May 6, 2020

A private graveside service will be held for Mr. David Alexander Hopper Friday, May 8th at Arkadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Hopper, 85, of Bailey, passed away Wednesday, May 6th, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

David was a member of Arkadelphia Baptist Church. He was a talented man whose life was spent woodworking, gardening, and worshiping...

May 6, 2020

Billy Frank Porter Sr, 92, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on May 6, 2020. He entered this world on October 12, 1927 in Suqualena, MS, born to Verner and Mamie Porter. Frank served in the Army (Korean War) from 1950-1952 where he received the Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal with 2 BZ Campaign Stars, Combat...

May 3, 2020

A private graveside service for Rachel Maxine Williams, 88, will be Wednesday, May 6,2020, at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Marty Harper will be officiating. Ms. Williams died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Anderson’s Hospital. Stephens Funeral Home is handling her arrangements. Ms. Williams was a hard-working woman, having worked all her life. She was a very stern...

May 2, 2020

A graveside service for Martha Moody will be held Tuesday at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Moody, 53, of Meridian, passed away Saturday at Anderson Hospital.

She enjoyed cooking, listening to music, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Owen Moody; children, Shelly Peebles (Steven), Megan...

Apr 28, 2020

A private memorial service for Lisa Dale Giles, 58, will be held at a later date. Ms. Giles died peacefully at home, Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Stephens Funeral Home is handling her arrangements. Lisa didn’t care much for television, but she loved music and kept her radio on 24/7. She loved her family and friends and will be greatly...

Apr 28, 2020

A private graveside service will be held Saturday at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens for Mrs. Mildred Inez Williams. Pastor Triston Rowell will officiate the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Barham Funeral Home, Forest Lawn Chapel. Mrs. Williams, 85, of Meridian, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Tuesday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was born...

Apr 26, 2020

Memorial services will be held at a later date for Mr. Aubrey Engell Jr.

Mr. Engell, 78, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, April 26th, at Anderson's Hospital.

Aubrey was the owner of Engell's Grocery in Marion for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Rea Engell; son, Greg...

Apr 25, 2020

A private graveside service for Candace Ballard Burch, will be Friday, May 1, 2020 at Enondale Cemetery in Porterville. Stephens Funeral Home is handling her arrangements. Ms. Burch, 71, died Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Specialty Hospital of Meridian. Mrs. Burch is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Jim Burch; children Michael Burch, Timothy Burch (Nellie) and Jeffrey...

Apr 24, 2020

Private graveside services for Mr. Larry G. Hayes will be held at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton with pastors Duane and Elaine Maust, of Jubilee Mennonite Church in Meridian, officiating.

Mr. Hayes, 72, of Meridian, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at R.P. White Nursing Facility. Mr. Hayes was retired from the United States Air...

Apr 23, 2020

Ella JoAnn Jones Robbins, age 82 of DeKalb, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Queen City Nursing Center in Meridian, Mississippi. She was born on May 31, 1937, in DeKalb, Mississippi. A memorial service for family and friends will be scheduled at a later date. Mrs. Robbins was a member of Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church in DeKalb. She...

Apr 23, 2020

A private funeral service will be held for Mrs. Darnell Snowden. Bro. Tommy Miller will be officiating. Burial will be in Fellowship Baptist Church cemetery.

Mrs. Snowden, 69, of Meridian, passed away at her residence on Thursday April 23, 2020.

She was retired as a head cashier at Winn Dixie after 44 years. She enjoyed...

Apr 23, 2020

Mildred Agnes Banes Sheives, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother peacefully passed away on April 23, 2020, at Azalea Gardens Nursing Home in Wiggins, MS.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lillie Banes, her sisters Lucille Floyd and Myrtle Perry, and her brother Simmie Banes.

After living in Texas,...

Apr 22, 2020

Mrs. Elsie Marie Goodin, of Enterprise, MS, passed away peacefully at her home on April 22, 2020 at the age of 93.  She was born April 29, 1926 in Mashulaville, MS, to Joseph Elbert and Minnie Pearl Thompson.

Mrs. Goodin moved to Enterprise in 1952 with her husband (R.C.), who began working for Southern Natural Gas Company. ...

Apr 20, 2020

A private graveside service for Donna Lynn Hill, will be Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian. Stephens Funeral Home is handling her arrangements. Ms. Hill, 79, died Monday, April 20, 2020, at Rush Hospital. Ms. Hill is survived by her children Sonja Rowell (Chuck), Mark Hill, Timmy Hill (Leigh) and David Hill; 2 sisters Charlotte Montagino...

Apr 20, 2020

A private graveside service for Carrie Joan Gaddis will be Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Sageville United Methodist Church cemetery in Meridian. Barham Funeral Home – Forest Lawn Chapel is handling her arrangements. Ms. Gaddis, 82, died Monday, April 20, 2020, at Rush Hospital. Ms. Gaddis is survived by her daughters Patricia Warren and Mary Fisher (Jeff Gardner); grandchildren Mandy...

Apr 17, 2020

A memorial service for John L. Ezell will be held at a later date.

Mr. Ezell, 67, of Meridian, passed away Friday, April 17th, at his residence.

John was survived by his children, John F. Ezell, Jennifer E. Mosley, and Shawn Ezell; five grandchildren; and six siblings.

He is preceded in death by...

Apr 16, 2020

Joseph Scott of Cordova, Tennessee passed away on Apr 16, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 13, 2020

A private graveside service will be held for Mr. Wayne Jones Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Mr. Jones, 76, of Enterprise, passed away Monday, April 13th at University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Wayne was a faithful member of Concord United Methodist Church of Enterprise and devoted his time and effort into helping the church and others. He...

Apr 11, 2020

A private graveside service will be held for Mr. Jerry A. Neal. Rev. Gene Higginbotham will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Neal, 82, retired owner of Neal’s Wrecker Service in Meridian, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He dedicated a...

Apr 10, 2020

Private family services will be held for Mrs. Sherry Hines with Bro. Michael Sims officiating.

Mrs. Hines, 65, passed away on Friday, April 10th at PAM Specialty Hospital in Covington, LA. She was a retired bus driver after having driven for almost 30 years in Neshoba County. She worked at a sewing factory and her favorite hobby...