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.

Minnie Keen

Minnie Keen

Dec 22, 2021

Services for Ms. Minnie Lee Keen will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 11:30 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown with Bro. Justin Fortenberry officiating. Interment will follow at Bloomfield Cemetery in Neshoba County.

Ms. Keen, 94, of Collinsville, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at her residence.

Minnie retired from East Mississippi...

Virginia "Ginger" Minchew

Virginia "Ginger" Minchew

Dec 21, 2021

Services for Virginia “Ginger” Michelle Davidson Minchew will be held Friday, December 24, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Hutchinson officiating. Webb and Stephens Downtown is entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Minchew, 55, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her...

Wilma Murdock

Wilma Murdock

Dec 20, 2021

Wilma O'Gwynn Murdock 88, passed to her heavenly home on December 20, 2021, in Meridian, Mississippi. She was born on November 7, 1933, in Wayne County, Mississippi, the daughter of Louie O'Gwynn and Ethel Busby O'Gwynn.

She married Millard (Buddy) Murdock in 1961. When she and Sergeant Major Murdock retired from the Army, they made their home...

Janet Key

Janet Key

Dec 19, 2021

Graveside services for Janet Ruth Key will be Wednesday, December22, 2021, at 1 pm, at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery in Dekalb, MS. Brother John Cash and Brother Chris Gully will be officiating. Ms. Key, 57, died Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - Dekalb is honored to...

William Wilson

William Wilson

Dec 17, 2021

William Henry Wilson passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021.  Services will be held at First Baptist Church Meridian on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., service at 11:30 a.m. and graveside following at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, House, MS.

Henry is survived by his wife Diane Wilson, his daughter Ashley McLeod and...

Eunice Fitzgerald

Eunice Fitzgerald

Dec 17, 2021

Graveside services for Eunice Starnes Fitzgerald will be Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 11:00 am at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Meridian, MS. Mr. Tom Hauser Jr. will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home, north chapel, located next to the cemetery.

Mrs. Fitzgerald,...

Charles Riddle

Charles Riddle

Dec 16, 2021

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM at James F. Webb Funeral Home with a Graveside Service to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian, MS. Bro. Thomas Laird will officiate.

Charles “Charlie” Clyde Riddle, 74, of Meridian, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 16, 2021. He was...

Henry Partridge

Henry Partridge

Dec 16, 2021

A Visitation will be held Monday, December 20, 2021 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM followed by the Funeral Service at 2:00 PM located at James F. Webb Funeral Home. A Graveside Service to follow at Meridian Memorial Park.

Henry Cliff Partridge retired as Captain of the Meridian Fire Department with 22 years of fire service and...

Dean Moore

Dean Moore

Dec 15, 2021

Dean Conner Moore was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother during her 89 years of life. She passed away peacefully among family singing her favorite church hymns on December 15, 2021.

Dean was the fourth child born to Mary Smith Conner and William Conner in Meridian, Mississippi, where she grew up and...

Betty Hasson

Betty Hasson

Dec 12, 2021

Services for Mrs. Betty Jean Walker Hasson will be held Friday, December 17,2021, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Augustine Palimattam officiating. Interment will follow at Meridian Memorial Park. James F. Webb Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Hasson, 82, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her residence due to...

Harry Little

Harry Little

Dec 11, 2021

A Funeral Service will be held for Mr. Harry Milton Little, Saturday, December 18, 2021, beginning at 12:00 p.m. A Visitation will be held prior at 11:00 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home

Mr. Harry Little, 86, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, in Meridian, MS.

Harry was a loving son, husband, brother and father....

Elizabeth Donald

Elizabeth Donald

Dec 10, 2021

A graveside service for Elizabeth Ann Donald will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Magnolia Cemetery.

Miss Donald,76, of Ellisville, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at Ellisville State School.

Ann is survived by her sister, Delores Foster; sister-in-law, Kay Donald; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by...

Betty Thomas

Betty Thomas

Dec 9, 2021

A Visitation for Mrs. Betty Overby Thomas will be held at 9:00 A.M., Monday, December 13, 2021, followed by a Funeral Service beginning at 10:00 A.M., at James F Webb Funeral Home.

Mrs. Thomas passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Meridian, MS.

Betty was a wonderful mother who loved her sons, family, and the...

Hazel Dowda

Hazel Dowda

Dec 8, 2021

A celebration of life gathering for Mrs. Hazel Dowda will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home (Downtown).  The family will hold a private interment.

Mrs. Dowda, 81, passed away at her home on December 8, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.

She is...

Elizabeth Dunavant

Elizabeth Dunavant

Dec 7, 2021

Memorial services for Elizabeth Ann Dunavant will be Monday, December 20, 2021, at 12 noon at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North, located at 7774A Hwy 39 North in Meridian. Interment will follow in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. CH(LTC) Jason Bird will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held from 11am until 12pm at the funeral home....

Rose Adams

Rose Adams

Dec 6, 2021

Private Memorial services for Rose Ellen Adams will be held at a later date. Mrs. Adams, 81, died December 6, 2021, at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. Stephens Funeral Home is handling her arrangements.

Mrs. Adams was very loving and had a kind and giving heart. She was dearly loved by all. The family would like to give...

Marie Boren

Marie Boren

Dec 5, 2021

Marie Gladys Boren 92, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2021 at Bedford Care Center in Marion.

Marie was born August 15, 1929 to Bennie Samuel and Louise Corrine West in Pascagoula, MS.

She was a graduate of Moss Point High School, class of 1947.

Marie moved to Meridian after marrying Att Lamar...

Mavis Carmichael

Mavis Carmichael

Dec 5, 2021

A graveside service for Mrs. Mavis Dell Carmichael will be held Thursday, December 9, 2021, at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Mike Everett and Bro. John Sweeney officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home honored to handle arrangements.

Mrs. Carmichael, 95, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Northpointe Rehabilitation Center.

Mavis...

Eloise Harper

Eloise Harper

Dec 1, 2021

A graveside service for Eloise Harper will be held Monday, January 10th, 11:00 a.m., at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Marty Harper officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown is entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Harper, 76, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, January 1st, at R.P. White Nursing Facility.

The family is constructing a...

Kirk Murray

Kirk Murray

Nov 29, 2021

Services for Kirk Murray will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at Stonewall Assembly of God Church with Bro. Jason Castle and Bro. Ed Shoemaker officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home (Downtown) from 5 - 8 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 10 -11.  Interment...

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