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.
Ruby Pace
Jan 1, 2022
Graveside services for Mrs. Ruby Pace will be held Thursday at 1pm at the MS Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Rev. Gary Morris will be officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home – North is honored to be in care of the arrangements.
Mrs. Pace, 79, of Collinsville, passed away at Anderson Regional Medical Center on Saturday.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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