Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes

09/29/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible director Amanda Carney for placing second as 2025 Readers' Choice Best Funeral Director in The Meridian Star! You deserve this recognition, and we are proud of all the work you do!

09/29/2025

Thank you for selecting Webb & Stephens as one of the top funeral homes in Meridian! Congratulations are in order to all of the funeral homes that placed, and we send our gratitude to the families who selected us for this recognition. We are honored to serve our community!

09/25/2025

Jammie Ann Gibson Holliman

A memorial gathering for Jammie Ann Gibson Holliman will be held October 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery by the pond.

Mrs. Holliman, 42, of Meridian, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at her residence.

Jammie Ann was always the center of attention wherever she went. She was always laughing, giggling, and cracking jokes. She was up for any adventure that included outdoors, such as hunting, fishing, mud riding, and music by a bonfire. She had a huge heart and loved spending time and doing things for the people she loved. She was an awesome mother, wife, daughter, and sister. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband, Sean Holliman; children, Jessie and Wesley Thomas; step children, Chris, Faith, Kayleigh, and Alex Holliman; several step grandchildren; parents, James and Gloria Gibson; siblings, Cindy Faye Addams, Brenda McMichael, Regina Johnston, Charles Gibson, and Falon Rutledge; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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09/25/2025

Mary Sue Fairchild

Mary Sue Fairchild, 98, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 25th, 2025. She was born on October 29th, 1926, to Ernest “Rabbit” Daniels and Mary Etta Danner Rawson.

Mary Sue was a housewife for many years where she cooked many dishes, one of which she will especially be remembered for, her delicious dressing. She also enjoyed working in the yard and attending to her many plants inside and outside her home, one of her favorites being peace lilies.

A job opportunity came up to be able to be a Financial Secretary at Central Baptist, a job she loved so much. On top of being a Financial Secretary she also enjoyed working at the election poles. She was also a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church

Mary Sue is survived by her daughter, Penny McLemore (Dennis); her grandchildren, Kylee McLemore, Erin Barnes (Scotty), Angi Branstetter (Justin); Her Great Grandchildren, Macy Jones, Keaton Jones, Carson Jones, Mary Etta Barnes and Mabry Barnes. She is also remembered by her special friends, Dewey and Nancy Mayo, Jan Miller, Ann Bailey, and Glen Johnson.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George M Fairchild Sr, and her son, George M Fairchild Jr.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Trend Health and Rehab for their loving care of Mary Sue while she was in their care.

A Graveside service will be held at a later date.

The staff of Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-North is grateful for the opportunity to honor Mary Sue's life and memory and to serve her family at this time.

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09/22/2025

Daisy Ola Leonard Tisdale

Services for Daisy Ola Leonard Tisdale will be held Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 1:00 p.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. Chuck Overby officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Tisdale, 91, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at her residence.

Daisy grew up in a musical family, she enjoyed listening to the fiddle and dancing. She owned many businesses in the Meridian area and was a bookkeeper for most of her life. She loved to work and worked up until two weeks before her passing. She adored people and had many that she considered children and grandchildren. She will be most remembered for being a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her sons, Billy Eugene Tisdale (Sue) and James Elbert Tisdale; grandchildren, Joseph Eugene Tisdale (Christina), Janice Susanne Tisdale Ezell (Bradley), Susan Renee Tisdale Dunn (Ted), Melanie Lee Tisdale Hayes (Marcus), and Amanda Jo Tisdale Reynolds (Bryant); numerous great grandchildren; sisters, Maggie Leonard Cardwell (Ed) and Mary Leonard Havard; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Tisdale; parents, Robert Elbert and Daisy Ola Jowers Leonard; siblings, Jeannie Leonard Crosby, Robert “Buddy” Leonard, Johnnie Leonard, Donna Leonard Appleton, Eugene Leonard, Nettie Leonard Bryant, and Katie Leonard Jackson; and daughter-in-law, Bobbie Tisdale.

Pallbearers will include Joseph Tisdale, George “Man” Jackson, Bryant Reynolds, Tedd Dunn, Gabe Wiggins, and Bradley Ezell.

Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the funeral home.

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09/16/2025

Whether you're interested in traditional or cremation spaces, let us help you find the perfect final resting place in the most beautiful memorial park in Meridian.

09/15/2025

L. T. Slaughter

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4

L. T. Slaughter, 93, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at James T. Champion Nursing Facility. As a long-time resident, his presence will be deeply missed by all the staff and nurses at James T. Champion.

L. T. will be laid to rest at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Cedar Haven Cemetery.

The staff of Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-North is grateful for the opportunity to honor L. T.’s life and memory.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”-Romans 8:38-39

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09/14/2025

Edna Slayton Page

Edna Slayton Page, age 100, of Collinsville, passed away peacefully during the evening hours of Friday, September 12, 2025, at The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Edna was born to Charles Andy Slayton and Alma McKeithen Slayton on May 28, 1925, at their home in Kemper County. Edna married the love of her life, Luther Ray Page, and they spent a wonderful 73 years together until Ray’s passing in 2016.

Edna will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She was also an excellent cook, making the best cabbage and cornbread and orange cakes. She enjoyed sewing and dearly loved spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed going to the casino while her health allowed her to. Edna will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Edna’s memory are her son, Richard Page and his wife, Kay; daughter-in-law, Irene Page; her grandsons, James McGrew (Pam), John Page (Angie), and Brad Page (Samantha); along with her great grandsons, Joseph Faulkner (Mariah), Dylan McGrew (Sobona), Dustin Page, Chance Page, Braxton McGrew, and Chris Gilbert; her great granddaughters, Brooke Allen (Mark) and Starla Page; along with her two great great granddaughters, Jordan Allen and Valerie Faulkner.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy Slayton and Alma Maggard; her husband, Luther Ray Page; her son, Charles E. Page; and her grandsons, Richard Dion Page and Charles Keith Page.

Visitation for Edna will be held on Wednesday, September 17th, from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Josh Beckman officiating the service. Edna will be laid to rest next to her beloved Ray in the Hamrick Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers for Edna’s service will be James McGrew, Joseph Faulkner, Dylan McGrew, Dustin Page, Braxton McGrew, Brad Page, and Chance Page.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to made in Edna’s honor to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, or to a charity of your choice.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and nurses of Gentiva Hospice for their love and care of Edna while she was in their care.

The staff of Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-North is grateful for the opportunity to honor Edna’s life and memory and to serve her loving family during this time.

Livestreaming for Edna's service may be viewed here: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=bda5c457-ab5d-403f-a642-15376fa91e4c

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09/12/2025

Mary Louise "Weezer" Hines

Graveside services for Mary Louise Hines, affectionately known as “Weezer” by her family and friends, will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11:00 am at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with Bro. Roger Burke officiating the service. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-North.

Mary Louise “Weezer” Hines, 84, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Queen City Nursing Home.

Louise is survived by her husband of 63 years, Billy O. Hines; her daughters, Sandra Shelton (Wayne) and Teresa Mackey (Jay); four grandchildren along with their spouses, Jennifer Shelton, Neal Shelton (Jessica), Courtney Rosewall (Josh), and Matthew Mackey (Emily); along with her five great-granddaughters that filled her golden years with love, joy, and laughter, Zoe Shelton, Molly Shelton, Abby Shelton, Alana Rosewall, and Mackenzie Rosewall.

Her passing leaves a void in her family’s lives that no amount of time will fill.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff members of Queen City Nursing Home and Quality Hospice for their loving care of Louise while she was in their care.

Serving as Pallbearers for Louise’s service will be Neal Shelton, Matthew Mackey, Jay Mackey, Wayne Shelton, Josh Rosewall, and Scott Hines. Honorary Pallbearers are Willie Clyde Green and David Roberson.

The staff of Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-North is grateful for the opportunity to honor Louise’s life and memory and to serve her loving family during this time.

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09/11/2025

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to recognize the hard work our police, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders do for our community at our annual 9/11 First Responders Day Cookout. Today we served over 350 of the people who keep Meridian safe and running, and we are grateful to have been given such an incredible opportunity. A special thanks to the one and only Zac's Catfish and Chicken for coming out and providing such a delicious meal to those who serve our city!

09/11/2025

Twenty-four years may have passed, but we will always remember 09/11/2001, the day that changed our country forever. May we lift up in prayer all who lost loved ones, all who bravely walked into the wreckage to save lives, all who fought to remind the world how strong we are, and all who love our country enough to still defend it from those who would cause her harm.
Please take a moment today to pause, reflect, and pray for our nation.
Photo: FDNY Firefighter Mike Bellatoni kneels in prayer before his initial entrance into the wreckage of the Twin Towers. Photographer: Matthew McDermott

09/10/2025

Norma Elaine Rose

Norma Elaine Shamburger Rose, 86, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1939, in Meridian, the beloved daughter of Cecil James Shamburger, Sr. and Lona Kay Smith Shamburger.

On August 31, 1962, Norma married the love of her life, Bobby J. “Buddy” Rose. Together they shared 62 wonderful years filled with devotion to their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Norma worked for the Meridian Public School District for 25 years, most of that time serving in administration at West Hills Elementary. She loved her work and found joy in being there for the children and staff. A woman of deep faith, she was a longtime member of Hawkins United Methodist Church before recently joining College Park Methodist Church. At Hawkins, she poured herself into service by teaching Sunday School, leading Vacation Bible School, and assisting with everything from bulletins to newsletters.

Norma will be remembered for her warm smile, infectious laugh, and the joy she brought into every room. She loved dancing, crocheting, bowling and celebrating the holidays with a beautifully decorated house. Above all, she dedicated her life to her family and faith—always giving her heart to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, friends, and church family.

She is survived by her children: Fonda Skelton (Kent), Lorna Copeland (Matthew), Kevin Rose, Nancy Valles, and daughter-in-love Nancy Rose. Affectionately known as “Nannie,” she cherished her grandchildren: Joshua Skelton, Capri Daugherty, Taylor Skelton, Abigail Smith, Lane Copeland, Lauren Skelton, Joey Rose, Jessica Schultz, Megan Anderson, Amber Mayo, and Danny Alford, along with her 15 great-grandchildren.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Cecil James Shamburger, Jr.; her stepson, Cary Rose; and her husband, Bobby J. “Buddy” Rose; and beloved nephew, C. James "Buddy" Shamburger.

A celebration of Norma’s life will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-North, 7774 Hwy 39 N., Meridian, MS. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by the service at 1:00 p.m., with Dr. Scott Crenshaw and Bro. George Warner officiating, along with Honorary Pastor Bro. Kenneth Owen. Graveside service to follow at Magnolia Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Skelton, Taylor Skelton, Lane Copeland, Brett Daugherty, Jeremy Kidd, and Charlie Shamburger.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Norma’s honor to the American Cancer Society or College Park Methodist Church.

The staff of Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-North is grateful for the opportunity to honor Norma’s life and memory and to serve her loving family during this time.

Norma's service will be livestreamed at the link below:

https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=19ca89c6-c6ef-4f66-9ba3-4817f199233d

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