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.
Jerald Ray Earley
Feb 5, 2025
A graveside service for Mr. Jerald Ray Earley will be held Monday, February 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Rev. Len Wedgeworth officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Earley, 86, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at J.T. Champion Nursing Facility.
Jerald retired from the Meridian Fire...
Mildred Maurine Lewis
Feb 5, 2025
Mildred Maurine Lewis, 91, of Meridian, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mildred was born to Claude Roland and Jodie Ethel (Wedgeworth) Grice on March 30, 1933, in Union, MS. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Mildred dedicated her...
Lisa Lynn Smith
Feb 2, 2025
Graveside Services for Mrs. Lisa Lynn (Johnson) Smith will be Thursday, February 6th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery, 2371 Freedom Baptist Church Road, Meridian, MS with Greg Mangum officiating. Burial will be in the Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Lisa Lynn (Johnson) Smith, age 56, passed February 2nd, 2025 at Ochsner Rush Medical Center.
She was preceded in...
Evelyn Marzine Patterson Hailey
Jan 25, 2025
Services for Evelyn Patterson Hailey will be held Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Webb Stephens Funeral Homes, DeKalb, MS. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Evelyn was born December 29, 1932, in Mashulaville, MS to Brooks and Lillian Patterson. She was their fourth child. There were 9 children total. Evelyn was trained...
Christopher Eugene Douglas
Jan 24, 2025
Christopher Eugene Douglas, 53, of Toomsuba, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at University of Mississippi Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones.
Chris was born to Eugene Ralph Douglas and Florence Marie (Collier) Joiner on September 19, 1971, in Dallas, TX. Chris will be forever remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, son, grandfather,...
Jeraldine "Jerrie" Rose Tracy
Jan 24, 2025
It is of great sadness to announce that Jeraldine "Jerrie" Rose Tracy of Rose Hill, MS passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2025.
Funeral Mass for Mrs. Jerrie will be held Friday, January 31, 2025, 9:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Meridian, MS.
Jerrie was a talented seamstress. She found joy in creating beautiful pieces for her family.
She is survived...
Brenda R. Hurtman
Jan 23, 2025
Services for Brenda R. Hurtman will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 12:00 p.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Bro. Ron Leonard officiating. Interment will follow at Toomsuba Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Hurtman, 75, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at her residence.
Brenda was a long-time waitress at the Red Hot Truck Stop, where she met many...
David Wesley Warren
Jan 22, 2025
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 KJV
David Wesley...
Evelyn Ann Taylor
Jan 20, 2025
A memorial service for Evelyn Ann Taylor will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025, 4:00 p.m., at New Harvest Church.
Mrs. Taylor, 82, of Pachuta, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at Baptist Anderson Hospital.
Evelyn was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. However, the thing that brought her the most joy was spending time with her...
Mary Lee Young
Jan 12, 2025
Mary Lee Young, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Hattiesburg Health and Rehab, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mary was born to James Noah and Dolly (Pardon) Preston on August 17, 1936, in Dermott, Arkansas. Mary worked hard all her life, not only caring for her family, but also as a seamstress at...
Leonard Paul Fleming
Jan 11, 2025
Leonard “Paul” Fleming, beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather (PaPa), and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Meridian, Mississippi, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by his wife and mother. Born on March 22, 1956, in the U.S. Army Hospital in Augsburg, Germany, to the late Leon Franklin Fleming and...
Frances Marie Roberson
Jan 8, 2025
Visitation for Frances Marie Roberson will be held Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-DeKalb. A graveside service will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Chad Holmes officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Roberson, 92, of Scooba, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her...
Beth Weems Sellers
Jan 7, 2025
A graveside service for Grace “Beth” Weems Sellers will be held Thursday, January 9th,2025 at 11:00 AM at Magnolia Cemetery with the Reverend Andrew Austin McGehee, of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Sellers died Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, at her home surrounded by her library of cookbooks. She was...
George Daniel Davidson
Jan 6, 2025
Services for George Daniel Davidson will be held Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. Ronnie Boles officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Hill Cemetery in Chunky, MS. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Davidson, 50, of Meridian, passed away in the early hours of January...
Felton Amos Scott Jr.
Jan 5, 2025
A memorial visitation for Felton Amos Scott Jr. will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m..
Mr. Scott, 71, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his residence.
Felton was a dedicated employee of Peavey Electronics for 24 years. After retiring from Peavey, he drove a truck for 12...
Richard Leon Pickard
Jan 4, 2025
Richard Leon Pickard, 72, of Collinsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving children.
Richard was born to Robert Hurrell and Dorothy Tempest (Minchew) Pickard on August 23, 1952, at their home in Meridian. He was a 1970 graduate of Southeast High School in Meridian. Richard was a mechanic...
Teri Jean Picardi
Dec 28, 2024
A memorial service for Teri Jean Picardi will be held Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens-Downtown. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service at the funeral home.
Ms. Picardi, 64, originally of Philadelphia, MS passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Regency Hospital of Meridian.
Teri was born June 4, 1960, at Neshoba General Hospital in...
Martin Reed
Dec 26, 2024
Martin Reed, 86, of Meridian, passed away the early morning hours of Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Medical Center.
Martin was born to Jack and Alnita (Lang) Reed at their home on July 4, 1938, in Kemper County. Martin will be remembered for a being a loving husband, father, and grandfather, but mostly he...
John Wesley Newsome
Dec 25, 2024
John Wesley Newsome, 86, of Meridian, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Baptist Anderson Hospital.
John was born to James Hardy and Ida (Lovett) Newsome on June 9, 1938, in Meridian. He will be remembered as being a loving and devoted father and grandfather. When John was not working, he loved spending his...
Gladys Onita Jackson
Dec 18, 2024
Gladys Onita “Nita” Jackson, 89, of Meridian, passed away the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at R. P. White Nursing Facility.
Nita was born to William Henry and Johnnie Mae (Wilkerson) Ezell on May 23, 1935, at their home in Meridian. She was a beloved mother to her two children, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a...
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