Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes

12/23/2025

Sometimes the greatest gifts under the tree come not in a box but mean so much more: compassion, heart, and hope. Our directors Amanda Carney, Katelyn Tomberlin, and Kelli Shepperd provide their families with the things that matter most and bring meaning to the true spirit of Christmas. May God bless you and your loved ones and bring you comfort and great tidings of cheer this holiday season.

12/23/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes

12/19/2025

Congratulations to Amanda Carney, who has been promoted to the position of Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes General Manager! We cannot wait to see all of the great things you will do!

12/11/2025

Please click the link below to join us for the livestream of our Webb & Stephens Christmas Memorial Program
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12/02/2025

There's one gift we can give our loved ones that matters most, and it's not anything we can place under the Christmas tree🎄.

It's our final arrangements planned and funded.

Sure, no one likes to talk about it, but the fastest way to end up on Santa's naughty list is to leave loved ones without a plan in place and a funeral that can cost $10,000 or more.

Come see our counselors (nice list certified) who can help you give the greatest gift of all this holiday season.

Don't wait another Christmas. Pre-plan now.

11/27/2025

May you have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving this year!

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran's Day to those who protect our country. We will always honor your heroism and remember the sacrifices made that keep America safe.

10/03/2025

Carolyn Jean Edwards Smith

Services for Carolyn Jean Edwards Smith will be held Sunday, October 5, 2025, 3:00 p.m., at Bay Springs Baptist Church in Porterville, MS with Bro. Mark Newell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Smith, 73, of Porterville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Baptist Anderson Hospital.

Carolyn graduated from DeKalb High School in 1970. She married the love of her life, Dr. Jim Lawson Smith, in August of 1971. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of West Alabama, formerly Livingston University, in 1981. She was the past president of the Women’s Civic League of Kemper County as well as a member of the Kemper County Historical Association. She was a lifelong member of Bay Springs Baptist Church, where she played piano. She will be remembered most as a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a great example of faith in Christ. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her sons, Lawson Smith and David Smith; nieces, Paige Edwards Roye (Kenny) and Natalie Edwards Stewart (Deric); sister-in-law, Lynda Edwards Goodin; and aunt, Joanna Boren.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Dr. Jim Lawson Smith; parents, Jesse Clyde and Dora Alice Puckett Edwards; and brother, Lowry C. Edwards.

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

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09/30/2025

Charles Ted Dixon, Sr.

Charles Ted Dixon, Sr., 97, of DeKalb, passed away peacefully at his home on the afternoon of Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Ted was born to Charles Lyerly and Alma Gertrude (Trammell) Dixon on February 9, 1928, in Memphis, Tennessee. On December 22, 1948, Ted married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Smith, and they were happily married until Barbara’s passing in 2020.

Ted will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a man of integrity, who loved the Lord, his family, and his country. Ted proudly served his country for 22 years in the United States Navy, where he achieved the rank of Master Chief and worked in Aviation. He had a servant’s heart and was a faithful member to DeKalb Baptist Church for 51 years, serving in many aspects, including Deacon and Sunday School Director, Sound Board Operator and Chairman, and all-around church repairman and electronics installer.

Ted was known by many, far and wide, as the “TV Man”. He ran a television repair shop out of his home for many years and was known to be able to fix just about anything. He enjoyed all sports, but golf was certainly his passion.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alma Dixon; his cherished wife of 72 years, Barbara Jean Dixon; his son, Charles Ted Dixon, Jr.; and his great-great grandson, Ezekiel Dixon.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Susan Harrell (Scott), Elaine Pace (Jerry), Patsy Lavassani (Ali); his brother, Bob Dixon; along with 18 grandchildren; and a legacy of numerous great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation for Ted will be held on Thursday, October 2nd, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at DeKalb Baptist Church. Funeral Services will immediately follow, with Dr. Scott Harrell and Rev. Joe Jackson officiating the services.

Burial will take place in the Rush Cemetery, where Ted will be laid to rest next to his beloved bride.

Serving as Pallbearers for Ted’s services will be David Dixon, John Harrell, Gene McArthur, Mark Robertson, Rob Smith, and Joe VanDevender. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Dave Thomas and JL White.

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

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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!

09/11/2025

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

09/08/2025

Merl "Pappy" Edwards

Services for Merl “Pappy” Edwards will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-DeKalb with Bro. Keith Lovett officiating. Interment will follow at the Edwards Family Cemetery.

Mr. Edwards, 84, of DeKalb, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Merl was a long-time resident of the Damascus Community where he lived with his wife of 66 years, Jan Edwards. He worked in construction for many years and did a lot of traveling, making many friends in many states. He loved working at his sawmill and his garden and reading his bible. He will be remembered as a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Edwards; sons, Dale Edwards (Linda) and Scott Edwards (Hollie); daughter, Lori Kynerd (John); grandchildren, Kayla Johnson (John), Shad Edwards (Kim), Ryan Edwards (Lydia), Christopher Edwards (Stella), Kristin Kynerd, Colton Kynerd (Alyssa); many great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; brother, Joe Edwards; sisters, Barbara Anderson and Frankie Haggard; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilmer and Mary Ida Edwards; brothers, Earl Edwards, Clifton Edwards, and Dennis Edwards; and nephews, Wesley Edwards and Jason Edwards.

Pallbearers will include Ryan Edwards, Colton Kynerd, Justin Edwards, Shad Edwards, John Johnson, and Garrett Thomas.

The family would like to thank Dr. Bracken, Nurse Practitioner Kim Topping, nurses Katie Upchurch and Nieda, as well as the staff of John Stennis Medical Center and Rush Foundation Hospital.

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

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