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.

Dean Moore

Dean Moore

Dec 15, 2021

Dean Conner Moore was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother during her 89 years of life. She passed away peacefully among family singing her favorite church hymns on December 15, 2021.

Dean was the fourth child born to Mary Smith Conner and William Conner in Meridian, Mississippi, where she grew up and...

Betty Hasson

Betty Hasson

Dec 12, 2021

Services for Mrs. Betty Jean Walker Hasson will be held Friday, December 17,2021, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Augustine Palimattam officiating. Interment will follow at Meridian Memorial Park. James F. Webb Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Hasson, 82, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her residence due to...

Harry Little

Harry Little

Dec 11, 2021

A Funeral Service will be held for Mr. Harry Milton Little, Saturday, December 18, 2021, beginning at 12:00 p.m. A Visitation will be held prior at 11:00 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home

Mr. Harry Little, 86, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, in Meridian, MS.

Harry was a loving son, husband, brother and father....

Elizabeth Donald

Elizabeth Donald

Dec 10, 2021

A graveside service for Elizabeth Ann Donald will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Magnolia Cemetery.

Miss Donald,76, of Ellisville, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at Ellisville State School.

Ann is survived by her sister, Delores Foster; sister-in-law, Kay Donald; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by...

Betty Thomas

Betty Thomas

Dec 9, 2021

A Visitation for Mrs. Betty Overby Thomas will be held at 9:00 A.M., Monday, December 13, 2021, followed by a Funeral Service beginning at 10:00 A.M., at James F Webb Funeral Home.

Mrs. Thomas passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Meridian, MS.

Betty was a wonderful mother who loved her sons, family, and the...

Hazel Dowda

Hazel Dowda

Dec 8, 2021

A celebration of life gathering for Mrs. Hazel Dowda will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home (Downtown).  The family will hold a private interment.

Mrs. Dowda, 81, passed away at her home on December 8, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.

She is...

Elizabeth Dunavant

Elizabeth Dunavant

Dec 7, 2021

Memorial services for Elizabeth Ann Dunavant will be Monday, December 20, 2021, at 12 noon at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North, located at 7774A Hwy 39 North in Meridian. Interment will follow in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. CH(LTC) Jason Bird will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held from 11am until 12pm at the funeral home....

Rose Adams

Rose Adams

Dec 6, 2021

Private Memorial services for Rose Ellen Adams will be held at a later date. Mrs. Adams, 81, died December 6, 2021, at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. Stephens Funeral Home is handling her arrangements.

Mrs. Adams was very loving and had a kind and giving heart. She was dearly loved by all. The family would like to give...

Marie Boren

Marie Boren

Dec 5, 2021

Marie Gladys Boren 92, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2021 at Bedford Care Center in Marion.

Marie was born August 15, 1929 to Bennie Samuel and Louise Corrine West in Pascagoula, MS.

She was a graduate of Moss Point High School, class of 1947.

Marie moved to Meridian after marrying Att Lamar...

Mavis Carmichael

Mavis Carmichael

Dec 5, 2021

A graveside service for Mrs. Mavis Dell Carmichael will be held Thursday, December 9, 2021, at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Mike Everett and Bro. John Sweeney officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home honored to handle arrangements.

Mrs. Carmichael, 95, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Northpointe Rehabilitation Center.

Mavis...

Eloise Harper

Eloise Harper

Dec 1, 2021

A graveside service for Eloise Harper will be held Monday, January 10th, 11:00 a.m., at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Marty Harper officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown is entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Harper, 76, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, January 1st, at R.P. White Nursing Facility.

The family is constructing a...

Kirk Murray

Kirk Murray

Nov 29, 2021

Services for Kirk Murray will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at Stonewall Assembly of God Church with Bro. Jason Castle and Bro. Ed Shoemaker officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home (Downtown) from 5 - 8 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 10 -11.  Interment...

Richard King

Richard King

Nov 29, 2021

A memorial service will be held for Mr. Richard Wayne King Friday, December 3, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. C.A. Farmer officiating.

Mr. King, 62, of Meridian, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at UAB in Birmingham, AL.

Richard never met a stranger. He loved to help people and...

Charles Fairchild

Charles Fairchild

Nov 25, 2021

Funeral services for Mr. Charles H. “Chuck” Fairchild will be held Tuesday at 2:30 pm at College Park United Methodist Church. Rev. Kenneth Owen will be officiating. Burial will follow in Fairchild Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Fairchild, 72, of Meridian, passed away Thursday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical...

Gerald Pace

Gerald Pace

Nov 23, 2021

Funeral services for Mr. Gerald Pace will be held Friday at 11am at Fellowship Baptist Church.

Rev. Caleb Hughes and Rev. Curt Pace will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Pace, 84, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday at his residence....

Ouida Mclelland

Ouida Mclelland

Nov 22, 2021

Funeral services for Ms. Ouida E McLelland will begin at 11:00am. on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Webb funeral home with Reverend Danny Lanier officiating. Burial will be held at Memorial Gardens.

Ms. McLelland, age 77, of Lauderdale passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Bedford Nursing home in Marion, MS

Ms. Mclelland was...

Jerry Allen Sr.

Jerry Allen Sr.

Nov 20, 2021

A memorial service for Mr. Jerry Dale Allen Sr. will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home.

Mr. Allen, 72, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at his residence.

He is survived by his son, Jerry D. Allen Jr. of Clarke Co.; daughters, Daphne M. Childs...

William Smith

William Smith

Nov 8, 2021

Funeral services for Mr. William Hank Smith will be held Friday, November 12, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Chancelor officiating.

Hank Smith rode off into his final sunset in Tallassee, Alabama on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Hank was a colorful character and led a colorful life. He had...

Jimmy Hale

Jimmy Hale

Nov 7, 2021

Services for Jimmy L. Hale will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Central Baptist Church in Meridian, MS.

Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00, with the memorial service beginning at 10:00 with Bro. Jimmie Smithey officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Hale, age 66, passed away Friday, November...

Alton Mccall

Alton Mccall

Nov 6, 2021

Funeral services for Mr. Alton Ray McCall will be held Wednesday at 10 am at Stephens Funeral Home chapel. Rev. Gilbert Eaves will be officiating the service. Burial will follow at Meridian Memorial Park.  Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of arrangements.

Mr. McCall, 74, of Meridian, passed away at his residence on Saturday,...

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