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.
James Roberts Jr.
Jul 15, 2018
Graveside services for Mr. James C. "Jimbo" Roberts Jr. will be held Thursday at 11am at Cedarlawn Cemetery in Scooba, MS. Rev. Walt Tissiea will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home of DeKalb is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Roberts, 46, of Scooba, passed away Sunday. He was a truck driver for over 20 years. He will always be remembered...
Jennie Mayatt
Jul 15, 2018
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Harper Mayatt will be held on Wednesday, July 18th at Oak Grove Bonita Baptist Church at 10:30 am with Rev. Scott Harold and Rev. Albert McMullin officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 17th at Webb Funeral Home from 5 - 7 pm. Interment will be held in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. James F....
Charles Smith Sr.
Jul 14, 2018
Charles Calbert Smith, Sr., formerly of Meridian peacefully passed away on Saturday July 14, 2018 at his home in New Orleans, LA. Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Airforce from 1966 until his discharge in 1970. He was a manager for various car dealerships in Meridian, Laurel, Hattiesburg, Jackson and Monroe, LA during his professional career. He enjoyed golf,...
Sondra Hall
Jul 14, 2018
Memorial services will be held at a later date for Mrs. Sondra Dyess Hall. Mrs. Hall, 70, of Newton, passed away Saturday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hall was born to Samuel and Opal Dyess of Philadelphia. She was a retired real estate agent. Friends may offer their condolences at www.stephensfunerals.com .
Herman Gully
Jul 11, 2018
Funeral services for Herman Gully will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Lynville Methodist Church in Preston. Bro. Chris Gully and Bro. Randy Caldwell will officiate, with Stephens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Burial will follow at Lynville Cemetery. Mr. Gully, age 95, of Preston, passed away July 11, 2018. Dock was a...
Alene Brannen
Jul 9, 2018
Alene F. ( Mama B) Brannen, a resident of Josephene, AL and a former resident of Meridian passed away peacefully on Monday July 9, 2018. Born January 3, 1918 in Oneonta, AL to Samuel Lee & Loyce Gunnell Freeman, who preceded her in death along with her husband Ret. Army Capt. William A. "Bill" Brannen, brothers, Obie, Aldie, Aubrey,...
Sandra Nofire
Jul 9, 2018
Memorial services for Sandra L. Nofire will be held Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 4:00pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Nofire, 73, died Monday, July 9, 2018 in Meridian. She was a long time employee at Lauderdale County Farm Supply. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and...
Minnie Galyean
Jul 7, 2018
Funeral services for Minnie Rose Galyean will be Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 1:00pm at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Goodman officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Galyean, 94, died Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Meridian. She was a member of New Hope...
Marguerite Mcdade
Jul 6, 2018
A graveside service for Marguerite McDade will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 11:00 am, at Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Chris Gully will officiate, with Stephens Funeral Home of DeKalb in charge of the arrangements. She is survived by her grandchildren, Jody (Danielle) McDade, Wade (Danielle) McDade and Tommy McDade; great-grandchildren, Bailey McDade, J.T. McDade, Brooks McDade,...
Frances Mabry
Jul 5, 2018
Funeral services for Frances Irene Mabry will be held Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 2:00pm at Webb Chapel. Burial will be at Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Mabry, 77, of Chunky, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where she served as...
Rose Humphrey
Jul 5, 2018
A celebration of life service for Rose Humphrey will be held Monday, July 9, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Stephens Funeral Home. Mrs. Humphrey, age 59, passed away at her home on July 5, 2018. Rose was an honest, dedicated and hardworking woman. Her smile was infectious and she was instantly loved by anyone that met her. Rose deeply...
Walter Jones
Jul 2, 2018
A memorial service for Amos Jones will be held Thursday, July 5th at Jones Memorial Presbyterian Church. Rev. Allan Singletary will officiate. There will be a short visitation at 10:00am followed by a service at 11:00am. To honor Amos and his unconventional life, please come in casual, comfortable clothes. Amos was born May 27, 1954 in Meridian, the second...
Hailey Jones
Jun 30, 2018
Celebration of life services for Hailey Nichole Jones will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 2:00 pm at Stephens Funeral Home. Dr. Rhett Payne will officiate, with burial immediately following at Magnolia Cemetery. Ms. Jones, 17, of Meridian passed away June 30th along with her unborn child, Albert Joseph Jones. Hailey is survived by her parents Albert Jones...
Minnie Scott
Jun 27, 2018
Graveside services for Minnie Louise Scott will be held Friday, June 29, 2018 at 10:00am at Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Scott, 90, of Meridian, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She was a nurse at Riley Hospital for 25 years and...
Bobbie Hamrick
Jun 24, 2018
Bobbie Jean Hamrick On June 24th, 2018 Mrs Bobbie Jean Hamrick slipped into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bobbie was born April 14, 1935 in Meridian, Mississippi. Bobbie Jean was married to Tommy Lee Hamrick in 1952 and they were happily married for 66 years. Bobbie and Tommie moved to Pasadena Texas in 1969...
Jeffery Rigdon
Jun 20, 2018
Jeffery Layfette Rigdon Celebration of life services for Mr. Jeff Rigdon will be held on Friday, June 29th, 2018 at 5 p.m. at Okatibbee Lake Shelter #1. Jeff passed from this life into the next on Wednesday June 20, 2018 at his home. He was a member of St's John Lodge #507 F&AM. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Joe Blanks, Sr.
Jun 16, 2018
Joe E. Blanks, Sr. Funeral services for Joe E. Blanks, Sr. will be held Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 2:00pm at James F. Webb Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Owen officiating. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Blanks, 91, died Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Meridian. He was an Army...
Monty Threatt
Jun 15, 2018
Mr. Monty Ray Threatt Services for Mr. Ray Threatt will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 3 pm. Visitation will be held from 2:30 until service time on Monday. Mr. Threatt, 81, of Collinsville, passed from this life to the next on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Anderson Hospital. Mr....
Mary Dallas
Jun 15, 2018
Ms. Mary Elizabeth "Majie" Rand Dallas, 75, of Cumming, GA, passed away Friday, June Tuesday, June 15, 2018. Majie was born March 12, 1943 in Meridian, MS to the late Charles Lionel Rand, Sr. and Agnes Elizabeth (Mosby) Rand. She attended Saint Aloysius Catholic School, Meridian High School, Meridian Junior College, and the University of Southern MS, where she...
Billie Thomas
Jun 15, 2018
Billie Ruth Sharp Thomas passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 with loving family by her side to be with her Beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Funeral services for Billie Ruth Sharp Thomas will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018, 2:00 p.m., at Stephens Funeral Home in Dekalb, MS. Brother Doug Stokes will officiate the service along...
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