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.
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...
Charlotte Rodgers
Apr 16, 2022
Services for Charlotte Quinn Rodgers will be held at 11am Thursday at Abundant Life Tabernacle with Rev. Rodney Baker and Larry Melton officiating. Burial will be at 2pm Thursday at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Rodgers, 82, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, in...
Ronnie Allen
Apr 13, 2022
Ronnie Allen passed away April 13th, 2022, at the age of 63.
Ronnie enjoyed doing daily devotionals, talking on the phone with family members, going to services at Calvary Baptist Church and watching church services on TV. He also enjoyed playing pool and doing anything he could for his dear mother Jewel Allen.
He is...
Mary Nelson
Apr 6, 2022
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Nelson, 85, went to be with her Lord in the early morning hours of April 6, 2022. She will be buried at Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, beside her husband, at a private family-only service. Webb & Stephens – Dekalb is handling her arrangements.
Mrs. Nelson was a retired Registered Nurse and she lived...
Ricky Madere
Apr 3, 2022
Ricky Joe Madere (Rick), 42 of Meridian, MS; born July 8, 1979 left this earth peacefully on April 3,2022 for his heavenly home. He was loved by many, and a long time member of the Zero Community and Mt. Horeb Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Thursday April 7th, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Webb Stephens Funeral Home downtown Meridian; the...

Larry Shirley
Mar 28, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Larry Brent Shirley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Isaiah Parry
Mar 26, 2022
A memorial service for Isaiah Kaiden Parry, 5, will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 1:00pm, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North, on Highway 39. Bro. Adam Sizemore will be officiating.
He is survived by his parents Kali Parry and Dennis Mikell; his 2 sisters Savannah and Olivia Mikell; his maternal grandparents Ronnie and...
Mary Joiner-Lee
Mar 24, 2022
Services for Mrs. Mary Joiner-Lee will be held on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 2 p.m., at Webb and Stephens Downtown Chapel with Bro. Chance Walley officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Stonewall Cemetery.
Mrs. Mary passed from this life into the...
Sandra "Sissy" Gray
Mar 22, 2022
A memorial visitation for Sandra Kaye Gray will be held Friday, March 25, 2022, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Ms. Gray, 55, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at her residence.
Sandra loved to travel and see new places....
Barbara Henson
Mar 18, 2022
Barbara Ann Henson was born November 17, 1934, in Meridian MS to Herman and Ruth Hitt. She entered the presence of her dear Savior the Lord Jesus Christ Friday March 18, 2022, having lived 87 years and four months. She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister Beverly Ruth, and her beloved husband Ralph Henson, who went to...
Rev. James Field
Mar 14, 2022
Services for Rev. James Gerald Field will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church with Pastor Michael Bird officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. prior to service at the church. Interment will be held Thursday, March 24th, 11:30 a.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown...
George May
Mar 11, 2022
George Clay May, 87, passed away Friday, March 11, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS.
George retired from the US Air Force to Meridian, Mississippi and then began a second career with the US Postal Service. He was a long time member and former deacon of Faith Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by his...
Joyce Ray
Mar 10, 2022
Joyce M. Ray, 76 of Kingwood, TX passed away on March 10, 2022. She was the wife of Louis Ray.
They shared 26 years of marriage together.
Born in Meridian, MS on June 9, 1945. She was the daughter of Grady and Ruth Wilkerson.
Joyce is survived by husband Louis Ray of Kingwood,...
Shawna Lindley
Mar 9, 2022
Shawna Denise Lindley is the daughter of Charles E. Lindley and Sherrie Lindley. She is survived by her mother Sherrie Lindley, sister Michelle Lindley, brother Jason Lindley (Britney), nephews Jackson M. Lindley (Apryl), Patrick Lindley, Eli Lindley, nieces Abbye Spangler (Nathan), Kaela Edmonds, great niece Sophia Lindley and great nephew Charle Jakoby Lindley, her aunt Lisa Baltzegar (George) and...
Richard Woods
Mar 8, 2022
Richard Allen Woods of Meridian, MS went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2022 at age of 83. He was born January 21,1939 in Bristol, TN to Herbert J. Woods Sr., and Goldie Woods. Richard had 3 brothers preceding him in death- Herbert J. Woods Jr., Jack E. Woods, Bob W. Woods.
Surivors include his...
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