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 Evans

Linda Evans

Jan 1, 2022

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the VFW in Gulfport for Mrs. Linda Evans.

Mrs. Evans, 74, of Scooba, passed away at her residence on Sunday, August 21.

She had served as a Registered Nurse for over forty years and served her country in the U.S. Army as a 1st...

Bertie Griffin

Bertie Griffin

Dec 31, 2021

A graveside service for Bertie Frances Griffin will be held Monday, January 1, 2022, 12:00 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with Bro. Glenn Jackson officiating. Webb & Stephens Downtown is entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Griffin, 77, of Meridian, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Bertie retired from the Public Health Department...

Ruby Embrey

Ruby Embrey

Dec 30, 2021

Services for Ruby Grace Embrey will be held Thursday, January 13, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown with Bro. Joel Embrey officiating.

Ruby, of Chunky, passed away December 30, 2021, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

She is survived by her parents, Cody and Katlin Embrey; sister, Serenity Lynn Embrey;...

Steven "Steve" May

Steven "Steve" May

Dec 29, 2021

Steven “Steve” Wayne May, 65, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 29th in Meridian, MS.

Steve was born September 11, 1956, in Jackson, MS to George and Velma May. He graduated from High School while living in Lakeland, FL and soon after, joined the Air Force. After serving in the military, he eventually settled in...

James Baughman

James Baughman

Dec 26, 2021

James Daniel Baughman passed away December 26, 2021.

A graveside service for family will be held Wednesday at 3pm at Clark’s Chapel Cemetery in Kemper County.

James, or Jamie as he was known by family, was born August 19, 1923 in Preston MS.

He was a World...

Bonnie Mathis

Bonnie Mathis

Dec 26, 2021

Graveside services for Mrs. Bonnie Jean Mathis will be held Tuesday at 3pm at Fellowship Baptist Church cemetery. Rev. Ben Jones will be officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North location is honored to facilitate the arrangements.

Mrs. Mathis, 77, of Collinsville, passed away Sunday at her residence. She was formerly an employee of Lakeshore Studios....

Janie Mcwilliams

Janie Mcwilliams

Dec 26, 2021

Graveside services for Janie Elizabeth McWilliams will be Friday, December 31, 2021, at 10:00am, at Center Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Kemper County. Bro. Cliff Barker will be officiating.

Ms. McWilliams, 96, died December 26, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital. Pallbearers will be Bruce Craine, Joey Ethridge, Tommy Glen Ethridge, Harry McWilliams, Jeff McWilliams, Chip Sorrels, Jonathan...

Cheri Hembree

Cheri Hembree

Dec 25, 2021

Funeral services for Cheri Renee Hembree will be Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at 12:00 pm at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home, north chapel, on Highway 39N, in Meridian, MS. Bro. Dennis Robinson and Bro. Chris Gully will be officiating. Interment will follow in Bloomfield Church Cemetery in Neshoba County. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 28, 2021, from 5:00 to...

Sandra Johnson

Sandra Johnson

Dec 25, 2021

Services for Sandra Louise Johnson will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Bro. Trevor Gore and Dr. Scott Harrell. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown is entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Johnson, 71, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at...

Betty Davis

Betty Davis

Dec 25, 2021

A Funeral Service for Betty Davis will be held Tuesday, January 4th, 1:00 P.M. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown in Meridian, Mississippi. Burial will follow at Meridian Memorial Park.

Mrs. Davis, 88, of Moss Point, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, Christmas Day, December 25, at Mayberry Gardens, Garland, Texas. She was a graduate of Meridian High...

Mary Moulds

Mary Moulds

Dec 24, 2021

Services for Mrs. Mary Moulds will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Rose Hill, MS.  Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown (Webb Funeral Home) from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 12:30 p.m. until service...

William Snowden

William Snowden

Dec 23, 2021

A Graveside Service for William “Eddie” Snowden will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown has been entrusted with his services.

Eddie Snowden, 71, passed away December 23, 2021 at Anderson's Regional Medical Center. Born in 1950 to William "Bill" & Cleo Fitzgerald Snowden,...

Minnie Keen

Minnie Keen

Dec 22, 2021

Services for Ms. Minnie Lee Keen will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 11:30 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown with Bro. Justin Fortenberry officiating. Interment will follow at Bloomfield Cemetery in Neshoba County.

Ms. Keen, 94, of Collinsville, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at her residence.

Minnie retired from East Mississippi...

Virginia "Ginger" Minchew

Virginia "Ginger" Minchew

Dec 21, 2021

Services for Virginia “Ginger” Michelle Davidson Minchew will be held Friday, December 24, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Hutchinson officiating. Webb and Stephens Downtown is entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Minchew, 55, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her...

Wilma Murdock

Wilma Murdock

Dec 20, 2021

Wilma O'Gwynn Murdock 88, passed to her heavenly home on December 20, 2021, in Meridian, Mississippi. She was born on November 7, 1933, in Wayne County, Mississippi, the daughter of Louie O'Gwynn and Ethel Busby O'Gwynn.

She married Millard (Buddy) Murdock in 1961. When she and Sergeant Major Murdock retired from the Army, they made their home...

Janet Key

Janet Key

Dec 19, 2021

Graveside services for Janet Ruth Key will be Wednesday, December22, 2021, at 1 pm, at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery in Dekalb, MS. Brother John Cash and Brother Chris Gully will be officiating. Ms. Key, 57, died Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home - Dekalb is honored to...

William Wilson

William Wilson

Dec 17, 2021

William Henry Wilson passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021.  Services will be held at First Baptist Church Meridian on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., service at 11:30 a.m. and graveside following at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, House, MS.

Henry is survived by his wife Diane Wilson, his daughter Ashley McLeod and...

Eunice Fitzgerald

Eunice Fitzgerald

Dec 17, 2021

Graveside services for Eunice Starnes Fitzgerald will be Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 11:00 am at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Meridian, MS. Mr. Tom Hauser Jr. will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home, north chapel, located next to the cemetery.

Mrs. Fitzgerald,...

Charles Riddle

Charles Riddle

Dec 16, 2021

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM at James F. Webb Funeral Home with a Graveside Service to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian, MS. Bro. Thomas Laird will officiate.

Charles “Charlie” Clyde Riddle, 74, of Meridian, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 16, 2021. He was...

Henry Partridge

Henry Partridge

Dec 16, 2021

A Visitation will be held Monday, December 20, 2021 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM followed by the Funeral Service at 2:00 PM located at James F. Webb Funeral Home. A Graveside Service to follow at Meridian Memorial Park.

Henry Cliff Partridge retired as Captain of the Meridian Fire Department with 22 years of fire service and...

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