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.
Jessie Johnson
Aug 20, 2018
Mr. Jessie J. Johnson Graveside services for Mr. Johnson will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 2:30 pm at Cedar Haven Cemetery with Rev. John Sweeney officiating. Mr. Johnson, 77, passed away at Rush Hospital on Monday, August 20, 2018. Family and friends may sign the online memorial at www.jamesfwebb.com
Service Graveside Cedar...
Margaret Ellis
Aug 19, 2018
A graveside service will be held Sunday, August 26th, 2:30 p.m. at Meridian Memorial Park with Rev. Gary Davis officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ellis, 86, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, August 19th. She is survived by her children Michael Ellis and wife Mary Ann of Taylorsville, KY and Rose Ellis of...
Janice Jackson
Aug 19, 2018
There will be a private family memorial in honor of Janice M. Jackson at a later date. Ms. Jackson, age 72, of Marion, passed away August 19 at Specialty Hospital of Meridian. She is survived by her son, Ed Bolton and his wife, Aubrey daughter, Brandy Carr; grandchildren, Ben Bolton, Matt Bolton, Lauren Creel, Ryan Parker and Nick Parker;...
Walter Sturm
Aug 17, 2018
Graveside services for Walter Lee Sturm will be held Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. David Watson will officiate, with Stephens Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Mr. Sturm, age 98, of Meridian, passed away August 17 at Rush Foundation Hospital. Walter was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp...
Robert Timms
Aug 11, 2018
A memorial service for Mr. Robert R. "Bob" Timms will be held Saturday, September 22nd, 1:30 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church of Meridian. Rev. Tom Belcher will be officiating. A reception will follow the memorial service.
Service Memorial Service Calvary Baptist Church 3905 8th Street Meridian, MS Saturday, September 22, 2018 1:30 p.m.
Ray Whitaker
Aug 10, 2018
Ray Dennis Whitaker, 79 of Meridian, MS passed from this life to his heavenly home on August 10, 2018. Visitation will be August 12, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Stephens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on August 13, 2018 with visitation at 1:00 pm and service at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Mt...
Ronnie Hatcher
Aug 7, 2018
A celebration of life for Mr. Ronnie "Cowboy" Jackson Hatcher will be held Friday August 10, 2018 at 9:30 am at McGowan's Chapel in Quitman, MS. The Interment will be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 1pm with Stephens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ronnie "Cowboy" Jackson Hatcher, 65, of Waynesboro and a native of Meridian...
Geneva Dearman
Aug 6, 2018
Mrs. Geneva Blackwell Dearman A memorial service for Mrs. Geneva Blackwell Dearman will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 11:30 am with Rev. Tim Adams officiating. Mrs. Dearman, 88, of Meridian, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Rush Foundation Hospital. She was born...
Gena Joyner
Aug 2, 2018
A memorial service for Gena Nichole Joyner will be held Sunday at 2pm at Pine Grove Independent Methodist Church. Rev. Bob Followell will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Mrs. Joyner, 37, of Collinsville passed away Thursday at University Medical Center in Jackson. Family and friends will remember her as a sweet, caring spirit...
Elizabeth Ratcliff
Aug 1, 2018
Elizabeth Ridgeway Ratcliff, 92, of Millwood, VA passed away August 1, 2018. Elizabeth, daughter of Powell and Mae Ridgeway, passed away at a nursing facility in Farmers Branch, TX. Elizabeth is survived by two children, Reggie Ratcliff of Norcross, GA and Nancy Ratcliff of Carrollton, TX. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Margaux and Robbie Ratcliff of Norcross,...
Rev. Bailey
Aug 1, 2018
Rev. Delores Bailey Services for Rev. Delores Bailey will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 pm with Rev. Keith Hall officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 1 - 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held in her home town of Dixon, Missouri. Rev. Bailey, 51,...
John Beard
Jul 31, 2018
John Vincent Beard Funeral services for John Vincent Beard will be held Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 1:00pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Owen officiating. Burial will be at Meridian Memorial Park. James F. Webb Funeral is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Beard, 56, of Meridian died Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Meridian. He was a very loving...
Annie Cochran
Jul 31, 2018
Mrs. Annie K. Cochran Services for Mrs. Annie Cochran will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10 - 11 a.m. Interment is to be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Cochran, 104, of Meridian, was a homemaker. She was a member of 7th Street Church of Christ....
Geri Hastings
Jul 30, 2018
Mrs. Geri Glynn Hastings Mrs. Geri Hastings, age 51, left her earthly home on July 30, 2018 at her residence in Meridian. She is survived by her Parents, Billy and Shirley Hastings; Daugther, Sara Jilcott; Son, Jospeh Jilcott; Sisters, Jan Lee (Gary), Terri Hastings, and July Alphin (Wesley); Nieces, Marissa Lee and Shelby Alphin; Nephews, Matthew Lee and Beau...
Thomas Maheu Sr.
Jul 26, 2018
A celebration of life service for Mr. Thomas J. Maheu will be held on Saturday afternoon, August 4, 2018 at the family farm. Mr. Maheu, 79, passed away on July 26, 2018 at the Veterans Hospital in Jackson. He was born on March 9, 1939 to Howard and Mary Maheu. He was retired from Lockheed-Martin and a veteran of...
Cecil Pender, Jr.
Jul 23, 2018
Cecil Franklin Pender, Jr. Memorial services for Mr. Cecil Franklin Pender, Jr. will be held privately at a later date. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Pender, 74, of Meridian, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence. Cecil was born in Pennsylvania and a United States Navy veteran He was preceded in...
Mary Eddleman
Jul 23, 2018
Funeral services for Mary Gwendolyn "Gwen" Eddleman will be held Saturday, July 28th, 2018 at 11am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave, Meridian, MS. The Rev. Austin McGehee will be officiating. Burial will follow in Enondale Cemetery in Porterville, MS. Stephens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Mrs. Eddleman, 91, passed away Monday at Jeff...
Barbara Garrison
Jul 23, 2018
A celebration of life service for Barbara Garrison will be held Thursday, July 26, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at Stephens Funeral Home in Meridian, with Bro. Joey Shelton officiating. Ms. Garrison, age 83, of Meridian, passed away July 23 at Anderson's. Barbara worked as a Registered Nurse for nearly sixty years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and...
Dorothy Robinson
Jul 22, 2018
Mrs. Dorothy Brown Robinson Services for Mrs. Robinson will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at graveside. Internment will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Robinson, 94, of Meridian, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Rush Hospital in Meridian. She is survived...
James Humphrey
Jul 21, 2018
A celebration of life service for Len Humphrey will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Northcrest Baptist Church. Bro. Danny Lanier will officiate, with Stephens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Humphrey, age 42, passed away July 21, 2018. Len was a lifelong resident of Meridian, graduated from Meridian High School and was...
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