Jun 20, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. William  Lee “Burt” Lancaster.

Mr. Lancaster, 76, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, June 20th, at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Nell Smith Lancaster; children, Jennifer Rau (Chris), David Lancaster (Ruthie), Jeff Lancaster (Marlo); ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters,...

Jun 19, 2020

Austin "ROME" Clark 11/05/1993 - 06/19/2020 Austin (Rome) Clark is survived by his wife, Jamie Clark; daughters, Ellie Jocelyn Clark (4) and Lily Nichole Clark (2); parents, Kevin and Stacy Clark; brothers, Mason and Hunter Clark; sister, Jennifer Mattox; sister-in-law, Amelia Parrott; mother-in-law, Karen Mattox; numerous nieces and nephews; and his extended red and gold family including Pistoleros MC,...

Jun 19, 2020

There will be a private memorial service for Mrs. Joyce Courier at the Veterans Cemetery in Newton at a later date.

She is survived by her daughters, Gretchen Clayton and husband Jeffrey, and Melissa Bowers and husband Tim of Memphis, TN.; grandchildren, Ariel and Arlen Clayton, and Sydney and Tatum Bowers.

She was preceded in...

Jun 19, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Jim Guy Jr. will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with Bro. Philip Marshall officiating.

Mr. Guy, 83, of Collinsville, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He...

Jun 18, 2020

A private memorial service for Robert Miller Lewis, 68, will be held at a later date. Mr. Lewis, of Philadelphia, MS died at The Specialty Hospital of Meridian, Thursday, June 18, 2020. Stephens Funeral Home is handling his arrangements. Mr. Lewis was a proud veteran of The United States Army. He is survived by his two sons Jason and...

Jun 14, 2020

Memorial services for Mr. Bennie Joiner will be held at a later date.

Mr. Joiner, 85, passed away at home on June 14, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved to watch Alabama football "ROLL TIDE"....

Jun 13, 2020

Mr. Paul E. Rainer Sr., 72, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held this Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm at Stephen’s Funeral Home and graveside services will be held Thursday at 11am at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Marty Harper will be officiating. Stephen’s Funeral Home is...

Jun 11, 2020

A graveside service for Judy Ann Rash will be held Saturday, 3:00 p.m., at Forest Lawn Memory Garden with special comments by Hugh Davis and Bro. Ron Kitchens officiating.

Mrs. Rash, 69, of Collinsville, passed away Thursday, June 11th at her residence.

“This is the day that the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and...

Jun 9, 2020

A graveside service for Mr. Ray E. Quimby will be held Sunday, June 14th, 11:00 a.m., at Forest Lawn Memory Garden with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating.

Mr. Quimby, 93, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, June 9th at the MS Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS.

Ray started his career in the armed forces with a 3...

Jun 4, 2020

Graveside services for Becky Lynn Russell will be held Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Arkadelphia Baptist Church. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Russell died June 4th at her home. She was an Administrative Assistant at MDOT for over 20 years. Earlier in life, she was a church secretary at FBC Lauderdale. She was...

Jun 4, 2020

Services for Mr. Billy Knight will be held at graveside on Sunday, June 7, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at Mt. Gilead Cemetery with Rev. Marcus Finch and Rev. Jim Rickles officiating.

Mr. Knight, 85, of Meridian, passed away on June 4, 2020 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Knight was the owner of Knight's Grocery. He enjoyed spending...

Jun 3, 2020

Graveside services for Barbara Jean Dixon will be Friday at 11:30 am in Rush Cemetery, Dekalb, MS. Dr. Scott Harrell and Bro. James Ruffin will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Mrs. Dixon, 89, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at her home in Dekalb.  She was a loving devoted wife...

Jun 2, 2020

A graveside service for Willa Deene Richardson Smith will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Grove Community Cemetery with her grandson Shawn Stewart officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Smith, 92, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday at her residence.

Willa was a long-time...

Jun 1, 2020

Julia Imogene (Jean) Bullock, 93, beloved mother and friend to many, was called to her eternal resting place on June 1,2020. She entered this world on September 18, 1926 in Meridian, MS., born to Jewel C. and Larkin N. Moore. Jean was an independent, hardworking woman who devoted most of her life to serving up Southern home cooking at...

May 28, 2020

A private graveside service from Ms. Jimmie Lee Aycock will be held Saturday, May 30th at Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Hopkins officiating.

Ms. Jimmie, 90, went to be with her heavenly father Thursday, May 28th at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Jimmie Lee was a loving mother and granny, who was loved by everyone...

May 27, 2020

Mathilde Elizabeth Wilbourne, 76, of Scooba, MS., passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Mississippi Care Center in Dekalb, MS. She is survived by her children Kathy Bracey (Jared), Sandra Carter and Mike Wilbourne (Nikki); grandchildren Justin Allen and Kayla Conerly; great grandchildren Haven Conerly and Kaycee Wilbourne along with four sisters Elizabeth, Lutzie, Bella and Marlene. She was...

May 26, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Raymond Robinson will be held Thursday at 2:30 pm at Pine Forest Baptist Church Cemetery in Collinsville. Rev. Dennis Robinson and Rev. David Robinson will be officiating.  Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Robinson, 79, of Chunky, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He...

May 25, 2020

Graveside services for Kary Frank Williams will be Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 10:00am at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Scooba, MS. Bro. Donald Martin and Bro. Wilson Kendrick will be officiating. Mr. Williams, 73, died Monday, May 25, 2020. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife Fay Williams; daughter Cathy...

May 25, 2020

A graveside service will be held for Mr. Rayford "Ray" Eugene Long Saturday, May 30th, 11:00 a.m., at Concord Cemetery of Enterprise with Bro. Dale Moore officiating.

Mr. Long, 77, of Chunky, passed away Monday, May 25th at Rush Foundation Hospital.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 year, Corless Johnson Long; daughter, Gina...

May 23, 2020

Graveside services for Faye "Dolores" Savelle Thomas will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 10:00 a.m, at Beason Cemetery with Bro. Jack Kern officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Thomas, 82, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, May 23rd, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Dolores, also known as Meme and Mrs....