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.
Jerry Edward Jordan
Nov 1, 2024
Funeral services for Jerry Jordan will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North, with Rev. Cheryl Farr officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Jerry Jordan, age 78, of Collinsville, entered peacefully into Heaven on November 1, 2024.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Jerry was...
Benjamin Lawson Harper
Oct 30, 2024
Benjamin Lawson Harper, 37, of Meridian, passed away unexpectedly the evening of Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his home.
Lawson was born to Benjamin Cameron Harper, Sr. and Joyce Gale (Rodgers) Harper on January 30, 1987, in Meridian.
He is survived by his father, Ben Harper, Sr.; his sisters, Tina Lynn Walley (Michael) and Debra Lee...
Mary Ethel Mayo
Oct 30, 2024
Mary Ethel Mayo, 89, of Meridian, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, October 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
The world has lost a woman with a fiery spirit and loving heart. Our mother has transitioned peacefully to her Heavenly home in true Steel Magnolia style.
Mary was born on July 10, 1935, to...
Ruth Beemon Williamson
Oct 23, 2024
Mrs. Ruth Beemon Williamson, 106, of Little Rock, MS, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at J G Alexander Nursing Center of Union.
Ruth was born to Thad I. Beemon and Naomi Ruth (Williamson) Beemon on July 27, 1918, at their home in Little Rock. She was a 1937 graduate of...
Barbara Jacinda "Cindy" Doolittle
Oct 22, 2024
A Memorial service for Barbara Jacinda "Cindy" Doolittle will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - North, with visitation one hour prior.
Mrs. Doolittle, 60, of Enterprise, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her residence.
Cindy enjoyed fishing with her husband and tending to her flower gardens. She was known for...
Janet Marie Stephens
Oct 22, 2024
Janet Marie Stephens, 74, of Chunky, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her home.
Janet was born to Millard and Jeanne Gruber on August 10, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Gregory W. Stephens, on October 10, 1968. Together, she and Greg enjoyed motorcycling...
Ruby Grace Gordon
Oct 19, 2024
Ruby Grace Hendley Gordon went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2024, at the age of 95.
Ruby was born to John Albert Hendley, Sr. and Ruby (Lee) Hendley on February 2, 1929, in Yantley, Alabama. She loved the Lord, her family, her friends, her flowers, and hard work. She was a woman of great...
Linda Jewel Livingston Neese
Oct 17, 2024
Ms. Linda Jewel Livingston Neese, 77, of Collinsville, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Health. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Linda worked for many years at BellSouth as a dispatcher. During that time she made lifelong friends among the Telephone Pioneers. She enjoyed cooking for her colleagues, for her church, and always for...
Helen Alexander Pruitt
Oct 14, 2024
Helen Alexander Pruitt, 89, of Collinsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born to Joseph Calvin “JC” and Georgia Pearl (Davidson) Alexander on October 4, 1935, at their home in Newton County. On April 27, 1952, joined by a couple of close friends, Helen married...
James Michael Poole
Oct 12, 2024
James Michael Poole, 61, of Saltillo, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.
Michael was born to James C. and Eunice I. Poole on June 21, 1963, in Meridian, MS. Michael was known for always being a jokester and loved to make people smile. After graduating high school, Michael focused on...
Joyce Fanning
Oct 1, 2024
Joyce Fanning, 93, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Joyce was born to Henry E. Adams and Nettie C. (Partridge) Adams on July 1, 1931, at their home in Meridian. After high school, Joyce attended college and received her LPN certification. She began her career...
Sadie Carolyn Tucker Scott
Sep 30, 2024
Services for Carolyn Tucker Scott will be held Friday, October 4, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Rev. Dusty Webb officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.
Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Scott, 99, of Meridian, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at Baptist Anderson’s Hospital.
Carolyn was a former employee...
Martha Maxine Puckett
Sep 29, 2024
Martha Maxine Puckett, née Hairston, 87, of Scooba, MS, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Daphne, AL. Maxine was born April 3, 1937 in Scooba, MS to James Love Hairston and Agnes Elizabeth Hairston. She attended Artesia-Mayhew High School, where she graduated as Valedictorian in 1955. She received her Associate’s Degree from Gulf Coast Community College in 1975, the...
Norris Ray Coats
Sep 26, 2024
Norris Ray Coats, 63, of Meridian, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 26, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
Ray was born to Charles Delmas and Linda Frances (Cumberland) Coats on August 3, 1961, in Philadelphia, MS. Ray was a service station attendant for many years until starting his own towing company, Ray...
Frank James Gunter
Sep 16, 2024
A graveside service for Frank James Gunter will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Brumfield officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Gunter, 74, of Meridian, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at Arabella Health & Wellness in Butler, AL.
Frank served his country in...
Jonathan Paul Bradbury
Sep 14, 2024
Time, tide, and formation wait for no man.
Jonathan Paul Bradbury, PNCM(SW), U.S. Navy (Retired), 82, of Hatboro, Pennsylvania, set sail on his final voyage on September 14, 2024. A loving husband to his wife, Barbara Jean Bradbury, with whom he shared nearly 45 years of joy-filled marriage, Jon was a steadfast anchor to his family and friends. Born...
Frances Lee Davis
Sep 14, 2024
Frances Lee Davis, 81, of Meridian, passed away at her home on the evening of Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Frances was born to Lieut. Colonel Joseph R. Brantley and Edna Clarice (Faucette) Brantley on June 3, 1943, in Orangeburg, SC. Frances will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife and mother,...
Gary Turbville
Sep 12, 2024
Services for Mr. Gary Turbville will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North Chapel, 12:30 p.m. with Bro. Wayne Hunt officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 5 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until service time at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North.
Mr. Gary was born in Meridian...
Sarah Faye Rawlings
Sep 12, 2024
Mrs. Sara Rawlings
Services for Mrs. Sara Rawlings will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, graveside at 3 p.m. with Bro. Bart Latner officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown.
Mrs. Rawlings, 98, of Meridian, was born in Winston County. After graduating high school she moved to Meridian. She married James...
Mary Rebecca Adkins
Sep 11, 2024
Mary Rebecca (Becky) Adkins, 86, of Meridian, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Becky was born to Robert H. and Gladys Mildred (Ezelle) Weeks on January 12, 1938, in Union, MS. Becky married the love of her life, Dorsey Lee Adkins, on January 15. 1955. Mrs....
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