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.

Adeline Bouligny

Adeline Bouligny

Dec 6, 2018

Adeline Bouligny passed away on Dec 6, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Service Graveside Service Magnolia Cemetery Tuesday, December 18, 2018 12:00 pm Burial Magnolia Cemetery Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Evelyn Morgan

Evelyn Morgan

Dec 5, 2018

Mary Evelyn Jones Morgan at 106years old left this world on Dec 5, 2018 to be with her husband Troy C. Morgan, of Meridian, Ms and other family members in their Heavenly world. She is survived by a daughter, Bobbie Jean Morgan Vaughn of Tuscaloosa, Al. A son, Frederick Lynn Morgan(Charlene) of Maryville, Tn. One grand daughter, Leslie Vaughn...

Mable Wilson

Mable Wilson

Dec 5, 2018

Funeral services for Mable Wilson will be held Friday, December 7, 2018, at 11 a.m. at DeKalb Christ Assembly, with Bro. Chris Gully and Pastor Brenda Lockley officiating with burial following at Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 6, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Stephens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Wilson, at...

Rolfeleen May

Rolfeleen May

Dec 3, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Rolfeleen "Rocky" Hogue May will be held Wednesday at 1pm in the chapel of Barham Funeral Home - Forest Lawn Chapel. Rev. Jack Kern will be officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Mrs. May, 71, of Philadelphia, passed away Monday at Bedford Care of Marion. She was a retired Direct Care Worker...

Jeffie Bullock

Jeffie Bullock

Dec 3, 2018

Funeral services for Jeffie Bullock will be held Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Stephens Funeral Home in Meridian with burial following at Forest Lawn Memory Garden. Bro. Damon Williams will officiate, with Stephens Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Ms. Bullock, age 86, of Meridian,...

Dorothy Price

Dorothy Price

Dec 1, 2018

Dorothy Evelyn Roberts Price, 94, of Meridian passed away December 1 in Jackson, MS. She is survived by her three children, Michael J Price (Joey), David E Price (Etta), and Leigh A. Althaus; six grandchildren, Ryan Price, Brad Price, LT David Michael Price, USN (Lindsay), LT Andrew Price, USN (Emily), LT Wesley Althaus, USN (Melanie), and Anna Althaus; one...

Helen Harrison

Helen Harrison

Nov 30, 2018

Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Helen Christine Harrison on Monday, December 3rd, 1:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Philadelphia, MS. Mrs. Harrison, 94, of Meridian, passed away Friday at Rush Foundation Hospital. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She is survived by her brother, Bobby...

Edith Harper

Edith Harper

Nov 28, 2018

Edith Evelyn Arnold Harper passed away Wednesday evening, November 28, 2018 at her home in Magnolia Springs, Alabama, after a brief illness. Nana, as everyone called her, was 96. A Tuesday's Child, Edith was full of grace and her life was well lived. She enjoyed laughter, cherished her memories, loved her family beyond measure, and had no regrets. She...

Robert Verdin

Robert Verdin

Nov 26, 2018

Funeral services for Mr. Robert James "Bobby" Verdin will be held Friday at 2pm in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home. Rev. Corey Fontan will be officiating. Burial will follow in Old Marion Cemetery. Military honors will be presented at the committal service. Mr. Verdin, 81, of Meridian, passed away at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center on Monday. Mr....

Wilma Harwell

Wilma Harwell

Nov 22, 2018

Funeral services for Sue Harwell will be held Saturday, November 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Bro. Derrick Wilson will officiate and Stephens Funeral Home in Meridian is in charge of the arrangements. Burial will follow in the church cemetery immediately following the service. Ms. Harwell, age 67, of...

Dorothy Mcallister

Dorothy Mcallister

Nov 21, 2018

Funeral services for Dorothy T. McAllister will be held Monday, November 26, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home with visitation one-hour prior, with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery immediately following the service. Dorothy T. McAllister was born on December 5, 1919 and went to be with her Lord and Savior...

Talmadge Brown

Talmadge Brown

Nov 19, 2018

A memorial service will be held for Talmadge Norris "Ted" Brown on Friday, November 30th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Mr. Brown, 82, of...

Charles Price Sr.

Charles Price Sr.

Nov 19, 2018

Memorial services for Charles L. Price will be Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 3:00pm at Barham Funeral Home Forest Lawn Chapel with Bro. Chuck Overby officiating. Barham Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Price, 84, died Monday, November 19, 2018. He loved cooking, traveling, and collecting toy cars, lighthouses, and shot glasses. He was especially fond of...

Betty Culpepper

Betty Culpepper

Nov 17, 2018

A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Betty Jeanette Raley Culpepper on Monday, November 19th, 10:00 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Service Graveside Service Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery Vimville, MS Monday, November 19, 2018 10:00 a.m. Cemetery Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery ...

Kenny Thurman

Kenny Thurman

Nov 16, 2018

A memorial service will be held for Mr. Kenny James Thurman Friday, November 23rd, 12:00 p.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Lovett officiating. Mr. Thurman, 60, of Meridian, passed away Friday, November 16th at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Kenny was born on Dec 9th 1957 in Willisville Arkansas to Herbert and Helen Phillips. He...

Arthur Noel

Arthur Noel

Nov 12, 2018

Private services are to be held for Arthur J. "Art" Noel. Mr. Noel, age 82, of Collinsville, and formerly of Bremen and Rochester, Indiana, passed away November 12 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born May 1, 1936, in New Buffalo, Michigan to the late Carl B. and Mary A. (Feitz) Noel. Art grew up on a...

Shirley Coats

Shirley Coats

Nov 10, 2018

Shirley W. Coats Funeral services for Shirley W. Coats will be Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the chapel at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ms. Coats, 82, died Saturday, November...

Mackie Culpepper

Mackie Culpepper

Nov 9, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Mackie Culpepper will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 3 p.m. at Pine Grove Church in the Martin community. Visitation will be from 2 - 3 p.m. at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Mackie, 83, of Meridian, passed away on November 9, 2018 at Jeff Anderson...

Betty Collins

Betty Collins

Nov 9, 2018

Betty S. Collins Funeral services for Betty S. Collins will be Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 10:00am at James F. Webb Chapel, with Rev. Leslie Aucoin and Bro. Jackie White officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Collins, 82, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at her...

Estaban Valdez

Estaban Valdez

Nov 4, 2018

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Estaban Videl "Steven" Valdez. Stephens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Mr. Valdez, age 69, of Meridian, passed away Sunday at his residence. He was a retired electrician and plumber for McLain Plumbing in Meridian. He loved the outdoors. You could always find him working in...

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