OBITUARIES

Recent obituaries in the Meridian and surrounding areas


The obituaries in the Meridian Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Meridian's history and identity.

Clyde Coker, Sr.

Clyde Coker, Sr.

Jun 11, 2013

Mr. Clyde Rex Coker, Sr. Funeral services for Mr. Clyde Rex Coker, Sr. will be held Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Cokers Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Owens, Rev. Marvin Cooper, and Rev. Hiram Coker officiating. Interment will be held in the church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr....

Patricia Dorman

Patricia Dorman

Jun 10, 2013

Mrs. Patricia Peanut Ann Alwell Dorman Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia A. Dorman will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Anita Hall officiating. Interment will be held at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Rose Hill. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Dorman, age...

James Parten, Sr.

James Parten, Sr.

Jun 9, 2013

James Hale Poodley Parten, Sr. Services for Mr. James H. Parten, Sr. will be held Wednesday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Damon Rose officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery in Nanafalia, Alabama with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Parten, 76, of Meridian, died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at...

Lawrence Cherry

Lawrence Cherry

Jun 5, 2013

Lawrence W. Cherry Services for Mr. Lawrence W. Cherry will be held Saturday at 2pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Mark Newell officiating. Burial will be at Bay Springs Church Cemetery in Kemper County at 4pm with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Cherry, 81, of Meridian, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Rush...

Jeffery Simmons

Jeffery Simmons

May 27, 2013

Mr. Jeffery Clay Simmons Funeral services for Mr. Jeffery Clay Simmons will be held Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Collinsville United Methodist Church with Rev. Alan Randall officiating. Interment will be held in Collinsville UMC Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Simmons, age 44, of Collinsville, passed away on Monday,...

Alice Mclelland

Alice Mclelland

May 24, 2013

Mrs. Alice Dunnam McLelland Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Dunnam McLelland will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2013 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Franklin McLelland officiating. Interment will be held at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. McLelland, age 97, of Toomsuba, passed to her...

Annie Fontan

Annie Fontan

May 15, 2013

Annie Margaret Fontan Graveside Services for Mrs. Annie Margaret Fontan will be held Saturday at 2:00 pm at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Roy Dabbs officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Fontan, 81, of Meridian, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her...

Johnny Haguewood

Johnny Haguewood

May 4, 2013

Johnny Rex Haguewood Services for Johnny Rex Haguewood will be held Wednesday at 1:00 pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Ervin Mooney officiating. Burial will be in Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Haguewood, 51, of Meridian, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. He...

Kathleen Lambert

Kathleen Lambert

Apr 30, 2013

Memorial Services for Kathleen Fleming Lambert will be held Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:30pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Frank Cosgrove officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Lambert, 65, of Meridian, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Jeff Anderson Hospital. She is survived by her son, Hank Lambert, III and...

Roy Weathers

Roy Weathers

Apr 29, 2013

Roy O. Weathers Services for Mr. Roy O. Weathers will be held Saturday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Paul Raley officiating. Burial will be in the Springhill UMC Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Weathers, 77, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Biloxi. He was...

David Espey

David Espey

Apr 21, 2013

Services for David Espey will be held today, at 1 p.m., at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Espey officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Grove Church of God Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Espey, 69, of Collinsville, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital. He...

Charles Tucker

Charles Tucker

Apr 19, 2013

Charles E. Tucker Memorial Services for Charles E. Tucker will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 4:00 pm at Webb Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Adams officiating. Burial will be Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 2:00pm at Oddfellows Cemetery in Quitman. Mr. Tucker, 65, of Quitman, died Friday, April 19, 2013 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. He loved westerns...

Kenneth Tatum

Kenneth Tatum

Apr 18, 2013

Kenneth Ringle Tatum Kenneth Ringle Tatum, 87, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Infinity Hospice in Marion. He was a retired petroleum geologist and was a veteran of the U.S. ArmyAir Corp serving in World War II. He participated in some 33 bombing missions over China, the Phillipines, Japan, and New Guinea. He was a graduate...

Janet Mathis

Janet Mathis

Apr 15, 2013

Janet Stallings Mathis Graveside services for Janet Stallings Mathis will be held Friday at 11am at Oddfellows Cemetery in Quitman with Rev. Ron Stanley officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ms. Mathis, 58, of Waynesboro, died Monday, April 15, 2013 at her residence. She is survived by her mother, Mary Stallings sisters, Donna...

Robert Elrick

Robert Elrick

Mar 29, 2013

Mr. Robert Alexander Bob Elrick Memorial services for Mr. Robert Alexander Bob Elrick will be held Monday, April 1, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Owens officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Mr. Elrick, age 59, of Meridian, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Rush...

Nancy Cleckley

Nancy Cleckley

Mar 27, 2013

Mrs. Nancy Cleckley Graveside services for Mrs. Nancy Cleckley will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2013 with Rev. Roy Dabbs officiating. Interment will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Bonita. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Cleckley, age 70, of Meridian, passed away on March 27, 2013 at...

Bonnie Underwood

Bonnie Underwood

Mar 25, 2013

Mrs. Bonnie P. Underwood Funeral services for Mrs. Bonnie P. Underwood will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Smith officiating. Interment will be held at Old Golden Grove Cemetery in Union, MS. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Underwood, age 67, of Meridian,...

Phillip Tomberlin, Sr.

Phillip Tomberlin, Sr.

Mar 20, 2013

Mr. Phillip Phill Tomberlin, Sr. Funeral services for Mr. Phillip B. Phill Tomberlin, Sr. will be held Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel in Opp, Alabama. Interment will be held in the Peaceful Acres Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Mr. Tomberlin, age 74, of Meridian, passed...

Dianne Harris

Dianne Harris

Mar 19, 2013

Graveside services for Dianne Davidson Harris will be held Friday, March 22, 2013 at 10:00am at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Joe Anderson officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Harris died at age 67 of Colon cancer on March 19, 2013 leaving behind husband, Mike Harris son Patrick Harris, and granddaughter, Nikki DeBord. Dianne...

Rev. Heath

Rev. Heath

Mar 18, 2013

Services for Rev. Herman L. Heath will be held Thursday, at 11:30 a.m., at College Park United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Owen officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Rev. Heath, 87, of Meridian, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. He graduated from...

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