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.

Linda Smith

Linda Smith

Feb 9, 2023

Funeral services for Linda Majure Smith will be Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 11:00, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Bro. Philip Marshall will be officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Smith, 90, joined her Savior in heaven after...

Lindry "Linda" Stamper

Lindry "Linda" Stamper

Feb 7, 2023

Services for Lindry “Linda” Kay White Stamper will be held at a later date.

Ms. Stamper, 72, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her residence.

Linda was a loving mother and grandmother, lovingly referring to most as “P” or “Babygirl”. She also loved being around animals, and had a special bond with them....

Eric Smith

Eric Smith

Feb 6, 2023

Eric Joel Smith passed away February 6th, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. A Memorial Gathering will be held Friday, February 17th, 2023 at Webb & Stephens Downtown in Meridian, Mississippi to celebrate and remember his life.

Eric was born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1985 and grew up in Meridian, where he was known and loved by many. He enjoyed...

Loraine Lachute

Loraine Lachute

Feb 6, 2023

Loraine LaChute passed away peacefully at her home in Meridian, Mississippi on Monday, February 6th, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Being full of life and laughter, Loraine was bighearted and had a smile that could lighten the heart. She was a devoted loving mother and caregiver for her family. With a beautiful soul and loving heart, she...

Martha Lemmons

Martha Lemmons

Jan 31, 2023

Martha Roberts Lemmons passed away peacefully at Anderson’s Regional Hospital, Meridian, Mississippi on January 31, 2023. A family graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., February 6, 2023, at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Starkville, Mississippi.  A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Aldersgate Retirement Community, Bayberry Dining Room, Meridian, Mississippi. Reverend Dr. Nancy Warner...

Natalee Nicole And Kamri Grace Harper

Natalee Nicole And Kamri Grace Harper

Jan 30, 2023

Services for Natalee Nicole Harper and her unborn blessing, Kamri Grace will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023, 3:00 p.m. at South East Middle School Auditorium, with Bro. Joey Shelton officiating. The visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. and go until service time.

Natalee was full of life. She was carefree and adventurous. She was a daddy’s...

Syble Collins

Syble Collins

Jan 29, 2023

Services for Syble C. Collins will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Bonita. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30 A.M. officiated by her grandson, Allen Carr. A Graveside Service will be led by Dr. R Scott Harrell.

Ms. Collins, 88, of Meridian, died Sunday,...

Peggy Harper

Peggy Harper

Jan 25, 2023

A memorial service for Peggy Carolyn Hollingsworth Harper will be held Monday, January 30, 2023, 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until service time. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is in charge of arrangements.

Of everything in her life, Peggy loved our lord. She was a devout Christian and...

Maureen Jackson

Maureen Jackson

Jan 25, 2023

Annie Maureen Snow Jackson, age 87, entered into the presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday morning, January 25, 2023. While holding fast to her faith during her final years of affliction and confinement, she has been set free from the limitations of her earthly vessel.

She is survived by her loving...

John Hobby

John Hobby

Jan 22, 2023

A graveside service for John James Hobby will be held Monday, January 30, 2023, 1:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Rev. Harriet Simmons officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Hobby passed Sunday January 22, 2023, at UAB Hospital at the age of 86.

He was born March 11,...

Christopher Summerford

Christopher Summerford

Jan 16, 2023

A visitation for Christopher Summerford will be held Friday, January 20, 2023, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown.

Mr. Summerford, 42, of Meridian, passed away Monday at his residence.

Christopher enjoyed watching TV and listening to music. He was a beloved son, brother, grandchild, and nephew and will be greatly missed.

...

Pamela "Pam" Schickel

Pamela "Pam" Schickel

Jan 16, 2023

A graveside service for Mrs. Pamela “Pam” Schickel will be held Thursday, January 19, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Schickel, 67, of Meridian, passed away Monday at her residence.

Pam was a good-hearted, hard-working woman that retired from...

Rexie Laird

Rexie Laird

Jan 15, 2023

A Celebration of Life service for Rexie Lee Laird, 82, will be held at a later date in conjunction with his interment at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Newton, MS. Mr. Laird died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in Jackson. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with his...

Randall Ivy

Randall Ivy

Jan 11, 2023

Services for Randall Ray Ivy will be Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Bro. Joey Shelton will be officiating. Mr. Ivy died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Friday, January 13, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00pm, at the funeral...

Deborah Christian

Deborah Christian

Jan 9, 2023

A Celebration of Life service for Deborah Ann “Debby/Nanny” Christian, 65, will be Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 1:00pm, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North.  Bro. Jimmy Culpepper will be officiating. Ms. Christian died Monday, January 9, 2023, at her residence. There will be a visitation from 12 – 1 at the funeral home.

Debby...

"Randy" Bruce Whitehead

"Randy" Bruce Whitehead

Jan 7, 2023

Bruce “Randy” Randolph Whitehead Sr., Born December 31, 1951, passed January 7, 2023 at his home in Meridian, Mississippi. A Visitation will be held on January 14, 2023 at Webb & Stephens Downtown beginning at 2:00 PM followed by a Memorial Service at 3:30 PM.

Randy was born in Louisiana and moved to Mississippi after meeting his wife Iris. Together,...

Debra Mcpherson

Debra Mcpherson

Jan 5, 2023

A celebration of life service for Debra McPherson will be held Monday, January 9, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North, with Bro. Danny Lanier officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Mrs. McPherson, age 65, passed away on January 4 at her home, surrounded by her...

John Cothern

John Cothern

Jan 5, 2023

Graveside services for John Michael “Mike” Cothern, 71, will be Friday, January 13, 2023, at 11:00am, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Bro. Danny Lanier will be officiating. Mr. Cothern died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North,  has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Mr. Cothern is survived...

Kenneth "Kenman" Stokes

Kenneth "Kenman" Stokes

Jan 2, 2023

Kenneth Lamar Stokes, better known as “The Kenman,” finished the good fight, was reunited in heaven with the love of his life, and got to meet his Savior face to face in the early morning hours of Monday, January 2, 2023. Ken passed away five months to the day after being diagnosed with stage four metastatic prostate cancer. He...

Lester Milstead

Lester Milstead

Dec 31, 2022

Services for Mr. Lester Leroy “Smokey” Milstead, 55, will be held at a later date. Mr. Milstead died Saturday morning, December 31, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Milstead is survived by his wife, Deborah; his brothers James “Jimmy” Milstead, Michael Ray Milstead (Patricia), and Eddie Wayne Milstead; 2 nieces Shannon Milstead and Raylyn Milstead, along...

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