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.

Eldon Ray Little

Eldon Ray Little

Aug 22, 2023

 

Eldon Ray Little, 63, Passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Ochsner Rush Medical Center.

Eldon Little was a man with a big heart; he was a man of comedic soul, but most of all, he was a father—a father who spoke in character and laughter. Eldon cherished a good smile above many things in life, for he...

Rodney Todd Sr.

Rodney Todd Sr.

Aug 22, 2023

 

Rodney Douglas Todd Sr. passed away August 22nd 2023 in Meridian, Mississippi. Services will be held at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Friday, August 25, 2023. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 am with a Funeral Service to follow at 10:00 am. Burial will take place at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastors Nick Holden and Jim Hutchison will be officiating.

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Patricia Rush

Patricia Rush

Aug 21, 2023

Funeral services for Patricia Rush will be held Friday, August 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – DeKalb, with Bro. Mike Sims and Bro. James Ruffin officiating. Burial will follow at Rush Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Mrs. Rush, age 82, passed away August 21.

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Joy Melissa "Lisa" Stewart Lewis

Joy Melissa "Lisa" Stewart Lewis

Aug 19, 2023

Our beloved Joy Melissa Stewart, 44, of Meridian, was called home to our Lord on Saturday, August 19th after a short illness. She was born September 24, 1978 in Meridian to her devoted parents, Billy and Amelia Stewart. She married the love of her life, Charles (Chucky) on Dec 10, 2016 in a beautiful ceremony at the Meridian Train Station...

Carlene Chaney

Carlene Chaney

Aug 19, 2023

Mrs. Carlene Chaney, 88, passed away at Laird Hospital, Union, MS on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Her visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 23 from 5-7 PM at Webb-Stephens, Union. Her funeral service will be Thursday, August 24 at 10:00 AM at Webb- Stephens with burial to follow at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Glenn Scott will officiate.

Her...

Maudie Manie Newsome

Maudie Manie Newsome

Aug 17, 2023

 

A graveside service for Miss Maudie Manie Newsome will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Miss Newsome, 97, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Queen City Nursing Home.

Maudie was a lifelong...

Jean Carol Hayes

Jean Carol Hayes

Aug 13, 2023

 

A graveside service for Mrs. Jean Carol Hayes will be held Friday, August 18th, 2023, 12:00 p.m. at The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS with David Raddin officiating.

A memorial service will be held Saturday August 19th at 3:00 p.m. at The Waterford Independent Living Facility located at 619 Highland Colony Parkway Ridgeland, MS 39157 also with...

Vessie Thompson

Vessie Thompson

Aug 7, 2023

 

Mrs. Vessie Thompson passed away in her home in Collinsville, Mississippi, Monday, August 7, 2023. A Visitation will be held Wednesday August 9th at Webb & Stephens North from 5-7 PM. Her Funeral Service will be Thursday August 10th at 1:00 PM at Webb & Stephens North. Burial will follow at County Line Cemetery.

Vessie was a retired LPN...

Barbara Thomas

Barbara Thomas

Aug 7, 2023

 

Funeral Services for Barbara Ann Thomas will be held Friday, August 11th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens North Funeral Home, with Interment to follow at Jones Chapel Church of God Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday, August 10th, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens North Funeral Home. 

Barbara Ann passed away on...

Jason Miles Foster

Jason Miles Foster

Aug 3, 2023

Jason Miles Foster, age 48, of Meridian, passed away August 3, 2023, of complications from exploratory surgery at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian with his loving family at his side.

Miles was a native Meridianite and graduated from Meridian High School. He went on to complete his associates degree from east Mississippi Community College. Miles was an ardent fan...

Fred "Freddy" Rufus Gully Jr.

Fred "Freddy" Rufus Gully Jr.

Aug 2, 2023

 

Services for Mr. Fred “Freddy” Rufus Gully Jr. will be held Friday, August 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at DeKalb Baptist Church with Bro. James Ruffin and Bro. Chris Gully officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Methodist  Church Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-DeKalb is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Gully, 75, of DeKalb, passed away Wednesday,...

Dennis Durbin

Dennis Durbin

Aug 1, 2023

Services for Dennis Durbin are incomplete at this time.

Travis Roberts

Travis Roberts

Aug 1, 2023

Memorial services for Travis Roberts will be held Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Hudson Chapel Church of God in Union, MS, with Bro. Carl Roberts officiating.

Mr. Roberts, age 71, of Union, passed away at his home on August 1, 2023.

Travis is survived by his daughter, Michelle Perrone; grandsons, Michael Blake, Jordan Dean, Garret Avery and...

Betty Jane Long

Betty Jane Long

Jul 29, 2023

 

Funeral Services for Betty Jane Long will be held on Saturday August 5, 2023 at Jones Memorial Presbyterian Church beginning at 11:00 A.M. with Allan Wade “Preacher” Singletary officiating. A Visitation will be held prior from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.  Interment will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Lauderdale. Webb & Stephens Downtown has been entrusted with her Services.

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Nancy Gilbertson

Nancy Gilbertson

Jul 28, 2023



Nancy Gilbertson passed away July 28th 2023 in Meridian, Mississippi at the age of 75. A Memorial Service will be held at Webb and Stephens Downtown on 7th St. beginning at 1:00 PM. Guests are welcome to arrive 30 minutes prior.

Born in Beloit, Wisconsin, Nancy graduated Clinton High School in 1966. She then moved to Mississippi and in...

Angela "Angie" Gilland

Angela "Angie" Gilland

Jul 25, 2023

 

Angela(Angie)Gilland, 46 , of Enterprise, MS passed away on July 25, 2023, surrounded by her family.Angie, born on September 22, 1976, immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Angie went on to graduate from Enterprise High School in the class of 1995. After high school, Angie found a love for phlebotomy, where she landed a career for 10+...

Susan Elaine Ware

Susan Elaine Ware

Jul 24, 2023

 

A graveside service for Mrs. Susan Elaine Ware will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023, 12:30 p.m. at Springhill United Methodist Church Cemetery with Bro. Paul Raley officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Ware, 60, of Meridian, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Ochsner Rush Hospital.

Susan worked for Rolls-Royce...

Tobias Alexander "Toby" McDade

Tobias Alexander "Toby" McDade

Jul 23, 2023

Funeral services for Toby McDade will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church, with Bro. Rick Green and Bro. Aubry Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, July 28 from 5-7 p.m.at Webb & Stephens North.

Toby, age 5, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023.

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Mary Louise Shirley Culpepper

Mary Louise Shirley Culpepper

Jul 21, 2023

 

Funeral services for Mary Louise Shirley Culpepper will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at New Hope Baptist Church on Highway 145 with Reverend Doug Goodman and Reverend Mike Everett officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Webb and Stephens Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Culpepper, 95,...

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