Oct 21, 2020

James Knowles of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Oct 21, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 21, 2020

Graveside services for Jeannette W. Watson will be Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Hamrick Cemetery in Collinsville, MS. Brother Chuck Overby will be officiating. Mrs. Watson, 86, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at her home. Barham Funeral Home – Forest Lawn Chapel is handling her arrangements. Jeannette loved her grandchildren and her pets. She was very independent and used...

Oct 19, 2020

A Celebration of Life service for Lloyd Michael Irby, 67, will be held later. Mr. Irby passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his care. Michael was an avid hunter and fisherman, when his health allowed. He was retired from Riley’s after 38 years of employment as an electrician....

Oct 19, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Florene Moulds will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2020; at 10:00 a.m., at Graham Cemetery with Rev. Justin Fortenberry officiating.

Mrs. Moulds, 86, of Meridian, passed away at her home on Monday, October 19, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a retired seamstress from Meridian Manufacturing and Peavey Electronics. She...

Oct 19, 2020

Angela Fairfield of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Oct 19, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 15, 2020

Mrs. Claire L. Wagner, 92, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Bedford Care of Marion.

Claire worked at the family business, Wagner Heat and Air Conditioning, for many years. She enjoyed dancing, playing bridge, and making candy for family and friends, especially during the holidays. She was also a member of Briarwood County Club...

Oct 13, 2020

Ida Mae Freeman Gressett, 98, died in Front Royal, Virginia on October 13, 2020.  She was born in Meridian, Mississippi on November 26, 1921 to John Rice Freeman and Ida Viola Wells Freeman.

Mrs. Gressett lived most of her life in Meridian but moved to Virginia in 2017 to live with her daughter.

She was...

Oct 8, 2020

Services for Mr. Thomas “Tucky” Theodore Moody will be held Monday, October 12, 2020, 10:00 a.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Wade Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Moody, 83, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Diversicare of Meridian.

Tucky was a printing press...

Oct 7, 2020

James McCoy of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Oct 7, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 6, 2020

Services for Mr. Will D. Massey will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Graveside, at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Hunt officiating. Interment will be in Bailey Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Mr. Massey, 82, of Bailey, passed away on October 6, 2020 at his home with his loving family and caregivers at his side. Will was a...

Oct 6, 2020

A memorial service for Mr. Thomas Martin “Marty” Boldin will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020, 3:00 p.m., at Causeyville Baptist Church with Bro. Gilbert Eaves and Rev. Jason Harms officiating.

Mr. Boldin, 72, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday at The Zero House.

Marty was a devoted member of Causeyville Baptist Church, where he served...

Oct 5, 2020

Shirley Sue Harpole was welcomed to heaven by God, her beloved husband, John and all her family and friends who’ve gone before her. She passed away October 5, 2020. She was born August 13, 1937 to the late Willie Edward and Maefoi Martin Baty of Scooba, Mississippi. It was in her senior year of high school that she met...

Oct 4, 2020

Donna Leah McCullough, 65, of Collinsville, Mississippi, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 4, 2020. Leah was born to Joe and Ouida Winslett on July 21, 1955 in Ashland, Oregon. She moved to Meridian, Mississippi as a young child and lived out her life in Lauderdale County. Leah was a longtime employee of Delco Remy....

Oct 4, 2020

Funeral services for retired Navy Chief Erbie C. Usrey will be held at 10:30 Saturday Oct. 10, 2020 with visitation 30 minutes prior to service at Center Grove Baptist Church. Bro. Jimmy Culpepper will be officiating with Stephens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Mr. Usrey, 82, of Causeyville, passed...

Sep 30, 2020

Graveside services for Freda Ruth Starnes Smith will be Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Chunky Cemetery. Reverend Becky Smith will be officiating. Mrs. Smith, 90, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her residence in Chunky. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care. Mrs. Freda was a sweet lady who loved to laugh and enjoyed having company over...

Sep 29, 2020

Jacquelyn Delano Hill Sessions, 84, of Meridian, MS., passed away peacefully on Sep. 29, 2020. Mrs. Sessions was born Aug. 29, 1936 in Lauderdale County, where she worked many years as a surgical scrub technician at Anderson’s Hospital. “Jackie” was known for her sweet smile and caring ways. Her door was always open to anyone needing help and encouragement....

Sep 28, 2020

Visitation for Mary Catherine Brown will be Thursday, October 1,2020 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at 10:30, service will begin at 11:00,internment to follow at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Father Augustine Palimattam will be officiating. Ms. Mary was a  resident of Meridian, Ms,  she retired from the Meridian Star as a proof reader of 62 years. She was a lifetime member...

Sep 25, 2020

Graveside services for James “Jimmy” L. Sistrunk, 78, of Collinsville, will be Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Hester Cemetery in Neshoba County. Bro. Jeff Hancock will be officiating. Mr. Sistrunk died Friday, September 25, 2020 at Bedford Care Center of Marion. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to handle his services. Jimmy is survived by his wife...

Sep 24, 2020

Memorial services for Mr. Wayne Basham will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Sephus Garrett officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until service time.

Mr. Basham, 71, of Meridian passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020. He is a retired Security Officer. He enjoyed...

Sep 24, 2020

Services for Mr. James Lewis will be held on Monday, September 28, 2020, at 3:00 pm, at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Douglas Manning officiating. Visitation will be Monday at the funeral home from 1 pm until service time.

Mr. Lewis, 75, of Quitman, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at University Medical...