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.
Annie Cochran
Jul 31, 2018
Mrs. Annie K. Cochran Services for Mrs. Annie Cochran will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10 - 11 a.m. Interment is to be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Cochran, 104, of Meridian, was a homemaker. She was a member of 7th Street Church of Christ....
Geri Hastings
Jul 30, 2018
Mrs. Geri Glynn Hastings Mrs. Geri Hastings, age 51, left her earthly home on July 30, 2018 at her residence in Meridian. She is survived by her Parents, Billy and Shirley Hastings; Daugther, Sara Jilcott; Son, Jospeh Jilcott; Sisters, Jan Lee (Gary), Terri Hastings, and July Alphin (Wesley); Nieces, Marissa Lee and Shelby Alphin; Nephews, Matthew Lee and Beau...
Thomas Maheu Sr.
Jul 26, 2018
A celebration of life service for Mr. Thomas J. Maheu will be held on Saturday afternoon, August 4, 2018 at the family farm. Mr. Maheu, 79, passed away on July 26, 2018 at the Veterans Hospital in Jackson. He was born on March 9, 1939 to Howard and Mary Maheu. He was retired from Lockheed-Martin and a veteran of...
Cecil Pender, Jr.
Jul 23, 2018
Cecil Franklin Pender, Jr. Memorial services for Mr. Cecil Franklin Pender, Jr. will be held privately at a later date. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Pender, 74, of Meridian, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence. Cecil was born in Pennsylvania and a United States Navy veteran He was preceded in...
Mary Eddleman
Jul 23, 2018
Funeral services for Mary Gwendolyn "Gwen" Eddleman will be held Saturday, July 28th, 2018 at 11am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave, Meridian, MS. The Rev. Austin McGehee will be officiating. Burial will follow in Enondale Cemetery in Porterville, MS. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Mrs. Eddleman, 91, passed away Monday at Jeff...
Barbara Garrison
Jul 23, 2018
A celebration of life service for Barbara Garrison will be held Thursday, July 26, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at Stephens Funeral Home in Meridian, with Bro. Joey Shelton officiating. Ms. Garrison, age 83, of Meridian, passed away July 23 at Anderson's. Barbara worked as a Registered Nurse for nearly sixty years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and...
Dorothy Robinson
Jul 22, 2018
Mrs. Dorothy Brown Robinson Services for Mrs. Robinson will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at graveside. Internment will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Robinson, 94, of Meridian, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Rush Hospital in Meridian. She is survived...
James Humphrey
Jul 21, 2018
A celebration of life service for Len Humphrey will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Northcrest Baptist Church. Bro. Danny Lanier will officiate, with Stephens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Humphrey, age 42, passed away July 21, 2018. Len was a lifelong resident of Meridian, graduated from Meridian High School and was...
James Roberts Jr.
Jul 15, 2018
Graveside services for Mr. James C. "Jimbo" Roberts Jr. will be held Thursday at 11am at Cedarlawn Cemetery in Scooba, MS. Rev. Walt Tissiea will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home of DeKalb is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Roberts, 46, of Scooba, passed away Sunday. He was a truck driver for over 20 years. He will always be remembered...
Jennie Mayatt
Jul 15, 2018
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Harper Mayatt will be held on Wednesday, July 18th at Oak Grove Bonita Baptist Church at 10:30 am with Rev. Scott Harold and Rev. Albert McMullin officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 17th at Webb Funeral Home from 5 - 7 pm. Interment will be held in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. James F....
Charles Smith Sr.
Jul 14, 2018
Charles Calbert Smith, Sr., formerly of Meridian peacefully passed away on Saturday July 14, 2018 at his home in New Orleans, LA. Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Airforce from 1966 until his discharge in 1970. He was a manager for various car dealerships in Meridian, Laurel, Hattiesburg, Jackson and Monroe, LA during his professional career. He enjoyed golf,...
Sondra Hall
Jul 14, 2018
Memorial services will be held at a later date for Mrs. Sondra Dyess Hall. Mrs. Hall, 70, of Newton, passed away Saturday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hall was born to Samuel and Opal Dyess of Philadelphia. She was a retired real estate agent. Friends may offer their condolences at www.stephensfunerals.com .
Herman Gully
Jul 11, 2018
Funeral services for Herman Gully will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Lynville Methodist Church in Preston. Bro. Chris Gully and Bro. Randy Caldwell will officiate, with Stephens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Burial will follow at Lynville Cemetery. Mr. Gully, age 95, of Preston, passed away July 11, 2018. Dock was a...
Alene Brannen
Jul 9, 2018
Alene F. ( Mama B) Brannen, a resident of Josephene, AL and a former resident of Meridian passed away peacefully on Monday July 9, 2018. Born January 3, 1918 in Oneonta, AL to Samuel Lee & Loyce Gunnell Freeman, who preceded her in death along with her husband Ret. Army Capt. William A. "Bill" Brannen, brothers, Obie, Aldie, Aubrey,...
Sandra Nofire
Jul 9, 2018
Memorial services for Sandra L. Nofire will be held Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 4:00pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Nofire, 73, died Monday, July 9, 2018 in Meridian. She was a long time employee at Lauderdale County Farm Supply. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and...
Minnie Galyean
Jul 7, 2018
Funeral services for Minnie Rose Galyean will be Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 1:00pm at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Goodman officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Galyean, 94, died Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Meridian. She was a member of New Hope...
Marguerite Mcdade
Jul 6, 2018
A graveside service for Marguerite McDade will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 11:00 am, at Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Chris Gully will officiate, with Stephens Funeral Home of DeKalb in charge of the arrangements. She is survived by her grandchildren, Jody (Danielle) McDade, Wade (Danielle) McDade and Tommy McDade; great-grandchildren, Bailey McDade, J.T. McDade, Brooks McDade,...
Frances Mabry
Jul 5, 2018
Funeral services for Frances Irene Mabry will be held Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 2:00pm at Webb Chapel. Burial will be at Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Mabry, 77, of Chunky, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where she served as...
Rose Humphrey
Jul 5, 2018
A celebration of life service for Rose Humphrey will be held Monday, July 9, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Stephens Funeral Home. Mrs. Humphrey, age 59, passed away at her home on July 5, 2018. Rose was an honest, dedicated and hardworking woman. Her smile was infectious and she was instantly loved by anyone that met her. Rose deeply...
Walter Jones
Jul 2, 2018
A memorial service for Amos Jones will be held Thursday, July 5th at Jones Memorial Presbyterian Church. Rev. Allan Singletary will officiate. There will be a short visitation at 10:00am followed by a service at 11:00am. To honor Amos and his unconventional life, please come in casual, comfortable clothes. Amos was born May 27, 1954 in Meridian, the second...
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