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.
Fred Frey Jr.
Apr 2, 2019
Mr. Fred "Poppa" Albert Frey Jr., 72, of Stonewall, MS went to be home with our Lord on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born November 6, 1946 to the late Nola Bradley and Fred Frey Sr. Fred proudly served in the United Stares army in his younger years. He went on to retire from General Motors and for...
Jimmy Duncan
Apr 2, 2019
Graveside services for Jimmy Morris Duncan will be Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 3:00pm in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Mr. Duncan, 55, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at J.T. Champion nursing home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Stephens Funeral Home. Mr. Duncan is survived by his mother Deanna Duncan of Chesapeake, VA; a daughter...
Freeman Palmer
Apr 1, 2019
Freeman E. Palmer, 80, of Meridian passed away at home Monday, April 1, 2019. He was born March 4, 1939 in Kemper County, MS. Freeman retired from Structural Steel at the age of 75. Services will be held at Stephens Funeral Home on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 12 noon. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service....
Mickay-Lee Smith
Mar 31, 2019
A graveside service for Mickay-lee Adriana Smith, infant, will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Barham Funeral Home Forest Lawn Chapel in charge of the arrangements. Mickay-lee is survived by her parents Valerie Smith and Jamal Cole; grandparents Mickey Smith, Roderick Smith (Rena), and Roger and Lacey Cole; great grandparents Eunice and Curtis Ellerby;...
Bobby Mcdowell Jr.
Mar 30, 2019
A memorial service for Bobby Harold McDowell Jr. will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019, 1:00 pm, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Mr. McDowell, 61, passed away March 30, 2019 at Rush Hospital. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements. Bobby is survived by his wife, Kay McDowell; a daughter Jana Lawson (Brandon); sons Benjamin...
James Mcmahan
Mar 29, 2019
Services for James Michael "Mike" McMahan will be held at a later date. Mike died Friday, March 29, 2019 at his residence. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements. Mr. McMahan is survived by his mother Murlene McMahan; sisters Terri Allen and Shirley Sevier (Rick); a brother Wilmer McMahan; a sister-in-law Genny McMahan as well as numerous...
Teri Perez
Mar 28, 2019
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Teri Ashley Howington Perez. Mrs. Perez, 35, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, March 28th, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. James F. Webb is in charge of arrangements.
Deborah Dailey
Mar 25, 2019
Deborah Massey Dailey, 60, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at UMMC in Jackson, MS. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of her arrangements. Ms. Dailey is survived by her three sisters Vickie Robinson (Victor) of Columbus, MS, Marilyn Massey and Jamie Massey, both of Biloxi, MS; nephews Gabriel Robinson (Amy), David Vaughn (Alicia), Trace Vaughn as well as...
Glen Mcinnis
Mar 24, 2019
A memorial service for Glen W. McInnis will be held at a later date. Mr. McInnis died Sunday, March 24, 2019. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements. He is survived by his wife Clara McInnis; children Wayne McInnis (Ki), Kacy Swanner (Chris); Step-sons Mike Brown (Donna), Matthew Brown, Andy Brown; grandchildren Jake Brown, Alli Brown, Savannah...
Walter Rainer
Mar 20, 2019
Funeral services for Mr. Walter Adrian Rainer will be held Saturday at 11 am at Barham Funeral Home, Forest Lawn Chapel. Rev. Dwight Callens will be officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Mr. Rainer, 93, passed away March 20th in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was born in Newton Co., MS on April 19, 1925...
Donna Johnston
Mar 18, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Donna Kay Bateman Johnston will be held Friday at 2pm at Barham Funeral Home, Forest Lawn Chapel. Dr. Corey Fontan will be officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Mr. Johnston, 65, of Enterprise, passed away Monday at Specialty Hospital of Meridian. She was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with...
Carter Anthony
Mar 17, 2019
Graveside services for Carter Amir Anthony will be Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 12:00, at Friendly Cemetery in Marion, MS. Brother Chuck Overby will be officiating and Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Master Anthony passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. He is survived by his mother Erica Brown, his father Dominique Anthony, and a brother...
Susan Belden
Mar 14, 2019
Susan Benefield Belden , 65, of Lauderdale, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 surrounded by her family at Jeff Anderson Regional Hospital. Susan is survived by her husband of 48 years, Steve, of Lauderdale, daughter Stacy (Mike Holliday) Belden, Barryton, MI and son Shane (Linda) Belden, Barryton MI. Grandchildren Shawn (Jamie) Beers, Logan Holton, Keith Belden, and Mavrick Belden....
Donna Hinson
Mar 13, 2019
A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Donna Faye Curtis Hinson Friday, March 15th, 2:00 p.m. at Toomsuba Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hinson, 70, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, March 13th, at Bedford Care Center in Marion, MS. Donna graduated high school at Meridian High in 1966. She...
Patricia Parker
Mar 13, 2019
Mrs. Patricia Parker Patricia passed away on March 13, 2019 at Regency Hospital. She loved spending time outdoors, fishing, painting and gardening but the thing that she loved the most was spending time with her family, mainly spoiling her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Andreas "Andy" E. Parker, Sr.; Sons, Martin Lott Blackman (Laura) and Andreas "JR"...
Cynthia Jokela
Mar 12, 2019
A visitation/memorial service for Cynthia Grace Jokela will be held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Stephens Funeral Home in Meridian, MS. Ms. Jokela, 55, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Ms. Jokela is survived by her mother, Jean Grace; a brother David Grace (Matt Proffer); nieces Linda Stewart (Mack); Dora Banes and her son, Travis Banes; a nephew Jessie Wade...
Deedra Margadonna
Mar 12, 2019
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Deedra "Dee" Ann Gillespie Margadonna. Ms. Margadonna, 72, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, March 12th at Diversicare. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dee was known by many and served as a waitress at many popular restaurants including Cracker Barrell for 12 years and...
John Kirkland
Mar 11, 2019
Funeral services for Mr. David Kirkland will be held Friday at 2pm at Union Hills Church. Rev. Walt Tessier and Rev. Owen Gordon will be officiating with special music by Rev. Chris Gully. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Mr. Kirkland, 72, of Dekalb, passed away March...
Roger Watkins
Mar 8, 2019
A memorial service for Mr. Roger "Pinky" Watkins will be held Thursday, March 21st, 12:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Mr. Watkins, 74, of Meridian, passed away Friday, March 8th, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the funeral home.
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Mary Weldon
Mar 5, 2019
Mary Paul Hutchinson Weldon Memorial services for Mrs. Mary Weldon will be held on Thursday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home. The family is asking that friends and loved ones come and celebrate Mary's life. Mary passed from this life into the next on March 5, 2019 at Rush Hospital. She was born...
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