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.
Janice Hogan
Oct 3, 2018
Janice Marie Wilson Hogan, 66, of Meridian, passed away October 3, 2018, at her residence and is at peace and pain free in her Father's arms. She left behind the love of her life, her husband, Paul Hogan and her little companion, Eddy. Paul faithfully remained at her side and cared for her during her illness along with special...
Shirley Melton
Sep 27, 2018
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Melton will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 3 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1 - 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Enterprise Cemetery. Mrs. Melton, 83, of Enterprise, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at her home...
Annie Banes
Sep 26, 2018
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie "Polly" Banes will be held Saturday, September 29th, 1:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Dr. John Temple officiating. Burial will follow at Meridian Memorial Park. Mrs. Banes, 96, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, September 26th, at Diversicare Living Facility. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the...
Robert Boswell
Sep 25, 2018
Mr. Robert Clinton Boswell Mr. Boswell of Kemper County died September 25, 2018. He was born March 4, 1936. He was a Christian and he loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his wife Ouida Boswell; Daughter, Robin; brother, Craig Boswell (Brandy); sister, Ouida Lee (Hal); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...
Audrey Burkhalter
Sep 25, 2018
Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey Burkhalter will be held Saturday at 2pm in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home. Rev. James L. Balliet will be officiating. Burial will follow in Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Mrs. Burkhalter, 86, formerly of the Dalewood Community in Lauderdale, passed away at her residence in...
Marilyn Gray
Sep 25, 2018
Mrs. Marilyn B. Gray A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 6 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tim Adams officiating. There will be a visitation one hour before the service on Friday. Mrs. Gray, 71, of Meridian, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Bedford Care...
Marsha Ethridge
Sep 24, 2018
Services for Marsha Kay Goodwin Ethridge will be held Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2pm at Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with Nick Blake and Ron Cooper officiating. Interment will follow in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Ethridge, 59, of Meridian, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was a...
Audrey Moore
Sep 18, 2018
A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Audrey Lee Moore Thursday, September 20th, 12:00 p.m. at Meridian Memorial Park with Dr. Raymond Leake officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Moore, 86, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, September 18th at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church...
Jimmie Shelby
Sep 18, 2018
A private immediate family graveside service was held at Magnolia Cemetery on Friday, September 21, 2018 for Mr. Jimmie Shelby. Mr. Shelby, 82, passed away at his residence. He enjoyed the outdoors including hunting and fishing. A painter by trade, he was survived by his wife Verna along with many close family members that loved him dearly. Friends may...
Pamela Ford
Sep 16, 2018
A private memorial service for Miss Pamela Danielle Ford will be held at a later date. Miss Ford, 44, of Collinsville, passed away unexpectantly Sunday at her residence. She was born on December 10, 1973 in California where she spent her youth in Fresno and later moved to Louisiana. Friends and family will remember her love of all animals...
Mary Kynerd
Sep 14, 2018
Mrs. Mary Frances Kynerd Graveside services for Mrs. Kynerd will be held on Monday, September 17,2018 at 11:00 at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Owens officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at James F. Webb Funeral Home from 6 - 8 pm. Mrs. Kynerd, 92, of Meridian, passed away on September 14, 2018 at her...
Billy Rash
Sep 13, 2018
A graveside memorial service for Mr. Billy Ray Rash will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 10:00 am in the Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church. Mr. Rash, 58, of Collinsville passed away September 13th . Friends may sign the online register at www.stephensfunerals.com
Service Graveside Memorial Service Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church Pleasant...
Gwendolyn Warren
Sep 11, 2018
Memorial services for Gwendolyn Warren will be held at a later date. Ms. Warren, 66, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday at The Oaks Rehab Center. Friends may sign the online register at www.stephensfunerals.com.
Roger Robinson
Sep 9, 2018
Roger Allan Robinson, 62, of Meridian MS died over the weekend at his residence. Mr. Robinson leaves behind two brothers, David (Donna) Robinson, Steve (Teresa) Robinson; nieces Kelsey Robinson, Jade Robinson, Rachel Robinson Brown (Richard), Mandi Brooks, Amy Robinson Dorman (David); nephews Blake Robinson and Lance (Tiffany) Robinson; great nephews Caleb, Malachi, Memphis, Teagan and Leathon, and great nieces...
Mary Dudley
Sep 7, 2018
Jesus is the Song Maudine Dudley fought the good fight and finished the race on September 7, 2018 at 1:59am. She was surrounded by her family as she passed from this life into eternity. Her husband JR and countless friends and family welcomed her into heaven as the angels rejoiced. Maudine was born to George and Ollie Thrash of...
Nannie Baysinger
Sep 6, 2018
Services for Nannie M. Duran Baysinger will be held Saturday, September 15th, 2:00 p.m., at Hight Assembly of God in Noxapater, MS with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Services will be officiated by Pastor Bob Null and Rev. Chuck Overby. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Nannie,85, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, September...
Agnes Riley
Sep 5, 2018
Graveside services for Mrs. Agnes Riley will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Cemetery in Columbus, Mississippi. Rev. Rickey Green officiating and Stephens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Riley, age 96, of Meridian, passed away September 5 at Rush Foundation Hospital. Agnes was born in Gordo, Alabama and raised in Ethelsville,...
Mary Mchugh
Sep 5, 2018
Our beloved Mary Margaret received her angel wings on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. Mary Margaret was the fourth child and only girl born to Walter M. McHugh Sr. and Alice Callahan McHugh on May 8, 1929, at her home in Meridian. At Mary Margaret's age of one, she and family moved to Tucson, Ariz., where they lived until Mary...
Herbert Strange
Sep 3, 2018
A Celebration of Life for Herbert Joe Strange "Herb" will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018, 11:00 a.m., at Webb Funeral Home in Meridian, Mississippi with Dr. John Temple officiating. Herb was called by the Lord on Monday, September 3rd from his home in Meridian, where he has lived for the past 20 years. Herb touched many people...
Walter Adams
Sep 1, 2018
A memorial will be held for Walter Keith Adams at James F. Webb Funeral Home, 2514 7th Street, Meridian, MS 39301 on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 11:00 am. Interment will be at the Dayton National Cemetery, a VA cemetery in Ohio. Walter Keith Adams, 69, of Meridian, MS passed away September 1, 2018 after a long struggle with...
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