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.

Elsie Thompson

Elsie Thompson

Aug 8, 2020

A graveside service for Grace Thompson will be held Saturday, August 15th, 2:00 p.m., at Graham Cemetery.

Mrs. Thompson, 79, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, August 8th at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Friends and family may sign the online register at www.jamesfwebb.com.

Phillip Reynolds

Phillip Reynolds

Aug 3, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Phillip Jerry Reynolds.

Mr. Reynolds, 71, passed away Monday, August 3rd, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Steve Williams

Steve Williams

Jul 31, 2020

A private Celebration of Life service for Steve G. Williams will be Sunday, August 9, 2020, at 3 pm, at Stephens Funeral Home in Union. Mr. Williams, 68, died July 31, 2020, at the Jackson VA Medical Center. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen; daughter Karey Williams; son Steve Williams Jr. (Camille); daughter Stephany...

Carlene Johnson Ellzey

Carlene Johnson Ellzey

Jul 30, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Carlene Johnson McKinnon Ellzey will be held Sunday at 2pm at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Suqualena, MS. Rev. Dennis Coats will be officiating.

Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian is honored to oversee the arrangements.

Mrs. Ellzey, 85, of Quitman, passed away Thursday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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John Holdiness

John Holdiness

Jul 28, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. John Douglas Holdiness will be held Saturday at 10 am in the Long Creek Baptist Cemetery. Rev. Chuck Overby will be officiating.

Mr. Holdiness, 67, of Meridian, retired from Atlas Roofing after thirty-five years of service.

He will always be remembered as a wonderful husband and dad. Mr. Holdiness enjoyed hunting...

James Huffmaster

James Huffmaster

Jul 27, 2020

James "Richard" Huffmaster, Sr., age 79, of Meridian passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020 at his home.  He was born November 16, 1940 in Meridian to Charles and Beatrice Huffmaster.  He was a 1958 graduate of Meridian High School and was a long-time employee of both Fred's, Inc. and Wal-Mart where he worked in management.  Richard was...

Maria Wrobel

Maria Wrobel

Jul 27, 2020

A private memorial service for Maria Carmen Wrobel, 77, will be held later. Mrs. Wrobel died Monday, July 27, 2020, at Anderson’s Regional Hospital. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements. Mrs. Wrobel is survived by her husband of over 52 years, Walter William Wrobel; a son Walter Manuel Wrobel (Noriko) of Los Angeles, CA; a grandson...

Miriam Council

Miriam Council

Jul 25, 2020

Memorial services for Mrs. Miriam Rish Council will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Rish, 93, of Demopolis, passed away Saturday, July 25th at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center in York.

She was a retired office manager in the medical field.

Friends may sign the online register at www.stephensfunerals.com.

Carolyn Shurley

Carolyn Shurley

Jul 23, 2020

A graveside service for Mrs. Carolyn J. Long Shurley will be held Tuesday, July 28th, 3:00 p.m. at Meridian Memorial Park.

Mrs. Shurley 85, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, July 23rd at her Bedford Care Center of Marion.

She was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was also a past Worthy Matron...

Al Thomas Jr.

Al Thomas Jr.

Jul 23, 2020

Private memorial services for Mr. Al Thomas Jr. will be held Tuesday  at New Hope Methodist Church, 22286 Old Jackson Road in DeKalb.

Mr. Thomas, 80, of DeKalb, retired from Sears after 30 years as a service technician. He was a veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Thomas was a Christian man...

Debra Smith

Debra Smith

Jul 22, 2020

A memorial service for Debra Jean Smith will be held at a later date.

Ms. Smith, 65, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday.

She was retired from East MS State Hospital.

Friends may sign the register at www.stephensfunerals.com.

Charles "Charlie" Higginbotham

Charles "Charlie" Higginbotham

Jul 21, 2020

A private graveside service will be held for Baby Charles “Charlie” Daniel Higginbotham.

Charlie went to be with his heavenly father July 21st at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

He is survived by his parents, Ricky and Stephanie Higginbotham; siblings, Ricky Jr., Nicholas, Clay, Ty, Waylon, and Dakota; grandmother, Joyce Higginbotham; and several...

Gladys Robinson

Gladys Robinson

Jul 17, 2020

Services for Gladys Robinson of Meridian MS will be held July 21, 2020 at NorthPark church with Pastor Ben Stears officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 12:00pm with service to follow at 12:00. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Highway 39 North. James Webb funereal home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs Robinson passed quietly...

Dawson Teague

Dawson Teague

Jul 11, 2020

Graveside services for Dawson Wade Teague will be held Wednesday, July 22nd, 2:45 p.m., at Bucatunna Baptist Church Cemetery.

Dawson, 3 months, of Daleville, went to be with his heavenly father Saturday, July 11th.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home.

Sam Gagliano

Sam Gagliano

Jul 11, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Sam J. Gagliano will be held Saturday, July 18th at 1:30 pm at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian.  Dr. Danny Lanier will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements.

Mr. Gagliano, 99, of Meridian, formerly of Violet, LA and New Orleans passed away Saturday at his residence.

He...

Joseph Caskey

Joseph Caskey

Jul 10, 2020

Joseph Patrick “Joe Pat” Caskey went to meet his heavenly Father on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the age of 85. Joe Pat was born at home on November 23, 1934 to Alice Daly Caskey and Robert Newton Caskey in Meridian, Mississippi. He graduated from St. Aloysius Academy and received his degree in accounting from MSU in 1957. His...

Shelton Calhoun Jr.

Shelton Calhoun Jr.

Jul 10, 2020

Shelton Ward Calhoun, Jr., 82, died peacefully at Anderson Regional Medical Center, Friday, July 10, 2020, due to complications following heart surgery.

He is survived by his sons, Ward, III (Connie) and John (Daphne); his grandchildren Ashlie Dial (Skeeter), Drew (Abby), Caroline, Cameron, Greyson, and Walker Calhoun; and his great-grandchildren, Cade and Landrye Hopkins, and Mac Calhoun,...

Christopher Gressett

Christopher Gressett

Jul 9, 2020

A private memorial service for Christopher Todd Gressett, 49, will be held later. Mr. Gressett died Thursday, July 9, 2020. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. Mr. Gressett is survived by his father Terry Gressett of Raymond, MS; his mother Melba LeJeune of Brandon, MS; a sister Terra Alexander (Craig) of Brandon, MS; a niece Taylor...

Frances Boswell

Frances Boswell

Jul 9, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Frances Boswell will be held on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery, at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Jack White officiating.

Mrs. Boswell, 81, of Livingston, passed away on July 9, 2020 at her home. She was an occupational therapist. She loved to collect Barbi dolls, plates, and other various items. In her...

Richard Hamilton

Richard Hamilton

Jul 8, 2020

A memorial service for Mr. Richard Clay Hamilton will be held at a later date.

Mr. Hamilton, 64, of Meridian, passed away at his residence.

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