Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes

11/04/2025

Faye Carol Dennis Poe

A private graveside service will be held for Faye Carol Dennis Poe, age 90, who passed away peacefully at her home in Meridian on October 27, 2025.

Faye was born on August 11, 1935, in Meridian, MS to Russell Dennis and Helen VanDevender Dennis. Faye was widowed at the young age of 30 and spent her life working hard and providing a wonderful life for her three children. The majority of her career she spent working for Kemp, Springer, & Associates as well as Carter Engineering in Meridian. She also worked at night at Stephens Funeral Home as the visitation hostess for many years. After her retirement, she returned to work at Highland Baptist Child Development Center where she worked well into her 80’s and was known and loved by many children and families. She was a faithful member of Highland Baptist Church all of her life, having taught ladies Sunday School for many years as well as serving in other various capacities until her health no longer permitted her to do so.

Faye was the beloved matriarch of her immediate and extended family. She was always the life of the party and provided those around her with stories and memories that will be shared for years to come. In her spare time, she was an avid reader, enjoyed working in her yard, and loved a good road trip!

Faye is survived by her children, Jesselyn Harper of Meridian, Jim Poe (Deanna) of Fairhope, AL, and Joey Poe (Mary) of Meridian; a sister, Russelyn Keyes of Meridian; grandchildren, Daniel Harper (Melissa) of Gulfport, Erin Miller (Chad) of Hattiesburg, Tyler Harper (Jaimee) of Meridian, Garth Poe (Rachel), Madison Poe of Chattanooga, TN, Joel Poe (Mary Katherine) of Fairhope, AL, Colton Poe (Angela) of Flowood, MS, and Jason Poe of Meridian; niece, Sandra Dennis of Meridian, nephews, Randy Sharman (Gina) of Meridian and Rusty Sharman (Lisa) of Helena, AL; great-grandchildren, Hayden Harper, Erin Leigh Harper, Harper Anne Miller, Charlee Kate Miller, Luke Harper, Charlotte Poe and Carter Poe, along with several step-grandchildren and great-nieces.

Faye was preceded in death by her husband, James D. “Jimmy” Poe and her parents, Russell and Helen Dennis.

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

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11/04/2025

Margaret Carol Rigdon

Margaret Carol Rigdon, 78, of Collinsville, passed away peacefully at her home on the evening of Sunday, November 2, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Carol will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend. She loved God and wanted everyone she loved to know God as well. She was a long-time and devoted member of Duffee Church of Christ of Little Rock. She was known to have a generous and giving heart, helping anyone in need.

Carol worked for many years with the Mental Health Associations locally, but most recently, she enjoyed being a homemaker and caregiver to her mother and aunt. Although she had her own health issues, she was always attentive to the needs of everyone around her. She truly believed love and patience conquers all. Her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 60 years, Odis Wayne Rigdon; daughter, Stephanie LeAnne Motes (Steven); mother, Mary Thelma Talbert; sister, Shirley Raley (Stan); grandchildren, Sarah Thomas (Jonathan), Adam Motes, and Preston Tomberlin; along with two great grandchildren, Charlie and Silas Thomas; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Carol was preceded in death by her father, William Everett Talbert; son, Christopher Wayne Rigdon; sister, Mary Ann Pickard; father and mother-in-law, Odis Edward and Mildred Laudine Rigdon; aunt, Johnnie Reid; and brother-in-law, Donald Lee Rigdon.

Visitation for Carol will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, from 10-11:00 am at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-North. Funeral Services will begin in the chapel at 11:00 am with Bro. Irven Skinner and Bro. John Skinner officiating the services. Burial will take place in the Friendship Cemetery in Little Rock.

Serving as pallbearers for Carol’s service will be Steven Motes, Adam Motes, Jonathan Thomas, Bruce Akin, Dennis Rigdon, and Preston Tomberlin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for memorials to be made in Carol’s honor to the India Mission at the Duffee Church of Christ or to your favorite charity of choice.

The family would like to specially thank the staff and nurses of Compassus Hospice for their dedication and loving care of Carol while she was in their care. Their kindness to Carol and her family will not soon be forgotten.

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

Duffee Church of Christ 11782 Hwy 494, Little Rock, MS 39337

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11/04/2025

Margaret Carol Rigdon

Margaret Carol Rigdon, 78, of Collinsville, passed away peacefully at her home on the evening of Sunday, November 2, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Carol will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend. She loved God and wanted everyone she loved to know God as well. She was a long-time and devoted member of Duffee Church of Christ of Little Rock. She was known to have a generous and giving heart, helping anyone in need.

Carol worked for many years with the Mental Health Associations locally, but most recently, she enjoyed being a homemaker and caregiver to her mother and aunt. Although she had her own health issues, she was always attentive to the needs of everyone around her. She truly believed love and patience conquers all. Her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 60 years, Odis Wayne Rigdon; daughter, Stephanie LeAnne Motes (Steven); mother, Mary Thelma Talbert; sister, Shirley Raley (Stan); grandchildren, Sarah Thomas (Jonathan), Adam Motes, and Preston Tomberlin; along with two great grandchildren, Charlie and Silas Thomas; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Carol was preceded in death by her father, William Everett Talbert; son, Christopher Wayne Rigdon; sister, Mary Ann Pickard; father and mother-in-law, Odis Edward and Mildred Laudine Rigdon; aunt, Johnnie Reid; and brother-in-law, Donald Lee Rigdon.

Visitation for Carol will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, from 10-11:00 am at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-North. Funeral Services will begin in the chapel at 11:00 am with Bro. Irven Skinner and Bro. John Skinner officiating the services. Burial will take place in the Friendship Cemetery in Little Rock.

Serving as pallbearers for Carol’s service will be Steven Motes, Adam Motes, Jonathan Thomas, Bruce Akin, Dennis Rigdon, and Preston Tomberlin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for memorials to be made in Carol’s honor to the India Mission at the Duffee Church of Christ or to your favorite charity of choice.

The family would like to specially thank the staff and nurses of Compassus Hospice for their dedication and loving care of Carol while she was in their care. Their kindness to Carol and her family will not soon be forgotten.

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

Duffee Church of Christ 11782 Hwy 494, Little Rock, MS 39337

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10/22/2025

Nina Kay Nemeth

Ninah Kay Nemeth, 58, of Collinsville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. She was born on April 2, 1967, to James Arthur Todd and Betty Mosley Todd.

Ninah was the Store Manager of Goco’s Convenience Store, where she served her community with kindness and dedication for fifteen years. She was known for her warm heart, her love of cooking, and the joy she found in gathering with family and friends. A few of her favorite dishes-Jambalaya, bacon, and steak-were always made with love and will forever remind family of her special touch.

Ninah loved the outdoors, cherished time with her loved ones, and was a devoted mother to her sons, James Brian Nemeth, Jr. and Sean Michael Nemeth. She was also a beloved aunt who deeply loved her nieces and nephews. Her family will remember her unwavering love, gentle humor, and generous heart.

She was a proud Louisiana native and an avid LSU Tiges fan-forever cheering “Geaux Tigers!” no matter the season.

Ninah is survived by her sons, James Brian Nemeth, Jr. and Sean Michael Nemeth; her niece, Angel Hales (Ross); her mother-in-law, Lola Nemeth; her former husband, James Brian Nemeth, Sr.; her grandchildren, Easton Terrell, Hayes Terrell, and Katherine Hales; her mother, Betty Mosley Todd; her siblings, Gayle Todd McGuire (Jimmy), Patricia Todd, James Todd, and Bradley Baker; her nephews, Levi McGuire (Madison) and Trey McGuire; along with numerous other nieces, nephews, and extended family members who loved her dearly.

She is preceded in death by her father, James Arthur Todd; her father-in-law, James Nemeth, and her uncle Rodney Mosley.

Ninah will be deeply missed but forever remembered for her love, laughter and the many lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, per the family’s request, donations can be made to Webb & Stephens Funeral Home on her behalf.

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

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10/06/2025

Jean Ann Boling Wagner

Jean Ann Wagner, 71, of Lauderdale, MS, passed away in the early hours of October 4, 2025, after an extensive battle with cancer.

She was a beloved wife, mother, and nurse.

Jean was a resident of Dalewood Lakes, which was her happy place. She was a long-time surgical RN for Ochsner Rush Hospital for over 25 years. She enjoyed watching the birds and wildlife at her home in Dalewood. She also spent many, many weekends in Gulf Shores, AL, her 2nd happy place. Jean was married to Joel F. Wagner III for 38 years and the two of them enjoyed many building, painting, and remodeling projects during those years. However, there is nothing Jean loved more than her “puppy angels”, Lucy, Satchie, and Sadie.

Survivors include her husband, Joel F. Wagner III; daughters, Sarah Boling Simoneau (William) and Leslie Boling Adamson (Jake); stepson, Joel F. Wagner IV (Kimberly); stepdaughter, Amy Wagner Langlois; sisters, Danna Adkins (Tullos) and Sherry Williams; and 11 grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her infant son, Thomas Hatten Boling; and mother, Bobbie J. Graham.

The family would like to thank Harper’s Hospice for their incredible care and attention given to Jean at the end of her life.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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10/04/2025

Sara Ann Lee Gibson

Sara Lee Gibson, 84, of Meridian, MS passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sara was born in Sunflower County, MS to B.B. and Lucille Lee on July 31, 1941.

In 1959, she married the love of her life, Buddy Gibson, and together they built a beautiful life centered on God, family, and serving others.

Sara and Buddy shared a ministry known as Sara Gibson Ministries which provided support to many programs both locally and around the world.

Sara had a weekly television program called Sara Gibson Proclaims. She did monthly regional bible teaching meetings. She had a big heart for Africa and worked tirelessly to develop and support an orphanage in Kenya called The Joy Center.

Sara loved her ministry, reading the bible, watching old movies, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a huge, generous heart and loved giving presents. You had to be careful complimenting her things because she would try to give them to you.

She is survived by her loving husband, Everett “Buddy” Gibson; children, Melanie Roberts (Larry) and Bryant Gibson (Tammy); grandchildren, John Mills (Jessica), Tyler Gibson (Hillary), Katie Ivy (Joel), Sarah Taddia (Donald), and Austin Mills (Chelsea); great grandchildren, Eli, Weston, Wyatt, Aeris, Arwen, and Ezra; sister, Sandra Harper (Ronnie); nieces, Angela Forrest (Brian II) and Lisa Lee Triplett (Matt); and great nieces and nephews, Brian III, Elijah, Micheal, and Tripp.

A celebration of Sara’s life will be held Monday, October 6, 2025, 2:00 p.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Rev. M.R. Reagan officiating.

Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Joy Center Orphanage, P.O. Box 27 Philadelphia, MS 39350 or scanning the Venmo QR code located at the top of the obituary page.

“Well done good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23

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10/04/2025

We're thrilled to be a part of the St. Joseph Health Fair today! Come by for family fun, games, music, amazing food, and of course stop by our booth to enter our raffle!

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 polls. 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 on Monday, October 6th, 2025, at New Hope Baptist Church at 10:00 Am. Bro. Mike Everett will officiate the service.

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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