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.
Julia Marie Bishop
Feb 25, 2025
Julia Marie Bishop, 83, of Meridian, passed away peacefully the early afternoon hours of Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Poplar Springs Nursing Facility surrounded by her loving family.
Julia was born to Thomas J. and Audie (Hawkins) Dawson on July 5, 1941, in Texas. At a young age, her family relocated to Mississippi, making their home in...
Shoney Maria Perry
Feb 24, 2025
Shoney Maria Perry, 60, of Meridian, passed away on the morning of Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Shoney was born to Orville and Janice (Summers) Perry in Mobile, AL on March 29, 1964. She will be remembered as being a free-spirited loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Shoney enjoyed Alabama Football, spending...
William "Bill" Everett Shepard
Feb 20, 2025
A graveside memorial service for Mr. William “Bill” Everett Shepard will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Union Cemetery with Bro. Corey Fontan officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Shepard, 68, of Union, passed away at his residence.
Bill was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Union. He enjoyed...
Mary Evelyn Shirley
Feb 20, 2025
Memorial services for Mrs. Mary Evelyn Shirley will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North, at 12 p.m. with Bro. Kenneth Owens officiating.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time on Monday.
Mrs. Shirley, 84, of Meridian, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Meridian, MS. Mrs. Shirley was born on February...
Lilly Margaret Whitlock
Feb 19, 2025
Lilly Margaret Whitlock, 95, of Meridian, passed away peacefully during the evening hours of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Anderson Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Lilly was born to Levi and Ruby (Wedgeworth) Limerick on July 16, 1929, in Kemper County. She was a graduate of Long Creek High School and worked as bookkeeper...
Sherry Ann Reed Ford
Feb 17, 2025
Services for Sherry Ann Reed Ford will be held Friday, February 21, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are Honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Ford, 76, of Meridian, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Ochsner...
Marjorie Ellen Sims
Feb 16, 2025
Marjorie Ellen Sims, 84, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Ochsner Rush Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Marjorie was born to Weston Blake and Lorene (Flaherty) Fant on November 22, 1940, in Walnut Grove, MS. She married the love of her life, A. B. Sims, on April 6, 1957, and together they...
Edward "Gabby" Allen Wimberly, Sr.
Feb 15, 2025
Edward Allen “Gabby” Wimberly, Sr., 86, of Scooba passed away peacefully the morning hours of Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the MS Care Center of De Kalb.
Allen was born to Addie L. and Laura (Allen) Wimberly on March 25, 1938, at their home in Scooba. He will be remembered as a faithful and loving father...
Betty Jo Mayo
Feb 15, 2025
Betty Jo Mayo, 88, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, February 15, 2025, at James T. Champion Nursing Facility.
Betty was born to Theodore Roosevelt and Artie Mae (Joyner) Alawine on March 30, 1936, at their home in Neshoba County. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and excellent cook. Betty was...
Pauline "Polly" Ward Sistrunk
Feb 12, 2025
A graveside service for Mrs. Pauline Sistrunk will be held at Mission Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Wesson, MS, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Justin Knight officiating services. A brief visitation will be held in the church sanctuary beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Pauline “Polly” Ward Sistrunk was born on June 17, 1925,...
Cynthia "Cindy" Gail Ward
Feb 10, 2025
A memorial service for Cynthia “Cindy” Gail Ward will be held Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Hutchinson officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the church. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Ms. Ward, 69, of Meridian, passed away Monday, February...
Alexander John Folks
Feb 10, 2025
Alexander “Al” John Folks, 54, of Toomsuba, passed away at his home on February 10, 2025.
Al was born to Richard Warner Folks and Eva Louise (Lester) Bunyard on January 20, 1971, in Germany. He will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He lived a good life and enjoyed his family. His...
Shirley Faye Creel
Feb 10, 2025
Shirley Faye Creel, 86, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025, with her family by her side. She is in the loving arms of Jesus now and is completely healed and we are thankful for His peace and grace.
Shirley was born to Lavern and Beatrice (Fulton) Snowden on October 19, 1938, in Lauderdale County....
James Ollis Ryals III
Feb 7, 2025
Funeral services for James Ollis Ryals III will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 2:00 p.m., at College Park Methodist Church with Bro. Kenneth Owen officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the church. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Ryals, 74, of Meridian, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025,...
Jerald Ray Earley
Feb 5, 2025
A graveside service for Mr. Jerald Ray Earley will be held Monday, February 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Rev. Len Wedgeworth officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Earley, 86, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at J.T. Champion Nursing Facility.
Jerald retired from the Meridian Fire...
Mildred Maurine Lewis
Feb 5, 2025
Mildred Maurine Lewis, 91, of Meridian, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mildred was born to Claude Roland and Jodie Ethel (Wedgeworth) Grice on March 30, 1933, in Union, MS. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Mildred dedicated her...
Lisa Lynn Smith
Feb 2, 2025
Graveside Services for Mrs. Lisa Lynn (Johnson) Smith will be Thursday, February 6th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery, 2371 Freedom Baptist Church Road, Meridian, MS with Greg Mangum officiating. Burial will be in the Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Lisa Lynn (Johnson) Smith, age 56, passed February 2nd, 2025 at Ochsner Rush Medical Center.
She was preceded in...
Evelyn Marzine Patterson Hailey
Jan 25, 2025
Services for Evelyn Patterson Hailey will be held Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Webb Stephens Funeral Homes, DeKalb, MS. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Evelyn was born December 29, 1932, in Mashulaville, MS to Brooks and Lillian Patterson. She was their fourth child. There were 9 children total. Evelyn was trained...
Christopher Eugene Douglas
Jan 24, 2025
Christopher Eugene Douglas, 53, of Toomsuba, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at University of Mississippi Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones.
Chris was born to Eugene Ralph Douglas and Florence Marie (Collier) Joiner on September 19, 1971, in Dallas, TX. Chris will be forever remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, son, grandfather,...
Jeraldine "Jerrie" Rose Tracy
Jan 24, 2025
It is of great sadness to announce that Jeraldine "Jerrie" Rose Tracy of Rose Hill, MS passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2025.
Funeral Mass for Mrs. Jerrie will be held Friday, January 31, 2025, 9:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Meridian, MS.
Jerrie was a talented seamstress. She found joy in creating beautiful pieces for her family.
She is survived...
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