Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes

04/10/2026

Jerry William Harwell

Jerry William Harwell was born to Bill and Abbie Harwell on July 24th, 1941, in Laurel, MS. Jerry passed away at his home on April 8th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry met his soulmate Linda Crumby and married her in 1965. Linda and Jerry Harwell were married for 60 years. They loved each other dearly and were truly a match made in Heaven. They will always remember the camping trips they went on at least twice a year.

Jerry was a bookbinder for 40 years working at Dement Printing Company, in Meridian MS. He enjoyed bookbinding so much that when he retired, he began his own Bible Bookbinding business. He was known all over the United States for his skills in bookbinding Bibles.

Jerry was a devoted member of Pine Forest Baptist Church for 35 years. He was even a Deacon and dearly loved his church. Jerry had a heart of gold and was always there to help people anytime they needed it.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Abbie Harwell, and his daughter Regina Lynell Sonak.

Jerry is survived by his devoted wife, Linda Harwell; his son Steven Harwell (Kristen); brother Darrell (Judy); his grandchildren, Hunter Harwell (Kaylyana), Holden Harwell, Hayden Harwell, Cameron Sonak, Joshua Sonak; his great grandchildren, Taylor Sonak and Mason Tickle; and nieces, Lisa Arendell and Monica Aiken.

Services will be Monday, April 13th, 2026, at Pine Forest Baptist Church of Collinsville, MS, with a visitation beginning at 10:30, with a funeral service beginning at 12, with burial in the church cemetery to follow. Brother Andy May and Brother Clay Pope will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Pine Forest Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation, Paralyzed Veterans of America, The Gideons International, or St Jude Children’s Hospital.

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04/09/2026

Glen Copeland

Glen Copeland was born on March 27th, 1951, to Alfred and Mae Copeland, in Meridian, MS.

Glen passed away on April 6, 2026, in Meridian, MS surrounded by his loving family.

Glen had a full life in Mississippi where he was a self-employed businessman for over 50 years working in lawn care. He was also enlisted in the Army National Guard for six years. He was a lover of music and especially enjoyed attending the Sucarnochee R***e at The Temple Theatre.

Glen enjoyed the outdoors and would often take long strolls in the woods. His love for the outdoors included fishing as well. Glen was also known for his sweet tooth and would never pass up good treat when given the chance.

Glen loved his family more than anything. Most of all, he will always be affectionately known as Grandaddy by the grandchildren he so dearly cherished.

Glen Copeland is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Lee and Mae Cumberland Copeland.

Glen is survived by his children, Brian Copeland (Brandy), Matt Copeland (Lorna), Michael Copeland, Helen Copeland and Emily Copeland; His sister, Neldean Copeland Allen; Grandchildren, Capri Smith Daugherty (Brett), Abigail Smith, Lane Copeland (Jenni), Hailey Copeland, Brooke Copeland, Alex Copeland, and Adalyn DiMarco; Great Grandchildren, Greyson Slade, Meadow Daugherty, Mia Copeland, and Everly Kidd; and several Nieces and Nephews.

Services for Glen Copeland will be Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at Webb and Stephens Funeral Home-North. A visitation will be held from 11:00 to 12:00 PM, with a burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, in Meridian, MS.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Dementia Society of America.

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04/07/2026

Woodie Guy Whitworth

Services for Woodie Guy Whitworth will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.

Mr. Whitworth, 89, of Meridian, passed away April 7, 2026, at Baptist Anderson Hospital.

He is survived by his daughter, Patty Greer; grandchildren, Tyler Greer and wife Kelsey and Jennifer Greer; and great grandchildren, Clara Grace and Phillip Greer.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Katie Mae Whitworth; son, Bruce Whitworth; parents; and siblings.

A visitation will be held an hour prior to services at the funeral Home.

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04/07/2026

Maxine Elliot McKeithen

Maxine Elliot McKeithen was born on March 15th, 1929, to William and Myrtle Langdon. Maxine passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 4th, 2026.

Maxine grew up loving her large family, with six siblings to grow up with. She was a lover of life and enjoyed everything there was about it. Maxine and her sisters also enjoyed the Golden Girls and even said that each one of them was one of the Golden Girls. Maxine was Dorothy, Maggie was Blanche, Addie Lee was Sophia, and Amy Lou was Rose.

After Maxine graduated from County Line Highschool in 1948, She met her beloved husband, John and the two were married that very next year. The two shared nearly 50 years on this earth together. The two raised a wonderful and cherished family. Maxine would often say to her family “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

Maxine was always full of life; she was always talking or spending time with her friends. She and her friends would always get together every weekend just to be with each other and play cards.

Maxine is preceded in death by, her husband, John W. McKeithen, her parents, William and Myrtle Langdon, her siblings, Bill Langdon (Margarite), Charlie Langdon, Addie Lee Henson (Levern), Willie May Lundy, Maggie J Heblon (Kenneth) and Amy Lou Goforth (Elmo).

Maxine is survived by her sons, Mickey McKeithen (Irma), Timmy McKeithen (Lori), and Danny McKeithen (Kim); her sister, Shirlene Gentry; 7 grandchildren; 7 Great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews

Services for Maxine McKeithen will be Friday, April 10th, 2026, with a visitation held at Webb and Stephens-North, from 1-2:30 PM with a burial to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Kemper County. Rev. Jennifer Biard will be Officiating.

Pallbearers will be Mickey McKeithen, Danny McKeithen, Timmy McKeithen, Taylor McKeithen, Lance McKeithen and David McKeithen.

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04/06/2026

Retha E. Schanrock

Retha E. Schanrock, 86, of Quitman, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Baptist Anderson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Retha was born to Robert Preston and Evie E. (Collins) Cooper on December 5, 1939, in Clarke County, Mississippi. To know Retha, lovingly known to her family as “ Ree Ree”, was to love her. She was a woman with a truly big heart, known for her deep love of Jesus, her devotion to her family, and her ability to make everyone feel loved and cared for. She was a shining light to all who knew her. A dedicated Christian, she found joy in reading her Bible daily and was known for sharing her faith and “preaching” to her sister, Jaunice, every morning.

Retha was a beloved 2nd mom to most of her nieces and nephews and was a wonderful sister. She loved shopping trips ―especially to Dillard’s―checking in on Facebook, playing cards, and spending Friday nights at the fishcamp with her friends. She will be remembered for her amazing chicken and dumplings and her selfless dedication to taking care of everyone around her.

Those left to cherish Retha’s memory are her sister, Juanice Ballard (Teddy); her nieces, Michell Smith (Troy), Nikki Whitaker (late husband, Mike), Lisa Gordon (Larry), Jennifer Minton (Manning), and Gaye Drawdy (Brent); her nephews, Chris Ballard and Preston Cooper; a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews; her sister-in-law, Sue Cooper (late husband, Robert); along with numerous beloved friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold Schanrock; her parents, Preston and Evie Cooper; her sisters, Jennie V. Hayes and Lo**ta Solomon; and her brother, Robert Cooper.

Visitation for Retha will be held on Saturday, March 14th, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church in Quitman, MS. Funeral Services will begin at 12:00 pm with Bro. Dennis Coats officiating the ceremony. Burial will take place at Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers for Retha’s service will be Troy Smith, Preston Cooper, Chris Ballard, Wyatt Ballard, Sawyer Ballard, Dalton Dikes, and Todd Kemp. Serving as Honorary Pallbearer is Jagger Whitaker.

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

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04/06/2026

Carolyn Jones

Services for Carolyn Jones will be held Monday, March 16th, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Jones Memorial Presbyterian Church. Reverend Allan Singletary will officiate. Music will be provided by Sabrina Williams.

Carolyn was born in Meridian, MS on July 23, 1930, to George and Beulah Askew.

Carolyn attended Oakland Heights Elementary, Kate Griffin Junior High, and Meridian High School. In 1951, she married the love of her life Jack Jones. They had three children, Andy, Amos, and Carrie.

She was a devoted housewife and stay-at-home mother. As a young adult, she began teaching swimming lessons and lifesaving to thousands of children and adults. When Jefferson Davis Academy opened its doors, in 1965, she was their first bus driver and later worked in the lunchroom until her last child graduated. She also was a lifeguard at the Moose Lodge Swimming Pool for many years.

Carolyn was a lifelong member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Women of the Moose, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was forever proud of her Southern Heritage.

After Jack's death in 2001 she worked as a volunteer at Anderson's hospital until 2019.

The greatest joys in her life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren, they were her Angel Babies. Mamee was the most special name she was called.

She is survived by her son Andy and his wife Jennifer, and her daughter Carrie and her husband Lynn Latham; Grandchildren, Amy McDill (Dennis), William Hodges (Jessica), Rebecca Jones, and Sally Madison (Josh). Great grandchildren Eli, Emily, and Jack Hodges, Ava and Georgia Clarke, Connor and Alyssa McDill, and Charlotte Lyon; Her bonus great grandchildren, Troa and Hayden Madison, and Braden and Brooks Massey.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Jones, her son Amos Jones, her parents, George and Beulah Askew, her nephew Luther “Jess” Askew, and her brother George Askew.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, William, Dennis and Josh. Great Grandsons Eli, Connor, and Braden.

In lieu of flowers memorial can be sent to Jones Memorial Presbyterian Church and The ALS Association.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Trend Health and Rehab for the loving care that Carolyn received from everyone for the last two years.

A visitation will be held from 11:30 until the time of the service. A burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.

The Staff of Webb and Stephens Funeral Homes-North is grateful for the opportunity to serve Carolyn's cherished family during this difficult time.

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04/06/2026

Bobbie Gene Coleman

Bobbie Gene Coleman was born to her parents Corley and Mary Swanner on September 2, 1947, in Meridian, MS, and passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026.

Bobbie was a lover of everything outdoors. She enjoyed fishing and catching anything that would bite. She also enjoyed sitting outside on the porch while drinking her coffee, watching the birds, and watching the cats eat.

Bobbie enjoyed taking trips and even had ridden on a train. She enjoyed eating food among her favorites being Hamburger steak and gravy. She also enjoyed shopping, especially at Dirt Cheap.

Bobbie loved her life and especially loved to laugh. She loved everything about life and loved her family and Church. She cherished her great grandkids and doted on them constantly

Bobbie is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie L Coleman, her parents Corley and Mary Swanner, her brother Bennie Lee, her sister Nettie Lyles and her grandson George David Minor Jr.

Bobbie is survived by her beloved ex-husband, Charles Lewis Martin Sr.; her son, Charles Lewis Martin Jr. (Donjra); Her daughters, Nancy L. Price (Jimmy) and Tammy S. Martin (Fred); Her grandkids Tonya Gregory, Nicole Gregory, James Nathan (Katie), Tyler Scott Smith, James Craig Smith (Katie), Ricky Hill, Tiffany Pickins, Shadarious Martin, Serenity Martin and Elijah Martin; Her great-grandchildren, James Greg Smith Jr., Naomi Katherine Scott, Natalie Shyanne Smith, Elijah Theodore Harmin, Ethan James Harmin, Eleanore Leanne Harmin, Amelia JoAnne Harmin, Oliver Lumus Price and Kalen Hill; Her brothers, Joe Bancroft (Sheary) and Eddie Bancroft (Judy);her sister, Mary Bancroft; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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04/01/2026

Linda Marie Lowery Jones

A graveside service for Linda Marie Lowery Jones will be held Saturday, April 4, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Suqualena Cemetery with Bro. Kenneth Owen officiating. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North.

Linda M. Jones was called home on the afternoon of March 31st, 2026. She passed peacefully in her home, in the care of her children and home health assistants. Linda joins her dearly departed husband and beloved brothers in Glory. After a lifetime of service to others, her day is at an end. She was loved dearly and will be missed immeasurably

She is survived by her children, Tommy Jones (Amber), Gary Guerra, Dawn Teffeteller (Matt), and Lori Fulton; grandchildren, Royce and Rachel Fulton, Mason and Aaron Teffeteller, Lila Phillips Sutton, and Olivia Hodges; several great grandchildren; numerous nieces and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Tomas Jones; parents, Michael and Laura Barnes Lowery; and brothers, Michael “Gene” and Richard Lowery.

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03/31/2026

🖍️ More Than Just Color: Finding Healing in Crayons on National Crayon Day 🖍

Today, March 31st, is National Crayon Day! It’s a day to celebrate the joy of coloring, the nostalgia of a brand-new box of 64 (with the sharpener!), and the creativity that lives in all of us.

But on this day, we also want to recognize how these simple wax sticks can be a powerful tool for navigating something complex: Grief.

🎨 How Crayons Help Process Grief:
A Safe Outlet for Big Emotions: When words are too heavy, coloring can help externalize sadness, fear, or anger. It allows us to put our grief onto paper where we can see it and work with it.
Calming the Mind: Studies show that coloring, for adults and children, can be a form of mindfulness, reducing anxiety and providing a calming, tactile sensory input during stressful times.

"Broken Crayons Still Color": Just like our lives after loss, crayons can break, yet they still work—perhaps creating even more unique art. It’s a reminder that we can be broken and still create something beautiful.
Therapeutic Tool: Art therapy uses crayons to help people—especially children—express feelings they cannot articulate.

This National Crayon Day, we encourage you to:
Grab a coloring book (or just a blank sheet of paper) and let your hand move without judgment.
Color your feelings: Try drawing a "feelings heart" using colors to represent how you are feeling right now.
Color in memory: Create a picture in honor of a loved one who has passed.
Donate used crayons: Support organizations like The Crayon Initiative or Crayon Collection, which turn old crayons into new ones for children in hospitals.
Let’s fill the world with color, even when our own worlds feel gray.

03/11/2026

This National Morticians Day (March 11), we are profoundly proud to celebrate our team of dedicated women who bring compassion, strength, and innovation to funeral service, while also recognizing our fellow professionals across the industry.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the female morticians and directors on our staff who bring unparalleled empathy, care, and precision to their work every single day.
In a field that requires both incredible strength and deep compassion, our women-led team is committed to serving families during their most difficult moments with dignity and grace.
Join us in thanking the women who make up our foundation! 🌸

03/09/2026

Because we have been a part of this community for over 150 years, we understand the immense value of heritage. That is why we believe supporting local history—and teaching it to future generations—is vital to the spirit of Meridian.
We are proud to highlight one of our community’s greatest treasures: Merrehope.
Just like Webb & Stephens, Merrehope is a survivor. Having withstood the trials of the Civil War, this magnificent Greek Revival home represents the resilience of our city. It stands as a physical testament to the memories of days gone by, offering a glimpse into our shared, unfolding story.
Teaching our children and neighbors about landmarks like Merrehope ensures that our unique history is not forgotten. It connects us to the shoulders we stand on and strengthens our community bonds.
We encourage you to visit, explore, and support the Merrehope home. Let’s protect the places that make Meridian special.

Come One, Come All to Merrehope!
Help us build the “We’re In This Together” Community Chain by creating a paper chain as tall as you are and adding it to our growing chain of community support.
👏 Special thanks to Tyler Harrell, Amanda Carney, and Katelyn Tomberlin with Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes for adding 199 inches to the chain!
Every link supports Merrehope and helps keep it a place of learning and inspiration for generations to come.

Community Chain: Now–March 14
🌼 Spring Break Scavenger Hunt Tour
March 10–14 | ⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
Guided mansion tour + prize bags
$5 per person (any age)
✨ Bring the kids and COUNT ON a great time!

03/08/2026

Once a rarity in what was traditionally a male-dominated profession, women now stand shoulder to shoulder, taking the greatest care of families in their most tender moments. This , we celebrate the strength, compassion, and grace of our female funeral directors, arrangers, and support staff. Thank you for leading with heart and bringing a delicate touch to our profession every single day. 🌹