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.
Joe Grady
Aug 31, 2018
Services for Mr. Joe Lewis Grady will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at New Hope United Methodist Church in Dekalb,MS at 1:30 pm. Visitation will be on Thursday from 12:30 pm until service time at the church. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. On August 31st, 2018 at 4 am in the morning...
Herbert Francis
Aug 31, 2018
A memorial service for Mr. Herbert M. Francis will be held September 4, 2018, at 11 am at Stephens Funeral Home, with Bro. Danny Lanier officiating He will be interred at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Texas at a later date. Mr. Francis, age 91, of Meridian, passed away August 31 at his home. Herbert was born and...
Sam Hudnall
Aug 29, 2018
Mr. Sam (as he was known) was 90 years young. He was born in Electric Mills, MS on September 16, 1927 to Harvey and Jimmie Hudnall. At an early age he opened a grocery store in West Point. In 1958 he moved to Meridian and opened Hudnall Food Stores. He was devoted to Crimestoppers and was one of the...
Hewitt Clarke Jr.
Aug 28, 2018
Noted author and researcher Hewitt Raphael Clarke Jr. loved East Mississippi and its history. On Friday, he'll be remembered here and laid to rest. A memorial Mass is planned at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Church for Mr. Clarke, followed by a military burial at the church cemetery and a celebration of his life at 1 p.m. at...
Alice Armes
Aug 27, 2018
Funeral services for Mrs. Faye Linton Armes will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel, at 10:30 a.m. with Bro. William Carey officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time on Saturday. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of...
Gerald Herrington
Aug 21, 2018
Gerald Roe Herrington , fought a good fight, kept the faith , and finished his course on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Gerald was born on October 3, 1935 in Bastrop. LA to Louis Walter and Gladys Cameron Herrington. He served in the United States Air Force receiving the Outstanding Airman Award. Gerald met a dark haired browned eyed girl,...
Alice Furr
Aug 21, 2018
Alice Obera Furr, of Meridian, passed away at Rush Hospital on August 21, 2018 at the age of 74. A family memorial will be held at a later date at Meridian Memorial Park cemetery. She was one of the first graduates of West Lauderdale High School in 1964. She is preceded in death by her mother Hazel Kerr; husband...
Bruce Hodge
Aug 21, 2018
Mr. Bruce Hodge A memorial service for Mr. Bruce Hodge will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Meridian at 2:00 p.m. with visitation being from 1:30 p.m. until service time with Dr. Raymond Leake officiating. Mr. Hodge, 68, of Meridian, passed away on Tuesday at Rush Hospital. He was a retired Chief Financial...
Jessie Johnson
Aug 20, 2018
Mr. Jessie J. Johnson Graveside services for Mr. Johnson will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 2:30 pm at Cedar Haven Cemetery with Rev. John Sweeney officiating. Mr. Johnson, 77, passed away at Rush Hospital on Monday, August 20, 2018. Family and friends may sign the online memorial at www.jamesfwebb.com
Service Graveside Cedar...
Margaret Ellis
Aug 19, 2018
A graveside service will be held Sunday, August 26th, 2:30 p.m. at Meridian Memorial Park with Rev. Gary Davis officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ellis, 86, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, August 19th. She is survived by her children Michael Ellis and wife Mary Ann of Taylorsville, KY and Rose Ellis of...
Janice Jackson
Aug 19, 2018
There will be a private family memorial in honor of Janice M. Jackson at a later date. Ms. Jackson, age 72, of Marion, passed away August 19 at Specialty Hospital of Meridian. She is survived by her son, Ed Bolton and his wife, Aubrey daughter, Brandy Carr; grandchildren, Ben Bolton, Matt Bolton, Lauren Creel, Ryan Parker and Nick Parker;...
Walter Sturm
Aug 17, 2018
Graveside services for Walter Lee Sturm will be held Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. David Watson will officiate, with Stephens Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Mr. Sturm, age 98, of Meridian, passed away August 17 at Rush Foundation Hospital. Walter was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp...
Robert Timms
Aug 11, 2018
A memorial service for Mr. Robert R. "Bob" Timms will be held Saturday, September 22nd, 1:30 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church of Meridian. Rev. Tom Belcher will be officiating. A reception will follow the memorial service.
Service Memorial Service Calvary Baptist Church 3905 8th Street Meridian, MS Saturday, September 22, 2018 1:30 p.m.
Ray Whitaker
Aug 10, 2018
Ray Dennis Whitaker, 79 of Meridian, MS passed from this life to his heavenly home on August 10, 2018. Visitation will be August 12, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Stephens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on August 13, 2018 with visitation at 1:00 pm and service at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Mt...
Ronnie Hatcher
Aug 7, 2018
A celebration of life for Mr. Ronnie "Cowboy" Jackson Hatcher will be held Friday August 10, 2018 at 9:30 am at McGowan's Chapel in Quitman, MS. The Interment will be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 1pm with Stephens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ronnie "Cowboy" Jackson Hatcher, 65, of Waynesboro and a native of Meridian...
Geneva Dearman
Aug 6, 2018
Mrs. Geneva Blackwell Dearman A memorial service for Mrs. Geneva Blackwell Dearman will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 11:30 am with Rev. Tim Adams officiating. Mrs. Dearman, 88, of Meridian, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Rush Foundation Hospital. She was born...
Gena Joyner
Aug 2, 2018
A memorial service for Gena Nichole Joyner will be held Sunday at 2pm at Pine Grove Independent Methodist Church. Rev. Bob Followell will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Mrs. Joyner, 37, of Collinsville passed away Thursday at University Medical Center in Jackson. Family and friends will remember her as a sweet, caring spirit...
Elizabeth Ratcliff
Aug 1, 2018
Elizabeth Ridgeway Ratcliff, 92, of Millwood, VA passed away August 1, 2018. Elizabeth, daughter of Powell and Mae Ridgeway, passed away at a nursing facility in Farmers Branch, TX. Elizabeth is survived by two children, Reggie Ratcliff of Norcross, GA and Nancy Ratcliff of Carrollton, TX. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Margaux and Robbie Ratcliff of Norcross,...
Rev. Bailey
Aug 1, 2018
Rev. Delores Bailey Services for Rev. Delores Bailey will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 pm with Rev. Keith Hall officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 1 - 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held in her home town of Dixon, Missouri. Rev. Bailey, 51,...
John Beard
Jul 31, 2018
John Vincent Beard Funeral services for John Vincent Beard will be held Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 1:00pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Owen officiating. Burial will be at Meridian Memorial Park. James F. Webb Funeral is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Beard, 56, of Meridian died Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Meridian. He was a very loving...
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