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.
Doris Wigington
Jan 11, 2018
Doris V. Wigington Graveside services for Doris V. Wigington will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1:00pm at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 45 South, with Dylan Boyd officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Boyd, 76, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 in Meridian. She is preceded in death by her husband, James...
Shirley Gidden
Jan 7, 2018
Shirley Ann Perry Gidden Shirley Ann Perry Gidden, 76, passed away on January 7, 2018. Shirley was adored by many and will be remembered as a bright shining star, always full of joy and laughter. Shirley was a proud member of the 1959 graduating class of Meridian High School, and loved being involved in planning its frequent class reunions....
James Vining
Jan 7, 2018
James Allen "Pete" Vining Memorial services for Mr. James Allen "Pete" Vining will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 12:00pm at Webb Chapel with Father Matthew Simmons officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Vining, 89, of Meridian, passed away, Sunday, January 7, 2018 in Meridian. He was a Marine veteran and served in...
Regina Runels
Jan 5, 2018
Mrs. Regina Runels Mrs. Regina Runels passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Queen City Nursing Center. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on August 8th, 1921 to Michael and Anna Muha. She is survived by her daughter, Pat Elliot and her husband Bob; her grandchildren; and one sister. The family will hold a private burial.
June Ross
Jan 4, 2018
Visitation for Mrs. June Gale Ross will be held Tuesday between the hours of 5pm and 9pm at Stephens Funeral Home. Mrs. Ross, 77, of Meridian, entered into eternal rest on Thursday at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. She was a homemaker who will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Ross was an avid...
Lula Bowers
Jan 4, 2018
Lula Marie Bowers Services for Mrs. Lula Marie Bowers will be held on Tuesday, January 9th at 11 a.m. at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Danny Lanier officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. until service time. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Bowers, 83, of Meridian, passed away on Thursday, January 4th, 2018. She...
David Shapiro
Jan 3, 2018
David Samuel Shapiro, age 66, of Meridian, passed away at Anderson's Hospital on Jan. 3, 2018. David was the dearly beloved son of the late Helen and Al Shapiro of Meridian. He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi where he majored in English literature and had worked as a newspaper reporter in Mississippi. David was a member...
Anna Gore
Dec 31, 2017
Funeral services for Anna Maria Bozzetti Gore will be held Saturday at 2pm at Stephens Funeral Home of DeKalb. Rev. Chris Gully will be officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery on Hwy 39 North. Mrs. Gore, 89, formerly of Scooba, passed away Sunday at Woodlands Nursing Center in Conroe, TX. She was born in Milan, Italy where she...
Rebecca Gough
Dec 31, 2017
Graveside services for Rebecca Ann Gough will be held Thursday at 2pm at Jones Chapel Church of God cemetery. Bro. Ron Leonard will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ms. Gough, 75, of Meridian passed away Sunday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was retired from Burlington where she served as a textile employee...
Richard Watkins
Dec 25, 2017
Funeral services for Mr. Richard Dick Watkins will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 2:00pm at James F. Webb Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Pogue officiating. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge arrangements. Mr. Watkins, 85, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Andersons Regional Medical. He was a...
Phillip Reynolds
Dec 24, 2017
Phillip Edward Reynolds Private services for Mr. Phillip Edward Reynolds will be held at a later date. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Reynolds, 40, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Edward and Irene Seeley; Oscar and Clara Reynolds. Phillip is survived by his parents,...
Shirley Schrimpshire
Dec 23, 2017
Shirley Schrimpshire Services for Mrs. Shirley Schrimpshire will be held on Thursday, December 28th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at graveside. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:30 until service time at the graveside. Interment will be in State Line Cemetery in the Theadville community. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Schrimpshire, of Quitman,...
Vernon Todd
Dec 21, 2017
Funeral services for Mr. Vernon E. Todd will be held Wednesday at 1pm in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home. Rev. Duane Moss will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge UMC Cemetery in Collinsville. Mr. Todd, 74, of Meridian, passed away Thursday at Specialty Hospital of Meridian. He was a retired roofer by trade and will be...
James Burroughs
Dec 20, 2017
Services for Leonard Burroughs will be held Friday, December 22, 2017, at 2:00p.m. at Twin Cemetery in Wahalak, MS. Mr. Burroughs, age 84, of DeKalb, passed away December 20 at Andersons. Mr. Burroughs is survived by his daughters, Brenda Brown, Rita (Dan) Denton, Veronica (Don) Wyatt, Rosemary Burroughs, and Sandra Burroughs; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a special grandson,...
Kate Alexander
Dec 15, 2017
Graveside services for Kate Mizell Alexander will be held Monday at 11am at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery located at 13091 Suqualena Rd, Chunky, MS. Rev. Todd Tilghman and Rev. Sean Rodgers will be officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Alexander, 82, of Chunky, passed away Friday at Diversacare Nursing Center. She lovingly served her community...
Billy Pritchett
Dec 14, 2017
Billy Wayne "Doby" Pritchett Funeral services for Billy Wayne "Doby" Pritchett will be held Monday, December 18, 2017, at Rolling Creek Baptist Church beginning at 11:00 am with Revs. Wayne Hemmingway, Clay Chancelor, and Ronnie Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Doby, 73, passed away in his home Thursday, December 14th. He was born on July...
Earl Kidd Sr.
Dec 12, 2017
Services for Earl C. Kidd Sr., 97 years of age, will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Stephens Funeral Home. Visitation 9a -10a and funeral at 10am. Interment will be at Enterprise Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to your favorite charity. Friends may sign the online register at www.stephensfunerals.com.
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Addie Russell
Dec 12, 2017
Addie R. "Ree" Russell Services for Addie R. "Ree" Russell will be held Friday, December 15, 2017 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mike Russell, Rev. John Vaughn, and Rev. Don Gentry officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 10 - 11a.m. Interment will be in Arkadelphia Baptist Church cemetery. Mrs. Russell died on December 12th...
Lawrence Jones Jr.
Dec 11, 2017
Mr. Lawrence "Larry" Jones Jr. Services for Mr. Larry Jones will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Concord United Methodist Church at 2pm with Rev. John Wesley Leek officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:30 - 2pm. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Larry, 44, passed away at his home on Monday, December 11th. He was...
Helen Mitchell
Dec 11, 2017
Helen Fisher Mitchell, age 87, of Meridian, died Monday, December 11, 2017, at the Christa House. Helen was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Oakland Heights Eastern Star for many years. Ms. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; her parents, Robert and Sarah Fisher; her brother, Everett...
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