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.

James Murphy

James Murphy

Jul 21, 2021

James Edward Murphy, 73, of Toomsuba, MS, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of his life will be held later.

Mr. Murphy was a Vietnam veteran, having served in The U.S. Army. He was a truck driver, and a millwright who was passionate about working on and building race cars...

Elizabeth Shults

Elizabeth Shults

Jul 18, 2021

Graveside services for Mrs. Elizabeth Shults will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Shults, 90, passed away on July 18, 2021 at home.

She is survived by her two daughters, Diane Entrekin and Debbie Shults; Four grandchildren, Elizabeth McKenzie of Butler, Emily...

Katherine Wilhite

Katherine Wilhite

Jul 18, 2021

Services for Ms. Katherine Raye "Pete" Wilhite will be on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at graveside, at 10:00 a.m. with Bro. Dale Moore officiating.  Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Ms. Katherine was born on September 14, 1931 to Henry and Veda Wilhite.  She passed away on July 18, 2021.  Before retiring, she worked at Kress Department Store and...

Linda Holloway

Linda Holloway

Jul 17, 2021

A graveside service for Linda Carol Holloway will be Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 11:00, at Briggs Chapel Cemetery in Porterville, MS. Bro. Bob Followell will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with her arrangements. Linda grew up in Perdido Key, FL with her best friend Gretchen. Her family moved to Meridian around 1960 and...

Dimple Fox

Dimple Fox

Jul 16, 2021

A Memorial service for Dimple Lee Fox will be held Friday, July 23, 2021, at 3:00 pm, at Stephens Funeral Home, in Meridian, MS. Ms. Fox, 59, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

Ms. Fox is survived by her two daughters Amanda Holifield (Lance) of Collinsville, MS, and Allison Fulton...

Margaret Allen

Margaret Allen

Jul 13, 2021

Funeral services for Margaret Warren Allen, 94, will be Friday, July 16, 2021, at 11 am, at New Hope United Methodist Church in Dekalb, MS. Brother Chris Gulley and Bro. John Cash will officiate. Interment in the church cemetery will immediately follow the service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to...

Stacey Moulds

Stacey Moulds

Jul 4, 2021

Stacey was taken from this world and entered the heavenly kingdom on July 4, 2021.  She was a surgical tech and loved her job and her co-workers.  She loved to shop and spend time with her friends.  She loved to be on the go.  She loved her animals (Bailey) and visiting the zoo.  She enjoyed going to the beach...

Patsy Livingston

Patsy Livingston

Jul 2, 2021

Patsy Dyer Livingston, 90, of Collinsville, MS passed away July 2, 2021, at Trinity Health Care Center in Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be Monday, July 5, 2021, from 10:30 to 11:30 at Stephens Funeral Home in Meridian. A graveside service will follow at Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery in Collinsville. Rev. Hal Bates will be officiating....

James Mcgowen

James Mcgowen

Jul 1, 2021

Graveside services for James Arnold McGowen will be held Sunday morning 8:30 am at Enondale Cemetery. Bro Doug Stokes will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to assist in the arrangements.

Mr. McGowen was born on October 27, 1956 in Mobile, AL. the son of Mildred and Ralph McGowen, he went to be with the Lord...

James Pearson

James Pearson

Jun 30, 2021

James Blake Pearson, 38, of Carmichael, MS, passed away on June 30, 2021 at his residence.

Blake was born January 13, 1983, in San Diego, CA.

He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, with a degree in Political Science and minored in English and Psychology. While at MTSU, he was in the Blue...

Mary Irby

Mary Irby

Jun 30, 2021

Mary Irby of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Jun 30, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Kathleen Mabry

Kathleen Mabry

Jun 28, 2021

Services for Mrs. Helen Kathleen Mabry will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., at Westwood Baptist Church.  Visitation will be Friday, from 9:00 a.m. until service time.  Interment will be in Rockhill Cemetery.  James F. Webb Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with these services. Mrs. Mabry, 89, of Meridian, passed away on June...

William Anderson

William Anderson

Jun 24, 2021

William Anderson of Ward, Alabama passed away on Jun 24, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Charles Hardy Jr.

Charles Hardy Jr.

Jun 23, 2021

A graveside service for Charlie D. Hardy, Jr. will be held on Monday, June 28 at 1 pm at Fellowship Baptist Church, Meridian, Ms., with Bro. Kyle Naylor officiating. The family will receive friends between 12:00 noon and 12:45 pm at Fellowship Baptist Church. Webb Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.

Mr. Hardy, 92, passed away peacefully...

Jason Hamilton

Jason Hamilton

Jun 22, 2021

Memorial services for Jason Edward “Eddie” Hamilton will be held Wednesday, June 30th at 3pm in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian.

Mr. Hamilton, 51, died of a short battle with cancer surrounded by his loved ones at his bedside.

He was in the pipeline industry and never met a stranger. Jason was...

Emmett Mitcham Jr.

Emmett Mitcham Jr.

Jun 19, 2021

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, Emmett Colon Mitcham, Jr. died at Rush Foundation Hospital. He was a true gentleman; He loved God, his family, his church, and his work. Emmett was kind-hearted and quick witted, often making up songs to describe his current situation. To him, work was the joy of accomplishment. He was President and General Manager of...

Jason Trayal

Jason Trayal

Jun 19, 2021

Services for Jason "Chris" Trayal will be held Saturday, June 26, 2021. Visitation is from 9am to 11am and Memorial service begins at 11am at Webb Funeral Home.

Chris,50, of Meridian passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 peacefully at home, his wife and son right by his side. Chris was born July 6, 1970 in Meridian. In...

Lou Limerick

Lou Limerick

Jun 19, 2021

A Celebration of Life Service for Lou Ella Jenkins Limerick, 91, will be Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 2:00, at Stephens Funeral Home in Meridian. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery in Bailey. Reverend Bill Yount, along with Rev. Don Malin and Dr. Toby Bates will officiate. Mrs. Limerick died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Anderson Regional...

Leonard "Sonny" Morgan

Leonard "Sonny" Morgan

Jun 18, 2021

Services for Leonard “Sonny” Inman Morgan will be held Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.

Mr. Morgan, 90, of Meridian, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility.

Sonny, also known as “Pop” to family and friends, was born May...

Patricia Gaddis Warren

Patricia Gaddis Warren

Jun 18, 2021

Patricia Ann Gaddis Warren, 61, died Friday, June 18, 2021, at her home in Meridian. A private Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Patricia was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and absolutely loved everything to do with nursing. She loved the outdoors, traveling, going out to eat and drinking wine....

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