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.
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dimple Fox
Jul 16, 2021
A Memorial service for Dimple Lee Fox will be held Friday, July 23, 2021, at 3:00 pm, at Stephens Funeral Home, in Meridian, MS. Ms. Fox, 59, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Ms. Fox is survived by her two daughters Amanda Holifield (Lance) of Collinsville, MS, and Allison Fulton...
Margaret Allen
Jul 13, 2021
Funeral services for Margaret Warren Allen, 94, will be Friday, July 16, 2021, at 11 am, at New Hope United Methodist Church in Dekalb, MS. Brother Chris Gulley and Bro. John Cash will officiate. Interment in the church cemetery will immediately follow the service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to...
Stacey Moulds
Jul 4, 2021
Stacey was taken from this world and entered the heavenly kingdom on July 4, 2021. She was a surgical tech and loved her job and her co-workers. She loved to shop and spend time with her friends. She loved to be on the go. She loved her animals (Bailey) and visiting the zoo. She enjoyed going to the beach...
Patsy Livingston
Jul 2, 2021
Patsy Dyer Livingston, 90, of Collinsville, MS passed away July 2, 2021, at Trinity Health Care Center in Columbus, MS.
Visitation will be Monday, July 5, 2021, from 10:30 to 11:30 at Stephens Funeral Home in Meridian. A graveside service will follow at Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery in Collinsville. Rev. Hal Bates will be officiating....
James Mcgowen
Jul 1, 2021
Graveside services for James Arnold McGowen will be held Sunday morning 8:30 am at Enondale Cemetery. Bro Doug Stokes will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to assist in the arrangements.
Mr. McGowen was born on October 27, 1956 in Mobile, AL. the son of Mildred and Ralph McGowen, he went to be with the Lord...
James Pearson
Jun 30, 2021
James Blake Pearson, 38, of Carmichael, MS, passed away on June 30, 2021 at his residence.
Blake was born January 13, 1983, in San Diego, CA.
He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, with a degree in Political Science and minored in English and Psychology. While at MTSU, he was in the Blue...
Mary Irby
Jun 30, 2021
Mary Irby of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Jun 30, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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