Dec 23, 2020

Mrs. Hazel Livingston Johnson passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on December 23, 2020. Always precious to her family, the youthful and joyful Mims, as she was named by her grandson, had suffered a slow decline from Alzheimer’s since her early eighties.

Born on February 21, 1929, to Melvin Benjamin and Jewel Beatrice...

Dec 22, 2020

A private graveside was held for Mrs. Evelyn Virginia Jay. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Jay, 90, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at her residence.

Dec 18, 2020

Graveside services for Roy E. Hayes, 72, will be Monday, December 21, 2020, at 1:00, at Pine Forest Cemetery in Collinsville. Dr. Ronald Kitchens will be officiating. Mr. Hayes passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his care. Mr. Hayes was a veteran of The United States Army, having...

Dec 14, 2020

Graveside services for Dewayne Clark Darnell Jr., of Dekalb, MS, will be Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 11:00am at West Kemper Baptist Church Cemetery in Dekalb, MS. Brother Tommy Jones will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. Mr. Darnell, 68, was a jack of all trades, having worked the last 20+ years at NAS Meridian...

Dec 11, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Raymond Michael “Mike” Bowden.

Mike, 49, of Meridian, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by his mother, Catherine Bowdent; fiancé, Laura Price; children, Ashely Bowden, Kasi Bowden, Harley Radcliffe, Jacob Radcliffe, Samantha Morgan, and Monty...

Dec 10, 2020

Graveside services for Earl J. Coates will be Monday at 12 noon at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Rev. Gilbert Eaves and Rev. Marcus Finch will be officiating. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.

Mr. Coates, 72, of Meridian, passed away Thursday at Rush Foundation Hospital. He was a retired Utility Worker for the City of Meridian. Mr. Coates...

Dec 10, 2020

Memorial services for Mrs. Shireen Cherry will be held Wednesday, December 16th at 4pm at Pine Grove Church. Rev. Tommy Espey will be officiating.

Mrs. Cherry, 58, of Collinsville, passed away at her residence on Thursday evening.

She was retired as a dispatcher for Lauderdale Co. E-911. Mrs. Cherry will be remembered for her ability...

Dec 9, 2020

Services for Mr. Lamar “Wayne” Chambers Sr. will be held Saturday, December 12, 2020, 2: 00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Marty Harper and Bro. John Sweeney officiating. Interment will follow at Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Chambers, 80, of Meridian, passed away December 9th at his residence.

He is...

Dec 8, 2020

Vic Lamar Vickers, aged 57 years was born in Meridian, Mississippi, and who later resided in Greenville, South Carolina for many years, returned to his native city where he departed this life on December 8, 2020. He was a retired thirty-year veteran police officer, drug task force officer, and deputy sheriff. He was an expert marksman, lover of martial...

Dec 7, 2020

Barrie Lewis Limerick, 58, passed away December 7, 2020 at his residence in Birmingham Alabama. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held later. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with his arrangements.

Barrie had a love for reading and the memory of an elephant. He had lived in Birmingham for over 30 years and although he did...

Dec 6, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Pauline Pugh will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 11:00 am with Bro. Doug Goodman officiating.  Interment will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Pugh, 82,passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Stonewall, MS and she retired from Burlington...

Dec 2, 2020

Barbara "Jeanne" Kurtz Freese         Oct. 14, 1928 – Dec. 2, 2020

Born to Leslie and Elizabeth Kurtz in Beeville, TX, preceded in death by her husband Olen Freese and 8 siblings, William Kurtz, Billie Kurtz, Jo Evelyn Jasik, Alene Jeffrey, Virginia Mitchum, Betty Patch, Rosemary Patterson, and Leslie Kurtz Jr. “Sonny.”

Jeanne grew...

Dec 2, 2020

celebration of life ceremony for Mrs. Susan Seward will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Seward, 58, of Meridian, passed away on December 2, 2020 at her home.  She loved to write.  She enjoyed playing games on her computer, spending time outside, and spending time with her family.  She was everybody's "Momma" earning the name Mama...

Nov 30, 2020

Mrs. Evans, 83, passed away on November 30, 2020 at Northpoint Nursing Facility surrounded by her family and loved ones. She loved to fish, play cards, and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survive by her children, Diane Ridout and her husband Leonard, Sandy Aldy and her husband Johnny, James Evans and his wife...

Nov 30, 2020

William “Billy” James Huffmaster III, 58, passed away quietly Monday, November 30th surrounded by his loving mother and sisters. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, December 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery in Enterprise, MS. Brother John Newbaker will be officiating. Barham Funeral Home – Forest Lawn Chapel is entrusted with his arrangements.

Billy...

Nov 29, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Arrow Virginia Ward Bowden will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 1:00 pm with Bro. Jason Martin officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Bowden, 99, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Neshoba County Nursing Home. She loved to sew, making western shirts and dresses....

Nov 28, 2020

Graveside services for Patsy Eloise Barnhurst, will be Saturday, December 5, 2020, at 12:00, at Rawson Cemetery in Russell, MS. Ms. Barnhurst, 77, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Anderson’s Hospital. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care. Ms. Barnhurst was loved by everyone who knew her. She enjoyed doing puzzles and playing dominoes with her sisters....

Nov 26, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Joan McNeill will be held Monday at 2pm at Mt. Nebo cemetery. Rev. Jack Giles will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. McNeill, 87, of Meridian, passed away Thursday at Diversacare Nursing Center in Meridian. She was a retired counselor at East MS State Hospital after serving 30...

Nov 24, 2020

Hilah McLean Skewes, a native of Meridian, died at Anderson Regional Medical Center on November 24, 2020, at age 86.

Mrs Skewes was the retired President of The Meridian Star, Inc. She was a graduate of Newcomb College of Tulane University in New Orleans, where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority and was elected...

Nov 22, 2020

A graveside service for William Jackson “Jackie” Hinson Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Toomsuba Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Danny Lanier officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Hinson, 77, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a resident of Bedford Care Center of...