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.
Gary Turbville
Sep 12, 2024
Services for Mr. Gary Turbville will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North Chapel, 12:30 p.m. with Bro. Wayne Hunt officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 5 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until service time at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North.
Mr. Gary was born in Meridian...
Sarah Faye Rawlings
Sep 12, 2024
Mrs. Sara Rawlings
Services for Mrs. Sara Rawlings will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, graveside at 3 p.m. with Bro. Bart Latner officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown.
Mrs. Rawlings, 98, of Meridian, was born in Winston County. After graduating high school she moved to Meridian. She married James...
Mary Rebecca Adkins
Sep 11, 2024
Mary Rebecca (Becky) Adkins, 86, of Meridian, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Becky was born to Robert H. and Gladys Mildred (Ezelle) Weeks on January 12, 1938, in Union, MS. Becky married the love of her life, Dorsey Lee Adkins, on January 15. 1955. Mrs....
Retha Dean May
Sep 8, 2024
Retha Dean May, 90, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Retha was born to Amos and Trudie Mae (Keene) Dean on March 30, 1934, in Newton County. After high school, Retha graduated from college with an associate degree in nursing and worked for many years as an RN at...
L.C. Clark
Sep 8, 2024
L.C. Clark, 92, of Union, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 8, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
L.C. was born to Estell and Lurena (Walker) Clark on September 15, 1932, in Neshoba County. Being raised on the farm, L.C. became a cattle farmer by trade. In 1948, he joined our United States Army, serving...
Lewis Brittian Shepherd
Sep 4, 2024
Lewis Brittian Shepherd, 33, of Meridian, passed away on September 4, 2024, at his home.
Lewis was born to Matthew Wallace Shepherd and Lisa Leigh Covington on August 1, 1991, in Chicago, Illinois. Lewis, lovingly called "Britt" by his mom, was a kindhearted and loving young man. He was an avid video gamer, loved cooking and was...
Nellie S. Simmons
Aug 27, 2024
Services for Mrs. Nellie S. Simmons will be held Monday, September 9, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens-North with Bro. Allan Singletary officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Simmons, 96, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Gulfport, MS.
Relocating to Meridian in 1946 from Porterville, Nellie worked at The Bridal Room for 38 years...
Robert David "Bubba" Welborn
Aug 25, 2024
A graveside service for Robert David “Bubba” Welborn will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Meridian Memorial Park with Bro. Chuck Overby officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00-1:45 p.m. prior to the service at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown.
Mr. Welborn, 68, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Baptist Anderson Hospital.
He proudly served his...
Emily Faye Wyman
Aug 19, 2024
Emily Faye Wyman, 91, of Louisville, MS, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at her home.
Faye was born to James Mitchell and Eva Erline (McAbee) Welch on February 27, 1933, in Alabama. She will be remembered by her siblings as being a sweet loving sister, who loved to garden and bake. She was a hairdresser...
Mary Jane Arledge
Aug 19, 2024
Mary Jane Arledge, 84, of Meridian, passed away peacefully the early morning hours of Monday, August 19, 2024, at James T. Champion Nursing Facility.
Mary Jane was born to Earl Jackson and Jeanette (Chisolm) Jordan in Collinsville, MS on December 3, 1939. Mary Jane worked for many years at Lockheed-Martin, until retiring. She loved to watch basketball and...
Jerry Robinson
Aug 16, 2024
Jerry Robinson, 72, of Meridian, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, August 16, 2024, at R. P. White Nursing Facility in Meridian.
Jerry was born to Melvin Lamar Robinson, Sr, and Clara Mae Robinson on May 20, 1952, in Meridian. From a young age, he was taught to work on vehicles and motors along...
Mary Ardell Gibson
Aug 15, 2024
A graveside service for Mary Ardell Gibson will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 9:00 a.m. at Meridian Memorial Park with Bro. Jack Kern officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, August 19, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Gibson, 89, of Meridian, passed away...
Jimmy "Jimbo" L. Pratt
Aug 14, 2024
Jimmy “Jimbo” L. Pratt, 69, of Meridian, passed away at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Jimmy was born to C.L. and Willie Lee (Sullivan) Pratt on May 5, 1955, in Lauderdale County. He will be remembered as a gentle man who loved everyone, animals, and nature. Jimmy would fill his...
Cecil & Dorothy Murphy
Aug 11, 2024
Cecil “Pete” Nathan Murphy and Dorothy “Dot” Sue Murphy of Meridian, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, within less than an hour of each other, at Diversicare of Quitman.
Cecil was born to James Albert “JA” and Annie B. (Cody) Murphy on December 15, 1936, in Lauderdale County. Before retiring, he worked at Motor Supply for...
Malachi & Masara Priester
Aug 2, 2024
A memorial service for infant twins, Malachi and Masara Priester, will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens cemetery.
Malachi and Masara were born into the arms of Jesus August 2, 2024.
They are survived by their parents, La’Porsha Sanders and Devonte Priester; siblings, Lillianna Hamilton, Samiyia...
Danny Glynn Hamrick
Aug 2, 2024
Danny Glynn Hamrick, 69, of Meridian, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Danny was born to Tommy Lee Hamrick and Bobbie Jean (Price) Hamrick on August 2, 1955, in Meridian, MS. In 1976, Danny enlisted with The United States Marine Corps. While serving, he received the Rifle Marksman Badge, as...
Raymond Cleo Reece
Aug 1, 2024
Raymond Cleo Reece, 85, of Meridian, passed away at his home on August 1, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
Raymond was born to Cleo Reece and Annie Mae (Chatham) Reece on January 13, 1939. He will be remembered as being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. On December 5, 1959, Raymond married the love of...
Peggy Joyce White
Aug 1, 2024
Peggy Joyce White, 91, of Meridian, MS, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, August 1, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Peggy was born on June 18, 1933, to Harvey James Lancaster and Velma Cynthia Lancaster in Lauderdale County. On April 11, 1951, she married the love of her life, Lester Hubert White, and they were...
Joseph John Churylo
Jul 31, 2024
Graveside services for Joseph John Churylo will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Churylo, 83, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Trend Health and Rehab in Meridian, MS.
Joseph served his country in the United...
Lola Frances Gregory Magee
Jul 29, 2024
Lola Frances Gregory Magee, born on May 5, 1948, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Hospital in Meridian, MS.
She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 30 years, Richard L. “Pete” Magee; son, Jeffery L. Haire and his very special friend, Mitzi Roebuck; grandchildren, Cylee Haire, Caleb Haire, and Cohen Haire; brother,...
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