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.
Hilah Skewes
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...
William "Jackie" Hinson
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...
Wilton Parnell
Nov 22, 2020
Private graveside services for Wilton Eugene Parnell, 82, of Scooba, MS, will be Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at 10:00 am in Binnsville Cemetery in Scooba, MS. Brother Zac Cox will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is handling his arrangements.
Mr. Parnell was retired from working maintenance at East Mississippi Community College where he worked for over 40...
Mattie Meacham
Nov 19, 2020
Mattie Sue Meacham was called to her eternal resting place on November 19, 2020. She entered this world on September 3, 1926, born to Elbert and Jessie Gunn.
Nicknamed by a college classmate as “Pistol”, Mattie Sue Gunn was brought up in Lauderdale County where she graduated from Dixie Highway School. She graduated from East Mississippi Junior...
Roger Joyner
Nov 19, 2020
Graveside services for Mr. Roger Dale Joyner will be Monday at 10 am in Antioch Baptist Cemetery in Neshoba County. Rev. Larry Joyner will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Joyner,69, of Collinsville, passed away Thursday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He retired from Lauderdale County as a truck driver and...
Winfrey Sikes
Nov 18, 2020
Mr. Winfrey “W.C.” Sikes, 104, of Meridian, passed away at his residence on Wednesday.
He was a longtime manager for Dixie Express Co. and Roadway Express, from which he retired. He was a Mason for over 75 years and a member of the Hamasa Shrine.
Mr. Sikes was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.
...Marilyn Roulston
Nov 18, 2020
Graveside services for Marilyn Jeanette Murphy Roulston will be held Monday at 2:30 pm at Old Marion Cemetery.
Ms. Roulston, 58, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday at Rush Foundation Hospital. She worked many years in the janitorial services in the medical industry.
She was a member of Northside Church of the Nazarene and will always...
Johnnie Parnell
Nov 17, 2020
Johnnie Mae Parnell, 81, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at her residence in Meridian. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care. Ms. Parnell enjoyed cooking and loved spending time visiting with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children Danny Parnell (Brenda), Denise Knost (Michael), David Parnell (Naomi) and Richard Parnell; 4 grandchildren...
Janis Temple
Nov 16, 2020
Graveside services for Janis Williamson Temple will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church cemetery in Bailey with Pastor Caleb Hughes officiating. Mrs. Temple passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Anderson’s Regional Medical Center at the age of 94. Her family was blessed to have been able to gather...
Harry Russell
Nov 14, 2020
Graveside services for Mr. Harry Hoyt Russell will be held Tuesday at 10 am in Pinecrest Cemetery in DeKalb, MS. Eulogy will be brought by Mr. Ronald Hegwood with special music by Rev. Chris Gully. Stephens Funeral Home of DeKalb is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Russell 86, of DeKalb, passed away Saturday at Baptist...
Winnie Fisher
Nov 14, 2020
Winnie “Ann” Dunn Fisher, 84, of Meridian, passed away on November 14th, 2020.
Ann was born on January 12th, 1936, in Meridian, MS to Charles and Emma Dorothy (Schillings) Dunn. After moving to Charleston, SC, as a child during WWII, Ann returned to Meridian at the age of 12 and later graduated from Meridian High School. Ann...
Mary Brown
Nov 10, 2020
A memorial service will be held for Mary E. Watt-Brown Friday, November 13, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Mary made her transformation from this earth to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father at the age of 91 years.
Mary was born April 18, 1929 in...
Howard Gully Spinks
Nov 9, 2020
Howard G. Spinks, 74, passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2020, due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease.
Howard, best known as “Hoppy,” was a lifelong resident of De Kalb and was born to George P. Spinks and Addie J. Spinks in October of 1946. He married the longtime love of his life...
William Harrison
Nov 9, 2020
A memorial service to honor the life of Mr. William Dale Harrison will be held on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Faith Baptist Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Harrison was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to Robert Harold Harrison, Sr. and Marjorie June Drewes. He was the second child of four. For the moment, he leaves behind: His...
Joseph Garrett
Nov 7, 2020
Memorial services for Mr. Joey Garrett will be held at a later date by his family.
Mr. Garrett, 50, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Specialty Hospital. He was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed going to the Whynot Race Track and spending time with his friends.
He is survived by his two...
Lewis George
Nov 6, 2020
Collinsville - Lewis Watson "Buddy" George, loving husband of Louise Ferguson George who predeceased him, died on November 6, 2020 at his home in Collinsville, MS. He was born in Collinsville, MS on April 15, 1929, son of Lewis and Jewell Jackson George. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his service. Known to his friends and family as...
Mary Davidson
Nov 4, 2020
Mrs. Davidson, 70, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Rush Foundation hospital.
A memorial service for Mary Frances Davidson will be held Friday, November 13, 2020, 11:00 at Christian Fellowship Independent Methodist Church with Rev. Seaphus Garrett officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements..Mary was a thoughtful...
Curtis Raines
Oct 31, 2020
Celebration of life services for Mr. Curtis "Buddy" Raines Jr. will be held at a later date. Buddy, 48 of Meridian, passed away on October 31,2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Guitar playing, music, and hunting were some of Buddies favorite things. Buddy will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Margaret Bishop
Oct 30, 2020
A graveside service for Margaret Bishop will be held Monday, November 2, 2020, 1:00 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in entrusted with arrangements.
Ms. Bishop, 101, of Bucatunna, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at Bedford Care of Marion.
Margaret was an LPN who graduated nursing school from Mattie Hersey....
Lucas Knight
Oct 26, 2020
Graveside services for Lucas Knight will be held Thursday at 1 pm at Cedarlawn Cemetery in Scooba. Pastors Steven and Brenda Lockley will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Knight, 40, passed away at his residence on Monday. He was self employed as a general contractor. He will be remembered as...
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