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.

Opal Arthur

Opal Arthur

Jul 6, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Opal Arthur will held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 11 a.m., at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Rose Hill, MS with Bro. Phillip Marshall officiating.

Mrs. Arthur, 97, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She enjoyed  taking care of her children and grandchildren....

James Brand

James Brand

Jul 5, 2020

Graveside services for James Michael Brand will be held Wednesday, July 8,2020, at 11 a.m. at Chunky Cemetery in Chunky, Mississippi.

James Michael Brand, 51, of Meridian, Mississippi died Sunday July 5, 2020 at Anderson Regional Hospital where he was transported to after a fatal automobile accident. He attended Lamar high school and served 3 years in...

Margaret Baker

Margaret Baker

Jul 5, 2020

Margaret Ann Baker, 78, of Meridian MS passed away at home on Sunday, July 5, 2020.  She was born to Thomas Clifton and Emma Virginia Eakes. Margaret was a medical technologist, accomplished seamstress, and owned and operated an upholstery business. Margaret was widowed in 2007 by her husband Bradford.  She was predeceased by her brother Glynn Eakes. She is...

Annie Clark

Annie Clark

Jul 4, 2020

Graveside services for Annie Kate Clark will be Friday, July 10, 2020, at 11:00 am, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements. Mrs. Clark, 90, died Saturday in Burleson, TX. She loved her flower gardens and was a devout Christian lady. She was married to her husband for 62 years, and they spent...

James Woodfin

James Woodfin

Jun 29, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. James Bennett “Jimmy” Woodfin will be held Thursday at 1:30 pm at Cedarlawn Cemetery in Scooba, MS. Rev. Chris Gully will officiate. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Woodfin was born January 15, 1942 in Macon, MS. He graduated high school in 1960 playing football throughout high school, East...

Mary Angero

Mary Angero

Jun 29, 2020

Memorial services for Mrs. Mary Joyce Angero will be held at a later date with her loved one's in attendance.

Mary Joyce passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at The Blake in Flowood. She was known to her family as"Sister." She loved to play tennis and spend time with her family and friends.

She...

Herman "Pete" Denton

Herman "Pete" Denton

Jun 27, 2020

A graveside service for Mr. Herman “Pete” Denton will be held Monday, June 29th, 10:00 a.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jack O. Giles officiating.

Mr. Denton, 94, of Suqualena, passed away at Northpointe Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Pete graduated from Suqualena High School. Immediately after graduation, he went to the South Pacific...

Mildred Armstrong

Mildred Armstrong

Jun 25, 2020

Mildred T. Armstrong, 97, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 25, 2020 She entered this world on April 16, 1923 in Meridian, MS, born to Isom and Virgie Torrence. She is survived by her daughter Virginia Yow, wife of James Yow, grandsons James and Michael Borgard, and two great-grand children. Mildred loved her God...

Bonnie Prettyman

Bonnie Prettyman

Jun 25, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mrs. Bonnie Prettyman. Barham Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Prettyman, 84, of Newton, passed away Thursday at her residence. She was retired as a licensed vocational nurse and enjoyed many hobbies in her spare time. Some of those include sewing and quilting, in...

Harvey Ray

Harvey Ray

Jun 24, 2020

Harvey Ray was born in 1932 in Drew, Mississippi to Neal and Nettie Belle Ray. After graduating from high school, he attended Mississippi State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Industry and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Harvey served his country honorably as a Captain in the US Air Force....

Gregory Evans

Gregory Evans

Jun 23, 2020

Greg Evans, 45 of Meridian, MS, died June 23, 2020 at Rush Foundation Hospital after a short battle with cancer.

He was born December 3. 1974 the son of Gary Evans and Peggy Raines Smith. Greg was a painter by trade but loved working with his hands and would do anything especially for his family and church....

William Lancaster

William Lancaster

Jun 20, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. William  Lee “Burt” Lancaster.

Mr. Lancaster, 76, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, June 20th, at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Nell Smith Lancaster; children, Jennifer Rau (Chris), David Lancaster (Ruthie), Jeff Lancaster (Marlo); ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters,...

Austin "Rome" Clark

Austin "Rome" Clark

Jun 19, 2020

Austin "ROME" Clark 11/05/1993 - 06/19/2020 Austin (Rome) Clark is survived by his wife, Jamie Clark; daughters, Ellie Jocelyn Clark (4) and Lily Nichole Clark (2); parents, Kevin and Stacy Clark; brothers, Mason and Hunter Clark; sister, Jennifer Mattox; sister-in-law, Amelia Parrott; mother-in-law, Karen Mattox; numerous nieces and nephews; and his extended red and gold family including Pistoleros MC,...

Joyce Courier

Joyce Courier

Jun 19, 2020

There will be a private memorial service for Mrs. Joyce Courier at the Veterans Cemetery in Newton at a later date.

She is survived by her daughters, Gretchen Clayton and husband Jeffrey, and Melissa Bowers and husband Tim of Memphis, TN.; grandchildren, Ariel and Arlen Clayton, and Sydney and Tatum Bowers.

She was preceded in...

James Guy Jr.

James Guy Jr.

Jun 19, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Jim Guy Jr. will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with Bro. Philip Marshall officiating.

Mr. Guy, 83, of Collinsville, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He...

Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis

Jun 18, 2020

A private memorial service for Robert Miller Lewis, 68, will be held at a later date. Mr. Lewis, of Philadelphia, MS died at The Specialty Hospital of Meridian, Thursday, June 18, 2020. Stephens Funeral Home is handling his arrangements. Mr. Lewis was a proud veteran of The United States Army. He is survived by his two sons Jason and...

Bennie Joiner

Bennie Joiner

Jun 14, 2020

Memorial services for Mr. Bennie Joiner will be held at a later date.

Mr. Joiner, 85, passed away at home on June 14, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved to watch Alabama football "ROLL TIDE"....

Paul Rainer

Paul Rainer

Jun 13, 2020

Mr. Paul E. Rainer Sr., 72, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held this Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm at Stephen’s Funeral Home and graveside services will be held Thursday at 11am at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Marty Harper will be officiating. Stephen’s Funeral Home is...

Judy Rash

Judy Rash

Jun 11, 2020

A graveside service for Judy Ann Rash will be held Saturday, 3:00 p.m., at Forest Lawn Memory Garden with special comments by Hugh Davis and Bro. Ron Kitchens officiating.

Mrs. Rash, 69, of Collinsville, passed away Thursday, June 11th at her residence.

“This is the day that the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and...

Ray Quimby

Ray Quimby

Jun 9, 2020

A graveside service for Mr. Ray E. Quimby will be held Sunday, June 14th, 11:00 a.m., at Forest Lawn Memory Garden with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating.

Mr. Quimby, 93, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, June 9th at the MS Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS.

Ray started his career in the armed forces with a 3...

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