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.

John Mitchell

John Mitchell

Apr 28, 2023

Funeral services for John Mitchell will be held Monday, May 1, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Collinsville, with Bro. Bob Followell officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. prior to service at the church. Webb & Stephens – North is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Mitchell, age 75, of...

Sadie Brown

Sadie Brown

Apr 24, 2023

Services for Sadie Louise Williams Brown will be held Friday, April 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Enterprise Baptist Church with Bro. Evan Akins officiating. Interment will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Brown, 93, of Enterprise, passed away April 24, 2023, at her residence.

Sadie was...

Barbara Brown

Barbara Brown

Apr 18, 2023

Funeral services for Barbara Ann Brown will be Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 11:00, at Center Ridge Baptist Church in DeKalb, MS. Brother Cliff Barker and Brother Harvey Troutman will be officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 at the church. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – Dekalb has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Ms. Brown,...

Marty "Mustang" Alday

Marty "Mustang" Alday

Apr 15, 2023

Marty was a God-fearing man and enjoyed his retired lifestyle to the fullest. He was known for his bright yellow mustang and his grill master skills on the grill. He always had a smile on his face and never had a bad word to say about anyone. He was kind to all animals & humans alike. He had a...

Gerald Wright Sr.

Gerald Wright Sr.

Apr 15, 2023

A graveside service for Gerald Ellis Wright Sr. will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 3:00, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with military honors. Brother Leon Ballard and Brother Matthew Hall will be officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North is handling his arrangements.

Mr. Wright, 84, died Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Rush Hospital....

Ronnie Walton

Ronnie Walton

Apr 14, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Ronnie Walton will be held Tuesday, April, 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens ~ Union, with Bro. Mark Vincent officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery. Webb & Stephens is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Walton, age 68, of Decatur, passed away April 14 at Choctaw Residential...

Rick Hodges

Rick Hodges

Apr 14, 2023

Services for Rick L. Hodges will be held Thursday, April 20, 2023, 11:30 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Rev. Kyle Naylor, Rev. Ron Singleton and Mark Naylor officiating.  Interment will follow at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Suqualena.

Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

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John Norris

John Norris

Apr 7, 2023

John Ernest Norris,76, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at Rush Hospital in Meridian, MS. The family will hold a private service at a later date. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Norris was never married but he is survived by many many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews....

Scheri Lee

Scheri Lee

Apr 6, 2023

A Celebration of Life gathering for Scheri LaDawn Smith Lee will be Monday, April 17, 2023, at 11:00am, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North.

Scheri was a loving and headstrong woman. A tired heart and a young soul. She enjoyed the simple things in life, but they meant the world to her; family, friends, sunsets,...

Paul Rigdon Jr

Paul Rigdon Jr

Mar 30, 2023

A celebration of life for Paul Rigdon, Jr will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 10 a.m, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church/ Covenant Life/ The Tabernacle, in Collinsville. Bro. Chuck Overby will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Webb & Stephens – North is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Rigdon, age...

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Mar 29, 2023

Funeral services for Jerry Kendall Nelson will be Monday, April 3, 2023, at 2:00pm, at Dekalb Baptist Church. Reverend James Ruffin will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Cherry Cemetery in Dekalb. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – Dekalb is honored to be entrusted with his care.

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Sandra Smith

Sandra Smith

Mar 29, 2023

Graveside services for Sandra Smith will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery in the Tucker community. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens ~ North. We are honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Smith, age 72, of Meridian, passed away March...

Marilyn "Ann" Kimbriel

Marilyn "Ann" Kimbriel

Mar 27, 2023

Funeral services for Ann Kimbriel will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., with Bro. Randy Rich officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Garden. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 29, from 5-7 p.m. and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until service time.

Mrs. Kimbriel, age 95, passed away at her home.

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Willie Earl "Bill" Hicks

Willie Earl "Bill" Hicks

Mar 27, 2023

Services for Willie Earl “Bill” Hicks will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown. Interment will follow at Graham Cemetery.

Family will receive friends an hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Mr. Hicks, 81, of Meridian, passed away Monday morning at Anderson Hospital.

Bill...

Nelda Churylo

Nelda Churylo

Mar 26, 2023

Nelda Scitzs Churylo

Nelda Lee Scitzs Churylo, 76, from Collinsville, MS, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 26, 2023.  She was born on July 17, 1946 to Ollie and Ethel Scitzs in Meridian, MS.  Nelda spent her days taking care of her family and her clients at her beauty shop.

Nelda was preceded...

Charles Woods

Charles Woods

Mar 24, 2023

Funeral Services for Charles Oliver “Chuck” Woods will be held on March 31, 2023 at 11:00 am at Jones Chapel Church of God with Rev. Ron Leonard officiating.  Visitation will be at Jones Chapel Church beginning at 9:00 am.  Burial will follow at Jones Chapel Church of God Cemetery.  Webb & Stephens Downtown has been entrusted with his arrangements....

Betty Smith

Betty Smith

Mar 24, 2023

Funeral services for Betty Gene Melton Smith will be Friday, March 31, 2023, at 3pm, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Rev. Dr. Scott Crenshaw will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Betty Gene Melton Smith entered Glory, Friday, March 24, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, and Nanny....

Wayne Long

Wayne Long

Mar 19, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Wayne Long will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Webb & Stephens - North, with Bro. Chuck Overby officiating. Visitation will be held 9-11 a.m. prior to service, and burial will follow in New Bethel cemetery. Webb & Stephens – North is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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Henry Warren Jr.

Henry Warren Jr.

Mar 17, 2023

Funeral services for Henry Aust Warren Jr., 94, will be Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 2:00pm, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home in Dekalb. Brother David McGowan will be officiating. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service, from 12 – 2. Burial will follow at Binnsville Cemetery in Scooba. Mr. Warren died peacefully, Friday, March 17, 2023,...

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