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.
Martha Ryals
Feb 22, 2022
Funeral services for Martha Gail Ryals will be Friday, February 25, 2022, at 2:00pm, at College Park United Methodist Church. Bro. Kenneth Owen will be officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00pm at the church.
Pallbearers will be her beloved nephews.
Mrs. Ryals, 66, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Rush Foundation Hospital. She...
Terry Long
Feb 21, 2022
Funeral services for Terry Lee Long will be Monday, February 28, 2022, at 1:00 pm, in the chapel at Webb & Stephens – North, on highway 39N. Mr. Long, 55, died February 21, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.
Terry is survived by his wife of 37 years, Margaret Long; his children Dana...
Mary Williams
Feb 20, 2022
A Graveside Services for Mary Virginia Williams will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Meridian, Mississippi, Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. Webb & Stephens North has been entrusted with her arrangements.
Mary Virginia, 91, died Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and traveled the world with...
Tonia Graham
Feb 17, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Tonia Hillman Graham. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
William "Bill" John
Feb 16, 2022
A celebration of life service for William “Bill” Victor John Sr. will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Druid Hills Methodist Church, 3565 State Boulevard. Rev. Richard Williams will officiate.
Mr. John, 79, went to be with His Lord and Savior February 16, 2022, with his family by his side.
Bill...
Gerald Briggs
Feb 16, 2022
Graveside services for Mr. Gerald Briggs will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022, 2:00 p.m., at Snell Church of God Cemetery. The staff of Webb & Stephens Downtown is honored to assist the family during this time of loss.
Gerald was a devoted servant of God and was known to preach at many locations. He attended...
Emma Torgerson
Feb 16, 2022
Services for Emma Grace Torgerson will be held Saturday, February 26,2022, 3:00 p.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown with Bro. Gary Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Stonewall Cemetery.
Emma Grace, 3, of Meridian, passed away February 16,2022 at Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Emma loved to cook and play with her dolls. When...
Charles Robbins Sr.
Feb 16, 2022
Reverend Charles Alfred Robbins, Sr., age 88 of DeKalb, Mississippi, died Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. He was born on August 3, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama. A service will be held Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 10:30 am at Union Church, DeKalb, Mississippi, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is...
Krystal Lynn Blalock
Feb 15, 2022
Services for Krystal Lynn Harbour Blalock will be Friday, February 18, 2022, at 2 pm at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, in Dekalb, MS. Interment will follow in the church Cemetery. Bro. Randy Caldwell will be officiating. Mrs. Blalock, 40, died February 15, 2022, at her home in Dekalb. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – Dekalb has been entrusted...
John Benard Mattox
Feb 15, 2022
Mr. John Benard “Ben” Mattox, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, February 15, 2022, after 97 years on earth. There will be a graveside service Friday morning at 10am at Shiloh Cemetery. Friends are invited to come by their house on Highway 493 Friday morning to pay their respects. Webb & Stephens – Dekalb is handling...
Mary Scott
Feb 14, 2022
A Service and lunch reception will be held to remember Mary H. Scott, who died peacefully on Februrary 14, 2022. It will take place at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 26th, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Avenue in Meridian, Mississippi. The family invites guests to stay for the lunch reception where there will be a musical ensemble to...
William Webb
Feb 11, 2022
William Patrick Webb
William Patrick Webb, age 73, of Columbus, GA passed away on Friday, February 11th, 2022. Pat was born December 27th, 1948 in Boynton Beach, FL. Pat will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed a variety of social events such as dancing, dominos/card games with friends, and pool...
Dorothy Smith
Feb 11, 2022
Graveside services for Mrs. Dorothy Ann Smith will be Friday, February 18, 2022, at 1 pm at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, in Bonita. Bro. Rodney Jones and Bro. Edward Shoemaker will be officiating. Mrs. Smith, 86, died at Lakeside Health and Rehab, in Quitman, Friday, February 11, 2022. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North has been entrusted with...
Clara Carter
Feb 10, 2022
Funeral services for Clara D. Carter known as the Romper Room Teacher (TV personality Miss Dee) will be held Wednesday, February 16, 2022 @ 1:00 P.M., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North located at 7774-A Hwy 39 North with Rev. Dustin Morris officiating, joined by her eldest son Rev. Nate Carter. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory...
Curtis "Dell" Giles
Feb 10, 2022
Curtis “Dell” Giles left this earth Thursday, February 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. His Viewing will be held Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North located at 7774-A Hwy 39 North, Meridian, Mississippi. Per his request, a private family service will be held at a later date....
John Briggs Jr.
Feb 10, 2022
Services for John Kenneth “Jr.” Briggs Jr. will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Briggs Chapel Memorial Church in Porterville, at 11:00 am. Bro. C.A. Farmer and Bro. Jesse Whigham will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Briggs, 77, died February 10, 2022, at John C....
Arthur Hutchinson
Feb 9, 2022
Funeral services for Arthur I. (Sonny) Hutchinson Jr. will be Sunday, February 13, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Roy McNeill will be officiating.
Mr. Hutchinson, 79, died at his home Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Pallbearers will be Kris Sullivan, Nick Jordan, Ray Dearmond, Jonathan Smith, Wade Avery, and Dyllan Dooley.
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John Rogers
Feb 8, 2022
A Memorial Service for John Thomas Rogers will be Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 1:00 pm, at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Mr. Rogers died February 8, 2022, in Houma, LA. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North is handling his arrangements.
Tommy was retired from the Mississippi Army National Guard, where he served as a...
Donald "Don" Stearns
Feb 7, 2022
A graveside service for Donald "Don" Stearns will be held Thursday, February 10, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at Causeyville Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Stearns, of Brandon, passed away Monday, January 7, 2022, at his residence.
Robert Walston Jr.
Feb 5, 2022
Graveside services for Mr. Robert Lee Walston Jr. will be held at a later date in Warsaw, VA, at Welcome Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – Dekalb has been entrusted with his arrangements.
Mr. Walston, 97 years young, died Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his residence, in Dekalb, MS. Mr. Walston was a...
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