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.

Sarah Crandell

Sarah Crandell

Apr 29, 2019

A visitation will be held for Mrs. Sarah Nell Crandell Wednesday, May 1st, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral. Mrs. Crandell, 73, of Meridian, passed away Monday, April 29th at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Sarah was a cook on a riverboat that traveled the Mississippi River for 23 years. She loved gardening, flowers, her fur babies, her...

Joann Callahan

Joann Callahan

Apr 28, 2019

A graveside service for Mrs. Joann Reeves Callahan will be held Wednesday, May 1st, 1:00 p.m., at Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Jacob Niblett officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Callahan, 64, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, April 28th at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Joann was very artistic and enjoyed wood working....

Oliver Barrett

Oliver Barrett

Apr 26, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. Oliver Eugene Barrett will be held Monday at 10 am at Cuba Baptist Church. Rev. Mike McKee will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Barrett Family Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Barrett, 76, of Lauderdale, passed away Friday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was retired from Georgia...

Judy Zachary

Judy Zachary

Apr 26, 2019

Judy Lack Zachry, 75, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 peacefully at home in Meridian, MS. Judy was well known for making many women around Meridian beautiful. She was a hairstylist for over 50 years. She leaves behind her three children, Tami Lee (Keith), Cathy Corella (Ed), Scott Zachary (Tammy); six grandchildren, Sommer, Dakota, Zach, Briana, Morgan, Shaun,...

Virginia Mcmullen

Virginia Mcmullen

Apr 25, 2019

Virginia Phillips McMullen, former long-time resident of Meridian, Mississippi, died peacefully surrounded by friends and family on April 25, 2019 in Fayette, Alabama. Her life's journey began on September 25, 1922 in Leake County, Mississippi, daughter of Ruth and Roy Phillips. She was predeceased by her parents and all eight of her siblings. She was also predeceased by the...

Jimmy Gray

Jimmy Gray

Apr 25, 2019

Memorial services for Mr. Jimmy Earl Gray will be held Friday at 1 pm in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian. Rev. Jason Dyess will be officiating. Mr. Gray ,62, passed away at Rush Foundation Hospital. He was retired as a roofer and contractor. He is remembered as a person who loved to joke and laugh. Mr....

Clarence Jones

Clarence Jones

Apr 24, 2019

A memorial service for Clarence Elmer Jones III, (Buddy), will be held Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 10:00am at James F. Webb Funeral Home.

Clarence Elmer "Buddy" Jones III, 64, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at U.M.M.C in Jackson, MS. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements. Buddy was a computer whiz...

Susan Wright

Susan Wright

Apr 24, 2019

Services for Mrs. Susan Anne Wright will be held Saturday, April 27th, 10:00 a.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Tom Belcher officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Wright, 58, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday at UAB Hospital of Birmingham. She graduated from UWA with a Master's in Elementary Education. Susan worked for, and retired...

Betty Crenshaw

Betty Crenshaw

Apr 19, 2019

A memorial service for Mrs. Betty Carrol Crenshaw will be held Saturday, April 27th, 1:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Early and Robert Slaughter officiating. Mrs. Crenshaw, 71, of Meridian, passed away Friday, April 19th at Specialty Hospital of Meridian. Betty was a member of Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church. She enjoyed knitting, playing...

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

Apr 19, 2019

A graveside service for Shirley Smith will be held Monday, April 22nd, 2:00 p.m., at Water Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery in Whynot, MS with Bro. Dennis Coats officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of services. Mrs. Smith, 67, of Meridian, passed away Friday, April 19th at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Shirley taught young minds...

Gloris Cooper

Gloris Cooper

Apr 18, 2019

GLORIS A. COOPER , age 89, a resident of Gulf Shores, Al, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Baldwin County Hospital in Foley, Alabama. She was born April 12, 1930 to her mother Bertha and Thelbert Little of Enterprise, Mississippi. She was a 1948 graduate of Enterprise High School, 4 year varsity letterman, cheerleader and served on...

Ethel Gressett

Ethel Gressett

Apr 17, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Mae Jones Gressett will be held Monday at 2pm at Blue Springs Baptist Church in Chunky, MS. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Lyn Chesney will be officiating the services. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Mrs. Gressett, 82, of Houston, TX, passed away Wednesday at her residence. She...

Marion Smith

Marion Smith

Apr 16, 2019

A graveside service will be held for Ms. Marion Geneva McDaniel Jordan Smith Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating. Ms. Smith, 78, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, April 16th, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She is survived her children, Jennie G. Whitaker (James), Beverly K. Jordan Tarkett, Jimmy Stevenson (Matthew), and Terry Nevlin...

Jimmy Johnson

Jimmy Johnson

Apr 14, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy W. Johnson will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 12 p.m. at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Bro. Trevor Gore officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 - 12 at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Johnson, 77, of Meridian passed away on April 14 at his...

John Carter

John Carter

Apr 9, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. John D. Carter will be held Friday April 12 at 10 am at Causeyville Baptist Church. Brother Gilbert Eaves will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Carter, 80, died Tuesday April 9 at The Oaks. He was a retired road inspector...

Lee Robinson Sr.

Lee Robinson Sr.

Apr 9, 2019

Mr. Lee Roy Robinson, Sr. passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. He was born April 26, 1919, to Spencer Lee Robinson and Marion Elizabeth Kunselman. He retired from the Navy as a W4 Warrant Officer, after serving 32 years. He served in World War II, (survived Pearl Harbor), The Korean War and Vietnam. He was preceded in death by...

Cora Mitchell

Cora Mitchell

Apr 6, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Lee "Knootsie" Mitchell will be held Tuesday at 11 am at the First Presbyterian Church of DeKalb. Rev. Scott Phillips will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Cemetery with Stephens Funeral Home of DeKalb in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Mitchell, 92, of DeKalb, passed away at her residence on Saturday. She was a...

Minnie Dickerson

Minnie Dickerson

Apr 5, 2019

Services for Mrs. Minnie Marrie Dickerson will be held Monday, April 8th, 2:00 pm., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Lanier officiating. Burial will follow at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Dickerson, 74, of Meridian, passed away Friday, April 5th, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Minnie attended Northcrest Baptist Church and loved her church family...

Rachel Rawson

Rachel Rawson

Apr 4, 2019

Mrs. Rawson, 85, of Meridian, passed away on April 4, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held Sunday, April 7th, at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m., with service to follow in the James F. Webb Chapel. Burial will be at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Richard Wallace and Bro. Tommy...

Janiece Calvert

Janiece Calvert

Apr 3, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Janiece Calvert will be held Friday at 1pm in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home. Rev. Derrick Wilson will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Little Rock, MS. Mrs. Calvert, 75, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday at her residence. She was a long-time hairdresser, owning her own business. Mrs. Calvert will...

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