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.
Marion Smith
Apr 16, 2019
A graveside service will be held for Ms. Marion Geneva McDaniel Jordan Smith Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating. Ms. Smith, 78, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, April 16th, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She is survived her children, Jennie G. Whitaker (James), Beverly K. Jordan Tarkett, Jimmy Stevenson (Matthew), and Terry Nevlin...
Jimmy Johnson
Apr 14, 2019
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy W. Johnson will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 12 p.m. at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Bro. Trevor Gore officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 - 12 at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Johnson, 77, of Meridian passed away on April 14 at his...
John Carter
Apr 9, 2019
Funeral services for Mr. John D. Carter will be held Friday April 12 at 10 am at Causeyville Baptist Church. Brother Gilbert Eaves will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Carter, 80, died Tuesday April 9 at The Oaks. He was a retired road inspector...
Lee Robinson Sr.
Apr 9, 2019
Mr. Lee Roy Robinson, Sr. passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. He was born April 26, 1919, to Spencer Lee Robinson and Marion Elizabeth Kunselman. He retired from the Navy as a W4 Warrant Officer, after serving 32 years. He served in World War II, (survived Pearl Harbor), The Korean War and Vietnam. He was preceded in death by...
Cora Mitchell
Apr 6, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Lee "Knootsie" Mitchell will be held Tuesday at 11 am at the First Presbyterian Church of DeKalb. Rev. Scott Phillips will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Cemetery with Stephens Funeral Home of DeKalb in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Mitchell, 92, of DeKalb, passed away at her residence on Saturday. She was a...
Minnie Dickerson
Apr 5, 2019
Services for Mrs. Minnie Marrie Dickerson will be held Monday, April 8th, 2:00 pm., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Lanier officiating. Burial will follow at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Dickerson, 74, of Meridian, passed away Friday, April 5th, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Minnie attended Northcrest Baptist Church and loved her church family...
Rachel Rawson
Apr 4, 2019
Mrs. Rawson, 85, of Meridian, passed away on April 4, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held Sunday, April 7th, at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m., with service to follow in the James F. Webb Chapel. Burial will be at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Richard Wallace and Bro. Tommy...
Janiece Calvert
Apr 3, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Janiece Calvert will be held Friday at 1pm in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home. Rev. Derrick Wilson will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Little Rock, MS. Mrs. Calvert, 75, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday at her residence. She was a long-time hairdresser, owning her own business. Mrs. Calvert will...
Fred Frey Jr.
Apr 2, 2019
Mr. Fred "Poppa" Albert Frey Jr., 72, of Stonewall, MS went to be home with our Lord on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born November 6, 1946 to the late Nola Bradley and Fred Frey Sr. Fred proudly served in the United Stares army in his younger years. He went on to retire from General Motors and for...
Jimmy Duncan
Apr 2, 2019
Graveside services for Jimmy Morris Duncan will be Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 3:00pm in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Mr. Duncan, 55, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at J.T. Champion nursing home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Stephens Funeral Home. Mr. Duncan is survived by his mother Deanna Duncan of Chesapeake, VA; a daughter...
Freeman Palmer
Apr 1, 2019
Freeman E. Palmer, 80, of Meridian passed away at home Monday, April 1, 2019. He was born March 4, 1939 in Kemper County, MS. Freeman retired from Structural Steel at the age of 75. Services will be held at Stephens Funeral Home on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 12 noon. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service....
Mickay-Lee Smith
Mar 31, 2019
A graveside service for Mickay-lee Adriana Smith, infant, will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Barham Funeral Home Forest Lawn Chapel in charge of the arrangements. Mickay-lee is survived by her parents Valerie Smith and Jamal Cole; grandparents Mickey Smith, Roderick Smith (Rena), and Roger and Lacey Cole; great grandparents Eunice and Curtis Ellerby;...
Bobby Mcdowell Jr.
Mar 30, 2019
A memorial service for Bobby Harold McDowell Jr. will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019, 1:00 pm, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Mr. McDowell, 61, passed away March 30, 2019 at Rush Hospital. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements. Bobby is survived by his wife, Kay McDowell; a daughter Jana Lawson (Brandon); sons Benjamin...
James Mcmahan
Mar 29, 2019
Services for James Michael "Mike" McMahan will be held at a later date. Mike died Friday, March 29, 2019 at his residence. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements. Mr. McMahan is survived by his mother Murlene McMahan; sisters Terri Allen and Shirley Sevier (Rick); a brother Wilmer McMahan; a sister-in-law Genny McMahan as well as numerous...
Teri Perez
Mar 28, 2019
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Teri Ashley Howington Perez. Mrs. Perez, 35, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, March 28th, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. James F. Webb is in charge of arrangements.
Deborah Dailey
Mar 25, 2019
Deborah Massey Dailey, 60, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at UMMC in Jackson, MS. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of her arrangements. Ms. Dailey is survived by her three sisters Vickie Robinson (Victor) of Columbus, MS, Marilyn Massey and Jamie Massey, both of Biloxi, MS; nephews Gabriel Robinson (Amy), David Vaughn (Alicia), Trace Vaughn as well as...
Glen Mcinnis
Mar 24, 2019
A memorial service for Glen W. McInnis will be held at a later date. Mr. McInnis died Sunday, March 24, 2019. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements. He is survived by his wife Clara McInnis; children Wayne McInnis (Ki), Kacy Swanner (Chris); Step-sons Mike Brown (Donna), Matthew Brown, Andy Brown; grandchildren Jake Brown, Alli Brown, Savannah...
Walter Rainer
Mar 20, 2019
Funeral services for Mr. Walter Adrian Rainer will be held Saturday at 11 am at Barham Funeral Home, Forest Lawn Chapel. Rev. Dwight Callens will be officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Mr. Rainer, 93, passed away March 20th in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was born in Newton Co., MS on April 19, 1925...
Donna Johnston
Mar 18, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Donna Kay Bateman Johnston will be held Friday at 2pm at Barham Funeral Home, Forest Lawn Chapel. Dr. Corey Fontan will be officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Mr. Johnston, 65, of Enterprise, passed away Monday at Specialty Hospital of Meridian. She was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with...
Carter Anthony
Mar 17, 2019
Graveside services for Carter Amir Anthony will be Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 12:00, at Friendly Cemetery in Marion, MS. Brother Chuck Overby will be officiating and Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Master Anthony passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. He is survived by his mother Erica Brown, his father Dominique Anthony, and a brother...
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