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.
Ruby Grace Gordon
Oct 19, 2024
Ruby Grace Hendley Gordon went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2024, at the age of 95.
Ruby was born to John Albert Hendley, Sr. and Ruby (Lee) Hendley on February 2, 1929, in Yantley, Alabama. She loved the Lord, her family, her friends, her flowers, and hard work. She was a woman of great...
Linda Jewel Livingston Neese
Oct 17, 2024
Ms. Linda Jewel Livingston Neese, 77, of Collinsville, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Health. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Linda worked for many years at BellSouth as a dispatcher. During that time she made lifelong friends among the Telephone Pioneers. She enjoyed cooking for her colleagues, for her church, and always for...
Helen Alexander Pruitt
Oct 14, 2024
Helen Alexander Pruitt, 89, of Collinsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born to Joseph Calvin “JC” and Georgia Pearl (Davidson) Alexander on October 4, 1935, at their home in Newton County. On April 27, 1952, joined by a couple of close friends, Helen married...
James Michael Poole
Oct 12, 2024
James Michael Poole, 61, of Saltillo, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.
Michael was born to James C. and Eunice I. Poole on June 21, 1963, in Meridian, MS. Michael was known for always being a jokester and loved to make people smile. After graduating high school, Michael focused on...
Joyce Fanning
Oct 1, 2024
Joyce Fanning, 93, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Joyce was born to Henry E. Adams and Nettie C. (Partridge) Adams on July 1, 1931, at their home in Meridian. After high school, Joyce attended college and received her LPN certification. She began her career...
Sadie Carolyn Tucker Scott
Sep 30, 2024
Services for Carolyn Tucker Scott will be held Friday, October 4, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Rev. Dusty Webb officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.
Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Scott, 99, of Meridian, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at Baptist Anderson’s Hospital.
Carolyn was a former employee...
Martha Maxine Puckett
Sep 29, 2024
Martha Maxine Puckett, née Hairston, 87, of Scooba, MS, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Daphne, AL. Maxine was born April 3, 1937 in Scooba, MS to James Love Hairston and Agnes Elizabeth Hairston. She attended Artesia-Mayhew High School, where she graduated as Valedictorian in 1955. She received her Associate’s Degree from Gulf Coast Community College in 1975, the...
Norris Ray Coats
Sep 26, 2024
Norris Ray Coats, 63, of Meridian, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 26, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
Ray was born to Charles Delmas and Linda Frances (Cumberland) Coats on August 3, 1961, in Philadelphia, MS. Ray was a service station attendant for many years until starting his own towing company, Ray...
Frank James Gunter
Sep 16, 2024
A graveside service for Frank James Gunter will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Brumfield officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Gunter, 74, of Meridian, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at Arabella Health & Wellness in Butler, AL.
Frank served his country in...
Jonathan Paul Bradbury
Sep 14, 2024
Time, tide, and formation wait for no man.
Jonathan Paul Bradbury, PNCM(SW), U.S. Navy (Retired), 82, of Hatboro, Pennsylvania, set sail on his final voyage on September 14, 2024. A loving husband to his wife, Barbara Jean Bradbury, with whom he shared nearly 45 years of joy-filled marriage, Jon was a steadfast anchor to his family and friends. Born...
Frances Lee Davis
Sep 14, 2024
Frances Lee Davis, 81, of Meridian, passed away at her home on the evening of Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Frances was born to Lieut. Colonel Joseph R. Brantley and Edna Clarice (Faucette) Brantley on June 3, 1943, in Orangeburg, SC. Frances will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife and mother,...
Gary Turbville
Sep 12, 2024
Services for Mr. Gary Turbville will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North Chapel, 12:30 p.m. with Bro. Wayne Hunt officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 5 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until service time at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North.
Mr. Gary was born in Meridian...
Sarah Faye Rawlings
Sep 12, 2024
Mrs. Sara Rawlings
Services for Mrs. Sara Rawlings will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, graveside at 3 p.m. with Bro. Bart Latner officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown.
Mrs. Rawlings, 98, of Meridian, was born in Winston County. After graduating high school she moved to Meridian. She married James...
Mary Rebecca Adkins
Sep 11, 2024
Mary Rebecca (Becky) Adkins, 86, of Meridian, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Becky was born to Robert H. and Gladys Mildred (Ezelle) Weeks on January 12, 1938, in Union, MS. Becky married the love of her life, Dorsey Lee Adkins, on January 15. 1955. Mrs....
Retha Dean May
Sep 8, 2024
Retha Dean May, 90, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Retha was born to Amos and Trudie Mae (Keene) Dean on March 30, 1934, in Newton County. After high school, Retha graduated from college with an associate degree in nursing and worked for many years as an RN at...
L.C. Clark
Sep 8, 2024
L.C. Clark, 92, of Union, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 8, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
L.C. was born to Estell and Lurena (Walker) Clark on September 15, 1932, in Neshoba County. Being raised on the farm, L.C. became a cattle farmer by trade. In 1948, he joined our United States Army, serving...
Lewis Brittian Shepherd
Sep 4, 2024
Lewis Brittian Shepherd, 33, of Meridian, passed away on September 4, 2024, at his home.
Lewis was born to Matthew Wallace Shepherd and Lisa Leigh Covington on August 1, 1991, in Chicago, Illinois. Lewis, lovingly called "Britt" by his mom, was a kindhearted and loving young man. He was an avid video gamer, loved cooking and was...
Nellie S. Simmons
Aug 27, 2024
Services for Mrs. Nellie S. Simmons will be held Monday, September 9, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens-North with Bro. Allan Singletary officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Simmons, 96, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Gulfport, MS.
Relocating to Meridian in 1946 from Porterville, Nellie worked at The Bridal Room for 38 years...
Robert David "Bubba" Welborn
Aug 25, 2024
A graveside service for Robert David “Bubba” Welborn will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Meridian Memorial Park with Bro. Chuck Overby officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00-1:45 p.m. prior to the service at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown.
Mr. Welborn, 68, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Baptist Anderson Hospital.
He proudly served his...
Emily Faye Wyman
Aug 19, 2024
Emily Faye Wyman, 91, of Louisville, MS, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at her home.
Faye was born to James Mitchell and Eva Erline (McAbee) Welch on February 27, 1933, in Alabama. She will be remembered by her siblings as being a sweet loving sister, who loved to garden and bake. She was a hairdresser...
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