Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes

02/03/2026

John Paul Estes

Services for John Paul Estes will be held Thursday, February 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. Darrell Dumas officiating. Interment will follow at Stonewall Cemetery.

Mr. Estes, 72, of Toomsuba, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his residence.

John Paul loved to be outdoors and work outdoors. Whether it was cutting grass or restoring old cars, he was no stranger to getting his hands dirty. He was a man of God, devoted husband, and loving father and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Brenda Estes; children, Shawanda Parker, Cathy Garrett, and Jason Hughes; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Gloria Johnson, Rusty Estes, and Mike Estes; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter Estes and Ruth Betts; and siblings, Timothy Estes and Gary Estes.

Pallbearers will include Shane Garrett, William Champion, Justin Martsching, Brian Johnson, Robby Limerick, and James Murphy.

The family requests that family and friends in attendance come in casual dress, including pallbearers.

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

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01/29/2026

Jerry Kendall Kinard

Mr. Jerry Kendall Kinard passed away at his home on January 26, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:30p.m. with interment to follow at Pine Springs Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:30p.m. prior to the service. Rev David Dewease and Rev. Gary Briden will officiate.

Jerry Kendall Kinard, most often referred to as Kendall or Ken, was born February 27, 1942, to George and Mary “Manez” Kinard (later Mary Hood) of Meridian, MS. He grew up in “Shucktown” and graduated from Center Hill School, where he served as Senior class president. He married the love of his life, Margaret Ann Smith, and as a young man had a diverse employment history- including working as a milkman, an insurance salesman, and most notably working at Murray Rogers Service Station in Bailey. He eventually went to work for Bell Telephone Co. as a lineman, and he remained there for over 30 years. His time at Bell was marked by responding to catastrophic events such as ice storms and most notably after Hurricane Camille in 1969. He and fellow lineman lived on the Gulf coast for about 3 months. After retirement from Bell, he stayed home only for a short time, then returned to work at Citizen’s National Bank as the maintenance department manager. He could fix almost anything and was frequently called on by family members to help with various projects. He was beloved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren for stories of his and his family’s past. Kendall loved the Lord, having been saved and baptized at a young age. Service to Christ was important to him, always being an active church member. He passed these values on to his children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Kinard and Mary Hood, his great-grandson, Bennett Hawn, and an infant daughter.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret Ann Kinard, his daughters, Jeri Rogers and Teresa Aycock-both of Meridian, MS, grandchildren, Andrew Webb (Emma) of Fredrick, MD, Jamie Rogers of Meridian, Nicholas Webb (Noragh) of Burlington, VT, Geoffrey Rogers (Megan) of Gainesville, FL, Jordan Rogers of Meridian, Chelsea Hall (Cameron) of Meridian, sister, Carol Graham of Meridian, nieces Liza Gilton and Sally Graham of Meridian, and 9 great grandchildren- Isabel Webb, Jax Weir, Anessa Eskew, Jesse Rogers, Poppy Hall, Piper Hall, Joslyn Rogers, Cooper Rogers, Kimber Rogers, and numerous cousins. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and family friends.

The family extends their appreciation to Dr. John Boyd, Dr. Richmond Alexander, and Accentcare Hospice for their care-especially in the final days.

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

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01/28/2026

Jerry Kendall Kinard

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01/27/2026

Norma Maria Borrell

Services for Mrs. Norma Borrell will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026 with Mass beginning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Augustine Palimattam officiating. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 9:00-10:45 a.m. at the church.

Mrs. Norma Rosales Borrell passed away January 25th at Oschner/Rush Foundation Hospital.

She was born in Grenada, Nicaragua, but moved to New Orleans at the age of 14 where she attended Holy Angels High School. After graduating high school, she studied comptometer and business. She worked for Sears, Roebuck and Co. on Baronne St. in downtown New Orleans for 17 years, becoming the assistant supervisor in the collection department. She also attended Arthur Murray dance school, where she learned various ballroom dances, Hispanic folkloric dancing, ballet, and performed at the balls held for Mardi Gras Krewes.

She met Dr. Luis Borrell and on January 16, 1971, Joined in Holy Matrimony at lasted 55 years until her passing.

She was a faithful servant of the Lord by caring for his people in need. She worked as a volunteer in Love’s Kitchen. She was a member of the Catholic Church Charitable Organization, and St. Vincent de Paul Society. She distributed donated food and clothing to the needy, and provided transportation for appointments for people, some living in the projects. She did volunteer work at St. Patrick’s Catholic School, one being the librarian for many years. She served as a Eucharistic minister and provided Holy Communion for shut ins at the Church. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, and many times volunteered to be the treasurer. She also provided support for the Hispanic Catholic Community by organizing and managing garage sales and food during festivals and much more.

She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Leandro Rosales; mother, Mrs. Nila Rosales (Martinez); sister, Elsa Bondio (Rosales); and brothers, Uriel, Noel, Fernando, and Dr. Leandro Rosales.

She is survived by her husband, Dr. Luis V. Borrell; daughter, Tanya Borrell who blessed her with three grandchildren, Cameron, Alexis, and Jessica Boman; sister, Gilda Maestri (Rosales); and many nephews and nieces in Louisiana, North and South Carolina, New Mexico, Virginia, California, and Nicaragua.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Patrick's School or charity of your choice.

Blessed are you the poor in spirit.

May she rest in peace.

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01/25/2026

Clayton Alan Haislup

Clayton Alan Haislup, 62, of Meridian MS, passed away on Saturday January 10, 2026 at his home. He was firstborn son to Ronald and Gloria (deceased) Haislup born on July 25,1963 in Columbus, Indiana. He was the big brother to his 4 siblings, Troy Lee (deceased), Loucinda (Mark) Tolliver of Illinois, Dorcas (Adam) Ruddick of Indiana, and Nathan Haislup of Indiana. Clayton was father to two beautiful daughters, Emily Haislup of Michigan and Eliana (Craig) Walker of Colorado. He was a beloved grandpa to three handsome grandsons Leopold Haislup, Craig Walker Jr and most recently Theodore Walker.

From a young age he demonstrated a love for music and food and his God, Jehovah. While attending Columbus East High School, he discovered his talent in the arts. He became skilled with multiple techniques in drawing. Like his father and grandfather, Clayton discovered he had a talent for music and became a violinist. He graduated in 1981 and quickly began a new chapter of life in New York City, where he volunteered at the World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses from 1981-1987. He joyfully worked as a waiter in both the Towers and 124 dining rooms in Brooklyn Heights, where he made lifelong friends. After leaving New York he married and started a family. They welcomed their beautiful daughters, Emily and Eliana into their lives and later his grandsons, Leopold, Craig Jr., and Theodore. He worked in several professions but was best known as the "paint guru" at Ace hardware in Key West Florida until he retired in 2024.

He was part of the Key West Florida Congregation of Jehovah's witnesses until his retirement when he moved to Meridian, MS where he became an intricate part of the West Meridian Congregation. Clayton's deep love for Jehovah motivated him to volunteer his time to his ministry. He enjoyed helping others come to know his God, Jehovah, as he did. He could regularly be seen doing 'cart work,' and was involved in community events encouraging his neighbors. He was known in the congregation for his hospitality. He believed his Creator intended us to enjoy each other’s company and did so regularly, it was said that you never decline an invitation from Clayton. He enjoyed entertaining friends for Saturday morning breakfast as a way to start their day in the ministry. Clayton is described by his friends as being humble and kind, and showed personal interest in others. From his peers to little children, he made a real effort to know them remembering their name and include them in activities. Clayton was generous with his time and efforts, "if someone needed something, he'd find a way to help them." There are numerous stories of his acts of love in this regard. Perhaps his most enduring quality was his ability to make people feel safe. Being around him was calming, like nothing could go wrong.

While his presence will be dearly missed, his smile and charm can be clearly seen in the faces of his precious grandsons. Clayton would want us to find comfort in the promise his God Jehovah gives at Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever…And will wipe away the tears from all faces.” We so look forward to that time.

All family, friends and neighbors are invited to Clayton's memorial service.

Saturday, February 7th at 2pm (Central time) Visitation starting at 1pm. Meridian Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 6351 North Hill St. Meridian, Mississippi Zoom attendance will be available Graveside ceremony at future time. (All family and friends invited): Garland Brook Cemetery (section 82 West) 501 North Gladstone Ave Columbus, IN 47201

Memorial contributions may be made to Worldwide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses through www.JW.org

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01/20/2026

01/19/2026

LCDR Martin F. O’Connor

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Martin F. O’Connor on January 12, 2026, who honorably served our nation in the United States Navy and United States Marine Corp. Born on December 18, 1962, Martin devoted his life to duty, honor, and the protection of others. Throughout a distinguished career, he embodied the highest standards of military service, earning the respect of comrades and the gratitude of a grateful nation.

As his devoted wife, I had the privilege of witnessing Martin's unwavering dedication to his country, family and friends. His kindness, strength and sense of duty touched every part of our lives. While we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the extraordinary man he was and the countless lives he enriched with his compassion and sincerity. His memory will remain forever in our hearts.

Martin will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his father, Columba O’Connor. He is survived by his wife, Rachelle O’Connor, his son and daughters, Jared O’Connor, Melissa O’Connor, Jennifer Waggoner and his stepdaughter Adisson Myrick, his mother, Sarah O’Connor, his grandchildren, Sloane, Maximus, Jack, Gabriel and Chase, and his brothers Colm O’Connor and Gary O’Connor. In addition to his valor and leadership both in and out of uniform, Martin was a loving family member and a cherished friend. He leaves behind a legacy of service, sacrifice, and integrity that will continue to inspire all who follow in his footsteps. May he rest in eternal peace.

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01/15/2026

Stella "Aunt Sam" Marie Stuart

Stella Marie Stuart, 83, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Baptist Andersons Hospital surrounded by her devoted family, who lovingly called her "Aunt Sam".

Stella Stuart was born to William and Burlie Williams on May 17, 1942. Stella has always been a mother to anyone and everyone; even helping to raise her younger brothers when she was just nine years old.

Stella married her soulmate, Ben, on July 23, 1960. She adored and loved her husband and wherever he was, she was there also. She even served alongside him in the Marine Corps; following him wherever he wanted to go.

Aunt Sam was a mother to everyone, whether you were kin or not. She was the glue that held her family together and would feed a whole neighborhood. She in fact would fit 90 cherished members of her family into her 900 square foot home at least four times out of the year and would make sure every single one of those members were fed, full, and happy.

Aunt Sam could cook anything and among the favorites she cooked were her homemade biscuits and her Pineapple Upside Down Cake. She would also cook at least two large pans of chicken and dressing for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals each year.

Aunt Sam was also known for her "green thumb". Any plant she was given, she could keep alive for years. Any withering plant, she could bring back to life in just a matter of days. One of the flowers she enjoyed the most were Tiger Lillies.

Aunt Sam was a long-time member of Russell Baptist Church of 35 years and worked at Potter’s Wheel Daycare. While she worked at the school daycare and the church nursery, any baby she held and cared for, she considered and loved as her own. She loved her church, her Sunday school class, and her preacher; most of all, she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a woman of faith and love, and she will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Stella is preceded in death by her parents, William Williams and Burlie Williams; her beloved husband, Ben Stuart; and her brothers, Charles Williams and George Williams.

Stella is survived by her sons, Tim Stuart (Rhonda) and Michael Stuart (Dana); daughter, Teri White (Clement); grandchildren, Jason Harris (Lindsay), Jeff Stuart (Courtney), Ashleigh Logue (Andrew), Alyssa McNeil (Cruz), and Jeb Stuart; great grandchildren, Aubrey Harris, Charlee Harris, Caroline McNeil, Everlee McNeil, Noelle Logue, Barrett Stuart, and Weston Stuart; brothers, Bill Williams, Alvin Williams (Carol), Jerry Williams (Cyndi); sister, Edna Barfield (David); and her precious dog, Lucy.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Jason Harris, Jeff Stuart, Jeb Stuart, Jason Williams, Andrew Logue, and Cruz McNeil. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clement White and Andy Sellers.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with Brothers Steve Taylor and Jack Kern officiating the services. There will be a visitation from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, all at Russell Baptist Church. A graveside service will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, where Aunt Sam will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband.

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

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01/15/2026

Webb & Stephens was thrilled to participate in the unveiling of our new baseball team, the Meridian Blues, and we can't wait to see all of the amazing games coming in the future!

01/13/2026

National Rubber Duckie Day

Today is all about getting your ducks in a row🦆🦆🦆 — and what better reminder than a few cheerful rubber ducks leading the way?
Pre-planning your funeral is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give your loved ones. It removes stress, ensures your wishes are honored, and gives your family peace of mind when they need it most.
So today, take a moment to line things up, ask questions, and make a plan — just like lining up those rubber ducks.🦆🦆🦆
Because when the time comes, having your ducks in a row makes all the difference. 💛
We’re here to help — no pressure, just guidance.

01/11/2026

Emma Louise Kirklin

Emma Louise Kirklin, 74, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Family was the most important thing to Emma. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by those closest to her.

She is survived by her children, David Anderson, Lisa Anderson (Shannon), and Elizabeth Gray; grandchildren, Kaitlun Anderson, Cade Anderson, Travis Anderson, Cody Anderson (Chelsea), Devin Anderson, Braden Anderson, J.C. Alexander (Samantha), Ashley Gray, Samantha Gray, and Kirk Gray; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Shelby Costello (Ambrose); and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Levon and Bessie Irene Stanfill Anderson; and sisters, Irene Garlough and Becky White.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no public service.

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01/09/2026

Judith "Judy" Ann Whitehead

A celebration of life and for Mrs. Judith "Judy" Whitehead will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026, 3:00 p.m., at the Hamasa Shriners Building in Marion.

All are welcome to come celebrate Judy and her first heavenly birthday.

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