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.
Floye Grafton
Jan 25, 2022
A memorial service for Floye Ruth Grafton will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Grafton, 87, of Carthage, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at The Trend Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Grafton; brother, Therman Howard; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death...
Sheila Aust
Jan 25, 2022
Graveside services for Sheila Hopper Aust will be Friday, January 28, 2022, at 2:00pm at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Scooba, MS. Bro. Chris Gully will be officiating. Webb & Stephens - Dekalb has been entrusted with her arrangements.
Mrs. Aust, 66, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Sheila grew up in Scooba, MS,...
Robyn Rowe
Jan 21, 2022
Robyn Renee Rowe, 62, died peacefully at her home Friday, January 21, 2022. At the family’s request, there will be no service at this time.
How does someone on this occasion choose a single photo or know what to say about a person in so few words?
Robyn loved sacrificially. She always made people feel...
Edward Sharp
Jan 21, 2022
Edward Levell Sharp, 86, passed away on January 21, 2022 in Laurel, MS. He was known for his sense of humor and quick wit. He used to joke that the rich Sharps spelled their name with an “e” at the end and we were the poor Sharps. Years later he obtained a copy of his birth certificate only to...
Vondell Gullette
Jan 18, 2022
A graveside service for Vondell Thompson Gullette will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Raymond Leake officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown is entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Gullette, 94, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Bedford Care Center.
Vondell was a lifelong member of...
Helen Richert
Jan 18, 2022
Graveside services for Mrs. Helen Irene Richert will be held Thursday at 11am at the St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery located 39th Ave. and 10th Street in Meridian.
Mrs. Richert, 90, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday at her residence.
Friends may sign the online register at www.webbstephens.com.
John Reid Jr.
Jan 15, 2022
Services honoring the life of Mr. John Reid will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at graveside. Interment will be held in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Reid, 73, of Meridian, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
He retired from General Motors...
Martha White
Jan 15, 2022
Martha Eva White passed away peacefully in her home on January 15, 2022 at 85 years of age. Born on September 9, 1936 in Cordova, IL, Martha was the daughter of John and Helen Nelson. Moving with her family from Illinois to Mississippi at a young age, she was no stranger to adversity. Her strength of spirit and industrious...
Billy Hastings
Jan 15, 2022
Graveside services for Billy Glenn Hastings, 83, will be Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 10:00am at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Jim Rickles and Bro. Marcus Finch will be officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – Downtown has been entrusted with his care. Mr. Hastings died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Mr....
Lena Smith
Jan 14, 2022
Lena Mae Smith, 78, of Meridian, MS passed away at her home on January 14, 2022.
Lena is preceded in death by her husband James Smith.
She is survived by four children; Gail Null (Bobby), Kay Mitchell, Laneece Morgan (Gus) and Steve Smith; loving grandchildren Ed Breland (Brandy), Jamie Miller (Zach), Bobby Null (Hayley), Madison...
Cecile Bogan
Jan 13, 2022
Cecile Pierce Bogan passed away peacefully on January 13th at Fair Haven, a Methodist Homes senior living community in Birmingham, Alabama.
A long-time resident of Meridian, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Erwin A. Bogan; her parents, Nina Westbrook Pierce and Elba C. Pierce; sisters Myrtis Yarbrough and Mable Whitaker; and her brothers, Newell and Julian...
Ouida Hogue
Jan 13, 2022
Funeral services for Ouida Frazier Hogue will be Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 2:00pm, at Frazier Grove Church, in Bailey, MS. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Bro. Randy Caldwell and Paul Hogue will be officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 at the church.
Mrs. Hogue, 72, died January 13, 2022, at her residence....
Frances Kent
Jan 12, 2022
Snookey, "Dook", Frances Kent
Graveside services for Snookey Kent will be held Saturday, January 22 at 1:00 pm at Magnolia Cemetery.
Mrs. Kent, 89, of Meridian passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2022. She was a former employee of Riley Hospital and Peavey Electronics. All that knew her know that she loved her family, sports,...
Billy Dowda
Jan 6, 2022
A simple graveside service will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022, 3:00 p.m., at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Dowda, 85, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at his residence.
He is survived by his son, Billy Dowda and his wife.
To leave a personal note or condolences for...
Velma May
Jan 6, 2022
Mrs. Velma L. May, 83, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 6, with her daughters by her side.
Velma spent most of her life in Meridian, Mississippi and was a long-time member of Faith Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her siblings and her son, Steven W. May, Velma is survived by her husband, George C....

J.P. Barmer
Jan 5, 2022
John “J.P.” Barmer Jr. passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
He will be missed by his family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday January 15, 2022 at the Holiday Inn located at 100 N. Frontage Road, Meridian, MS beginning at 2:00 P.M. Family and friends are...
Cheryl Manasco
Jan 2, 2022
Memorial services for Cheryl Ann Manasco will be Friday, January 7, 2022, at 10 am at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North, located at 7774A Hwy 39 North in Meridian. Bishop Chuck Overby will be officiating. Mrs. Manasco, 65, died Sunday, January 2, 2022, at her home in Little Rock, MS.
She is survived by her...
Gerald George
Jan 1, 2022
If you knew Wayne George you knew he loved his farm with a mighty passion. He lived his life doing what he loved the most, spending time with his family and tending the farm.
He was known, loved, and respected by all in the community. Born at home on the farm, he spent all of his 86...
Menton Smith
Jan 1, 2022
A memorial service for Mr. Menton L. Smith will be held at a later date.
Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North location is honored to be in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Smith, 83, of Meridian, passed away Friday at his residence. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and worked for...
Marlene Williamson
Jan 1, 2022
Graveside services for Mrs. Marlene Williamson will be held Friday at 1pm at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Suqualena. Father Augustine Palimattam will be officiating. The staff of Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North are honored to be serving the family during this difficult time.
Mrs. Marlene, 76, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday. She was retired...
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