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.
Marion Lee Breckenridge
Apr 15, 2024
Services for Marion Lee Breckenridge will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Springs Presbyterian Church with Rev. William Yount officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-DeKalb is honored to be trusted with arrangements.
Mr. Breckenridge, 76, of DeKalb, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, At Baptist Anderson’s Hospital in Meridian after...
Doris Florette White
Apr 14, 2024
Doris Florette White, 93, of Newton, passed away peacefully at home the afternoon of Sunday, April 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Doris was born to W. F. Brown and Mary Ellen (White) Brown on August 4, 1930, in Meridian, Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward Earl White; daughter,...
John Clifton Kasper
Apr 13, 2024
John Clifton Kasper, 84, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Kosciusko, Mississippi.
John was born on June 3, 1939, to the late Frank and Alice (Hendershott) Kasper in Shepherd, Michigan. He was the first-born of six children. After graduating from Shepherd High School...
Claudine P. Scruggs
Apr 12, 2024
Claudine Penny Scruggs, 100, passed away on April 12, 2024, at Heritage Oaks Memory Care home in Conroe, TX. She was born to James Frank and Hilda Turbville Penny on August 29, 1923, in Smith County, TX. She was the eldest girl in a family of 8 children.
She was a member of State Boulevard Baptist Church and later attended Oak...
Marjorie Janet Temple
Apr 7, 2024
Marjorie Janet Temple, 78, of Scooba, Mississippi, passed away the evening of April 7, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi.
Janet was born to Herbert George and Katherine Cornelia (Hallford) Temple at the old Kemper County Hospital in De Kalb on January 11, 1946. She was the eldest girl of the eight children Herbert and...
Ernest "Bud" Wilkes Baughman
Apr 5, 2024
Ernest “Bud” Wilkes Baughman, 82, of De Kalb, Mississippi, passed away peacefully the evening of Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Mississippi Care Center of De Kalb.
Bud was born to Elmer and Gladys (Clark) Baughman on May 26, 1941, in De Kalb, Mississippi. He was the baby of eight children, four boys and four girls. Bud...
Fred Judd Hinton
Apr 4, 2024
Obituary:Fred Judd Hinton, passed away on April 4, 2024, in Meridian, Mississippi. Born on February 2, 1955, in Decatur, Alabama, Fred lived a remarkable life filled with love and hard work.For five decades of his life, Fred worked on the pipeline all over the United States. His family took pride in his abilities as a "Jack of all Trades and...
Melissa Gail Chase
Apr 3, 2024
Melissa Gail Chase, 51, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away at her home the evening of Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
She was born to Wayne and Hazel (Fox) Lloyd on January 10, 1973, in Tennessee.
Melissa is survived by her sons, Jonathon and Noah Chase; daughter, Leigha Chase; and their father, John Chase.
She was preceded...
William James "Jamsie" Joiner
Apr 3, 2024
Services for William James “Jamsie” Joiner will be held Sunday, April 14, 2024, 1:00 p.m. at Old Kewanee Church (formerly Lauderdale Presbyterian Church) with Bro. Lester Ray Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Joiner, 50, of Toomsuba, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024,...
Harvey Clifton Wright Sr.
Apr 3, 2024
Services for Harvey Clifton Wright Sr. will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024, 3:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Pastor David White officiating. Interment will follow at Damascus Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in DeKalb, MS.
Harvey Clifton Wright Sr., affectionately known as "Daddy," "Pops," "Pawpaw," and "Buddy," peacefully passed away on April 3, 2024, surrounded by his...
Doris Elaine McKinney
Apr 3, 2024
With a heart full of sorrow yet gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Doris McKinney on April 3, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on July 24, 1944, in Montgomery, AL, Doris's life journey came to a peaceful close in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
Doris Elaine Bergquist Hall McKinney was born July...
Enda Earle Branning
Apr 2, 2024
Edna Earle Branning, age 99 passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her bedside. She was born March 1, 1925 in Neshoba County, MS and enjoyed a rural upbringing. Her childhood was rich in culture often working on her father's cotton farm alongside the Choctaw Indian community, attending mass with the Choctaw youth and learning much of...
Lelia "Jean" Tucker
Apr 2, 2024
A Visitation and Funeral Service to remember the life of Lelia “Jean” Tucker will be held at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes Downtown in Meridian on April 4th. The Visitation will commence at 10:00 AM, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM with Bro. Mike Bryd officiating. Burial will be at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jean passed away in Meridian,...
Martha "Jenny" Geneva Clay
Apr 1, 2024
Martha "Jenny" Geneva Clay, 76, of Collinsville, MS, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, April 1, 2024, with her caretaker and friend, Dianne Hill, by her side.
Jenny, the baby of her large family, was born to Vester and Arlettie (Baxter) Doggett in Choctaw County, Alabama on May 13, 1947. She will be remembered as...
William Van Hamilton
Mar 29, 2024
In Loving Memory of William Van Hamilton
March 19, 1947 – March 29, 2024
The family of Dr. William V. Hamilton will receive friends Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 1:00 until 3:00 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North.
Dr. William Van Hamilton, 77, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
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Shirley Diane Jones
Mar 27, 2024
Shirley Diane (Mixon) Jones, 77, of Suqualena, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, at Anderson Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born to David Curtis and Rosalene (Whitehead) Mixon on May 14, 1946, in Lauderdale County. Shirley worked for a number of years at Peavey Electronics Corporation, serving in several positions, with...
Shelby Jean Pender
Mar 26, 2024
Shelby Jean (LaBeff) Pender, 76, of Meridian, passed away on March 26, 2024, at Ochsner Health Rush Foundation Hospital.
She was born to Doyle and Bertie Mae (Davidson) LaBeff on November 1, 1947, in Lauderdale County. Shelby was devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. While raising her young family, she put herself through nursing school and served...
Eugene "Gene" Thomas Collins
Mar 26, 2024
A graveside service for Mr. Eugene “Gene” Thomas Collins will be held Friday, March 29, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Allen Carr officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Collins, 88, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his residence.
Gene was a lifelong member of...
Kye Smith
Mar 24, 2024
Graveside Services for Kye Smith will be held at Hester cemetery with Hospice Chaplain, Gary Morris officiating. Visitation will be at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North; 7774 Highway 39 North, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Wednesday March 27, 2024 prior to the graveside service at Hester Cemetery. Mr. Smith of Collinsville, Mississippi went to Heaven on March 24, 2024 while at...
Willis "Buddy" Eugene Jones
Mar 23, 2024
Services for Mr. Willis “Buddy” Eugene Jones will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Blue Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Lynn Chesney officiating and Bro. James McMillian assisting. Interment will follow at Clearman (Jones) Family Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North is honored to be trusted with arrangements.
Mr. Jones, 81, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, March...
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