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.

Rev. Ruthie Stone

Rev. Ruthie Stone

Mar 2, 2021

Graveside services for Rev. Ruthie E. Stone, will be Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Rev. Bob Null and Rev. Ron Wood will be officiating. Rev. Stone, 95, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Rev. Stone...

Charles "Whitey" Walters

Charles "Whitey" Walters

Mar 1, 2021

Graveside services for Charles “Whitey” Ray Walters will be held Sunday, March 7, 2021, 2:30 p.m. at Old Marion Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

He passed away Monday March 1, 2021 due to internal injuries from motor vehicle accident Saturday February 27th. Whitey never met a stranger! He was kind to everyone...

Cleveland Jowers

Cleveland Jowers

Feb 28, 2021

Graveside services for Cleveland Eugene Jowers of Dekalb, MS, will be Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 1:00 at Memorial Garden Cemetery in Demopolis, AL. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Stephens Funeral Home in DeKalb, MS. Bro. Jack Kern will be officiating. Mr. Jowers, 79, was a big-time Alabama fan and loved going...

Rev. Dr. Charles "Chuck" Engelbrecht Sr.

Rev. Dr. Charles "Chuck" Engelbrecht Sr.

Feb 28, 2021

Services for Rev. Dr. Charles “Chuck” William Engelbrecht Sr. will be held Thursday, March 4, 2021, 5:30 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Derrick Wilson officiating.

Chuck, 77, of Meridian, passed away February 28, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS.

Chuck was the son of William and Harriet Engelbrecht was...

Doris French

Doris French

Feb 27, 2021

Doris Price Talbert French, age 99 of Meridian went to be with the Lord on Saturday Feb. 27th.  She was a devoted Christian and long time member of Abundant Life Church.  She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. She had a giving heart and loving nature and will be remembered for her kindness...

Karen Warren

Karen Warren

Feb 26, 2021

On Friday, February 26, 2021, our little girl Karen Nicole (Nikki) Williams Warren went to be with little girl Mikayla again in heaven.  She was a bright and shining light in our lives that burned out far too soon.  She was born on January 16, 1987, in Meridian, Mississippi, and lived her in Meridian all of her life.  Although...

William Godwin

William Godwin

Feb 26, 2021

William Estes Godwin passed away on February 26, 2021 at his residence.

William was born in Meridian, Mississippi on August 2, 1949 to Mildred and Evan Godwin Sr. William had many hobbies but his main one was interior design.  He enjoyed spending time with friends and with his church family at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

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Samuel Thornton

Samuel Thornton

Feb 26, 2021

Services for Mr. Buddy Thornton will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at Enterprise Baptist Church with Bro. Macon Phillips officiating.  Visitation will be Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until service time, at the church.  Interment will be in Enterprise Cemetery.

Mr. Buddy passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Wisteria Manor.  He...

Betty Barton

Betty Barton

Feb 22, 2021

Services for Mrs. Betty Barton will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at graveside with Bro. Keith Stewart officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery in Jasper County.  James F. Webb Funeral Home is honored to handle...

Olen Burke

Olen Burke

Feb 21, 2021

Graveside services for Mr. Olen "Popeye" Burke will be at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery on Wednesday at 3pm. Rev. Lin Chesney will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Burke, 90, of Little Rock, MS passed away Sunday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was retired as a farmer. Mr. Burke...

Elberta Ford

Elberta Ford

Feb 21, 2021

Elberta Ford, age 98, of Meridian, passed away on February 21, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was the daughter of the late Marion and Eula Harrison.

A private graveside service was held on February 24 at Hopewell Cemetery in Little Rock, Mississippi.  Arrangements were made by James F. Webb Funeral Home of Meridian.

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Sylvia Compton

Sylvia Compton

Feb 20, 2021

Graveside services for Mrs. Sylvia Compton will be held Thursday at 11 am in Oak Grove Community Cemetery on Valley Road. Her grandson Bro. Jacob Compton will be officiating. A procession to the cemetery will begin at 10 am at the funeral home. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Compton, 82, of Meridian, passed...

Bruce Morgan

Bruce Morgan

Feb 18, 2021

A private Memorial Service for Bruce L. Morgan, 81, will be Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:00 am at Mississippi Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Newton, MS. Bro. Carey Smith will be officiating. Mr. Morgan passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements.

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Ginger Mears

Ginger Mears

Feb 17, 2021

A graveside service for Mrs. Ginger Carol Gressett Mears will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at Meridian Memorial Park with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Ginger enjoyed crafting and spending time with her friends and family. She loved her job and all of her co-workers dearly....

Clifford Shoemaker

Clifford Shoemaker

Feb 13, 2021

Clifford Harold Shoemaker passed away February 13, 2021 in Meridian Mississippi. A Viewing will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. till 12:00 P.M. followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 P.M. at Antioch Southern Methodist Church, 11441 Center Hill Martin Road, Collinsville, MS. Burial will be in Sterrett, Alabama on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 1:00...

Dr. Danilo Santiago

Dr. Danilo Santiago

Feb 11, 2021

Dr. Danilo Padilla Santiago September 15, 1942 - February 11, 2021 (Age 78)

Funeral mass for Dr. Danilo Padilla Santiago will be Saturday, February 20, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Gravesite service for family at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangments.

Dr. Santiago was born in Tarlac,...

Orville Anderson

Orville Anderson

Feb 10, 2021

A private graveside service will be held for Mr. Orville "Shorty" Anderson on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Jones Chapel Church of God, officiated by Pastor Ron Leonard. James F. Webb Funeral Home was honered to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Anderson, 92, of the Clarkdale Community passed away Wednesday, February 10,2021 at his home.

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Eloise Herrington

Eloise Herrington

Feb 9, 2021

A graveside service for Eloise Hatch Herrington will be held Friday, February 12, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Antioch Southern Methodist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in entrusted with the arrangements.

Eloise Hatch Herrington peacefully entered her heavenly home Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Poplar Springs nursing center. She was born in Scott County, MS...

Gary Evans

Gary Evans

Feb 5, 2021

Gary Newton Evans, 64, passed away February 5, 2021 in Meridian, Mississippi. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with his arrangements. Gary was a cooker, and not only did he love it, he was very good at it. He also enjoyed working puzzles and fishing in his free time....

Ellen Temple

Ellen Temple

Jan 30, 2021

A Celebration of Life service for Ellen Diane Temple will be held at a later date. Mrs. Temple, 57, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at her home. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.

She is survived by her husband Harold Temple; her children Heather Palmer (Michael), Stephanie Jenkins and Mary Jacks (Randy); grandchildren Nikkita...

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