Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes

07/03/2026

July is National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month—a time to gently hold space for families carrying the love of a baby gone too soon. 🤍

To every parent navigating this profound and often invisible grief: your baby mattered, your loss is real, and your love is forever. You carry a heavy weight, but you do not have to carry it alone.

If you are currently navigating this heartbreak, please know there is support waiting for you whenever you are ready. We have listed free resources for virtual groups, parent-led community support, and immediate helpline help in the comments below.

To our friends and family: please say our babies' names. Check in on us and let us know you remember the little ones who changed our lives forever.

Please leave your babies' names in the comments below so we can honor and remember them together. 💔

06/23/2026

On International Widows Day, we honor the quiet courage and resilience of those navigating life after a profound loss. Grief extends far beyond our initial services, and today serves as a vital reminder that these individuals are surrounded by our ongoing support, respect, and deep compassion.

To all those navigating a future they never planned on, we see your courage, and we stand with you. You are not alone on this journey.

If you are navigating life after loss, or if you need a resource to lean on, please reach out to our team or explore grief support networks like the Hope for Widows Foundation or HeartLight Center. We are always here to listen, support, and help you carry the weight.

06/20/2026

🌟 FATHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY 🌟

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the guiding hands, wisdom, and love that our fathers, grandpas, and father figures have given us. Whether he is a master of DIY or is always treating the family to their favorite meal, we know the impact of a father lasts a lifetime.

To honor all the amazing dads in our community, our family at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes is giving away two (2) prize packages (each totaling $150!)

🎁 Each prize includes:
• A $75 Lowe's Gift Card (for dad to tackle those DIY projects!)
• A $75 Gift Card to a restaurant of dad's choice🥩

✨ HOW TO ENTER: ✨
1️⃣ LIKE our page and this post.
2️⃣ COMMENT below with your favorite memory of Dad (or a beloved father figure) along with a favorite photo of him.

We’d love to read your stories and celebrate their legacies with you!

🗓️ THE DETAILS:The contest closes on Father’s Day at 2:00 PM, when we will randomly draw our two (2) lucky winners. We will contact the winners via Facebook Messenger shortly after.

Disclaimer: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook. By entering, you confirm you are 13+ years of age.

06/19/2026

💙 HONORING OUR COMMUNITY’S HEROES💙

Every day at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home & Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, we witness the incredible love, devotion, and sacrifice that goes into caring for a loved one. We believe the true heroes in our community are the caregivers who selflessly ease the journey of others.

Whether it is a dedicated healthcare or hospice professional bringing clinical expertise and empathy, or a family member stepping into the role of an around-the-clock caregiver at home—your devotion deserves to be celebrated. To honor these extraordinary individuals, we are proud to introduce the Compassionate Heart Award.

✨This program recognizes both professional and personal caregivers who consistently go above and beyond, providing comfort, dignity, and unwavering support during life’s most tender moments.

How it works: Each month, we will honor one nominated caregiver.
🎁 The Prize: The monthly recipient will receive a special award and a gift card.
🗣️ Who can nominate? Peers, friends, patients, families, or anyone who wishes to highlight the impact of a caregiver's service.

Join us in celebrating these heroes and showing them just how much of a difference they make.

👇 HOW TO NOMINATE:Scan the QR code in the image below to submit your favorite caregiver today!

06/18/2026

Rebecca Jo Kyzar

Rebecca Jo Kyzar, 67, of Meridian, left this earthly life on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Ms. Kyzar was born on February 15, 1959, to James Andy and Zelda Mae (Moak) Kyzar in Jackson, Mississippi. She worked for several years in education as a substitute teacher until her health declined. She had resided at R. P. White Nursing Facility since 2024, where she made many friends with the other residents and staff.

She was known to have a great sense of humor and occasionally enjoyed casual conversations. Ms. Kyzar enjoyed reading, coloring, and completing word searches in her personal time. Her presence and joyful spirit left a lasting impression on all who came into contact with her, and she will be deeply missed.

Ms. Kyzar was laid to rest in Cedar Haven Cemetery on Monday, June 15th, surrounded by those her loved her and knew her best, her wonderful RPW family.

The staff at Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes is deeply grateful for the opportunity to honor Ms. Kyzar’s life and memory, and to serve her beloved RPW family during this difficult time.

View Rebecca Jo Kyzar's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/17/2026

Jo Ann Rutledge

Jo Ann Owen Rutledge, passed away on 9 June 2026 at Homestead Senior Living of Del City, Oklahoma. She was 91 years old.

She is survived by her sons Charles K. Smith, Jr. And his wife Kathy of Beaumont, TX, Joseph C. Smith and his wife Han of Moore, OK, Randy E. Smith of Glencoe, AL, Step-Daughter Ray Carol Swann-Ensell and her husband Scott of Houston, TX. Grandchildren Stephen C. Smith, Joni L Smith Rios, Tiffani Smith, Katrina Smith-Monson, Kenneth T. Smith, Kevin A. Couture, Christina H. Smith-Watson, Cynthia A. Smith-Dupuis, and 17 Great Grandchildren.

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents Joseph E. and Gladys Bryan-Owen, Step-Mother Nellie Frazier-Owen, sister Dorothy E. Owen-Jones, and her special Aunt Julia Edna Owen-Brewer and cousin and best friend Peggy Joyce Gossett-Platt.

Jo Ann was a member of Oakland Heights Methodist Church. She was a dedicated member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter #1441 since 1970. She served as the International Grand Council of the Women of the Moose for 1999-2001.She was a member of the Jimmy Rodgers Memorial Foundation and was a former member of the Meridian Board of Realtor’s as an appraiser for Mississippi and Alabama. She retired from Rush's Medical Foundation, Inc, Business office.

A graveside service will be held at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery on Old Hwy 80 on Friday 19 June 2026 at 10:00 am.

View Jo Ann Rutledge's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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.” 🤍