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.
Sylvia Compton
Feb 20, 2021
Graveside services for Mrs. Sylvia Compton will be held Thursday at 11 am in Oak Grove Community Cemetery on Valley Road. Her grandson Bro. Jacob Compton will be officiating. A procession to the cemetery will begin at 10 am at the funeral home. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Compton, 82, of Meridian, passed...
Bruce Morgan
Feb 18, 2021
A private Memorial Service for Bruce L. Morgan, 81, will be Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:00 am at Mississippi Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Newton, MS. Bro. Carey Smith will be officiating. Mr. Morgan passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements.
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Ginger Mears
Feb 17, 2021
A graveside service for Mrs. Ginger Carol Gressett Mears will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at Meridian Memorial Park with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Ginger enjoyed crafting and spending time with her friends and family. She loved her job and all of her co-workers dearly....
Clifford Shoemaker
Feb 13, 2021
Clifford Harold Shoemaker passed away February 13, 2021 in Meridian Mississippi. A Viewing will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. till 12:00 P.M. followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 P.M. at Antioch Southern Methodist Church, 11441 Center Hill Martin Road, Collinsville, MS. Burial will be in Sterrett, Alabama on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 1:00...
Dr. Danilo Santiago
Feb 11, 2021
Dr. Danilo Padilla Santiago September 15, 1942 - February 11, 2021 (Age 78)
Funeral mass for Dr. Danilo Padilla Santiago will be Saturday, February 20, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Gravesite service for family at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangments.
Dr. Santiago was born in Tarlac,...
Orville Anderson
Feb 10, 2021
A private graveside service will be held for Mr. Orville "Shorty" Anderson on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Jones Chapel Church of God, officiated by Pastor Ron Leonard. James F. Webb Funeral Home was honered to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Anderson, 92, of the Clarkdale Community passed away Wednesday, February 10,2021 at his home.
...Eloise Herrington
Feb 9, 2021
A graveside service for Eloise Hatch Herrington will be held Friday, February 12, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Antioch Southern Methodist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in entrusted with the arrangements.
Eloise Hatch Herrington peacefully entered her heavenly home Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Poplar Springs nursing center. She was born in Scott County, MS...
Gary Evans
Feb 5, 2021
Gary Newton Evans, 64, passed away February 5, 2021 in Meridian, Mississippi. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with his arrangements. Gary was a cooker, and not only did he love it, he was very good at it. He also enjoyed working puzzles and fishing in his free time....
Ellen Temple
Jan 30, 2021
A Celebration of Life service for Ellen Diane Temple will be held at a later date. Mrs. Temple, 57, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at her home. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.
She is survived by her husband Harold Temple; her children Heather Palmer (Michael), Stephanie Jenkins and Mary Jacks (Randy); grandchildren Nikkita...
Naomi Richardson
Jan 29, 2021
Wray Richardson, 81, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 28, 2021, in Meridian, MS, after a battle against metastatic breast cancer. She entered the gates of Heaven and is no longer in pain because she knew she was forgiven of her sins through Jesus Christ. She was looking forward to a great reunion...
Mitzi Pace James
Jan 29, 2021
Graveside services for Mitzi Pace James, 87, will be Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 11:00 am at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Bro. Tommy Miller will be officiating. Mrs. James passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Anderson Hospital. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.
She is survived by her sister Sybil G. Cook of...
Ruby Davis
Jan 27, 2021
Graveside services for Mrs. Ruby Davis were held Friday at 11 am January 29th at Mt. Olive Baptist Church cemetery. Bro. Bill Raines officiated the service. Stephens Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Davis, 92, passed away on Wednesday, January 27th at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church,...
Martha Boyette
Jan 25, 2021
Services for Mrs. Martha Boyette will be at graveside on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. with Bro. Jack Kern officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church cemetery.
Mrs. Boyette, 90, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She attended Corinth Baptist Church for the majority of...
James Archie Jr.
Jan 24, 2021
Funeral services for Mr. James H. Archie Jr. will be held Wednesday, January 27th at 1:30 pm. Rev. Aaron Parker will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Archie, 92, of the Meehan Community, passed away Sunday at Specialty Hospital in Meridian. He was retired from Lauderdale County. He played the harmonica, sang bluegrass...
Dorothy Hardin-Wilson
Jan 21, 2021
Dorothy Alaine Hardin-Wilson passed away peacefully Thursday, January 21, 2021, in Meridian Mississippi. Born in 1934, she was a lifetime resident of Meridian. She spent more than 30 years at Anderson Hospital working in the Physical Therapy department until she retired. Some of her favorite things to do were working in the yard and with her flowers, shopping, and...
David Joiner
Jan 20, 2021
Services for David Leroy Joiner will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Hutchinson officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021, at James F. Webb Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and thirty minutes prior to service at the church.
Mr. Joiner passed away on Wednesday,...
Jerry Sciple
Jan 19, 2021
Graveside services for Jerry Willie Sciple will be Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Chamberlain Cemetery, in Preston, MS. Bro. Jerry Bishop will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. Mr. Sciple, 88, the long-time owner of Sciple’s Grocery in Dekalb, MS, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He is survived by his...
Barbara Haskins
Jan 19, 2021
Friends, family, and others who loved Barbara are invited to James F. Webb Funeral Home for a time of visitation from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, followed with a celebration of life service at 1 p.m. in James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Hunt officiating. Interment will be in Enondale Cemetery.
...Bradford Young
Jan 18, 2021
A graveside service for Bradford Harvey Young will be held Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 at 11:00 am, for family at Oddfellow Cemetery in Quitman, MS, with Ron Cooper officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Brad, 47, of Meridian, passed peacefully at his home, Monday, January 18, 2021. Brad was born on June 12, 1973,...

Myrtle Smith
Jan 18, 2021
Myrtle Smith of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Jan 18, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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