Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes

05/25/2026

🇺🇸This Memorial Day, we honor the brave service members who paid the ultimate price. While we deeply appreciate the time spent with family today, our team at Webb & Stephens asks that we all take a quiet, intentional moment to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday and remember the fallen.

🕊A Time to Remember🕊
In our line of work, we witness firsthand the profound weight of loss, and we know that behind every flag-draped casket and military honor guard is a family carrying a lasting legacy.Today is not just about the start of summer or backyard barbecues; it is a sacred day of remembrance. It is a day to reflect on the nearly 1.8 million American service members who never made it back home. It is about honoring the men and women who willingly walked into the line of fire and laid down their lives so that we could wake up in a free country.
As you gather with your loved ones, we invite you to pause. Say a quiet thank you for the selflessness of our fallen heroes, and keep the Gold Star families who feel their absence every single day in your hearts. Let us never forget the ultimate cost of our liberty.🇺🇸

05/19/2026

At Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes and Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, our team is the heart of what we do. Every day, our highly trained professionals bring deep empathy, dignity, and respect to the families we serve. We are incredibly grateful for their unwavering commitment to guiding our community through life's hardest moments.

05/04/2026

🌷 Remembering Mom: A Mother's Day Tribute 🌷

Mother’s Day can be a profound time of reflection. While the void left behind is real, the love and lessons they left behind are greater.

As we begin this week, we want to take a moment to honor the incredible mothers who are no longer with us. They are the voices that guide us, the strength that holds us, and the love that shapes us.

✨ Let’s celebrate them together. ✨

We invite you to light a virtual candle for your mother in our comments section. Please share a special memory, a favorite photo, or a treasured story that reminds you of her smile. Let’s fill this space with the beautiful legacies of the women we loved so dearly.

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.” 🤍

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
We want to recognize our amazing admin team, Tyler & Candie, for their dedication, precision, and unwavering support. Your hard work, kindness, and meticulous care for our families & staff does not go unnoticed. Thank you for making our offices a place of comfort and efficiency. We appreciate both of you more than words can say!

04/16/2026

Today is National Orchid Day, a day dedicated to one of nature’s most resilient and symbolic flowers. 🌸
​In many cultures, the orchid has long been a symbol of eternal love, strength, and rare beauty. Unlike many blooms, orchids are known for their longevity and their ability to thrive even in delicate conditions—much like the enduring legacies of those we love.
​The history of this specific "National Day" is also one of deep personal meaning; it was founded by a family to honor the memory of their daughter, turning a personal loss into a beautiful tribute that celebrates life and nature.
​At Webb and Stephens, we often see orchids chosen for services because they represent a love that never fades. Whether it’s a gesture of sympathy or a quiet tribute in a home, the orchid serves as a reminder that beauty and memory are lasting.
​Do you have a favorite flower that brings you comfort or reminds you of a loved one? Share it with us in the comments below. 👇
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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.

03/23/2026

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.

View Bobbie Gene Coleman's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/13/2026

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.

View Carolyn Jones's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/11/2026

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.

View Retha A. Shanrock's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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! 🌸

03/08/2026

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. 🌹