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.
Larry Hurtt
Aug 19, 2020
Graveside services for Larry Reece Hurtt, 72, will be Friday, August 21, 2020, at 11:00 am at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Kemper County. Bro. Mike Vick will be officiating. Mr. Hurtt passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. He was a deacon in...
Randy Williams
Aug 19, 2020
A private memorial service for Randy Glenn Williams, 60, will be held later. Mr. Williams died Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at his home in Clarke County. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kathy Williams; his children Randall Williams, Robert Herrington, Kelly Busby (Jay), Toby Anderson and...
Rubye Brown
Aug 18, 2020
Services for Mrs. Rubye N. Brown will be held at graveside on Friday, August 21, 2020, at 11 am, in Hamrick Cemetery with Bro. Kenneth Owen officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
Mrs. Brown, 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center....
Dr. Edward Carruth
Aug 15, 2020
Services for Dr. Edward L. Carruth will be held at graveside on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, in Enterprise Cemetery at 4:30 p.m. with Dr. John Temple officiating.
Dr. Carruth, or "Doc" as he was known to his friends, was born October 11, 1940 in Brookhaven, MS to James Lester and Violet K. Hatton Carruth. He attended Summit...
Clara Hinson
Aug 15, 2020
Graveside services for Clara Nell Hinson, 88, will be Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 11:00 am at Shady Grove Church of God Cemetery on County Road 514, in Meridian. Rev. Scott Harrell will be officiating. Mrs. Hinson passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Specialty Hospital of Meridian. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.
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Jackie Massey
Aug 15, 2020
Services for Mrs. Jackie E. Massey will be held on Monday, August 17, 2020 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Randy Caldwell officiating. Interment will be in Bailey Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Massey, 80, of Bailey, passed away on August 15, 2020 at her home with her loving family and caregivers...
Kenneth Williams
Aug 15, 2020
Kenneth “Ken” Williams was born March 26th, 1934 in Scranton, Kentucky to Lawrence Pierce Williams and Gladys Sorrell. He grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He passed away at home on August 15th, 2020.
He was a Navy veteran and served on numerous aircraft carriers. When on shore, he worked on the crash crew as a...
Walter Moore
Aug 14, 2020
Graveside services for Walter “Spencer” Moore, 71, will be Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 11:00 am at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Neshoba County. Brother Tommy Miller will be officiating. Spencer, originally of Collinsville, MS, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at his group home in Richton, MS. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. Spencer was born...
William Mathis
Aug 8, 2020
A private family graveside will be held for Mr. William Wayne Mathis.
Mr. Mathis, 75, of Eutaw, AL passed away Saturday at Baptist Medical Center in Montgomery, AL.
He is survived by his sister, Nancy Slay; brother, Billy Ray Mathis Sr. (Nell); five nieces; and two nephews.
He is preceded in death by...
Elsie Thompson
Aug 8, 2020
A graveside service for Grace Thompson will be held Saturday, August 15th, 2:00 p.m., at Graham Cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson, 79, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, August 8th at Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Friends and family may sign the online register at www.jamesfwebb.com.
Phillip Reynolds
Aug 3, 2020
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Phillip Jerry Reynolds.
Mr. Reynolds, 71, passed away Monday, August 3rd, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Steve Williams
Jul 31, 2020
A private Celebration of Life service for Steve G. Williams will be Sunday, August 9, 2020, at 3 pm, at Stephens Funeral Home in Union. Mr. Williams, 68, died July 31, 2020, at the Jackson VA Medical Center. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen; daughter Karey Williams; son Steve Williams Jr. (Camille); daughter Stephany...
Carlene Johnson Ellzey
Jul 30, 2020
Graveside services for Mrs. Carlene Johnson McKinnon Ellzey will be held Sunday at 2pm at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Suqualena, MS. Rev. Dennis Coats will be officiating.
Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian is honored to oversee the arrangements.
Mrs. Ellzey, 85, of Quitman, passed away Thursday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
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John Holdiness
Jul 28, 2020
Graveside services for Mr. John Douglas Holdiness will be held Saturday at 10 am in the Long Creek Baptist Cemetery. Rev. Chuck Overby will be officiating.
Mr. Holdiness, 67, of Meridian, retired from Atlas Roofing after thirty-five years of service.
He will always be remembered as a wonderful husband and dad. Mr. Holdiness enjoyed hunting...
James Huffmaster
Jul 27, 2020
James "Richard" Huffmaster, Sr., age 79, of Meridian passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020 at his home. He was born November 16, 1940 in Meridian to Charles and Beatrice Huffmaster. He was a 1958 graduate of Meridian High School and was a long-time employee of both Fred's, Inc. and Wal-Mart where he worked in management. Richard was...
Maria Wrobel
Jul 27, 2020
A private memorial service for Maria Carmen Wrobel, 77, will be held later. Mrs. Wrobel died Monday, July 27, 2020, at Anderson’s Regional Hospital. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements. Mrs. Wrobel is survived by her husband of over 52 years, Walter William Wrobel; a son Walter Manuel Wrobel (Noriko) of Los Angeles, CA; a grandson...
Miriam Council
Jul 25, 2020
Memorial services for Mrs. Miriam Rish Council will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Rish, 93, of Demopolis, passed away Saturday, July 25th at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center in York.
She was a retired office manager in the medical field.
Friends may sign the online register at www.stephensfunerals.com.
Carolyn Shurley
Jul 23, 2020
A graveside service for Mrs. Carolyn J. Long Shurley will be held Tuesday, July 28th, 3:00 p.m. at Meridian Memorial Park.
Mrs. Shurley 85, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, July 23rd at her Bedford Care Center of Marion.
She was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was also a past Worthy Matron...
Al Thomas Jr.
Jul 23, 2020
Private memorial services for Mr. Al Thomas Jr. will be held Tuesday at New Hope Methodist Church, 22286 Old Jackson Road in DeKalb.
Mr. Thomas, 80, of DeKalb, retired from Sears after 30 years as a service technician. He was a veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Thomas was a Christian man...
Debra Smith
Jul 22, 2020
A memorial service for Debra Jean Smith will be held at a later date.
Ms. Smith, 65, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday.
She was retired from East MS State Hospital.
Friends may sign the register at www.stephensfunerals.com.
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