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.
Malachi & Masara Priester
Aug 2, 2024
A memorial service for infant twins, Malachi and Masara Priester, will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens cemetery.
Malachi and Masara were born into the arms of Jesus August 2, 2024.
They are survived by their parents, La’Porsha Sanders and Devonte Priester; siblings, Lillianna Hamilton, Samiyia...
Danny Glynn Hamrick
Aug 2, 2024
Danny Glynn Hamrick, 69, of Meridian, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Danny was born to Tommy Lee Hamrick and Bobbie Jean (Price) Hamrick on August 2, 1955, in Meridian, MS. In 1976, Danny enlisted with The United States Marine Corps. While serving, he received the Rifle Marksman Badge, as...
Raymond Cleo Reece
Aug 1, 2024
Raymond Cleo Reece, 85, of Meridian, passed away at his home on August 1, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
Raymond was born to Cleo Reece and Annie Mae (Chatham) Reece on January 13, 1939. He will be remembered as being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. On December 5, 1959, Raymond married the love of...
Peggy Joyce White
Aug 1, 2024
Peggy Joyce White, 91, of Meridian, MS, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, August 1, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Peggy was born on June 18, 1933, to Harvey James Lancaster and Velma Cynthia Lancaster in Lauderdale County. On April 11, 1951, she married the love of her life, Lester Hubert White, and they were...
Joseph John Churylo
Jul 31, 2024
Graveside services for Joseph John Churylo will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Churylo, 83, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Trend Health and Rehab in Meridian, MS.
Joseph served his country in the United...
Lola Frances Gregory Magee
Jul 29, 2024
Lola Frances Gregory Magee, born on May 5, 1948, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Hospital in Meridian, MS.
She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 30 years, Richard L. “Pete” Magee; son, Jeffery L. Haire and his very special friend, Mitzi Roebuck; grandchildren, Cylee Haire, Caleb Haire, and Cohen Haire; brother,...
Nunilon U. Thomas, MD
Jul 29, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Nunilon U. Thomas, MD (“Nunie”), on July 29, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1936, to Ambrosio Upano and Edilberta Franco in Tuguegarao, Cagayan in the Philippines.
She graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Santo Tomas, Class of 1960 and...
Patricia Ann Smith
Jul 26, 2024
Patricia Ann Barmer Smith, 85, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, July 26, 2024.
Patricia was born to John Philip Barmer, Sr. and Sybil Louise (Peters) Barmer on December 21, 1938 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. She attended and graduated from Enterprise High School in 1954. She also represented Enterprise High...
Renee Baty Hatcher Loper
Jul 23, 2024
Graveside services for Renee Baty Hatcher Loper will be held Monday, July 29, 2024, 11:45 a.m. at Center Ridge Baptist Church cemetery-Dekalb with Bro. Randy Moore officiating and John Harwell assisting. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Renee left this earthly life at Ochsner Rush Health, Meridian, MS, surrounded by her family, and we have...
Nell Marie Beddingfield
Jul 23, 2024
Graveside services for Nell Marie Beddingfield will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024, 3:00 p.m., at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Tim Craddock officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Beddingfield, 72, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at her residence.
Marie was a devoted member of 8th Avenue Baptist Church for...
Jamie Noelle Burns
Jul 21, 2024
Jamie Noelle Burns, 35, of Meridian, sadly passed away the morning of July 21, 2024, at home.
Jamie was born to Paul J. and Pamela Faye (Thompson) Burns on February 27, 1989, in Decatur, Alabama. Jamie had a beautiful soul and will be remembered as having the biggest heart and doing what she could for anyone in...
Lois Aleene Ozborn
Jul 20, 2024
Lois Aleene Ozborn of Milton, FL, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born on February 12, 1929, to Amos Lyle and Melva Johnson in Stanford, Illinois. She was the wife of the late Claud M. Ozborn, who preceded her in death in 2009.
For many years, Aleene ran a...
William Otis Edwards
Jul 20, 2024
William Otis Edwards, 99, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away the morning of Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Regency Hospital of Meridian.
Otis was born to Walter and Alma Edwards on April 28, 1925. When Otis became of age, he joined the United States Army and would go on the serve as a mechanic in World War II, stationed...
Palmer Rebecca "Becky" Holcombe
Jul 14, 2024
Palmer Rebecca “Becky” Holcombe, 82, of Collinsville, passed away peacefully the early morning hours of Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Anderson Baptist Hospital.
Becky was born to William Waldon and Cynthia Lee (Sharp) Smith on July 8, 1942, in Stonewall, Mississippi. She was proud to be the oldest of the six children her parents had, and she...
Edna Lillis Ward
Jul 14, 2024
Services for Edna Lillis Ward will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North. Interment will Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Edna Lillis Ward, 85, of Meridian, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Hospital.
Edna enjoyed sewing, putting puzzles...
Gregorio "Greg" Salvador Mariano
Jul 11, 2024
Services for Gregorio “Greg” Mariano will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 10:30 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Rev. Dr. Wade Phillips officiating. The interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS.
Mr. Mariano, 87, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Greg was born in Manila, Philippines on June...
William C. Jarvis
Jul 10, 2024
William “Bill” C. Jarvis, 75, of DeKalb, passed away peacefully the afternoon of July 10, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.
Bill was born to Houston Thomas Jarvis, Sr. and Eloyse Fulton Jarvis on December 13, 1948, at Riley Hospital in Meridian, MS. In 1970, Bill graduated from the Mississippi Highway Patrol School. Five years...
Billy Joe Townsend
Jul 7, 2024
A graveside service for Billy Joe Townsend will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Meridian Memorial Park with Bro. Jack Kern officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Townsend, 73, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at R.P. White Nursing Facility.
Billy Joe was a sweet man who loved his...
Shirley Mae Bryan
Jul 6, 2024
Services for Shirley Mae Bryan will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024, 10:30 a.m., at Hudson Chapel Church of God with Rev. Michael Harper officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Union is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Ms. Bryan, 79, of Union, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Carthage, MS.
Shirley was a lifelong...
Malyn A. Speed
Jul 5, 2024
Malyn Avera Speed, 93, went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2024.
She was born to Luke and Mertie Ann (Fuller) Avera on October 28, 1930, in Clarke County, Mississippi. She was a retired employee of Superstop.
Malyn enjoyed traveling the country with family and friends from her beloved church, Faith Baptist. She...
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