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.
Henrietta "Sugarbaby" Lang
Mar 17, 2025
Henrietta "Sugarbaby" Lang, 85, passed away on March 17, 2025, at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian. She was born at home on September 7, 1939, to Jack and Mable (Griffin) Tharp in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
Henrietta worked for many years at her home business, “The Quilt Corner.” Although she made curtains, shams, and pillowcases, etc.,...
Hershell Ezell Adams
Mar 15, 2025
Hershell Ezell Adams, 77, of Quitman, passed away peacefully the evening of Saturday, March 15, 2025, at St. Dominic’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Hershell was born to Ezell and Minnie Adams on September 2, 1947, in Choctaw County, AL. After high school, Hershell enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country during the...
Linda Crowson
Mar 15, 2025
Funeral services for Linda Kelly Crowson will begin at 11:00am on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Webb Stephens Funeral Home on Highway 39 N. Visitation will be from 9:00am to 11:00am before service. Dr. Raymon Leake will be officiating the service.
Linda Kelly Crowson, 75 of Meridian, completed her life’s earthly journey on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Gulfport, MS at...
Fred A. Smith
Mar 14, 2025
Fred A. Smith, 77, of Lauderdale, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of Friday, March 14, 2025.
Fred will be remembered as a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and friend. He was an avid sailor and loved being out on the open water. Before the decline of his health, he enjoyed restoring sailboats and...
Frances Hoven
Mar 13, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Hoven will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM, with Bro. Hal Ethridge officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11 AM until service time. Interment will be in Hamrick Cemetery.
Frances Etheridge-Hoven, 83, a beloved mother, Mamaw, sister, friend and mentor to many, passed...
Hugh C. Davis Jr.
Mar 11, 2025
Services for Bro. Hugh Davis Jr. will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., at Pentecostal Church of Jesus in Meridian. Visitation will be Monday, March 17th from 5 - 8 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North. Interment will be held in the church cemetery.
Pastor Hugh Craven Davis Jr. (Tater) went to be with Jesus...
Gloria Dianne Richardson
Mar 10, 2025
A memorial service for Dr. Gloria Dianne Richardson will be held Thursday, March 13, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. Glenn Barnhill officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Dr. Richardson, 81, of Meridian, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 10, 2025.
Dianne had a lifelong dedication to...
Louise Davidson
Mar 9, 2025
Mrs. Louise Davidson
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Davidson will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Chapel Downtown with Bro. Jim Hutchinson and Bro. Marty Harper officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 12th from 5 - 7 PM. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Davidson, 86, of Meridian, died...
Charles "Joe" Brown
Mar 6, 2025
Services for Charles “Joe” Brown will be held Monday, March 10, 2025, 1:00 p.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. Danny Pierce officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service at the funeral home and interment will follow the service at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Brown, 61, of Newton, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, in...
Joyce Janelle Ivy
Mar 3, 2025
Joyce Janelle Ivy, 85, of Meridian, passed away at home on Monday, March 3, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Joyce was born to Johnnie Jefferson and Emma Elizabeth (Caldwell) Foreman on January 21, 1940, in Meridian. Joyce married the love her life, Rufus Franklin Ivy, Jr, on December 13, 1955, in a private ceremony in Meridian. They began...
Julia Marie Bishop
Feb 25, 2025
Julia Marie Bishop, 83, of Meridian, passed away peacefully the early afternoon hours of Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Poplar Springs Nursing Facility surrounded by her loving family.
Julia was born to Thomas J. and Audie (Hawkins) Dawson on July 5, 1941, in Texas. At a young age, her family relocated to Mississippi, making their home in...
Shoney Maria Perry
Feb 24, 2025
Shoney Maria Perry, 60, of Meridian, passed away on the morning of Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Shoney was born to Orville and Janice (Summers) Perry in Mobile, AL on March 29, 1964. She will be remembered as being a free-spirited loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Shoney enjoyed Alabama Football, spending...
Linda Diane Brooks
Feb 21, 2025
Linda Diane Brooks passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, peacefully at her residence.
There will be a memorial service held at a later date when the family returns to her hometown of Sylvester, Georgia.
Thoughts and Prayers are all that is needed at this time.
William "Bill" Everett Shepard
Feb 20, 2025
A graveside memorial service for Mr. William “Bill” Everett Shepard will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Union Cemetery with Bro. Corey Fontan officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Shepard, 68, of Union, passed away at his residence.
Bill was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Union. He enjoyed...
Mary Evelyn Shirley
Feb 20, 2025
Memorial services for Mrs. Mary Evelyn Shirley will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North, at 12 p.m. with Bro. Kenneth Owens officiating.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time on Monday.
Mrs. Shirley, 84, of Meridian, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Meridian, MS. Mrs. Shirley was born on February...
Lilly Margaret Whitlock
Feb 19, 2025
Lilly Margaret Whitlock, 95, of Meridian, passed away peacefully during the evening hours of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Anderson Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Lilly was born to Levi and Ruby (Wedgeworth) Limerick on July 16, 1929, in Kemper County. She was a graduate of Long Creek High School and worked as bookkeeper...
Nathaniel Jones III
Feb 18, 2025
Services for Nathaniel Jones will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 1:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Jones, 79, of Marietta, GA passed away February 18, 2025, at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Sharyn Kaye Scott Jones; and son, Darren Jones (Katie).
He is preceded in death by...
Sherry Ann Reed Ford
Feb 17, 2025
Services for Sherry Ann Reed Ford will be held Friday, February 21, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are Honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Ford, 76, of Meridian, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Ochsner...
Marjorie Ellen Sims
Feb 16, 2025
Marjorie Ellen Sims, 84, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Ochsner Rush Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Marjorie was born to Weston Blake and Lorene (Flaherty) Fant on November 22, 1940, in Walnut Grove, MS. She married the love of her life, A. B. Sims, on April 6, 1957, and together they...
Shirley M. Warren
Feb 15, 2025
A graveside memorial service for Shirley M. Warren will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Rush Cemetery in the Kipling Community with Bro. Cliff Barker officiating.
Miss Warren, 79, of DeKalb, passed away February 15, 2025, at Ochsner Rush Hospital in Meridian.
Shirley was a hard-working lady who loved to keep busy. Some of her hobbies included working crossword...
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