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.

Lewis Mccraw Iii

Lewis Mccraw Iii

Aug 11, 2021

Visitation will be held  Wednesday, August 18,2021 at the James F. Webb  Funeral Home from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., a private graveside burial to follow with Bro. James H. Dearman officiating.

Lewis Harrell McCraw III. passed away at Anderson Hospital on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the age of 50. Harrell was proceeded in death by his father,...

Teresa Spears

Teresa Spears

Aug 10, 2021

Funeral services for Teresa Ann Spears will be held Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Webb’s Funeral Home.  Private family burial will follow at New Bethel Cemetery.

Mrs. Teresa Spears, age 55, of Lauderdale, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Teresa attended Enterprise High School.  She was a...

James Wilkes

James Wilkes

Aug 10, 2021

Visitation for James Leslie "Zero" Wilkes will be Monday, August 16,2021, 12:00-2:00 at James F. Webb Funeral Home,service to follow immediately afterwards with Bro. Lee Robinson officiating.Internment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery.  James F. Webb Funeral Home is honored to assist the family during this difficult time.

Mr. Wilkes went to his heavenly home on August 10,2021. He...

William Hunnicutt Jr.

William Hunnicutt Jr.

Aug 10, 2021

William Robert (Billy) Hunnicutt, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, August 10,2021 at age 83 of complications from a fall. There will be no services at this time.

Billy Hunnicutt was born in Meridian and graduated from Meridian High School in 1956. Over the following years, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, gained some college experience,...

Daisy Moulds

Daisy Moulds

Aug 10, 2021

Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy Hollingsworth Moulds will be held Friday at 11 am in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.

Mrs. Moulds, 94, of Meridian, passed away peacefully at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

She was a volunteer at The Salvation Army for fifty years and took great...

Patsy Jenkins

Patsy Jenkins

Aug 9, 2021

A graveside service for Mrs. Patsy Ruth Jenkins will be held Friday, August 13, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with Bro. Chris Gully officiating. James F. Webb is entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Jenkins, 94, of Meridian, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at her residence.

Patsy retired from AT&T after 30 years of service....

Helen Brown

Helen Brown

Aug 8, 2021

Helen Hyatt Burcham Brown, age 98, passed away August 8th at the home of her daughter in Meridian, Mississippi.  Helen was born on April 27, 1923 in Egan Park, Georgia, the sixth and youngest child of Hattie Reynolds Hyatt and Jessie Elmer Hyatt.  She lost her father at the age of 4, and eventually became her mother's caretaker until...

Eula Caraway

Eula Caraway

Aug 8, 2021

Services for Mrs. Eula Pauline Brown Caraway will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Webb Funeral Home Chapel, at 10:30 a.m. with Dr. Gary Blair officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 12th from 5 - 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery in the Zero Community.  James...

George "Mike" Rivers

George "Mike" Rivers

Aug 7, 2021

A graveside service for George Michael Rivers, known “Mike” or “Riverdawg”, will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery with Bro. Tom Zettler officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Rivers, 51, of Meridian,...

Richard Smith

Richard Smith

Aug 3, 2021

Services for Richard Aaron Smith will be held Friday, August 6, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Rev. John Sweeney officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

Smith, 35, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday evening at his residence.

If you knew Aaron, you knew that his life revolved...

James (Tom Or Tommy) White

James (Tom Or Tommy) White

Aug 2, 2021

James Thomas ("Tom" or "Tommy") White died on August 2, 2021. He loved well. What better thing can be said of a man. Born in Deemer, MS and moved to Meridian, MS; grew up in Oakland Heights; he attended Meridian High School (Class of '57) and later went to Ole Miss on a football scholarship. Being part of the...

Nannie Bowden

Nannie Bowden

Aug 1, 2021

Services for Nannie Mae Bowden will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 11:30 a.m., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Bro. Danny Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Bowden, 95, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her residence.

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Teresa Wallace

Teresa Wallace

Jul 25, 2021

Mrs. Teresa Holland Wallace passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at her residence.

Mrs. Teresa was a beloved teacher at Northeast Elementary School for over twenty years.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Stephen Wallace; daughters Stephanie Engell (Doug), Heather Wallace; son Christopher Wallace and grandchildren Zachary, Garrett, and Dylan Engell. ...

Nathan Carter

Nathan Carter

Jul 24, 2021

Funeral services for Mr. Nathan Carter will be held Saturday, August 14th at 10 am at the chapel on board Meridian Naval Air Station. Chaplain John Settlemoir will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services.

Mr. Carter, of Meridian, passed away July 24th in Meridian. He was a private contractor at...

Paul Mendenhall

Paul Mendenhall

Jul 22, 2021

A memorial service for Mr. Paul Mendenhall will be held at a later date. Mr. Mendenhall, 90, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his residence.

In his younger days, Paul like fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his wife, June Mendenhall; children, Pam Howard (Mike), Mike Mendenhall (Donna), Lori Murry (Kelly),...

Donald Fontan

Donald Fontan

Jul 21, 2021

Graveside services for Donald Ray Fontan will be Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 11:00, at the Mississippi Veterans Cemetery in Newton, MS. Brother Tommy Miller will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with his arrangements.

Mr. Fontan was a proud veteran, having served in The U.S. Army.  He had a very caring heart,...

James Murphy

James Murphy

Jul 21, 2021

James Edward Murphy, 73, of Toomsuba, MS, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of his life will be held later.

Mr. Murphy was a Vietnam veteran, having served in The U.S. Army. He was a truck driver, and a millwright who was passionate about working on and building race cars...

Elizabeth Shults

Elizabeth Shults

Jul 18, 2021

Graveside services for Mrs. Elizabeth Shults will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Shults, 90, passed away on July 18, 2021 at home.

She is survived by her two daughters, Diane Entrekin and Debbie Shults; Four grandchildren, Elizabeth McKenzie of Butler, Emily...

Katherine Wilhite

Katherine Wilhite

Jul 18, 2021

Services for Ms. Katherine Raye "Pete" Wilhite will be on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at graveside, at 10:00 a.m. with Bro. Dale Moore officiating.  Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Ms. Katherine was born on September 14, 1931 to Henry and Veda Wilhite.  She passed away on July 18, 2021.  Before retiring, she worked at Kress Department Store and...

Linda Holloway

Linda Holloway

Jul 17, 2021

A graveside service for Linda Carol Holloway will be Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 11:00, at Briggs Chapel Cemetery in Porterville, MS. Bro. Bob Followell will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with her arrangements. Linda grew up in Perdido Key, FL with her best friend Gretchen. Her family moved to Meridian around 1960 and...

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