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.
Charles Price Sr.
Nov 19, 2018
Memorial services for Charles L. Price will be Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 3:00pm at Barham Funeral Home Forest Lawn Chapel with Bro. Chuck Overby officiating. Barham Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Price, 84, died Monday, November 19, 2018. He loved cooking, traveling, and collecting toy cars, lighthouses, and shot glasses. He was especially fond of...
Betty Culpepper
Nov 17, 2018
A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Betty Jeanette Raley Culpepper on Monday, November 19th, 10:00 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Service Graveside Service Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery Vimville, MS Monday, November 19, 2018 10:00 a.m. Cemetery Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery ...Kenny Thurman
Nov 16, 2018
A memorial service will be held for Mr. Kenny James Thurman Friday, November 23rd, 12:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Lovett officiating. Mr. Thurman, 60, of Meridian, passed away Friday, November 16th at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Kenny was born on Dec 9th 1957 in Willisville Arkansas to Herbert and Helen Phillips. He...
Arthur Noel
Nov 12, 2018
Private services are to be held for Arthur J. "Art" Noel. Mr. Noel, age 82, of Collinsville, and formerly of Bremen and Rochester, Indiana, passed away November 12 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born May 1, 1936, in New Buffalo, Michigan to the late Carl B. and Mary A. (Feitz) Noel. Art grew up on a...

Shirley Coats
Nov 10, 2018
Shirley W. Coats Funeral services for Shirley W. Coats will be Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the chapel at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ms. Coats, 82, died Saturday, November...

Mackie Culpepper
Nov 9, 2018
Funeral services for Mrs. Mackie Culpepper will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 3 p.m. at Pine Grove Church in the Martin community. Visitation will be from 2 - 3 p.m. at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Mackie, 83, of Meridian, passed away on November 9, 2018 at Jeff Anderson...

Betty Collins
Nov 9, 2018
Betty S. Collins Funeral services for Betty S. Collins will be Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 10:00am at James F. Webb Chapel, with Rev. Leslie Aucoin and Bro. Jackie White officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Collins, 82, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at her...
Estaban Valdez
Nov 4, 2018
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Estaban Videl "Steven" Valdez. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Mr. Valdez, age 69, of Meridian, passed away Sunday at his residence. He was a retired electrician and plumber for McLain Plumbing in Meridian. He loved the outdoors. You could always find him working in...

Billie Parten
Nov 3, 2018
A funeral service will be held for Mrs. Billy Jean Parten Wednesday, November 7th, 11:00 am at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Smith and Bro. Damon Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Christian Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Coatopa, AL. Mrs. Parten, 80, of Meridian, passed away Saturday at Anderson Regional Medical. Billie Jean enjoyed cooking,...

James Vickrey
Oct 30, 2018
The family of Travis Vickery will hold a private memorial at a later date. Mr. Vickery, age 82, of Kewanee, passed away October 30 at his home. He is survived by his children, Cynthia Ann Lakeman, James Travis Vickrey Jr, Lawrence Clyde Vickrey, Anne Marie Neal and her husband, Joel, and stepson, Charles H. Adams, as well as numerous...
Geraldine Parker
Oct 28, 2018
Memorial Services will be held at a later date for Mrs. Geraldine Parker. Mrs. Parker,54, of Meridian, passed away at her residence Sunday. She was a homemaker who loved her family especially her grandson. She enjoyed working in her yard, caring for her flowers. She will be remembered for her ability to bring back to life plants that others...
William Scott
Oct 27, 2018
The family of Austin Scott will hold a private family service. Austin passed away October 27, 2018. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents, William "Billy" Scott Jr and Jolynn Scott and sister, Lacey Scott. Family and friends may leave online condolences at stephensfunerals.com. The family request memorials be made in Austin's name to Jacob's Well Ministry...

Leland Moore
Oct 25, 2018
Funeral services for Mr. Leland Moore will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 12 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Read officiating. Visitation will be from 10 - 12pm Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sageville Cemetery on Arundel Road. Mr. Moore, 87, of Meridian, passed away on Thursday...
George Key
Oct 22, 2018
Memorial service for Mr. George Albert Key will be held Friday at 11 am in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home. Bro. Billy Guinn will be officiating. Mr. Key, 71, of Meridian, passed away Monday at his residence. He was a longtime route salesman for Borden Milk Co. Mr. Key was always cheerful, always happy. He enjoyed playing the...

Frances Ross
Oct 21, 2018
A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Frances Ann Ross Wednesday, October 24th, 2:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Garden with Bro. Wayne Campbell officiating. Barham Funeral Home Forest Lawn Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ross, 81, of Meridian, passed away Sunday at Rush Foundation Hospital. Frances was a veteran of the Air Force as well...
Oliver Limerick
Oct 17, 2018
Services for Oliver Limerick will be held Friday, October 19, 2018, at Blackwater Baptist Church in Daleville at 2pm. Rev. Walt Tessier and Rev. Jonathan Greer are officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Limerick, 83, of the Wahalak community, passed away Wednesday at Bedford Care of Marion. Mr....
Dr. Merlos,
Oct 13, 2018
Dr. Ricardo Merlos, Col.USAR(Ret) Dr. Ricardo Merlos passed away on Saturday October 13th, 2018, in Meridian. He was born January 17, 1945 in Santa Ana, El Salvador to Jose Fermin and Dolores Merlos. He grew up in San Salvador and in his youth had a curiosity for aviation, military service, and the medical field. He began his career in...
Bobbie Mcqueen
Oct 8, 2018
Graveside services for Bobbie Jean McQueen will be held Thursday at 10 am at Goodwater Baptist Church in Meehan. Rev. Jack Kern will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Mrs. McQueen, 80, of Meehan, passed away Monday at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. She was a LPN graduate of Meridian Community College, working in several medical...
Barbara Moulds
Oct 5, 2018
Services for Barbara Joan Moulds will be held Tuesday, October 9th, 11:00 a.m., at Jones Chapel Church of God with Bro. Ron Leonard officiating. Burial will follow in Devoe Family Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Moulds, 81, of Meridian, passed away Friday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Joan was a kind,...
Hoyte Alley
Oct 3, 2018
Graveside services for Mrs. Hoyte Moore Alley will be held Saturday at 4pm at Magnolia Cemetery. Rev. Carl White will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Mrs. Alley, 96, passed away Wednesday. Friends and family will always cherish the memory of a beautiful soul, one of the most unselfish and caring lady you would...
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