Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes

11/04/2025

Elizabeth "Beth" Hobgood Clark

Elizabeth “Beth” Hobgood Clark, age 85, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025.

Born on February 26, 1940, in Meridian, Mississippi, Beth spent her life devoted to her family, her faith, and her community. She worked faithfully as the secretary to the Meridian Chief of Police for 30 years and later served as the secretary for the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department for over a decade. After her retirement from public service, she continued to greet others with her warm smile as a receptionist at Norman Roofing.

Beth was a member of Central United Methodist Church, where she treasured her church family and joyfully served as treasurer of her Sunday school class for many years. Her faith guided her life and shone through in the kindness, humor, and generosity she shared with everyone around her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis & Cecilia Hobgood, her sisters Amy Lampton and Felicia Sessums, her husband, Harold Clark, and her daughter, Cheryl Culberson. She is survived by her children Wayne Dowdle (Debbie Batia) and Amy Norman (Chuck); her stepchildren Debbie Barnes (Harry), Steve Clark, and Leslie Clark; her grandchildren Ashley Slaton (Rush), Justin Dowdle (Brenna), Amanda Culberson, Tyler Norman (Julia), and Amber Brune (Jeffrey); several great-grandchildren and many friends and extended family who loved her dearly.

Beth will be remembered for her loving heart, her gentle spirit, and her gift of making everyone feel special. She found joy in crocheting, cooking for her loved ones, and spending time surrounded by her family.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home (Downtown) in Meridian, Mississippi. The funeral service and graveside will follow at 12:00 p.m.

Beth’s life was one of faith, laughter, and love—an example of grace and goodness that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

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10/25/2025

Lions, tigers, and scares, oh my! We had an amazing 2025 Candy Crawl!

10/24/2025

Come see us tomorrow at the 2025 Candy Crawl from 1:00pm to 4:00pm for some sweet treats and a chance to win our special boo basket!

10/14/2025

Alice K. Parker

Alice K. Parker, 77, of Collinsville, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, October 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Alice was born to Willie J. and Merle C. (Simmons) Smith on February 21, 1948, in Hattiesburg, MS. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking for them when she was able. Alice was a woman of God and dearly loved to serve with a loving heart. She was a caregiver to many in and around Meridian, Collinsville, and the Martin area. Alice had a true servant’s heart and touched the lives of many. Her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her. Alice’s family rests in the assurance that she is fully healed and resting in the arms of Jesus.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Charles “Chuck” Ray Parker (Leah) and William “Bill” Michael Parker (Tammy); her daughter, Melisa Dawn Clark (Demetrius); her brother, Charles K. Smith (Vickie); a legacy of eight grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie J. and Merle Smith; her beloved husband of 54 years , Donald “Mustang” Ray Parker; her brother, Arthur Lowery Smith; and her grandsons, Jonathan Parker and Derrick Parker.

Graveside services for Alice will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery beginning at 12:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to be made in Alice’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, UAB Hospital, or to a charity of your choice.

The staff of Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-Downtown is grateful for the opportunity to honor Alice’s life and memory and to serve her 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!

09/29/2025

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!

09/16/2025

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.

09/11/2025

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

09/08/2025

All First Responders of Meridian: Please join us for lunch at our Downtown location on Thursday, September 11th, as we honor all of you who selflessly and continually serve our great community!

09/06/2025

We're inching closer to 🍂autumn🍂 every day, and we know we can expect cooler weather, pumpkin spice flavored everything ☕, fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and more. We're always planning ahead and planning for change. With that being said, are you planned ahead for your final services? Let us help you with all your final wishes so that, no matter what changes life throws your way, no matter what season you find yourself in, you and your loved ones are always prepared.