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.

Margaret Thomas

Margaret Thomas

Dec 29, 2022

Margaret Ann Strange Thomas

7/23/1935-12/29/2022

A Celebration of Life for Ms. Margaret Ann Strange Thomas, 87, will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 11:30 AM in the chapel of Webb & Stephens Funeral Home in downtown Meridian with Brother Mike Everett officiating.

Ms. Thomas taught at Clarkdale Attendance Center for 32 years,...

Marion Deeb

Marion Deeb

Dec 29, 2022

A Celebration of life service for Ms. Marion Elizabeth Deeb, 92, will be held at a later date. Ms. Deeb died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Meridian Living. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care.

Ms. Deeb is survived by her two nephews David Deeb and Bill Deeb (Karen); a niece Debbie Starnes...

Beverly Gore

Beverly Gore

Dec 18, 2022

Funeral services for Beverly Sheryl Moore Barrett Gore will be Friday, December 23, 2022, at 2:00 pm, in the chapel at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Bro. Greg Mangum will be officiating. Visitation will be from 12 – 2 at the funeral home. Mrs. Gore, 75, died Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Madison Hospital in Madison, Alabama....

Charlie White

Charlie White

Dec 15, 2022

Graveside services for Charlie William White will be Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 2:00pm, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Hickory. Mr. White, 82, died Thursday, December 15, 202, at Specialty Hospital in Meridian. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North is handling his arrangements.

Mr. White is survived by his brother Clyde White, a sister...

Gary Stewart

Gary Stewart

Dec 14, 2022

Gary M. Stewart passed away December 14, 2022, at his home in Meridian, Mississippi.

Gary was born to Malcolm Lee Stewart and Willie Mae Walker on July 27, 1950, in Union, Mississippi. His favorite past times were hunting, fishing and collecting Dale Earnhardt memorabilia.

His is survived by his brother, James Earl Stewart (Audrey) of...

Clyde Garrett

Clyde Garrett

Dec 12, 2022

Clyde Franklin Garrett, 79, died Monday, December 12, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North has been entrusted with his care.

Mr. Garrett was a retired truck driver for J.B. Hunt, with over 30 years driving. He loved to cook, loved...

Rita Butler

Rita Butler

Dec 10, 2022

Services for Rita Faye Butler will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Bro. Jimmy Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Miss Butler, 92, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022,...

Mary Manning Pharis

Mary Manning Pharis

Dec 6, 2022

Graveside Services celebrating the life of Manning Pharis will be held at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian, December 17th at 10:00 a.m. with David Greer, Bro. Jack Kern, and Cheryl Herrington officiating.

Mrs. Pharis, 96, passed away December 6, 2022, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Meridian, a graduate of Meridian High and Meridian Jr....

William Heflin

William Heflin

Dec 4, 2022

Graveside services for William Edsel Heflin will be Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 1:00, at Rock Branch Church cemetery, in Union, MS.  Brother George Warner will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, in the church.  Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - Union is proud to be entrusted with his arrangements.

Mr. Heflin,...

Mattie Brewer

Mattie Brewer

Dec 3, 2022

Visitation for Mattie Lee Brewer will be held on Wednesday December 7, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church with a Funeral Service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Bro. Aaron Parker and Bro. Ben Laird will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Shawn Partridge, Lantz Collins, Tanner McQueen, Bubba...

Pete Zmitrovich

Pete Zmitrovich

Dec 1, 2022

A committal service for Pete Zmitrovich will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 11:00 A.M at the Veterans Cemetery in Newton, Mississippi.

Rexford Lewis

Rexford Lewis

Dec 1, 2022

Memorial services for Mr. Rexford Lewis will be held Wednesday at 11 am in the chapel of Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. The Reverend Morris Thompson will be officiating.

The staff of Webb & Stephens – North are honored to be serving the family during this difficult time.

Mr. Lewis, 60, passed away...

Joann Wheeler

Joann Wheeler

Nov 26, 2022

Joyce Jo Ann (Rich) Wheeler, 86, passed away early Saturday morning November 26, 2022, at Poplar Spring Nursing Facility in Meridian, Mississippi

Jo Ann, as she was known, was born February 3, 1936 in Battle Creek, Michigan to William and Lular (Stella) Rich.  Jo Ann graduated from Central High School in Battle Creek, Class of ‘54.  She...

Bobby Griffin

Bobby Griffin

Nov 24, 2022

Bobby Joe Griffin, 86, of Meridian died peacefully on November 24, 2022, following a long illness.

Born on November 12, 1936, in Walnut Grove, Miss., he enlisted in the United States Marines in 1954, and was stationed in Okinawa , Japan, serving a total of 2 ½ years. He attended East Central Community College, where he played...

Cody Warner

Cody Warner

Nov 22, 2022

Funeral services for Cody Brooks Warner will be Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Bro. Dale Moore and Bro. Jack Kern will be officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 2, 2022, from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Bloomfield Cemetery in Philadelphia, MS. Cody, 35,...

Alice Jackquelyn "Jackie" Woodard

Alice Jackquelyn "Jackie" Woodard

Nov 22, 2022

Services for Alice Jackquelyn “Jackie” Woodard will be held Monday, November 28, 2022, 12:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Bro. Trevor Gore officiating. Visitation will be held and hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Jackie was ushered into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the age of...

Patricia Mcmullen

Patricia Mcmullen

Nov 19, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Sims McMullen passed away November 19, 2022, at the age of 80. Funeral Services will be held at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 3456 KOA Campground Road, Meridian, Mississippi. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM followed by a Funeral Service at 1:30 PM.

She is survived by her daughter Dana (Perry) McDaniel of Lewisburg, TN and...

Geanie Lovett

Geanie Lovett

Nov 15, 2022

Graveside services for Mrs. Geanie Diane Smith Lovett will be held Saturday at 2pm at Pine Springs Southern Methodist Church cemetery. Bro. Randy Caldwell and Keith Lovett will be officiating. The staff of Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North are honored to be serving the family during this difficult time.

Mrs. Lovett, 68, of Bailey, worked...

Joseph Semmes Jr.

Joseph Semmes Jr.

Nov 14, 2022

Funeral services for Joseph D. Semmes, Jr, will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 1:00 pm, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Prior to the service, visitation will be held from 11:30-12:30 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown. Father Augustine Palimattam will be officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Mr. Joseph Damon Semmes, Jr,...

Betty Doerner

Betty Doerner

Nov 14, 2022

Graveside services for Betty Williams Carpenter Doerner, will be Friday, November 18, 2022, at 1:00pm, at Pine Forest Baptist Church Cemetery in Collinsville, MS. There will be a visitation from 12 – 1, at the graveside. Bro. Keith Carpenter will be officiating.

Betty “Maw Maw” Doerner passed away Monday morning, November 14, 2022, with her three sons...

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