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.

Grace Robinson

Grace Robinson

Jan 8, 2021

Graveside services for Grace Evelyn Branning Robinson of Dekalb, MS, will be Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 1:00 at Tucker Community Church Cemetery. Bro. Chris Gully will be officiating.

Mrs. Robinson, 72, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at her home. She was a huge Elvis Presley fan and she loved anybody that would come to her house...

Thomas Puckett

Thomas Puckett

Jan 8, 2021

Private graveside services for Mr. Thomas "Deano" Puckett will be held Saturday in Porterville, MS. Mr. Puckett, 62, of Porterville, passed away Friday at Rush Foundation Hospital. He is survived by son John Dean Puckett; sister Dana Puckett; brother Johnny Puckett and a host of other loved ones. Mr. Puckett is preceded in death by his parents Johnny and...

Marion Campbell

Marion Campbell

Jan 8, 2021

Marion Estelle Campbell, age 85, formerly of Dekalb, MS, passed away on January 8th, 2021, at Providence Assisted Living Center in Batesville, MS. She was a resident of Dekalb, MS, but had lived at Providence since January 2017. There will be a graveside service held for Marion at 1 o’clock on Tuesday, January 12th at McRae Cemetery in Dekalb,...

Lawrence Williams Sr.

Lawrence Williams Sr.

Jan 8, 2021

A private memorial service will be held for Lawrence Edward Williams Sr.

Mr. Williams, 71, of Meridian, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at his residence.

Lawrence was a veteran of the United States Navy. He will be remembered most for being a devoted husband, and loving father, stepfather, and grandfather.

He is...

David Johnson

David Johnson

Jan 8, 2021

Graveside services for Mr. David Houston Johnson will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at Concord Cemetery in Enterprise, with Bro. John Wesley Leek officiating.  James F. Webb Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Johnson, 94, of Chunky, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at his residence.

David retired from the railroad...

Charline Limerick

Charline Limerick

Jan 7, 2021

Graveside services for Mrs. Charline Robbins Limerick will be held Saturday at 3pm in Blackwater Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Walt Tessier and Rev. Jonathan Greer will be officiating.

Mrs. Limerick, 92, of the Wahalak community, passed away Thursday at Rush Hospital. She was retired as the Food Service Supervisor for Kemper County School System. Mrs. Limerick also...

Debra Davis

Debra Davis

Jan 4, 2021

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Ms. Debra Denise Davis.

Ms. Davis, 56, of Meridian, passed away Monday, January 4th at her residence.

Charles Baucum

Charles Baucum

Jan 3, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles O. Baucum. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Bobby Brand

Bobby Brand

Jan 2, 2021

A private graveside service for Bobby Ray Brand will be Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 11am, at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Newton County. Mr. Brand, 72, died January 2, 2021, at River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, MS. Mr. Brand is survived by his sister Marion McKeithen (Richard); 2 brothers Lester Brand and Richard Bland as well as numerous nieces...

Nita Slaton

Nita Slaton

Jan 1, 2021

Funeral services for Ms. Nita Rigdon Slaton will be Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 11:00, at Stephens Funeral Home in Dekalb, MS. Ms. Slaton, 89, of Porterville, MS passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Rush Hospital. She is survived by her son Bobby Slaton; a niece Maxine Puckett, and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her...

Lillie Bryant

Lillie Bryant

Dec 31, 2020

A Celebration of Life service for Lillie E. Bryant will be held later. Ms. Bryant, 56, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Anderson’s Hospital. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care. She is survived by her daughter Mary Gentry; grandchildren Kelsy Rutherford, Drew Gentry Caleb Davenport Jr. and 1 on the way; 1 brother Joe Wayne Bryant...

Samuel "Sam" Riley

Samuel "Sam" Riley

Dec 31, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Samuel "Sam" Terry Riley will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., at Enterprise Cemetery with Bro. Ed Shoemaker officiating. Mr. Riley, 74, passed away at Wisteria Manor on December 31, 2020.  He was a retired truck driver.  He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and with friends. He is survived by numerous...

Bobby Reece

Bobby Reece

Dec 30, 2020

A graveside service for Bobby Gene Reece with be held Saturday, January 2, 2020, 3:00 p.m., at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Lynne Anderson officiating.

Mr. Reece, 87, of Lauderdale, passed away Wednesday at his residence.

Gene served his country in the United States Navy. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and...

Rita Broadway

Rita Broadway

Dec 30, 2020

Services for Mrs. Rita Broadway will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, 11:30 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Justin Fortenberry officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m.  Interment will be held in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Broadway passed away on...

William Frazier

William Frazier

Dec 29, 2020

Rev. William Fredrick Frazier passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his residence in Bailey, Mississippi. A Private Family Graveside Service was held at Union Baptist Church Cemetery on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was a World War II Veteran and was pastor at The Church of God at Frazier Grove for many years. He is survived by his...

Jeannie Tinsley

Jeannie Tinsley

Dec 29, 2020

Jeannie Marie Tinsley, born on September 23, 1949, passed away in her home on December 29,2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eileen Cosella and daughter Amber Tinsley. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Tinsley; son, Michael Wright (wife), Kate; son, Timothy Lee Harding; son, Jeremy Tinsley (wife), Amanda, their children, Brandon, Destin, Jazzy, Lexi; son,...

Margaret Frazier

Margaret Frazier

Dec 27, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Margaret Earlene Frazier will be held Saturday at 10 am at Frazier Grove Church of God Cemetery. Rev. Randy Caldwell will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Frazier, 92, passed away at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN on Sunday, December 27th.

She was a homemaker...

Sandra Johnson

Sandra Johnson

Dec 26, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Sandra Gough Johnson will be held Wednesday at 2pm at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Meridian. Rev. Charles Davis will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Johnson, 75, of Meridian, passed away Saturday at her residence.

She retired as the administrator for Stephens Funeral Home. Mrs....

Dr. Othel Adams

Dr. Othel Adams

Dec 24, 2020

Graveside services for Dr. Othel Wayne Adams will be held Tuesday, December 29th at 1pm at Magnolia Cemetery. Rev. Jack Giles will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Dr. Othel “Wayne” Adams graduated to his heavenly home on December 24th, 2020.

He was born on July...

Louise Bradley

Louise Bradley

Dec 24, 2020

A private graveside service for Louise Parker Bradley will be Monday, December 28, 2020, at 2:00, at Pine Forest Cemetery in Collinsville, MS. Ms. Bradley, 94, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Anderson’s Hospital. Bro. Tim Buchannan will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care.

Ms. Bradley was a retired nurse who...

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