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.
Marie Joyce Wright
Feb 21, 2020
A memorial service will be held for Mrs. Marie Joyce Wright at a later date.
Mrs. Wright, 90, of Toomsuba, passed away Friday, February 21st at UMMC in Jackson.
Friends and family may sign the online register here on our website.

Tony Gerzsenye
Feb 19, 2020
Funeral services for Mr. Tony Gerzsenye will be held Saturday at 11 am at Stephens Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Mr. Gerzsenye, 35, of Toomsuba, passed away at his residence on February 19, 2020.
He enjoyed all types of music and anything that had to do with cars or...
Thomas Clay
Feb 15, 2020
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Edwin “Tommy” Clay will be held Friday at 2pm in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home of DeKalb. Rev. Chris Gully will be officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarlawn Cemetery in Scooba.
On February 15,2020 he passed away peacefully with family by his side at Anderson’s Hospital. Tommy was 46...
Cheryl Tuggle
Feb 14, 2020
Graveside services for Cheryl Denise “Webb” Tuggle, 62, will be Sunday, February 16, 2020, at 2:00pm at Pine Grove Baptist Church cemetery in House, MS. Terry Covington will be officiating. Cheryl died Friday, February 14, 2020, peacefully, at her home. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care. Ms. Tuggle had a very outgoing personality and never met...
Kayson Blackwell
Feb 13, 2020
Funeral services for Kayson Blackwell will be Saturday at 11 am in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Duffee Baptist Church cemetery.
Kayson, age 3, of Chunky, passed away Thursday.
He loved watching videos on his I pad and playing with his sister.
Kayson is survived by...
Howard Mccormick
Feb 11, 2020
Howard “Doc” McCormick, a long time resident of Meridian, passed away on February 11, 2020 at the age of 73. Doc was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved to read and spend time with his family. He specialized in retail management and always took pride in his work. He was acknowledged throughout these years...
Dennis Ray Thrash
Feb 10, 2020
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetary at 2:00 P.M. for Mr. Dennis Ray Thrash. Mr. Thrash, 59,of the Long Creek area passed away Monday, Febuary 10th at his home. He is survived by daughters Maghen and Shanna Thrash, sisters Marianne Thrash, Kathy Riley( Kenny) and brother Bruce Thrash; granchildren Elijah Jones, Jeremiah Felts,...
Mallene Conard
Feb 9, 2020
Graveside services for Mrs. Mallene Hall Conard, 85, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on February 13, 2020, at Magnolia Cemetery with Bro. Jack Kern officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home will handle all arrangements.
Mrs. Conard, a lifelong resident of Meridian, died February 9,2020 at Specialty Hospital of Meridian.
Mallene was born on Easter...
Jerry Swanner
Feb 6, 2020
Services for Mr.Jerry Ray Swanner 76, of Enterprise MS Will be held Sunday February 9th 2pm at Webb Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-2 pm at the Funeral home. Mr. Swanner passed away Thursday February 6th in Meridian, MS.
He is survived by a daughter Vanessa Williams and her husband Jonathon, Son Terry Swanner and his wife Tammy....
Maudie Elaine Clark
Feb 2, 2020
Services for Elaine Clark will be held Friday, February 7th, 3:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. James Gordon and Bro. Jerry Johnson officiating. A private burial will take place at Meridian Memorial Park.
Mrs. Clark, 87, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, February 2nd at Bedford Care Center of Marion.
She was...
Mark Collins
Feb 2, 2020
A memorial service for Mr. Mark Devon Collins will be held at a later date. Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Collins, 48, of Meridian, passed away Sunday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
He enjoyed country and Christian music as well as a love for the old movies.
...Harold Joseph Aust
Feb 1, 2020
Funeral services for Harold Joseph “Little Joe” Aust will be held Thursday at 11:30 am at Binnsville United Methodist Church. Brother Zac Cox will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Binnsville community cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Aust, 79, passed away Saturday, February 1st at Jeff Anderson Regional...
Victor Wilkerson
Jan 31, 2020
Services for Victor Wilkerson will be held Friday, February 7th, 12:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bob Followell, Bro. Jimmy Culpepper, and Bro. Ray Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Center Grove Baptist Church.
Mr. Wilkerson, 80, of Meridian, passed away Friday, January 31st at his residence. Victor enjoyed being outdoors, his...
Harold Riley
Jan 30, 2020
A memorial service for Harold Earnest Riley Jr., 70, will be held at a later date. Stephens Funeral Home is handling his arrangements. Mr. Riley died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Riley is survived by his wife, Anne McWhirter Riley; daughter Bianca Sophia Simon and two sisters Kaye Riley Myers and Kathy Riley Domenget. He was preceded...
Murlene Mcmahan
Jan 30, 2020
A memorial service for Murlene Goforth McMahan, will be held at a later date. Stephens Funeral Home is handling her arrangements. Mrs. McMahan died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at her residence in Daleville, MS. Mrs. McMahan is survived by her children Wilmer McMahan, Shirley Sevier (Rick) and Terri Allen; 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren with one on the...
Harold Dempsey
Jan 29, 2020
Funeral services for Mr. Harold Lee Dempsey will be held at graveside, February 7, 2020, 11:30 a.m., at Mississippi Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Newton, MS.
Mr. Dempsey, 72, passed away on January 29, 2020 at his home. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and doing wood working. He was a Vietnam Veteran while serving in the United...
Edward Moore
Jan 28, 2020
Services for Mr. Edward "Bud" Moore will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Lost Gap Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m until service time. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bud, 90, passed away on January 28, 2020 at the Veterans Home in Kosciusko. After...
Lt. Col. Robert Scales
Jan 27, 2020
Funeral services for Lt. Col. Robert D. “Dave” Scales will be held Friday at 11am at Druid Hills Methodist Church. Burial will follow at 2pm at Mississippi Veterans Cemetery in Newton. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Lt. Col. Scales, 72, of Collinsville, was retired from the MS Air National Guard where...
Billy Chandler
Jan 26, 2020
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Billy Ray Chandler.
Mr. Chandler, 64, of Toomsuba, passed away Sunday, January 26th at Anderson Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his brothers, James Chandler (Kathy), Scottie Chandler (Pam), and Percy Chandler; sister, Betty Raines (Ronnie); and numerous nieces and nephews.
...Clinton Vaughn
Jan 25, 2020
Graveside services for Mr. Clinton Vaughn will be held Tuesday January 28th at 10 am at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Kim Culpepper and Jack Mayatt will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Vaughn, 92, of Meridian, passed away at his residence on Saturday. He was self employed carpenter. Mr. Vaughn served his...
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