Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes

12/29/2025

Clarence "Shug" Julian Cranford

Clarence “Shug” Julian Cranford, 84, of Quitman, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Diversicare of Quitman.

Shug was born to Clarence Milo and Velma Bertha (Napp) Cranford on November 4, 1941, in Stonewall. He was a member of the last graduating class of Stonewall High School in 1961. Shug was engaged in some aspect of law enforcement for his entire life, from Chief of Police of Stonewall, Deputy for Clarke County and the City of Quitman, and Special Agent for the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics. Even after retirement, he went on to work as a Security Officer at Dart and Rush Hospital. He was also an avid rabbit hunter, spending more time running them than hunting them, along with his good friend, Johnny McMahan. Shug will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Shug is survived by a host of his beloved nieces and nephews, friends, and his faithful canine companions, Trixie and Boogy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Milo and Velma Bertha (Napp) Cranford; and his sisters, Lula Mae Cranford McKee and Eva Cranford Duell.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Shug on Friday, January 2, 2026, beginning at 11:00 am at Harmony Baptist Church in Quitman, MS. Friends and family are invited to come and celebrate Shug’s life and share their memories of him.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to be made in Shug’s honor to Harmony Baptist Church or to a favorite charity of your choice.

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

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12/24/2025

We know the holidays aren't easy for everyone...but you are never alone. Let our family counselors continue to serve you. May this season bring you peace, and may you always know that we are here.
Pictured from left to right: Counselor Greg Mangum and Family Services Manager Billy Hawn

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

12/20/2025

Alice Dale Miles

Graveside Services for Alice Dale Miles will be held on Monday, December 22nd at 11:00 a.m. at the Jones Chapel Church of God Cemetery with Bro. Ron Leonard and Bro. Doug Anderson officiating the services. The graveside service will be open to all family and friends. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes is honored to be in charge of the arrangements.

Dale passed away on Friday, December 19th, at her home in the Clarkdale Community, surrounded by her loved ones, and entered into her Heavenly home.

Dale was a sweet, loving woman who devoted her life to taking care of her family and serving in her church. She loved her Lord, her children, grandchildren and great grands, and her precious canine companion, Pepper. One of her favorite past times was sewing and she loved playing sudoku.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Malachi and Lessie Alice (Pogue) Anderson; sister, Joan Moulds; and the love of her life, her devoted husband, Daniel Wade Miles.

She is survived by children, Michael Wade Miles (Sissy) and Dana Lynn Smith (her beloved son-in-law, Paul); her grandchildren, Joseph Miles (Abby), Reanna Miles, Miles Barrett ( Danielle), Capri Daugherty (Brett), and Abby Smith (Jeremy); her brother, Rex Anderson (Gwen), and a legacy of eight great grandchildren and one on the way.

Serving as Pallbearers for Dale’s service will be Miles Barrett, Joseph Miles, Buck Winstead, Gary Winstead, Jeff Anderson, and Gabe Murren. Honorary Pallbearers are Robert Holladay, Jason Holladay, Jack Rush, and Wesley Lewis.

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

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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!

12/13/2025

Mary "Frances" Weatherford

Services for Mary “Frances” Weatherford will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Dr. Stanley “Stan” Weatherford officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Weatherford, 95, of Meridian, passed away peacefully Friday, December 12, 2025.

Frances was known as “a take charge person”. A few of those traits included, the family and community barber, a seamstress, teacher, an influencer, a gardener, and a career woman.

She spent her early years in Neshoba County, Mississippi, where she met, married, and began her family with Murry.

They moved to Meridian, Mississippi in 1961 where they continued a supportive and loving marriage for 63 years until Murry’s passing in 2010. During those years Frances also had a work career. She had several retail jobs, as well as a cashier at A & P Supermarket and Big Star Supermarket. In 1963 she began her banking career at Merchants & Farmers Bank (Deposit Guaranty National Bank, Regions Bank) that took from a teller position to a Vice President and Director of HR, retiring after 25 years of service. During her bank tenure, she obtained a Degree in Banking from the University of Mississippi.

Frances was a lifelong Sunday School teacher, teaching from the time she was 17 until she was 89. She was also a faithful member of Midway Baptist Church for more than 30 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Walker (Dan); daughter-in-law, Linda Weatherford, grandchildren, Jennifer D’Avella (Nick Nance) Robert Donaldson (Christine), Pamela Jordan (Craig), Daniel “Danny” Weatherford (Michelle), and Kaspars Donaldson; great grandchildren, Joshua “Josh”, Ashley, Savannah, Jesslyn, Anna Claire, Sydney, Luke, Gracie, and Parker; and 5 great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, M.A. “Murry” Weatherford; son, Gary Weatherford; parents, Johnnie and Dollie Posey Wells; and sisters, Johnnie Hill, Dollie Anderson, Bettie Pierce, and Aletha Mott.

She will be most remembered for being a devoted wife, and loving grandmother. She will be missed by all whose life she touched.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Frances’ “Sunday School Girls” at Midway Baptist Church for their love and friendship over the years as well as Debra Martin, who was Frances’ devoted caregiver for 6 years.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Midway Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 19, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North.

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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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12/10/2025

James Michael "Mike" Odom

A graveside service for James Michael “Mike” Odom will be held Friday, December 12, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Stonewall Cemetery with Bro. Ed Shoemaker officiating. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Odom, 54, of Stonewall, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Mike is survived by his mother, Nettie Vaughn (James B. Vaughn Jr.), brother, Keith Odom (D’aunn), sisters, Edie Hamrick (Chuck), Stephanie Messina, and Misty Smith (Alan); and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, James E. Odom; paternal grandparents, Preston and Helen Odom; and maternal grandparents, Albert Dawson and Lilly Mae Ivy.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Brandi’s Hope Community Services for the love and care they gave to Mike during his time spent there.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Stonewall Assembly of God.

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12/09/2025

Please join us for a live stream of our Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Christmas Memorial Program

12/08/2025

Dennis Edwin Richie, Sr.

Dennis Edwin Richie, Sr.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service for Dennis Edwin Richie, Sr. on Saturday, December 20th beginning at 1:00 pm at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes-North, with Bro. Ben Harper officiating the service.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 53 years, Angie Richie of Meridian, Mississippi; son, Dennis E. Richie II (Fiancé, Heather Cavenaugh) and his children, Dylan (Courtney), Sara-Beth, and Anna Kathryn; his daughter, Susan Lynn Richie Alikakos (Husband, Dr. Tim Alikakos) and their children, Sophia, Alex, and Gabby of South Carolina; his stepson, Bobby Lucroy and his children, Jake and Amy of Texas; his stepdaughter, Pamela Minyard and her children, Mitchell, Anna Kate, Mark of Mississippi; along with a host of great grandchildren and many friends.

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

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12/06/2025

Sheila Marie Luke

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and sister, Sheila Marie Weir Luke. Sheila, 73, passed from this life on the evening of Monday, December 1, 2025, at Baptist Anderson Hospital.

Sheila was born to Jack Demspy Weir and Burnise Obera (Moseley) Weir on August 9, 1952, in Meridian, MS. She was a vibrant and positive woman who touched countless lives. She was an avid animal lover. Sheila will be remembered for being the type of person you could always count on and to always lend a helpful hand to any person or animal in need.

Sheila is survived by her three beloved sons, Benton Ray Chapman (Rhonda), Gregory Shawn Luke (Tracy), and Clinton Ashley Luke (Leann); her five grandchildren, Ray Bennett "Trey" Chapman III, Clinton Ashley Luke, Jr., Madison Nicole Luke, Laina Michelle Bass, and Alyssa Leigh Downing; her devoted siblings, Patricia Ann Nause (Pete), Ronald Eugene Weir, Arnold Lamar Weir, Peggy Elaine Weir, Jack Dale Weir (Lacrisha), and Samantha Ann Weir-Cipriano; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack D. and Burnise O. Weir; her brother, Jack David Weir; and her beloved grandson, Christopher Shawn Luke.

The family will hold a private Celebration of Life gathering at a later date to commemorate Sheila’s life.

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

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