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.

Maudie Elaine Clark

Maudie Elaine Clark

Feb 2, 2020

Services for Elaine Clark will be held Friday, February 7th, 3:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. James Gordon and Bro. Jerry Johnson officiating. A private burial will take place at Meridian Memorial Park.

Mrs. Clark, 87, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, February 2nd at Bedford Care Center of Marion.

She was...

Mark Collins

Mark Collins

Feb 2, 2020

A memorial service for Mr. Mark Devon Collins will be held at a later date. Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Collins, 48, of Meridian, passed away Sunday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

He enjoyed country and Christian music as well as a love for the old movies.

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Harold Joseph Aust

Harold Joseph Aust

Feb 1, 2020

Funeral services for Harold Joseph “Little Joe” Aust will be held Thursday at 11:30 am at Binnsville United Methodist Church. Brother Zac Cox will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Binnsville community cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Aust, 79, passed away Saturday, February 1st at Jeff Anderson Regional...

Victor Wilkerson

Victor Wilkerson

Jan 31, 2020

Services for Victor Wilkerson will be held Friday, February 7th, 12:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bob Followell, Bro. Jimmy Culpepper, and Bro. Ray Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Center Grove Baptist Church.

Mr. Wilkerson, 80, of Meridian, passed away Friday, January 31st at his residence. Victor enjoyed being outdoors, his...

Harold Riley

Harold Riley

Jan 30, 2020

A memorial service for Harold Earnest Riley Jr., 70, will be held at a later date. Stephens Funeral Home is handling his arrangements. Mr. Riley died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Riley is survived by his wife, Anne McWhirter Riley; daughter Bianca Sophia Simon and two sisters Kaye Riley Myers and Kathy Riley Domenget. He was preceded...

Murlene Mcmahan

Murlene Mcmahan

Jan 30, 2020

A memorial service for Murlene Goforth McMahan, will be held at a later date. Stephens Funeral Home is handling her arrangements. Mrs. McMahan died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at her residence in Daleville, MS. Mrs. McMahan is survived by her children Wilmer McMahan, Shirley Sevier (Rick) and Terri Allen; 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren with one on the...

Harold Dempsey

Harold Dempsey

Jan 29, 2020

Funeral services for Mr. Harold Lee Dempsey will be held at graveside, February 7, 2020, 11:30 a.m., at Mississippi Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Newton, MS.

Mr. Dempsey, 72, passed away on January 29, 2020 at his home. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and doing wood working. He was a Vietnam Veteran while serving in the United...

Edward Moore

Edward Moore

Jan 28, 2020

Services for Mr. Edward "Bud" Moore will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Lost Gap Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m until service time. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Bud, 90, passed away on January 28, 2020 at the Veterans Home in Kosciusko. After...

Lt. Col. Robert Scales

Lt. Col. Robert Scales

Jan 27, 2020

Funeral services for Lt. Col. Robert D. “Dave” Scales will be held Friday at 11am at Druid Hills Methodist Church. Burial will follow at 2pm at Mississippi Veterans Cemetery in Newton. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Lt. Col. Scales, 72, of Collinsville, was retired from the MS Air National Guard where...

Billy Chandler

Billy Chandler

Jan 26, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Billy Ray Chandler.

Mr. Chandler, 64, of Toomsuba, passed away Sunday, January 26th at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by his brothers, James Chandler (Kathy), Scottie Chandler (Pam), and Percy Chandler; sister, Betty Raines (Ronnie); and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Clinton Vaughn

Clinton Vaughn

Jan 25, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Clinton Vaughn will be held Tuesday January 28th at 10 am at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.  Kim Culpepper and Jack Mayatt will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Vaughn, 92, of Meridian, passed away at his residence on Saturday. He was self employed carpenter. Mr. Vaughn served his...

Robert Shelton

Robert Shelton

Jan 24, 2020

Funeral Services for Mr Robert William “RW” Shelton will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Salem Baptist Church in Kewanee, MS with Brother Andrew Black and Brother Lamar Lifer officiating. Burial with follow at the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Born January 24, 1940,...

Wanda Allen

Wanda Allen

Jan 23, 2020

A memorial service for Mrs. Wanda Kay Allen Friday, January 31st, 2:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Bickford officiating.

Mrs. Allen, 69, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, January 23rd at Regency Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Dale Allen Sr. of Meridian; son, Jerry D. Allen Jr. (Jaun...

Dorothy Mcmullan

Dorothy Mcmullan

Jan 21, 2020

A graveside service for Dorothy Jean McMullan will be Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 11:00 am at Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery in Collinsville. Pastor Robert Hughes will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is handling her arrangements. Mrs. McMullan, 84, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Diversicare of Meridian. Mrs. McMullan had the biggest servant’s heart. She absolutely loved...

Mary Allred

Mary Allred

Jan 19, 2020

Mary Allred of Porterville, Mississippi passed away on Jan 19, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Frances Skelton

Frances Skelton

Jan 18, 2020

Funeral services for Frances Lee Skelton Herrington will be held Monday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m., at Antioch Southern Methodist Church in Collinsville, with interment to follow at Antioch Cemetery. Bro. David Sellers will be officiating.

Ms. Skelton Herrington, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at her home surrounded...

Dorothy Rainwater

Dorothy Rainwater

Jan 17, 2020

Dorothy Mae Rainwater, 92, former resident of Meridian, Ms. passed away at Bailey Manor in Fayetteville, Tn. on January 17, 2020. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Funeral services will be Friday, January 24, 2020, at 11:00 am, at Stephens Funeral Home with a visitation from 10:30 until service time. Burial will follow at...

Beverly Jackson

Beverly Jackson

Jan 17, 2020

Funeral services for Beverly Jackson will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 1:00 pm at graveside with Bro. Michael Wells officiating. Interment will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Jackson, 89, passed away on January 17, 2020, in Philadelphia surrounded by her loved ones. She loved to read. She worked as a clerk in...

Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson

Jan 15, 2020

Services for Elizabeth “Liz” Anderson will be held Saturday, January 18th, 2:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Ron Leonard officiating. Burial will follow at Jones Chapel Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Anderson, 86, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, January 15th at her residence.

She is survived by her children, Lindy Anderson (Gale), Sam...

Arnold Hardy

Arnold Hardy

Jan 14, 2020

Service for Mr. Arnold Hardy will be at graveside on Friday, January 17, 2020, at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Jack Kern officiating. Interment will be in Old Barker Cemetery in Marion.

Mr. Hardy, 74, of Meridian, passed away on January 14, 2020, at University Medical Center in Jackson. He was a retired truck driver, having worked for...

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