Leslie Gates

Mar 25, 2020

Mr. Gates, 68, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday evening at his residence.

Leslie was a kind, hard working man who enjoyed doing what he loved, being a lawyer. He was described as being honest and caring in his field. He also enjoyed singing, dancing, and playing his guitar. He was a devoted husband and loving father, step-father,...

Wendy Wagner

Mar 22, 2020

Wendy Lynn Wagner, native of Meridian, born Jan. 10,1964, passed away on March 22,2020 in Jackson, MS. Wendy was owner, operator and resident of Wendy Oaks RV Park on Hwy 49 in Florence, MS. She was the daughter of the late Mary Ann Wagner and Walter Wagner, a resident of Mobile, AL. She is survived by her dad and...

David Green Jr.

Mar 22, 2020

David N. Green Jr. passed away March 22,2020, in Meridian, MS after a battle with kidney cancer. Services will be held at a later date. David served in four branches of the Military(Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines). He worked as a Civilian Police Officer at NAS at the time of his passing. David had a Master’s Degree, was a...

Lester White

Mar 21, 2020

LESTER PALMER WHITE passed away on March 21, 2020 after 86 years of a life well lived. Lester was born on April 12, 1933 in Kemper County to Joe Leslie White, Sr. and Myrtle Palmer White. Growing up on the family farm, Lester developed a strong work ethic and a knack for agriculture at an early age.  He cultivated...

Christopher "Opie" Deen

Mar 20, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Christopher "Opie" Martin Deen.

Mr. Deen, 34, of Meridian, passed away March 20, 2020 at Rush Foundation Hospital.

He is survived by his parents, Dexter and Susan Deen; siblings, Paul and Ashley Deen; and sons, Jayden Michael (10) and Jayson Allen (6).

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Mollie Monk

Mar 18, 2020

Mollie Ruth Lide, Monk, age 102, passed away on March 18, 2020 at Bedford Care Center in Marion Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents Maggie Molpus Lide and Thomas Jefferson Lide, Her husband Ira Monk, brothers Adrian, Herman, Bernard, Thomas and Richard as well as her sister Lucille Williams.

Mollie held graduate degrees in...

Oneida Jackson

Mar 16, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Oneida Johnson Jackson,84, will be 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery with Bro. Chuck Overby officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home will handle all arrangements.

Mrs. Jackson of Meridian died March 16, 2020 at The Oaks.

Oneida was born October 2, 1935 in Fort Screven, GA to...

James Harris

Mar 15, 2020

James Harris of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Mar 15, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

James Harris

Mar 15, 2020

Funeral services for Mr. James Harris will be held Wednesday at Stephens Funeral Home Chapel at 11am. Burial will follow in Hickory Grove cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Harris, 79, of Meridian, passed away Sunday morning at his residence.

He was retired from Lauderdale County Road Division and also his...

Henry Williams

Mar 14, 2020

A Memorial Service for Henry Wilbur Williams, 68, will be held at a later date. Mr. Williams died Saturday, March 14, 2020. Stephens Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. He is survived by his brother Terry Williams (Kim), a sister Theresa Williams, and his faithful dog Bobo. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Willie Gray Williams,...

Freddie Rutherford

Mar 13, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Freddie Eugene Rutherford.

Mr. Rutherford, 75, of Lauderdale, passed away at Anderson Regional Medical Center March 13, 2020.

Alesia Mullen

Mar 8, 2020

Alecia Joy Mullins 56, of Meridian Passed away Sunday March 8th,2020. Family will have a Memorial Service at a later date.

She is survived by Daughters; Danielle Mullen and Meagan Anderson, two grandsons: Cason Moheb and Kemper Anderson, and Her Special Aunt Ruby T. Stanley.

Richard Hall

Mar 4, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Richard Hall will be held Saturday at 2pm at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Porterville, MS. Rev. Mike Sims will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Hall, 69, of DeKalb, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was an honest and trusted mechanic for 50 years in DeKalb and...

Donald Herbert

Mar 3, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Don D. Herbert will held Friday at 11:30 at Magnolia Cemetery, 2638 23rd Ave., Meridian, MS. The Rev. Morris Thompson will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Don was born in Hammond, LA to Donald and Adele Herbert. He was the middle child with two sisters, Florence and Joan....

James Gressett

Feb 29, 2020

Funeral service for Mr. James "Jimmy" T. Gressett will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel, at 11 a.m., with Bro. Wade Ricks officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 3rd, at Webb Funeral Home from 5 - 7 p.m. Interment will be in Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church cemetery in Collinsville....

Billy Joseph

Feb 29, 2020

Graveside services for Mr.Billy Clyde Joseph will be Wednesday, March 4th at 10 am at Spring Hill UMC Cemetery located at 6614 Zero Road in Meridian. Bro. Paul Raley and Bro. Trevor Gore will be officiating.

Mr. Joseph, 86, of Meridian, passed away Saturday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a long-time independent insurance agent...

James Stokley

Feb 27, 2020

A memorial service for James Edward Allen Stokley will be held Monday, March 9th, 10:30 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Virgil Walters officiating.

Mr. Stokley, 39, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, February 27nd, at UMMC of Jackson.

James loved anything to do with racing, cars, and motorcycles, especially Dale Earnhardt Jr....

Starlen Wilson

Feb 27, 2020

DeKalb – A Memorial Service for Starlen A. Wilson (94) will be held Saturday, March 7th, 2020 at 11am at DeKalb Christ Assembly,13803 Hwy 16 W, DeKalb, MS 39328. Starlen passed away Thursday, February 27th at MS Care Center DeKalb. Starlen is survived by his wife of 73 years, Esther Watkins Wilson (93), son’s Marcus (Faye), Aaron (Karen), Lowell...

Donald Wheeler

Feb 24, 2020

Donald G Wheeler, 84, passed away Monday February 24th at Rush Foundation Hospital, in Meridian, Mississippi.

Don was born February 22, 1936 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Lawrence and Golden Wheeler.  Don played football during his school years in Benton Harbor Michigan, graduating in the Class of 55.  He enjoyed sports, his family, playing the trombone in...

Vernon Cutway Sr

Feb 22, 2020

A memorial service will be held for Vernon Cutway Sr. Saturday, February 29th, 2:00 p.m. at Covenant Life Church. James F. Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Cutway, 67, of Toomsuba, passed away Saturday, February 22nd at his residence.

Vernon enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and spending time with his family. He...