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.

David Adam Smith

David Adam Smith

Jun 2, 2023

Services for David Adam Smith will be on Friday, June 9th 2023 led by Brother Patrick Collis.

Roy Lindsey "Lynn" LeGette

Roy Lindsey "Lynn" LeGette

Jun 2, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. LeGette will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church, with Bro. John Cash officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Cemetery. Webb & Stephens ~ DeKalb is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. LeGette, age 81, passed away...

Dianne Carter

Dianne Carter

May 30, 2023

Dianne Carter, caretaker to her family throughout her life, passed away on May 30, 2023 at Anderson Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 20, 1951 in Prattville, Alabama to Melvin and Catherine Carter.Dianne moved to Meridian with her family and dedicated herself to taking care of them. She spent her free time indulging in some...

Ola Mae Amis

Ola Mae Amis

May 20, 2023

 

Ola Mae Hollingsworth Amis was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She departed this life on May 20, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born on March 21, 1935, in Newton County, Mississippi, to the late James O. and Vada Gressett Hollingsworth. Ola Mae married Edsel Maurice “Reece” Amis on March 29, 1959, and...

Rebecca Adams Leon

Rebecca Adams Leon

May 20, 2023

  Services for Rebecca Adams Leon will be held Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Scooba Presbyterian Church with Rev. Adrian Feldman Dannhauser officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery with Bro. Justin Arnold officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-DeKalb is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

The family will receive friends an hour prior to service time...

Delores "De" Gardner

Delores "De" Gardner

May 18, 2023

Delores “De” Gardner, 83, went peacefully from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Michael H. Gibson and Rev. Aubry Martin officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home is honored to...

Ann Palmer

Ann Palmer

May 17, 2023

A memorial visitation for Ann Palmer will be held Monday, May 22. 2023, from 10-11 a.m. at Webb & Stephens ~ Downtown.

Miss Ann Cumberland Palmer, 70, of Meridian, MS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Anderson Regional Hospital in Meridian after a lengthy illness.

Miss Ann was born in Philadelphia, MS...

William Garrison Jr.

William Garrison Jr.

May 17, 2023

A graveside service for William Lott Garrison Jr. will be held Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2:30 p.m. at Pine Bluff Cemetery with Rev. Greg Mangum officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Union.

Mr. Garrison, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

William enjoyed being outdoors,...

Lyda Wyche

Lyda Wyche

May 16, 2023

Funeral services for Lyda Wyche will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens – North, with visitation being from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Bro. Roger Burke will officiate and burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Webb & Stephens – North is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Wyche, age 93,...

Henrietta Jones

Henrietta Jones

May 14, 2023

Henrietta Crampton Jones, born on April 27, 1927, in Meridian, MS, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023, at North Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

Henrietta was a loving wife to Clarence Elmer Jones Jr. and a devoted mother to their son Clarence (Buddy) Elmer Jones Ill. She will be remembered as a kind and caring person who...

Jack Aust

Jack Aust

May 14, 2023

Services for Mr. Jack Marshall Aust will be held Friday, May 19, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. David Turnage and Bro. Brent Cave officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden.

Family will receive friends two hours prior to service at the funeral home.

Mr. Aust, 73, of...

John Espey

John Espey

May 11, 2023

Funeral services for JW Espey will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Webb & Stephens – North, with Bro. Ben Simpson officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m-2:00 p.m. A private burial will take place at a later date. Webb & Stephens – North is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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Robert Jones

Robert Jones

May 10, 2023

Robert Maurice Jones passed early morning of May 10, 2023. A family/friends burial service will be held at  Causeyville Baptist Church Cemetery  Sunday, May 14th at 2:00.

A Mississippi native, Robert was born in Whynot in 1938. He was a hard worker, wore a smile daily, and laughter was his enduring trait. Known in Meridian as a...

Tommie Avera

Tommie Avera

May 8, 2023

Funeral services for Tommie Jean Avera will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Webb & Stephens – North, with Bro. Joey Shelton officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Garden. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until service time.

Mrs. Avera, age 88, of Meridian, passed away May...

Dorothy Pace

Dorothy Pace

May 6, 2023

Dorothy Nell Townsend Pace 88 was Born April 21, 1935. She left this world and went to her heavenly home to be in the presence of Jesus and be reunited with her husband, family, and many friends. Mrs. Pace passed away peacefully at her home on May 6, 2023.

Mrs. Pace was an active member at Pine...

Jeannette Walker

Jeannette Walker

May 4, 2023

Graveside services for Jeannette Lee Erhart Walker will be held Monday, May 8, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at Enterprise Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is charge in arrangements.

Mrs. Walker, 96, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her residence.

Jeannette lived in Gulfport, MS for 28 years and worked at the aluminum...

Lillian Evans

Lillian Evans

May 4, 2023

Lillian “Noveline” Evans age 83 of Clinton, MS passed away May 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving daughters. A Visitation will be held Monday, May 8, 2023 at Webb & Stephens North located at 7774 Hwy 39 in Meridian, MS. from 1:30 - 2:00pm. A Graveside will follow at 2:00pm at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Noveline was...

Grace Brunelle

Grace Brunelle

May 2, 2023

Funeral services for Grace Brunelle will be held Friday, May 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens - Downtown, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Bro. Kyle Naylor will be officiating. Burial will be in Meehan Cemetery. Webb & Stephens - Downtown is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Brunelle, age...

Coy Reed

Coy Reed

Apr 30, 2023

Graveside services for Coy Stuart Reed will be held Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Springhill Cemetery with Rev. John Cash immediately following visitation at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-DeKalb from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Mr. Reed, 88, of DeKalb, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his residence.

Coy and his wife, Sandra lived in Fort...

Donna White

Donna White

Apr 29, 2023

Funeral services for Donna Huffmaster White will begin at 10:00 am Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Webb & Stephens North Funeral Home, 7774 Hwy 39 North, Meridian, MS. Father Augustine Palimattam officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in the Zero community.

Mrs. Donna Huffmaster...

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