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.

Mildred Sheives

Mildred Sheives

Apr 23, 2020

Mildred Agnes Banes Sheives, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother peacefully passed away on April 23, 2020, at Azalea Gardens Nursing Home in Wiggins, MS.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lillie Banes, her sisters Lucille Floyd and Myrtle Perry, and her brother Simmie Banes.

After living in Texas,...

Elsie Goodin

Elsie Goodin

Apr 22, 2020

Mrs. Elsie Marie Goodin, of Enterprise, MS, passed away peacefully at her home on April 22, 2020 at the age of 93.  She was born April 29, 1926 in Mashulaville, MS, to Joseph Elbert and Minnie Pearl Thompson.

Mrs. Goodin moved to Enterprise in 1952 with her husband (R.C.), who began working for Southern Natural Gas Company. ...

Donna Hill

Donna Hill

Apr 20, 2020

A private graveside service for Donna Lynn Hill, will be Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian. Stephens Funeral Home is handling her arrangements. Ms. Hill, 79, died Monday, April 20, 2020, at Rush Hospital. Ms. Hill is survived by her children Sonja Rowell (Chuck), Mark Hill, Timmy Hill (Leigh) and David Hill; 2 sisters Charlotte Montagino...

Carrie Gaddis

Carrie Gaddis

Apr 20, 2020

A private graveside service for Carrie Joan Gaddis will be Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Sageville United Methodist Church cemetery in Meridian. Barham Funeral Home – Forest Lawn Chapel is handling her arrangements. Ms. Gaddis, 82, died Monday, April 20, 2020, at Rush Hospital. Ms. Gaddis is survived by her daughters Patricia Warren and Mary Fisher (Jeff Gardner); grandchildren Mandy...

John Ezell

John Ezell

Apr 17, 2020

A memorial service for John L. Ezell will be held at a later date.

Mr. Ezell, 67, of Meridian, passed away Friday, April 17th, at his residence.

John was survived by his children, John F. Ezell, Jennifer E. Mosley, and Shawn Ezell; five grandchildren; and six siblings.

He is preceded in death by...

Joseph Scott

Joseph Scott

Apr 16, 2020

Joseph Scott of Cordova, Tennessee passed away on Apr 16, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Wayne Jones

Wayne Jones

Apr 13, 2020

A private graveside service will be held for Mr. Wayne Jones Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Mr. Jones, 76, of Enterprise, passed away Monday, April 13th at University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Wayne was a faithful member of Concord United Methodist Church of Enterprise and devoted his time and effort into helping the church and others. He...

Jerry Neal

Jerry Neal

Apr 11, 2020

A private graveside service will be held for Mr. Jerry A. Neal. Rev. Gene Higginbotham will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Neal, 82, retired owner of Neal’s Wrecker Service in Meridian, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He dedicated a...

Sherry Hines

Sherry Hines

Apr 10, 2020

Private family services will be held for Mrs. Sherry Hines with Bro. Michael Sims officiating.

Mrs. Hines, 65, passed away on Friday, April 10th at PAM Specialty Hospital in Covington, LA. She was a retired bus driver after having driven for almost 30 years in Neshoba County. She worked at a sewing factory and her favorite hobby...

Peggy Keene

Peggy Keene

Apr 8, 2020

Services for Mrs. Peggy Keene will be private family graveside with Rev. John Temple officiating.

Mrs. Keene, 80, of Meridian, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church. In her earlier years she worked at...

John Kingery

John Kingery

Apr 7, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. John Arvle Kingery.

Mr. Kingery, 70, of Collinsville, passed away Tuesday at Rush Foundation Hospital.

He was a farmer and later a maintenance engineer with Rowan Drilling. Mr. Kingery along with his wife Leslie Sheffield Kingery began Hometown Hospice in 1997. He was...

Donald Griffin

Donald Griffin

Apr 6, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Donald Eugene “Donnie” Griffin.

Mr. Griffin, 62, of DeKalb, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 in New Orleans.

He was a hotel accounting manager for Hotel DeLaMonnaie in New Orleans.

Mr. Griffin is survived by his siblings Lisa Kistler (Kent), Judy...

Billy Gardner

Billy Gardner

Apr 6, 2020

A private, family only, memorial service for Billy A. Gardner will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 1:00 pm at Stephens Funeral Home. Mr. Gardner, 82, died at Regency Hospital Monday, April 6, 2020. Mr. Gardner was preceded in death by his parents Ellis and Bessie Gardner; a daughter Angela Kay Cornacchione and three brothers Joe, Jimmy, and Albert...

Rena Bartel

Rena Bartel

Apr 6, 2020

Services for Mrs. Rena Bartel will be held on Wednesday, graveside at 1:30 pm, with Rev. Bob Followell officiating. Interment will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Bartel, 92, of Meridian, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Diversicare. She was a retired waitress. She loved to paint, read her bible, and play her guitar and...

Margie White

Margie White

Apr 5, 2020

A memorial service for Margie Ingram White will be held at a later date.

Mrs. White, 89, of Meridian, passed away Sunday at her residence.

She is survived by her children Carolyn Burnett, Jamie Smith, Kathy Terry, Stella Joles and Leland White.

Mrs. White was preceded in death by her parents Dave and...

John Parker

John Parker

Apr 4, 2020

A private graveside service will be held for Mr. John Robert “Bob” Parker.

Stephens Funeral Home of DeKalb has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Parker, 86, of Scooba, passed away Saturday at Vineyard Court Nursing Center in Columbus, MS.

He is survived by his nieces Carol Allen, Sandra Powell; nephews Leonard Ray...

Franklin Gibson Jr.

Franklin Gibson Jr.

Apr 4, 2020

A private graveside service will be held for Mr. Franklin “Frank” V. Gibson Jr.

Mr. Gibson Jr., 79, of Meridian, passed away on April 4, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson.

Frank was born in Meridian to Franklin V. Gibson Sr. and Virgie McCall Gibson on October 20, 1940. He graduated from Suqualena High School....

Irene Bryan

Irene Bryan

Apr 3, 2020

Irene Bryan, age 65, passed away on April 3, 2020 at her residence in Meridian, MS with her daughter, Laura, by her side.

Irene was born on July 3, 1954 in Meridian, MS to Dewey & Lillie Cato. She had a long career in retail management.

She loved nature, especially flowers & plants, photography, animals, and...

Paula Leahy

Paula Leahy

Mar 28, 2020

Paula Jean Leahy, 72, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Anderson’s hospital. The family will have a private memorial service later. Barham Funeral Home-Forest Lawn Chapel is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Leahy was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a cabinet maker/machinist. She is survived by her sister, Kathleen Downs of San Antonio, Texas.

May Brown

May Brown

Mar 27, 2020

May E. Brown, 92, died Friday, March 27, 2020, at her home. She was born in Liverpool, England to Thomas and Florence Haase. She was a war-bride, who immigrated to this country after marrying an army soldier from Meridian, MS who was stationed near Liverpool during World War II. She had a love and talent for music which she shared...

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