitman, MS with Bro. Kevin McDonald officiating.
Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown is entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Jenkins, 59, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at his home,...
Ruby Lummus
May 8, 2022
This is in loving memory of Ruby Rae Russell Lummus. She passed away on Mother Day, May 8th, 2022.
Her survivors are Benjamin Robert Lummus, William (Bubba) Lummus, Ricky & Carolyn Lummus, Linda Sauicer, Christma Lummus. Grandchildren are Dalton C Davis, Carol Davis Rolison, Janice & Doug Moffatt, Tina Weir, Rusty Weir, David (Bud) Hogue, Celeste &...
Jane Terry
May 8, 2022
Funeral Services for Mrs. Jane O’Dell Terry will be Wednesday May 11, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Meridian with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating.
Visitation will be held at 10 am with funeral to follow at 11am. Graveside immediately following at Magnolia Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to oversee arrangements.
Mrs. Terry...
James Dement
May 8, 2022
James Webb Dement passed away on May 8, 2022 at the Veterans Administration Home in Kosciusko, MS. He was born in Meridian, MS on July 7, 1923. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank E. Dement and Rebecca White Dement; Rev. Frank E. Dement, Jr. (brother); Rev. William R. Dement (brother); Birdie Mae Dement Rogers (sister); Leslie...
Kim Maurice Brewster
May 7, 2022
Kim Maurice Brewster passed away May 7th, 2022. A Visitation will be held at Webb & Stephens Funeral Downtown Friday, May 13th, 2022 from 5:00-7:00pm. Funeral Service to proceed on Saturday, May 14th at 10:00 am in the chapel. Burial will take place at Little Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Toomsuba, Mississippi. Pastor Mike Boles will be officiating.
Kim was...
Linda Owens
May 6, 2022
Services for Linda H. Owens will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS.
Linda was born in St. Louis, MO. Her family relocated to Baton Rouge, LA, where she was raised, graduating...
Russell Hudnall
May 4, 2022
Graveside services for Russell Henry Hudnall will be Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 10:00 am, at Spanish Oak Cemetery in Kemper County. Mr. Hudnall, 73, passed away at his home on May 4, 2022. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - North is honored to be handling his arrangements.
Russell was born Oct. 7, 1948, in San Diego,...
Bettye Brown
May 2, 2022
Graveside services for Bettye Kaye Brown will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 11:00 am, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Mrs. Brown, 64, passed away at her home in Meridian, on May 2, 2022. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - North is honored to be handling her arrangements.
Please visit www.webbstephens.com to view the register...
Karen Cluts
Apr 21, 2022
Karen Sue Cluts, 58, of Meridian, passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 21, 2022. A celebratory visitation/gathering, will be Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00pm, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - North. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Ohio.
She was a pharmacy technician for many years....
Cecil Robinson
Apr 18, 2022
Graveside services for Cecil Everett Robinson will be Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 11:00 am, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Bro. Kim Culpepper will be officiating. Mr. Robinson, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on April 18, 2022. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - North is honored to be handling his arrangements.
Cecil was born Nov....
Helen Ethridge
Apr 17, 2022
A graveside service for Mrs. Helen Marie Ethridge will be held Friday, April 22, 2022, 12:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS with Bro. Gary Morris officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown.
Mrs. Ethridge, 82, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Anderson...
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