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.
Lucy Ann Durr
Oct 13, 2023
Lucy Ann Durr, 62, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on October 13, 2023, at Ochsner Health Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi.
Lucy was born to Robert Lee and Annie Mae (Clark) Durr on November 30, 1960, in Meridian, Mississippi. She was the baby girl of the family and was much loved by her siblings.
Lucy is survived...
Michael Fleming
Oct 12, 2023
Michael "Mike" Fleming, passed away on October 12, 2023 at the age of 72. A Visitation will be held on October 17, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Harmony Baptist Church in Quitman, MS followed by a Memorial Service at the same location starting at 2:00 PM.Born on July 14, 1951, Michael had a passion for technology and...
Billy Joe Tew
Oct 12, 2023
Billy Joe was born on March 6, 1943 to Sallie Baggett and Elmo Franklin Tew. He graduated from Stonewall High School in 1961 and like many folks from Stonewall, went to work at Burlington Denim Factory. After realizing that was not what he wanted to do, he went to work in the oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico. He...
Daisy Deweese McDonald
Oct 11, 2023
Services for Mrs. Daisy Deweese McDonald will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Methodist Church with Bro. Mike Sims officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-DeKalb is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. McDonald passed away October 11, 2023 in West Point, MS at the age of...
Vendetta "Vicki" Williamson Smith
Oct 7, 2023
Vendetta “Vicki” Lee Williamson Smith passed away peacefully on October 7th at the age of 71.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Furman Charles and Willie Etta Rawson Williamson, and brother, Charles Edward Williamson.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Krystee Watt Boyd (Frank), Jessica Slowik and Ashley Bailey Herring (Michael); grandchildren, Camryn and Carley Brewer,...
Roy Wayne Alexander
Oct 7, 2023
Services for Mr. Roy Wayne Alexander will be held Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Bro. Leslie Aucoin officiating with Bro. Danny Bircham assisting. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.
Mr. Alexander, 81, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his residence.
After attending Mississippi State University, he began building...
Elaine Melton
Oct 5, 2023
Services for Elaine Marie Melton will be held at St. Patrick Church in Meridian on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. A Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and a Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 am led by Father Carlisle Beggerly. Webb & Stephens Downtown has been entrusted with her arrangements.
Laine was born on April 19, 1947 to the late...
Dorothy Ann Gainey
Oct 5, 2023
UNION, Mississippi - Dot Gainey, age 82, passed away peacefully at Neshoba General Nursing Home in Philadelphia, Mississippi on Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born Dorothy Ann Hillman at home in Conehatta, Mississippi on September 30, 1941. Dot was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and a beloved friend to many. She was hardworking and helpful, always ready to...
Karen Lounelle Dover
Oct 3, 2023
A graveside service for Karen Dover will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, 12:30 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Ms. Dover, 62, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Wayne General Hospital.
Karen served her country with the United States Air Force for 4 years. She...
Charles James
Oct 3, 2023
Charles “Peanut” James passed away in his home October 3rd, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, October 5th at Meridian Memorial Park beginning at 1:00 PM. Pastors Daniel Fortenberry and Caleb Wright will officiate.
Born in Meridian MS., he served his country in the Air Force before he began his career working for the Kansas City Southern Railroad...
Kenneth Earl "Ken" Gunter
Oct 2, 2023
A celebration of life service for Ken Gunter will be held Friday, October 6, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., at Webb & Stephens – North, with Bro. Darrell Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. prior to the service.
Mr. Gunter, age 65, formerly of Meridian, passed...
Ruby Earl Hall
Oct 2, 2023
Ruby Earl Hall, 86, of Enterprise, Mississippi passed away on October 2, 2023, at Poplar Springs Nursing Center in Meridian, Mississippi.
Ruby was born to Earl and Sadie (Tucker) Johnson on May 26, 1937, in Quitman, Mississippi. Her family fondly remembers how she loved going to church, serving the Lord and serving others. She loved to...
Sharlene Peggy Sparks Garrett
Sep 28, 2023
Sharlene Peggy Garrett, 87, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away in the early morning hours of September 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Sharlene was born to Clyde and Roma Sparks on July 25, 1936, in Meridian, Mississippi. She will be remembered by her family as having been the most loving wife, mother,...
Henry Lee Boren
Sep 27, 2023
A graveside service for Henry Lee Boren will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Porterville, MS with Bro. Chris Gully officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-DeKalb is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Boren, 84, of Porterville, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Ochsner Rush Health.
Henry was...
Bobbie Nell Land
Sep 21, 2023
Bobbie Nell Dean Land, 82, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on September 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born to Arceen Dean and Roxie (Penninger) Dean on July 5, 1941, in Little Rock, Mississippi. Bobbie became a member of Hopewell Baptist Church at a very early age and remained an active...
Cora Ann Irby
Sep 21, 2023
Memorial services for Ms. Cora “Ann” Irby, will be Wednesday, September 27, 2023 with visitation at 10:30 and Chapel Services at 11:00 at Webb-Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Brother Jim Rickles.
Ms. Irby, 88, of Meridian, MS, was preceded in death by parents, Cora Lee Bradley & Henry Joseph Bradley; son, David Bradley Woodruff; identical twin, Nan Clark; and sisters,...
Robert Franklin Ivy
Sep 20, 2023
Services for Robert Franklin Ivy will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Rolling Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Coats officiating. Interment will follow at Ivy Family Cemetery with Bro. Chris Dew officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Ivy, 78, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023,...
Mary Katharine Evans
Sep 20, 2023
Mary Katharine McDonald Evans, 94, of New Albany, Mississippi passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, at Dogwood Plantation of New Albany.
She was born to Calvin Lamar McDonald, Sr. and Molly Easterling McDonald on May 14, 1929, in Meridian, Mississippi.
Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Albany. She loved...
Darold James White III
Sep 20, 2023
Darold James White, III passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 after a short battle with aggressive cancer.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 7774-A Highway 39 North in Meridian.
Darold was a graduate of Meridian High School and Meridian Community College. He...
Baby Gloria Nevaeh Lewis
Sep 19, 2023
Are there rocking chairs in heaven where little babies go?
Do the angels hold them closely and rock them so?
Do they talk that silly baby talk to make them coo and so?
And sing lullabies that mommy was so very ready to sing to you?
“You are my sunshine” is my favorite one.
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