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.

Sacia Mccleskey

Sacia Mccleskey

Mar 17, 2021

Sacia Elizabeth Kazar McCleskey, 85 passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Sacia was born January 6, 1936 to Dr Jay Justin Kazar and Retha Claudia Kitchens Kazar in Tchula, MS. Having graduated from high school after completing 11th grade she went on to attend University of Southern Mississippi where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority, Dixie Darlings...

Jerry Calvert

Jerry Calvert

Mar 17, 2021

Graveside services for Mr. Jerry Calvert will be held Saturday at 2pm at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Little Rock, MS. Bro. Tommy Miller will be officiating.

Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Calvert, 77, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a retired...

Marjorie Thrash

Marjorie Thrash

Mar 17, 2021

Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie Ruth Allen Thrash will be held Sunday, March 21, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Rev. Andy May officiating. Burial will be at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Suqualena.

Mrs. Thrash, 94, of Collinsville, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at R.P. White Nursing Facility.

She...

Linda James

Linda James

Mar 15, 2021

A graveside service for Linda James will be held Friday, March 19, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at Forest Lawn Memory Garden. James F. Webb is in charge of arrangements.

Miss James, 75, of Meridian, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021.

Linda attended Mississippi State University and was a teacher at Meridian public schools. She was a...

Mandi Lambert

Mandi Lambert

Mar 10, 2021

Services for Mandi Lynn Lambert will be held later. Ms. Lambert, 52, of El Paso, TX., died Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital, in Meridian, MS.

She is survived by her father Kenneth Lambert; daughters Alyssa Lambert (Lionel), Brittney Lambert (Justin) and Courtney Lambert; 5 grandchildren Briana Boone, Sierra Boone, Saniyah Boone, Tatianna Boone, and...

Eula Deen

Eula Deen

Mar 9, 2021

Graveside services for Mrs. Eula Mae Deen will be held Thursday at 1pm at Goodwater Baptist Church Cemetery near the Meehan community. Bro. Tommy Miller will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Deen, 90, of Little Rock, passed away at her residence on Tuesday morning.  She was a homemaker for her husband...

Patsy Hodges

Patsy Hodges

Mar 3, 2021

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Patsy Hodges of Meridian, MS. Patsy passed away on March 3,2021. She is survived by her daughter Theresa Ross, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Patsy was proceeded in death by her parents Marshall and Ruby Roads, and husband Joe Hodges.

Recia "Polly" Pickard

Recia "Polly" Pickard

Mar 2, 2021

Services for Recia Paulette “Polly” Pickard will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. David Pickard and Rev. Justin Fortenberry officiating. Interment will follow at Stinson Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Polly entered in the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, March 2, 2021....

Sheri Evans

Sheri Evans

Mar 2, 2021

A memorial service for Sheri Lynn Evans will be held Friday, March 12, 2021, 12:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home.

Mrs. Evans, 56, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Sheri was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

She is...

Rev. Ruthie Stone

Rev. Ruthie Stone

Mar 2, 2021

Graveside services for Rev. Ruthie E. Stone, will be Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Rev. Bob Null and Rev. Ron Wood will be officiating. Rev. Stone, 95, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Rev. Stone...

Charles "Whitey" Walters

Charles "Whitey" Walters

Mar 1, 2021

Graveside services for Charles “Whitey” Ray Walters will be held Sunday, March 7, 2021, 2:30 p.m. at Old Marion Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

He passed away Monday March 1, 2021 due to internal injuries from motor vehicle accident Saturday February 27th. Whitey never met a stranger! He was kind to everyone...

Cleveland Jowers

Cleveland Jowers

Feb 28, 2021

Graveside services for Cleveland Eugene Jowers of Dekalb, MS, will be Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 1:00 at Memorial Garden Cemetery in Demopolis, AL. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Stephens Funeral Home in DeKalb, MS. Bro. Jack Kern will be officiating. Mr. Jowers, 79, was a big-time Alabama fan and loved going...

Rev. Dr. Charles "Chuck" Engelbrecht Sr.

Rev. Dr. Charles "Chuck" Engelbrecht Sr.

Feb 28, 2021

Services for Rev. Dr. Charles “Chuck” William Engelbrecht Sr. will be held Thursday, March 4, 2021, 5:30 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Derrick Wilson officiating.

Chuck, 77, of Meridian, passed away February 28, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS.

Chuck was the son of William and Harriet Engelbrecht was...

Doris French

Doris French

Feb 27, 2021

Doris Price Talbert French, age 99 of Meridian went to be with the Lord on Saturday Feb. 27th.  She was a devoted Christian and long time member of Abundant Life Church.  She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. She had a giving heart and loving nature and will be remembered for her kindness...

Karen Warren

Karen Warren

Feb 26, 2021

On Friday, February 26, 2021, our little girl Karen Nicole (Nikki) Williams Warren went to be with little girl Mikayla again in heaven.  She was a bright and shining light in our lives that burned out far too soon.  She was born on January 16, 1987, in Meridian, Mississippi, and lived her in Meridian all of her life.  Although...

William Godwin

William Godwin

Feb 26, 2021

William Estes Godwin passed away on February 26, 2021 at his residence.

William was born in Meridian, Mississippi on August 2, 1949 to Mildred and Evan Godwin Sr. William had many hobbies but his main one was interior design.  He enjoyed spending time with friends and with his church family at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

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Samuel Thornton

Samuel Thornton

Feb 26, 2021

Services for Mr. Buddy Thornton will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at Enterprise Baptist Church with Bro. Macon Phillips officiating.  Visitation will be Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until service time, at the church.  Interment will be in Enterprise Cemetery.

Mr. Buddy passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Wisteria Manor.  He...

Betty Barton

Betty Barton

Feb 22, 2021

Services for Mrs. Betty Barton will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at graveside with Bro. Keith Stewart officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery in Jasper County.  James F. Webb Funeral Home is honored to handle...

Olen Burke

Olen Burke

Feb 21, 2021

Graveside services for Mr. Olen "Popeye" Burke will be at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery on Wednesday at 3pm. Rev. Lin Chesney will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Burke, 90, of Little Rock, MS passed away Sunday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was retired as a farmer. Mr. Burke...

Elberta Ford

Elberta Ford

Feb 21, 2021

Elberta Ford, age 98, of Meridian, passed away on February 21, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was the daughter of the late Marion and Eula Harrison.

A private graveside service was held on February 24 at Hopewell Cemetery in Little Rock, Mississippi.  Arrangements were made by James F. Webb Funeral Home of Meridian.

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