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.

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...

James Nichols
Jun 15, 2018
Service Memorial Service Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Zero Road Meridian, MS 39301 Saturday, June 23, 2018 1:00 p.m.

Gregory Braswell
Jun 11, 2018
Funeral services for Gregory Glenn Braswell will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 10 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John Temple officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 9 a.m. until service time. Interment will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. After many years of poor health, Mr. Braswell, age 65, graduated...
Leslia Rice
Jun 10, 2018
Leslia "Susie" Mills Rice, age 53, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Susie was surrounded by her loving family when she transitioned from this world into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. She was a native of Collinsville, Mississippi and a resident of Houma. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation...

Nena Steelman
Jun 8, 2018
Nena Steelman Memorial services for Nena Steelman will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 11:00am at Hawkins United Methodist Church with Rev. Dale Moore officiating. A reception to follow immediately after the service. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Ms. Steelman, 85, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 7, 2018. She graduated from...

Brenda Ethridge
May 30, 2018
Brenda J. Ethridge Memorial services for Brenda J. Ethridge will be held at a later date. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Ms. Ethridge, 68, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Meridian. She is preceded in death by her parents, Maxwell and Mrytle Ethridge and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her brother, Wayne...
Jamie Scott
May 30, 2018
Jamie Lynn Smith Scott Memorial services for Jamie Lynn Smith Scott will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 10:00am at Westwood Baptist Church with Bro. Phillip Marshall and Bro. Jimmy Williams officating. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Ms. Scott, 52, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. She was...
Bernice Hoyt
May 30, 2018
Services for Bernice Clark Hoyt will be held Saturday, June 2nd at 11:00 am in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home-Meridian. Rev. Ron Leonard will be officiating. Burial will follow in Herbert Baptist Church Cemetery in the House community. Mrs. Hoyt, 75, of the Clarkdale community, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Rush Foundation Hospital. Bernice will be...
Mary Hefter
May 29, 2018
OUR BELOVED MOTHER passed away peacefully in May 2018 at the age of 95 at an assisted living facility near her daughter's home in Texas. Her passing marked the end of a long life dedicated to her family and many passions in Meridian, Mississippi, where she spent most of her adult life. Mary grew up in Baton Rouge and...
Kathryn Gough
May 28, 2018
Mrs. Kathryn Gough Services for Mrs. Kathryn Gough will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. with Father Jose Sanchez officiating. Visitation will be from 12 - 1 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Gough, 78, of Meridian, passed away on Monday at her residence after...

Dennis Warren
May 28, 2018
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Dennis Earl Warren. Mr. Warren, 62, of Meridian, passed away on Monday, May 28th at his residence.

Bobbie Gardner
May 24, 2018
Bobbie Nell McRae Gardner Funeral services for Mrs. Bobbie Nell McRae Gardner will be held Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11:00am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Don W. Whigham officiating. Burial will be at Jones Hills Cemetery in Copeland, Alabama at 3:00pm. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Gardner, 83, died Thursday, May 24, 2018...

Esther Neal
May 21, 2018
Esther S. Neal Memorial services for Esther S. Neal will be held Friday, May 25, 2018 at 4:00pm at Webb Chapel. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Neal, 69, of Meridian, died Monday, May 21, 2018 in Meridian. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clyde and Beatrice Stewart and a daughter-in-law, Sonya Neal....
Charles Fowler
May 20, 2018
Memorial service for Charles E. "Chuck" Fowler Sr. will be held Saturday at 12 noon at Stephens Funeral Home. Rev. Bob Followell will be officiating. Chuck, 64, of Lauderdale, passed away Sunday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a graduate of Mississippi State University and a Methodist minister serving Pine Grove Independent Methodist Church in Lauderdale. Mr....
Sarah Hill
May 19, 2018
"but the greatest of these is love" 1Corinthians13:13 Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Frances Dean Hill will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, May 23rd at Northcrest Baptist Church. Rev. Wade Phillips will be officiating. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hill, 73, of Meridian, passed away Saturday at...
Danny Bethany
May 16, 2018
Graveside services for Danny Bethany will be held Sunday, May 20, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in the House community with Bro. Tim Jolly officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Bethany, age 68, of Collinsville, passed away May 16 at The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Danny is survived...

William Moore
May 14, 2018
William R."Bob" Moore Services for Mr. William R. "Bob" Moore will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 - 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in...
Tommy Rayner
May 13, 2018
Funeral services for Mr. Tommy Rayner will be held Thursday at 2pm in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Bird will be officiating. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park. Mr. Rayner, 88, of Meridian, passed away Sunday at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. He retired after 49 years as an engineer and fireman for Kansas City Southern...
William Fuller
May 10, 2018
Funeral services for Mr. William E. "Bill" Fuller will be held Saturday at 1pm in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home of Meridian. Dr. John Temple will be officiating. Burial will be in Salem Baptist Church cemetery in Kewanee. Mr. Fuller, 71, of Orofino, ID, (formerly of Meridian) passed away Thursday at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. He...
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