Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes

05/28/2026

🇺🇸 As our beloved Old Glory begins to show her age, it’s time to give her a dignified and respectful rest.🇺🇸
There is something deeply moving about watching a worn, tattered flag properly and respectfully retired. It’s a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedom and the enduring unity of our nation.
We invite you to bring your worn American flags to be properly disposed of in this time-honored, solemn tradition.
Let’s come together to honor the symbol of our country with the reverence she truly deserves. ❤️🤍💙
Please feel free to drop off your flags in advance at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes Hwy 39N location, at the Scout Hut located at 2102 8th St Meridian, or bring them with you on the day of the event.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸This Memorial Day, we honor the brave service members who paid the ultimate price. While we deeply appreciate the time spent with family today, our team at Webb & Stephens asks that we all take a quiet, intentional moment to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday and remember the fallen.

🕊A Time to Remember🕊
In our line of work, we witness firsthand the profound weight of loss, and we know that behind every flag-draped casket and military honor guard is a family carrying a lasting legacy.Today is not just about the start of summer or backyard barbecues; it is a sacred day of remembrance. It is a day to reflect on the nearly 1.8 million American service members who never made it back home. It is about honoring the men and women who willingly walked into the line of fire and laid down their lives so that we could wake up in a free country.
As you gather with your loved ones, we invite you to pause. Say a quiet thank you for the selflessness of our fallen heroes, and keep the Gold Star families who feel their absence every single day in your hearts. Let us never forget the ultimate cost of our liberty.🇺🇸

05/19/2026

At Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes and Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, our team is the heart of what we do. Every day, our highly trained professionals bring deep empathy, dignity, and respect to the families we serve. We are incredibly grateful for their unwavering commitment to guiding our community through life's hardest moments.

05/04/2026

🌷 Remembering Mom: A Mother's Day Tribute 🌷

Mother’s Day can be a profound time of reflection. While the void left behind is real, the love and lessons they left behind are greater.

As we begin this week, we want to take a moment to honor the incredible mothers who are no longer with us. They are the voices that guide us, the strength that holds us, and the love that shapes us.

✨ Let’s celebrate them together. ✨

We invite you to light a virtual candle for your mother in our comments section. Please share a special memory, a favorite photo, or a treasured story that reminds you of her smile. Let’s fill this space with the beautiful legacies of the women we loved so dearly.

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.” 🤍

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
We want to recognize our amazing admin team, Tyler & Candie, for their dedication, precision, and unwavering support. Your hard work, kindness, and meticulous care for our families & staff does not go unnoticed. Thank you for making our offices a place of comfort and efficiency. We appreciate both of you more than words can say!

04/16/2026

Today is National Orchid Day, a day dedicated to one of nature’s most resilient and symbolic flowers. 🌸
​In many cultures, the orchid has long been a symbol of eternal love, strength, and rare beauty. Unlike many blooms, orchids are known for their longevity and their ability to thrive even in delicate conditions—much like the enduring legacies of those we love.
​The history of this specific "National Day" is also one of deep personal meaning; it was founded by a family to honor the memory of their daughter, turning a personal loss into a beautiful tribute that celebrates life and nature.
​At Webb and Stephens, we often see orchids chosen for services because they represent a love that never fades. Whether it’s a gesture of sympathy or a quiet tribute in a home, the orchid serves as a reminder that beauty and memory are lasting.
​Do you have a favorite flower that brings you comfort or reminds you of a loved one? Share it with us in the comments below. 👇
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03/31/2026

🖍️ More Than Just Color: Finding Healing in Crayons on National Crayon Day 🖍

Today, March 31st, is National Crayon Day! It’s a day to celebrate the joy of coloring, the nostalgia of a brand-new box of 64 (with the sharpener!), and the creativity that lives in all of us.

But on this day, we also want to recognize how these simple wax sticks can be a powerful tool for navigating something complex: Grief.

🎨 How Crayons Help Process Grief:
A Safe Outlet for Big Emotions: When words are too heavy, coloring can help externalize sadness, fear, or anger. It allows us to put our grief onto paper where we can see it and work with it.
Calming the Mind: Studies show that coloring, for adults and children, can be a form of mindfulness, reducing anxiety and providing a calming, tactile sensory input during stressful times.

"Broken Crayons Still Color": Just like our lives after loss, crayons can break, yet they still work—perhaps creating even more unique art. It’s a reminder that we can be broken and still create something beautiful.
Therapeutic Tool: Art therapy uses crayons to help people—especially children—express feelings they cannot articulate.

This National Crayon Day, we encourage you to:
Grab a coloring book (or just a blank sheet of paper) and let your hand move without judgment.
Color your feelings: Try drawing a "feelings heart" using colors to represent how you are feeling right now.
Color in memory: Create a picture in honor of a loved one who has passed.
Donate used crayons: Support organizations like The Crayon Initiative or Crayon Collection, which turn old crayons into new ones for children in hospitals.
Let’s fill the world with color, even when our own worlds feel gray.

03/11/2026

This National Morticians Day (March 11), we are profoundly proud to celebrate our team of dedicated women who bring compassion, strength, and innovation to funeral service, while also recognizing our fellow professionals across the industry.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the female morticians and directors on our staff who bring unparalleled empathy, care, and precision to their work every single day.
In a field that requires both incredible strength and deep compassion, our women-led team is committed to serving families during their most difficult moments with dignity and grace.
Join us in thanking the women who make up our foundation! 🌸

03/10/2026

Russell "Rusty" Wayne Bonner

Services for Mr. Russell “Rusty” Wayne Bonner will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Community Church with Bro. George Warner and Bro. Paul Raley officiating. Interment will follow at Springhill Church Cemetery.

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

Clarkdale Volunteer Fire Department will be serving as pallbearers.

Rusty, 82, of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026.

Rusty was born on February 9, 1944, to Roy Everett Bonner and Lorene Bonner. After the early loss of his mother, he was lovingly raised by his father and stepmother, Virgie Bonner, who helped shape the man he would become.

Rusty proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. After returning home, he dedicated many years to public service. He served his community through the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department, where he later retired after managing the inmate road crew. He was also a longtime member of the Clarkdale Volunteer Fire Department, continuing his commitment to helping and protecting others. Rusty was respected for his steady leadership, fairness, and the dignity with which he treated everyone.

In January of 1971, Rusty married the love of his life, Jessie Fulton Bonner, and together they built a life centered around family, faith, and hard work.

He was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church and a proud member of the local VFW. Rusty enjoyed motorcycles, old cars, and spending time with his family.

Rusty is survived by his son, David Bonner (Andrea), and his grandchildren: Brett Bonner (Anna Marie), Cody Bonner (Anna Marie), Troy Dukes (Julie), and Hayden Bonner (fiancée Katelyn DeWitt).

He was also the proud “Paw Paw” to six beloved great-granddaughters: Stephanie, Jessie Kay, and Maggie Elizabeth Bonner, daughters of Brett and Anna Marie; and Ava Larue, Nellah Reese, and Elsie Kate Bonner, daughters of Cody and Anna Marie.

Rusty was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Everett Bonner and Lorene Bonner, his stepmother Virgie Bonner, his beloved wife Jessie Fulton Bonner, and his sister Bonnie Porter.

Rusty will be remembered as a man who never met a stranger. He had a kind heart, quiet strength, and a genuine warmth that made people feel welcome wherever he went. Above all, he loved his family deeply and took great pride in watching them grow.

After losing Jessie last August, Rusty missed her dearly every day. Though his family grieves his loss, they take comfort in knowing that Rusty and Jessie are now joyfully reunited after a lifetime of love.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

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03/09/2026

Leslie Eugene Sykes

Leslie Eugene Sykes was born on April 12th, 1942, to Leslie and Leona Sykes, in Natchez, MS. Leslie passed away peacefully in Meridian, MS, on March 1st, 2026.

Leslie was a lively person who enjoyed telling stories and laughing with his cherished friend Bessie. He enjoyed telling stories about his jobs and his family.

Leslie always wanted to make sure he had Khaki pants. He also enjoyed eating any type of snack food from crackers to sweet cakes to even potted meat.

Leslie is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie M. Sykes and Leona D. Sykes, Sister, Gloria Maddox, son Christopher Dean Sykes and his niece Leisa Moore.

Leslie is survived by his special and loving friend, Bessie M. Silliman; Children, Anthony Benton Sykes and Leslie Virgina Anpicia; Grandchildren, Christopher David Sykes and Adam Anpicia; Sister, Peggy Cook; and Brother, Bradley L Sykes

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