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.

Shelby Jean Pender

Shelby Jean Pender

Mar 26, 2024

     Shelby Jean (LaBeff) Pender, 76, of Meridian, passed away on March 26, 2024, at Ochsner Health Rush Foundation Hospital.

     She was born to Doyle and Birtie Mae (Davidson) LaBeff on November 1, 1947, in Lauderdale County.  Shelby was devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  While raising her young family, she put herself through nursing school and served...

Eugene "Gene" Thomas Collins

Eugene "Gene" Thomas Collins

Mar 26, 2024

A graveside service for Mr. Eugene “Gene” Thomas Collins will be held Friday, March 29, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Allen Carr officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Collins, 88, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his residence.

Gene was a lifelong member of...

Kye Smith

Kye Smith

Mar 24, 2024

Graveside Services for Kye Smith will be held at Hester cemetery with Hospice Chaplain, Gary Morris officiating. Visitation will be at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North; 7774 Highway 39 North, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Wednesday March 27, 2024 prior to the graveside service at Hester Cemetery. Mr. Smith of Collinsville, Mississippi went to Heaven on March 24, 2024 while at...

Willis "Buddy" Eugene Jones

Willis "Buddy" Eugene Jones

Mar 23, 2024

Services for Mr. Willis “Buddy” Eugene Jones will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Blue Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Lynn Chesney officiating and Bro. James McMillian assisting. Interment will follow at Clearman (Jones) Family Cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North is honored to be trusted with arrangements.

Mr. Jones, 81, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, March...

Jackie Elizabeth Weir (Hamburg)

Jackie Elizabeth Weir (Hamburg)

Mar 17, 2024

Services for Jackie Elizabeth Weir (Hamburg) will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Bro. Gary Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.

Mrs. Weir, 67, passed away on March 17, 2024, in Meridian, Ms. She was born on December 8, 1956, in Pampa, TX to Viva Mae and Harold Hamburg.

She is...

Linda Joyce Smith

Linda Joyce Smith

Mar 14, 2024

     Linda Joyce Smith, 63, of Meridian, passed away March 14, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi.

     Linda was born on September 28, 1960, to parents Howard and Evelyn (Rutherford) Smith in Lauderdale County.  Her sisters recall how she was a “firecracker” of a baby sister.  She loved the ocean, her Jehovah, her family, and...

Betty Faye McCarra

Betty Faye McCarra

Mar 14, 2024

Betty Faye passed away March 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held Monday March 18, 2024 at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Downtown. Visitation will be 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Raley will lead the services assisted by Chaplain Gary Morris. Burial will take place at Magnolia Cemetery.

Betty...

Robert "Wayne" Dewayne Blackwell

Robert "Wayne" Dewayne Blackwell

Mar 13, 2024

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Robert "Wayne" Dewayne Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell, 65, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his residence.

LaDonna Raye Brewer Bradshaw

LaDonna Raye Brewer Bradshaw

Mar 12, 2024

     LaDonna Raye (Brewer) Bradshaw, 67, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away in the afternoon hours of March 12, 2024, at Regency Hospital.

     Our beloved LaDonna crossed over Tuesday, March 12, 2024, to our Lord’s Mansion, joining her mother, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.

     LaDonna was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.  She lived...

Edna Penny Ishie

Edna Penny Ishie

Mar 8, 2024

 A memorial service for Edna Penny Ishie will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in Kemper Co. with Bro. Mike Vick officiating.

Mrs. Ishie passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at her home in Kemper Co.

She is survived by her children, Barron Ishie (Shelly) and Judi Clay (Bill); grandchildren; great grandchildren; sisters, Katie Robinson...

William "Bill" Arthur Ussery

William "Bill" Arthur Ussery

Mar 8, 2024

A graveside service for William “Bill” Arthur Ussery will be held Saturday, April 15, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Itta Bena City Cemetery.

Mr. Ussery, 84, of Union, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024.

The family requests that any flowers be delivered to Williams & Lord Funeral Home, 301 Madison Avenue, Greenwood, MS 38930.

Doris Eloise Tubbs

Doris Eloise Tubbs

Mar 8, 2024

     Mrs. Doris Tubbs of Meridian, Mississippi, passed peacefully from this life at Bedford Care in Marion, Mississippi on March 8, 2024. 

     She was born on January 1, 1936, in Hale County Alabama to parents, Lester Coy Kelley & Lola Virginia Sealey.

     She was a proud graduate of Hale County High School in Moundville, Alabama, Class of...

Frances D. Dean

Frances D. Dean

Mar 6, 2024

 Dean, Frances D. Keene, 91, born to James Lloyd and Edna Earlene Keene, passed away Monday, March 6, 2024.

Mrs. Frances was a native of Newton County. She was a resident of Lucedale, MS for several years along with her dear friend and companion, Bill James.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leon Dean; sons, Richard Leon Dean and...

Leslie Lee Priester

Leslie Lee Priester

Mar 2, 2024

    Leslie Lee Priester of Meridian, MS passed away in the morning hours of Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center. 

     She was born on May 21, 1936, in Tupelo, MS to and preceded in death by her parents, Lee Bryan Priester, Jr. and Leslie Holland Priester.

     Leslie was a 1954 graduate of Meridian...

Sharon L. Price

Sharon L. Price

Feb 29, 2024

     Services for Sharon L. Price will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home North. Visitation will be 10:00 ~ 11:00 AM followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM led by her family.

     Sharon passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the age of 79. Throughout her life, Sharon was an avid...

Charles Victor "Vic" Rhodes

Charles Victor "Vic" Rhodes

Feb 29, 2024

A graveside service for Mr. Charles Victor “Vic” Rhodes will be held Friday, March 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Neshoba Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Byron Howell officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Union is honored to be trusted with arrangements.

Mr. Rhodes, 43, of the Neshoba community passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Scott Regional Hospital.

Vic was Baptist by faith....

Thomas "Tommy" Donald Robinson

Thomas "Tommy" Donald Robinson

Feb 26, 2024

Services for Thomas “Tommy” Donald Robinson will be held Sunday, March 3, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Rev. Cheryl Farr officiating and Bro. Dale Moore assisting. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

Tommy went to his heavenly home Monday, February 26, 2024.

He was born on January 22, 1941, in Quitman, MS. He was a...

Jack Paul Rushing

Jack Paul Rushing

Feb 26, 2024

Services for Senior Master Sergeant Jack Paul Rushing will be held Thursday, February 29th 2024 with Visitation from 1PM-2PM at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes North. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:30PM in Meridian Memorial Park. 

Jack passed away with family by his side in Kosciusko, Mississippi on February 26, 2024. Born on March 28, 1929, in Yazoo City, Mississippi,...

Larry Williams

Larry Williams

Feb 15, 2024

Services for Larry Williams will be held at a later date. 

Larry is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. 

Ruth "Maudie" Estelle Morgan

Ruth "Maudie" Estelle Morgan

Feb 14, 2024

     Ruth Estelle Wright Morgan, 93, of Meridian, passed away on February 14, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Medical Center. 

     Ruth, also known as “Maudie” to family and friends, was born to Tommy and Roberta (White) Wright on January 30, 1931, in Meridian, Mississippi. She graduated from Meridian High School in 1949, and in 1950, she married her high...

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