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.
Latitia Mcdade
Jan 1, 2022
Latitia Bryan McDade entered into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior on June 25, 2022 at the age of 68. She was born to the late Leo and Blanche Bryan of Binnsville, MS on October 13, 1953. She is survived by her husband Robert E. “Bobby” McDade of almost 49 years; her three children Ben McDade (Dana),...
Janet Moody
Jan 1, 2022
Janet Lynne Moody, 62, of Livingston, AL passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at Oschner Rush Hospital.
Currently there are no public services planned.
Ronald Coleman
Jan 1, 2022
Graveside services for Mr. Ronald Coleman will be held Tuesday at 11 am in Bucatunna Baptist Church cemetery. Bro. Brad Sliger will be officiating. Webb and Stephens Funeral Home - North is honored to oversee the arrangements.
Mr. Coleman, 75, of Meridian, passed away in Meridian, surrounded by those he loved. He was retired from the City...
Evernell Evans
Jan 1, 2022
Mrs. Evernell “Nell” or “MamaNell” Barnhill Evans gained her Angel Wings on Sunday night,
11/06/2022. She was born in Moorhead, MS during the Year of the Flood of 1927. She was
happily married to her husband Morris Evans for 34 years. A proud Mother and
Grandmother, she lived and loved life to the...
Louise Mcrae
Jan 1, 2022
Graveside services for Mrs. Louise Ellis McRae will be held Thursday at 1pm at Meridian Memorial Park.
Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. McRae,99, was born in Meridian and left earth to be with family and our Lord Jesus on Tuesday, June 7th. She was...
Harry Griffin
Jan 1, 2022
Funeral services for Harry John Griffin will be held Wednesday at 1pm in the chapel of Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North, 7774A Hwy 39 North, Meridian, MS. Rev. Gary Morris will be
officiating the service, with the committal service following at Meridian Memorial Park.
The staff of Webb & Stephens – North are...
Phillip Smith
Jan 1, 2022
Phillip Randolph Smith
Born January 9, 1940- Homecoming Celebration January 1, 2022
Born to Randolph and Phyllis Smith, Phillip had five older brothers and two younger sisters. He is joined in heaven by his parents, four brothers, one younger sister and his middle son James Alan. He left behind his loving wife and grand midget...
Ruby Pace
Jan 1, 2022
Graveside services for Mrs. Ruby Pace will be held Thursday at 1pm at the MS Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Rev. Gary Morris will be officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North is honored to be in care of the arrangements.
Mrs. Pace, 79, of Collinsville, passed away at Anderson Regional Medical Center on Saturday.
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Linda Evans
Jan 1, 2022
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the VFW in Gulfport for Mrs. Linda Evans.
Mrs. Evans, 74, of Scooba, passed away at her residence on Sunday, August 21.
She had served as a Registered Nurse for over forty years and served her country in the U.S. Army as a 1st...
Bertie Griffin
Dec 31, 2021
A graveside service for Bertie Frances Griffin will be held Monday, January 1, 2022, 12:00 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with Bro. Glenn Jackson officiating. Webb & Stephens Downtown is entrusted with arrangements.
Ms. Griffin, 77, of Meridian, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Bertie retired from the Public Health Department...
Ruby Embrey
Dec 30, 2021
Services for Ruby Grace Embrey will be held Thursday, January 13, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown with Bro. Joel Embrey officiating.
Ruby, of Chunky, passed away December 30, 2021, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
She is survived by her parents, Cody and Katlin Embrey; sister, Serenity Lynn Embrey;...
Steven "Steve" May
Dec 29, 2021
Steven “Steve” Wayne May, 65, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 29th in Meridian, MS.
Steve was born September 11, 1956, in Jackson, MS to George and Velma May. He graduated from High School while living in Lakeland, FL and soon after, joined the Air Force. After serving in the military, he eventually settled in...
James Baughman
Dec 26, 2021
James Daniel Baughman passed away December 26, 2021.
A graveside service for family will be held Wednesday at 3pm at Clark’s Chapel Cemetery in Kemper County.
James, or Jamie as he was known by family, was born August 19, 1923 in Preston MS.
He was a World...
Bonnie Mathis
Dec 26, 2021
Graveside services for Mrs. Bonnie Jean Mathis will be held Tuesday at 3pm at Fellowship Baptist Church cemetery. Rev. Ben Jones will be officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North location is honored to facilitate the arrangements.
Mrs. Mathis, 77, of Collinsville, passed away Sunday at her residence. She was formerly an employee of Lakeshore Studios....
Janie Mcwilliams
Dec 26, 2021
Graveside services for Janie Elizabeth McWilliams will be Friday, December 31, 2021, at 10:00am, at Center Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Kemper County. Bro. Cliff Barker will be officiating.
Ms. McWilliams, 96, died December 26, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital. Pallbearers will be Bruce Craine, Joey Ethridge, Tommy Glen Ethridge, Harry McWilliams, Jeff McWilliams, Chip Sorrels, Jonathan...
Cheri Hembree
Dec 25, 2021
Funeral services for Cheri Renee Hembree will be Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at 12:00 pm at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home, north chapel, on Highway 39N, in Meridian, MS. Bro. Dennis Robinson and Bro. Chris Gully will be officiating. Interment will follow in Bloomfield Church Cemetery in Neshoba County. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 28, 2021, from 5:00 to...
Sandra Johnson
Dec 25, 2021
Services for Sandra Louise Johnson will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Bro. Trevor Gore and Dr. Scott Harrell. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown is entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Johnson, 71, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at...
Betty Davis
Dec 25, 2021
A Funeral Service for Betty Davis will be held Tuesday, January 4th, 1:00 P.M. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown in Meridian, Mississippi. Burial will follow at Meridian Memorial Park.
Mrs. Davis, 88, of Moss Point, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, Christmas Day, December 25, at Mayberry Gardens, Garland, Texas. She was a graduate of Meridian High...
Mary Moulds
Dec 24, 2021
Services for Mrs. Mary Moulds will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Rose Hill, MS. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown (Webb Funeral Home) from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 12:30 p.m. until service...
William Snowden
Dec 23, 2021
A Graveside Service for William “Eddie” Snowden will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown has been entrusted with his services.
Eddie Snowden, 71, passed away December 23, 2021 at Anderson's Regional Medical Center. Born in 1950 to William "Bill" & Cleo Fitzgerald Snowden,...
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