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.

Harold Watkins

Harold Watkins

Jul 19, 2019

A celebration of life service will be held for Mr. Harold Kim Watkins on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at James F. Webb Funeral Home from 5 - 7 p.m. with Bro. John Sweeney officiating.

Mr. Watkins, 55, of Meridian, passed away on July 19, 2019 surrounded by his family. He worked at East Mississippi State Hospital, R....

Florence Collier

Florence Collier

Jul 14, 2019

Services for Mrs. Florence Collier will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019,at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel, at 11 a.m., with Bro. Ed Dickerson officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Spring Hill Methodist Church Cemetery on Zero Road.

Mrs. Collier, 93, of...

Elizabeth Sue Taylor

Elizabeth Sue Taylor

Jul 12, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Sue Pool Taylor will be held Sunday at 2pm in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home. Bro. Tommy Miller will be officiating. Burial will follow in Duffee Baptist Church Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Taylor, 74, of Chunky, formerly of West Point, passed away Friday...

Dal Phillips

Dal Phillips

Jul 9, 2019

Dal Walker Phillips, 85, of Cuba Alabama passed away on July 9, 2019 at the Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS.  Services will be held at the James F Webb Funeral Home on Tuesday July 16, 2019 at 11:00 am in Meridian, MS with Reverend Chris Kiepe officiating.  Burial will follow at the Clay Memorial Cemetery in Cuba,...

Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee

Jul 8, 2019

Sandy Hailey Lee, 58. Born April 9, 1961 entered Heavens gates on July 8, 2019. Sandy is survived by her beloved husband Johnny Lee, sons Tyler Lee (Brooke), Jamie Lee (Heather) and adored granddaughters Alayna Jo and Maci Emrys, mother Evelyn Hailey, Sisters Patsy Boyd (Gambrel), Pansy Long (Glenn), many beloved nieces, nephews and even more friends and family....

Terry Strout

Terry Strout

Jul 5, 2019

Memorial services for Terry Ann Strout will be held at a later date. Ms. Strout, 61, died Friday, July 5th, 2019 at Anderson’s Regional Medical Center.  Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Ms. Strout loved her silk ribbon, her grandchildren and her dogs.

She is survived by her children Keith Barber (Priscilla),...

James "Bill" Clark

James "Bill" Clark

Jul 3, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. James " Bill" W. Clark will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with Bro. Hack McMullen officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30 - 2 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home. Interment will be in Clark Chapel Cemetery in Kemper County.

Mr. Clark, 74,...

Winifred Monsour

Winifred Monsour

Jul 2, 2019

Services for Mrs. Winifred Mae Monsour will be Friday, July 5th at 11 am at Stephens Funeral Home with Bro. Sephus Garrett officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery.

Mrs. Monsour, 88, died Tuesday, July...

Verna Jean Shelby

Verna Jean Shelby

Jun 27, 2019

Graveside services for Mrs. Verna Jean Rainer Shelby will be held at 11 am Tuesday at Magnolia Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Shelby, 80, of Meridian, passed away Thursday at her residence.  She will be remembered as a most generous lady, always willing to help someone. She enjoyed the old...

Johnny Mcknatt

Johnny Mcknatt

Jun 24, 2019

Graveside services for Johnny “John” Edward McKnatt will be Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 2 pm, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Rev. Nancy Warner will be officiating. Mr. McKnatt, 59, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at his residence in Jacksonville, Florida. Barham Funeral Home Forest Lawn Chapel is honored to be handling his arrangements.

John will be...

Brailynn Reed

Brailynn Reed

Jun 19, 2019

A private family service will be held for baby girl Brailynn Jeanelle Reed at a later date. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Brailynn went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 19th at University of Mississippi Medical Center.

She is survived by her parents, Diamond Reed and Kadrian...

Waylon George

Waylon George

Jun 14, 2019

Services for Waylon Hayes George will be held at a later date. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Waylon Hayes went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 14th.

He is survived by his parents, Nicole Ramey and Joshua George; sisters, Heidi Henderson and Brooklyn George; brother, Dylan George; and...

James Barnett

James Barnett

Jun 11, 2019

Graveside services for Mr. James C. “Pete” Barnett will be held Thursday at 10 am at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with Brother Jack Giles officiating.  Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Mr. Barnett, 71, died Tuesday June 11 at Anderson’s Regional Medical Center. He was a retired consultant in the gas industry. He was...

Mary Bryant

Mary Bryant

Jun 9, 2019

Services for Mary Annette Bryant will be held Wednesday, June 12th, 11:00 a.m. at New Harvest Church with Bro. David Dewease officiating and special comments by Billy Tisdale. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary was a kind woman who loved to tend to her flower garden,...

Robert "Bob" Harbour

Robert "Bob" Harbour

Jun 5, 2019

Graveside services for Robert “Bob” Grace Harbour will be Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 10:00am at Spring Hill Cemetery in Dekalb, MS. Rev. James Ruffin and Bro. Ronnie Gomillion will be officiating. Mr. Harbour, 63, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Harbour...

John Harrison

John Harrison

Jun 5, 2019

Services for John Albert “Al” Harrison will be Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 11:00 am at Providence Baptist Church in Chunky with burial to immediately follow in the church cemetery. Bro. Jackie Strebeck will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Mr. Harrison, 91, of Collinsville, MS, entered eternal life on June 5,...

Peggy Tingle

Peggy Tingle

Jun 5, 2019

Mrs. Peggy May Tingle

Services for Mrs. Peggy Tingle will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 10:00 am, at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Wade Phillips officiating.  She will be laid to rest, next to her husband Charlie, in Zion Cemetery in Kemper County.

Mrs. Tingle passed away on June...

Monty Morgan

Monty Morgan

Jun 2, 2019

Graveside services for Monty R. Morgan will be Friday, June 7, 2019, at 10 am, at Frazier Grove Church of God Cemetery in Bailey, MS. Brother Gary McInnis will be officiating. Mr. Morgan, 40, died Sunday, June 2, 2019. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be handling his arrangements.

Monty will be remembered as a person who...

Myron Harbour

Myron Harbour

Jun 1, 2019

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Myron Mark Harbour.

Mr. Harbour, 59, of Meridian, passed away Saturday at his residence.

Myron loved music and loved to play guitar and drums.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Green;  daughter, Jetta Richardson;granddaughter, Allie Coleman; brothers, Wayne Harbour and...

Rebecca Curry

Rebecca Curry

Jun 1, 2019

Services for Rebecca Hannah Curry will be held Friday, June 7th, 11:00 a.m. at Barham Funeral Home Forest Lawn Chapel. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Curry, 79, of Meridian, passed away Saturday at her residence.

She enjoyed attending church and was a member of The Red Hat Society.

She is survived...

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