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.
Deborah Scarbrough
Jun 22, 2022
Mrs. Deborah Ann Scarbrough, 63, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, Wednesday, June 22, 2022. A celebration of life service will be held later. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North has been entrusted with her care.
Family was everything to Deborah. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. She...
Thelma Pickard
Jun 22, 2022
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Thelma Jeanette Pickard.
Miss Pickard, 77, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her residence.
Family and friends are welcome to sign the online memorial and leave a message of condolence.
Lizzie Long
Jun 20, 2022
Graveside services for Lizzie Mae Jenkins Long, will be Sunday, June 26, 2022, at 3:00pm, at Center Ridge Baptist Church cemetery in Dekalb, MS. Bro. Harvey Troutman and Bro. Cliff Barker will be officiating. Mrs. Long, 94, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital, in Dekalb, MS.
She is survived by her daughter...
Tammy Smith
Jun 19, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Tammy Marie Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Dot Conner
Jun 17, 2022
Funeral services for Dot Briggs Conner, will be Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 10:00am, in the chapel at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – Dekalb. Interment will follow at Briggs Chapel Cemetery in Porterville. Rev. Mike Sims will be officiating. Pianist will be her great grandson, Nathan Shelton. Mrs. Conner, 92, died Friday, June 17, 2022, at her home...
William Pace
Jun 17, 2022
Funeral services for William Eddie (Buster) Pace will be Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 11:00 am, in the chapel at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Bro. Steve Taylor and Bro. Jack Kern will be officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 5 to 8 pm, at Webb & Stephens...
Wallace Huddleston Jr.
Jun 15, 2022
Funeral services for Wallace Robert Huddleston Jr. will be Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 11 am, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home in Union. Bro. Jackie Strebeck will be officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Duffee. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Mr. Huddleston, 71, died June 15, 2022, at Rush Foundation...
Shelby Mason
Jun 9, 2022
Graveside services for Shelby Jean McMullan Mason will be Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 10:30 am, at Duffee Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Travis Watkins will be officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - North is honored to be handling her arrangements.
She was a loving mother, friend, and confidant. She was born April 3, 1939, and passed...
Dorinda Madden
Jun 8, 2022
A private memorial service will be at a later date for Dorinda Jane Madden.
Mrs. Madden, 81, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, June 8th.
She was retired as a CNA at East MS State Hospital. Please sign at
www.webbstephens.com.
Catherine Bowden
Jun 2, 2022
A memorial service for Mrs. Catherine Louise Bowden will be held Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Springhill United Methodist Church with Bro. Trevor Moore and Bro. Paul Raley officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Mrs. Bowden, 76, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at her residence.
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Steven Vinet
May 30, 2022
Services for Steven Larry Vinet Jr. will be Friday, June 10, 2022, at 11:00 am at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Newton. Bro. Greg Mangum will be officiating. Mr. Vinet, 55, died Monday, May 30, 2022, at his home. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North is handling his arrangements.
Mr. Vinet is survived by his children...
Marion "Moses" Conerly
May 24, 2022
A graveside memorial for Mr. Marion "Moses" Eugene Conerly will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating.
Mr. Conerly, 78, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his sister, Jo An Moorer (Todd; nephew, Carl...
Grady Warren
May 22, 2022
Grady Varnell “Shorty” Warren passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the age of 94. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Westwood Baptist Church beginning at 11:30 am. The Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 pm led by Bro. Richie Davis. Graveside burial services will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens led...
Walter Staniscavage Jr.
May 21, 2022
Walter B. Staniscavage, Jr. died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Walter is survived by his wife Vicki, son Ryan Staniscavage (Autumn), grandchildren Christopher, Anderson, Jolie, Lillian, and Alexander, sisters Sue Mosley (Howard), Faye Davis (Larry), and Pam Roebuck (Larry), and brother Terry Staniscavage (Barbara).
Walter was preceded in death by his parents...
Lewis Eldridge
May 20, 2022
A Celebration of Life Service for Lewis Wayne Eldridge, 77, will be held Monday, May 23, 2022, at 11:00am, at New Hope United Methodist Church. Brothers Randy Caldwell and John Cash will be officiating. Visitation will be Sunday night, May 22, from 5 to 8pm at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home in Dekalb. Mr. Eldridge died May 20, 2022,...
Barbara Rutland
May 19, 2022
Graveside services for Barbara Ruth Freeman Dearman Rutland will be Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at Friendship Cemetery, in Duffee, MS. Mrs. Rutland, 88, died May 19, 2022, at Forrest General Hospital, in Hattiesburg, MS. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - North is honored to be handling her arrangements.
Barbara was a retired nurse. She...
Jane Morgan
May 19, 2022
Morgan, Jane "Faye" Saunders — 83, passed away peacefully at her home on May 16, 2022. Born May 25, 1938 to James Pittman and Lula Mae Saunders in Meridian, MS. In 1956 she married the love of her life Thomas "Lamar" Morgan. They moved to Jacksonville and later Orange Park where they raised their family. Faye retired from General...
Rachel Walley
May 18, 2022
Services for Rachel Charleston Walley will be Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - North. Pastor Stanley Luntungan will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 1 to 2 pm. Mrs. Walley, 72, passed away at her home on May 18, 2022.
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Annabeth "Ab" Johnson
May 17, 2022
A celebration of life for Annabeth "AB" Brooklyn Johnson will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Bro. Trevor Gore officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the church. Webb and Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be...
Steve Jenkins Sr.
May 8, 2022
A graveside memorial service for Mr. Steve Oliver Jenkins Sr. will be held Sunday, May 15, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at McGowen Chapel Cemetery in Quitman, MS with Bro. Kevin McDonald officiating.
Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown is entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Jenkins, 59, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at his home,...
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