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.
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
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...
Naomi Richardson
Jan 29, 2021
Wray Richardson, 81, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 28, 2021, in Meridian, MS, after a battle against metastatic breast cancer. She entered the gates of Heaven and is no longer in pain because she knew she was forgiven of her sins through Jesus Christ. She was looking forward to a great reunion...
Mitzi Pace James
Jan 29, 2021
Graveside services for Mitzi Pace James, 87, will be Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 11:00 am at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Bro. Tommy Miller will be officiating. Mrs. James passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Anderson Hospital. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.
She is survived by her sister Sybil G. Cook of...
Ruby Davis
Jan 27, 2021
Graveside services for Mrs. Ruby Davis were held Friday at 11 am January 29th at Mt. Olive Baptist Church cemetery. Bro. Bill Raines officiated the service. Stephens Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Davis, 92, passed away on Wednesday, January 27th at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church,...
Martha Boyette
Jan 25, 2021
Services for Mrs. Martha Boyette will be at graveside on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. with Bro. Jack Kern officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church cemetery.
Mrs. Boyette, 90, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She attended Corinth Baptist Church for the majority of...
James Archie Jr.
Jan 24, 2021
Funeral services for Mr. James H. Archie Jr. will be held Wednesday, January 27th at 1:30 pm. Rev. Aaron Parker will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Archie, 92, of the Meehan Community, passed away Sunday at Specialty Hospital in Meridian. He was retired from Lauderdale County. He played the harmonica, sang bluegrass...
Dorothy Hardin-Wilson
Jan 21, 2021
Dorothy Alaine Hardin-Wilson passed away peacefully Thursday, January 21, 2021, in Meridian Mississippi. Born in 1934, she was a lifetime resident of Meridian. She spent more than 30 years at Anderson Hospital working in the Physical Therapy department until she retired. Some of her favorite things to do were working in the yard and with her flowers, shopping, and...
David Joiner
Jan 20, 2021
Services for David Leroy Joiner will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Hutchinson officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021, at James F. Webb Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and thirty minutes prior to service at the church.
Mr. Joiner passed away on Wednesday,...
Jerry Sciple
Jan 19, 2021
Graveside services for Jerry Willie Sciple will be Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Chamberlain Cemetery, in Preston, MS. Bro. Jerry Bishop will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. Mr. Sciple, 88, the long-time owner of Sciple’s Grocery in Dekalb, MS, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He is survived by his...
Barbara Haskins
Jan 19, 2021
Friends, family, and others who loved Barbara are invited to James F. Webb Funeral Home for a time of visitation from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, followed with a celebration of life service at 1 p.m. in James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Hunt officiating. Interment will be in Enondale Cemetery.
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Bradford Young
Jan 18, 2021
A graveside service for Bradford Harvey Young will be held Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 at 11:00 am, for family at Oddfellow Cemetery in Quitman, MS, with Ron Cooper officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Brad, 47, of Meridian, passed peacefully at his home, Monday, January 18, 2021. Brad was born on June 12, 1973,...
Myrtle Smith
Jan 18, 2021
Myrtle Smith of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Jan 18, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Viola Corder
Jan 17, 2021
A private graveside service will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021 for Viola Ave Nell Corder with Rev. Dennis Robinson officiating. James F. Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Corder was born September 4, 1930 in Southernland, TX and passed January 17, 2021 at Northpoint Nursing Home.
She will be remembered as a loving...
Lenelle Simmons
Jan 16, 2021
Lenelle Rogers Simmons, age 96, died on January 16, 2021, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care.
Lenelle was born in Bay Springs, Mississippi, on September 21, 1924. After graduating from Bay Springs High School, she attended Jones Junior College. Lenelle dedicated more than 20 years of her life...
Joyce Hurtt
Jan 13, 2021
Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Goss Hurtt will be held at 11am Saturday, January 16th at Union Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Vick will be officiating the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Hurtt, 72, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loving family.
She...
Shirley Hastings
Jan 12, 2021
Graveside services for Mrs. Shirley Hastings will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Bro. Marcus Fitch and Bro. Jim Rickles officiating.
Mrs. Hastings, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She will be remembered by her love of God, her family, and...
Louis Morgan
Jan 12, 2021
Louis Laverne Morgan passed away on January 12, 2021 of natural causes. He is survived by a sister, Beverly Rawson (Barry), a daughter, Patti Lois (Tim), step-daughters, Melinda Leager and Frances Stephenson (David), step-son James Smith, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Morgan, a son, Monty Morgan, and brothers, Rolland Morgan and...
Vicki Martin
Jan 11, 2021
A graveside memorial service will be held for Mrs. Vicki Lynn Martin Saturday, January 16, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at Jones Chapel Church of God Cemetery with Bro. Ron Leonard officiating.
Mrs. Martin, 59, of Meridian, passed January 11, 2021 at her residence.
Vicki was a caring and friendly lady. She was a devoted Christian and...
Frances Pigford
Jan 11, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Frances Norwood Pigford. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
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