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.
Jimmie Shelby
Sep 18, 2018
A private immediate family graveside service was held at Magnolia Cemetery on Friday, September 21, 2018 for Mr. Jimmie Shelby. Mr. Shelby, 82, passed away at his residence. He enjoyed the outdoors including hunting and fishing. A painter by trade, he was survived by his wife Verna along with many close family members that loved him dearly. Friends may...
Pamela Ford
Sep 16, 2018
A private memorial service for Miss Pamela Danielle Ford will be held at a later date. Miss Ford, 44, of Collinsville, passed away unexpectantly Sunday at her residence. She was born on December 10, 1973 in California where she spent her youth in Fresno and later moved to Louisiana. Friends and family will remember her love of all animals...
Mary Kynerd
Sep 14, 2018
Mrs. Mary Frances Kynerd Graveside services for Mrs. Kynerd will be held on Monday, September 17,2018 at 11:00 at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Owens officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at James F. Webb Funeral Home from 6 - 8 pm. Mrs. Kynerd, 92, of Meridian, passed away on September 14, 2018 at her...
Billy Rash
Sep 13, 2018
A graveside memorial service for Mr. Billy Ray Rash will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 10:00 am in the Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church. Mr. Rash, 58, of Collinsville passed away September 13th . Friends may sign the online register at www.stephensfunerals.com
Service Graveside Memorial Service Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church Pleasant...
Gwendolyn Warren
Sep 11, 2018
Memorial services for Gwendolyn Warren will be held at a later date. Ms. Warren, 66, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday at The Oaks Rehab Center. Friends may sign the online register at www.stephensfunerals.com.
Roger Robinson
Sep 9, 2018
Roger Allan Robinson, 62, of Meridian MS died over the weekend at his residence. Mr. Robinson leaves behind two brothers, David (Donna) Robinson, Steve (Teresa) Robinson; nieces Kelsey Robinson, Jade Robinson, Rachel Robinson Brown (Richard), Mandi Brooks, Amy Robinson Dorman (David); nephews Blake Robinson and Lance (Tiffany) Robinson; great nephews Caleb, Malachi, Memphis, Teagan and Leathon, and great nieces...
Mary Dudley
Sep 7, 2018
Jesus is the Song Maudine Dudley fought the good fight and finished the race on September 7, 2018 at 1:59am. She was surrounded by her family as she passed from this life into eternity. Her husband JR and countless friends and family welcomed her into heaven as the angels rejoiced. Maudine was born to George and Ollie Thrash of...
Nannie Baysinger
Sep 6, 2018
Services for Nannie M. Duran Baysinger will be held Saturday, September 15th, 2:00 p.m., at Hight Assembly of God in Noxapater, MS with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Services will be officiated by Pastor Bob Null and Rev. Chuck Overby. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Nannie,85, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, September...
Agnes Riley
Sep 5, 2018
Graveside services for Mrs. Agnes Riley will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Cemetery in Columbus, Mississippi. Rev. Rickey Green officiating and Stephens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Riley, age 96, of Meridian, passed away September 5 at Rush Foundation Hospital. Agnes was born in Gordo, Alabama and raised in Ethelsville,...
Mary Mchugh
Sep 5, 2018
Our beloved Mary Margaret received her angel wings on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. Mary Margaret was the fourth child and only girl born to Walter M. McHugh Sr. and Alice Callahan McHugh on May 8, 1929, at her home in Meridian. At Mary Margaret's age of one, she and family moved to Tucson, Ariz., where they lived until Mary...
Herbert Strange
Sep 3, 2018
A Celebration of Life for Herbert Joe Strange "Herb" will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018, 11:00 a.m., at Webb Funeral Home in Meridian, Mississippi with Dr. John Temple officiating. Herb was called by the Lord on Monday, September 3rd from his home in Meridian, where he has lived for the past 20 years. Herb touched many people...
Walter Adams
Sep 1, 2018
A memorial will be held for Walter Keith Adams at James F. Webb Funeral Home, 2514 7th Street, Meridian, MS 39301 on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 11:00 am. Interment will be at the Dayton National Cemetery, a VA cemetery in Ohio. Walter Keith Adams, 69, of Meridian, MS passed away September 1, 2018 after a long struggle with...
Joe Grady
Aug 31, 2018
Services for Mr. Joe Lewis Grady will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at New Hope United Methodist Church in Dekalb,MS at 1:30 pm. Visitation will be on Thursday from 12:30 pm until service time at the church. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. On August 31st, 2018 at 4 am in the morning...
Herbert Francis
Aug 31, 2018
A memorial service for Mr. Herbert M. Francis will be held September 4, 2018, at 11 am at Stephens Funeral Home, with Bro. Danny Lanier officiating He will be interred at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Texas at a later date. Mr. Francis, age 91, of Meridian, passed away August 31 at his home. Herbert was born and...
Sam Hudnall
Aug 29, 2018
Mr. Sam (as he was known) was 90 years young. He was born in Electric Mills, MS on September 16, 1927 to Harvey and Jimmie Hudnall. At an early age he opened a grocery store in West Point. In 1958 he moved to Meridian and opened Hudnall Food Stores. He was devoted to Crimestoppers and was one of the...
Hewitt Clarke Jr.
Aug 28, 2018
Noted author and researcher Hewitt Raphael Clarke Jr. loved East Mississippi and its history. On Friday, he'll be remembered here and laid to rest. A memorial Mass is planned at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Church for Mr. Clarke, followed by a military burial at the church cemetery and a celebration of his life at 1 p.m. at...
Alice Armes
Aug 27, 2018
Funeral services for Mrs. Faye Linton Armes will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel, at 10:30 a.m. with Bro. William Carey officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time on Saturday. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of...
Gerald Herrington
Aug 21, 2018
Gerald Roe Herrington , fought a good fight, kept the faith , and finished his course on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Gerald was born on October 3, 1935 in Bastrop. LA to Louis Walter and Gladys Cameron Herrington. He served in the United States Air Force receiving the Outstanding Airman Award. Gerald met a dark haired browned eyed girl,...
Alice Furr
Aug 21, 2018
Alice Obera Furr, of Meridian, passed away at Rush Hospital on August 21, 2018 at the age of 74. A family memorial will be held at a later date at Meridian Memorial Park cemetery. She was one of the first graduates of West Lauderdale High School in 1964. She is preceded in death by her mother Hazel Kerr; husband...
Bruce Hodge
Aug 21, 2018
Mr. Bruce Hodge A memorial service for Mr. Bruce Hodge will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Meridian at 2:00 p.m. with visitation being from 1:30 p.m. until service time with Dr. Raymond Leake officiating. Mr. Hodge, 68, of Meridian, passed away on Tuesday at Rush Hospital. He was a retired Chief Financial...
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