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.
Alice Shirley
Feb 16, 2019
Funeral services will be held for Alice Janette McLelland Shirley Wednesday, February 20th, 1:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin McLelland and Rev. Robert Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Baptist Church of Toomsuba. Ms. Shirley, 80, of Toomsuba, passed away Saturday, February 16th at Specialty Hospital. She was a devoted homemaker and retired...
Walter Pace
Feb 15, 2019
Graveside services for Mr. Walter Ray Pace will be held at 12 noon Friday, February 22nd at the MS Veterans Cemetery in Newton, MS with Bro. Dennis Robinson officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Pace of Bailey/Kemper County, MS passed away Friday at his home in Collinsville, MS. He served his country in the United...
Ann Herbert
Feb 14, 2019
Graveside services for Mrs. Ann Boyd Herbert will be held Monday at 11:30 am at Magnolia Cemetery with The Rev. Morris Thompson officiating. Barham Funeral Home, Forest Lawn Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Herbert, 86, of Meridian, passed away Thursday at Diversacare Nursing Center. She was a longtime legal secretary, wonderful wife, loving mother and grandmother. Mrs....
Johnny Watkins
Feb 13, 2019
A graveside service will be held for Mr. Johnny Edwin Watkins Monday, February 18th, 1:00 p.m., at Graham Cemetery with Bro. David Winford officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Watkins,65, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, February 13th, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Aileen Watkins; daughter, Adrianne Watkins;...
Vickye Burt
Feb 12, 2019
A memorial will be held at a later date for Vickye Lynne Bishop Giles Burt. Ms. Burt, 62, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, February 12th at her residence. She is survived by her brother Kevin Bishop and wife Debbie; sister Lauren Sasser and husband Marty; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Wallace...
Ruby Miller
Feb 11, 2019
Graveside services for Mrs. Ruby Stewart Miller will be held Wednesday at 10 am at Magnolia Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to attend to the arrangements. Mrs. Miller, 96, of Meridian, passed away Monday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker to her family through the years. Mrs. Miller is survived by her sister Kathleen...
Robert Gray
Feb 10, 2019
A graveside service will be held for Robert "Gene" Eugene Gray Wednesday, February 13th, 11:00 a.m., at Magnolia Cemetery. Mr. Gray, 72, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, February 10th.
Service Graveside Service Magnolia Cemetery 23rd Avenue Meridian, MS 39305 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11:00 a.m. Cemetery Magnolia Cemetery 23rd Avenue Meridian, MS 39305
Ollie Pippens
Feb 7, 2019
Ollie Pippens of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Feb 7, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Service Graveside Service Cedar Haven Meridian, MS 39301 Friday, February 15, 2019 2:00 pm Burial Cedar Haven Meridian, MS 39301 Friday, February 15, 2019
David Cooper
Feb 6, 2019
Funeral services for Mr. David Cooper will be held Saturday at 1pm in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home. Rev. Patty Roberson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church cemetery in Rose Hill. Mr. Cooper, 73, of Rose Hill, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was retired as a Preventive Maintenance Inspector for...
Sydonna Stuart
Feb 4, 2019
Funeral services for Sydonna Louise Stuart will be Friday at 2pm at Barham Funeral Home - Forest Lawn Chapel. Bro. Jim Hutchinson will be officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Horeb cemetery. Ms. Stuart, 58, of Meridian passed away Monday at The Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She loved children and cared for many as a childcare provider. She...
Gwendolyn Haguewood
Feb 3, 2019
Graveside funeral services for Gwendolyn Jean Haguewood will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery at 2 pm with Brother Robert Hughes officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 1:30 at Webb Funeral Home on Wednesday. Ms. Haguewood, 54, of Meridian, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Rush Hospital. She had a great...
Charles Easterwood Jr.
Feb 3, 2019
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Easterwood Jr. will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 12 pm with Rev. Jerry Read officiating. Visitation will be from 10 - 12 pm at Webb Funeral Home on Wednesday. Mr. Easterwood, 67, of Meridian, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Rush Hospital....
Sarah Welch
Feb 2, 2019
Graveside services for Sarah H. Welch, 85, will be held Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 1pm at Henagan Cemetery in Epes, AL. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of her arrangements. Ms. Welch passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. She was retired from the Navy base in Meridian where she worked in supply. She also loved bowling....
John Morvant Jr.
Jan 31, 2019
Memorial services will be held Saturday at 12 pm for Mr. John Morvant Jr. at Dr. John Auto Body Shop located at 1110 Homestead Road in Meridian. Mr. Morvant, 49, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, January 31st. "Dr. John", as his family and friends called him, was the owner of Dr. Johns Auto Body Shop. He loved running his...
Walter Taylor
Jan 27, 2019
Mr. Walter "Bert" Taylor passed away January 27th at Rush Foundation Hospital. Mr. Taylor served his country in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic and attained the rank of Master Sergeant. Serving twenty-one years, he served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars before retiring in 1974. He then taught middle school shop class for nine years...
Carlton Lavender
Jan 26, 2019
Carlton "Lavoe" Lavender was born July 21, 1952, and life slipped away on Jan. 26, 2019. A memorial service will be Jan. 30, 2019, at 1 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home with the Revs. J. Kermit Sharp and Derrick Wilson officiating. Visitation with relatives and friends will be one hour prior to services.
Visitation James...
Louis Mabry Jr.
Jan 24, 2019
Service Graveside Service Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Meehan, MS Friday, January 25, 2019 1:00 p.m. Cemetery Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Meehan, MS
Casey Dickerson
Jan 24, 2019
Funeral services for Casey Brooke Dickerson will be Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11am at Barham Funeral Home - Forest Lawn Chapel. The Reverends Timothy Lewis and Terry Irby will be officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 5 - 8pm at Barham Funeral Home - Forest Lawn Chapel. Interment will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church...
Merilon Butler
Jan 23, 2019
Graveside services for Merilon L. Butler will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 1pm at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Rev. Sara Gibson will be officiating with Barham Funeral Home - Forest Lawn Chapel in charge of her arrangements. Ms. Butler, 76, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Ms. Butler...
Katie Whitworth
Jan 23, 2019
Services for Mrs. Katie Mae Whitworth will be held Saturday, January 26th, 2:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Whitworth, 83, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday at Bedford Care Center She is survived by her husband Woodie Guy Whitworth; daughter Patty Greer; grandchildren Tyler Greer and wife Kelsey, and Jennifer...
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