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.

Katherine Currie

Katherine Currie

Jan 23, 2008

Mrs. Katherine Virginia Saunders Currie Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Virginia Saunders Currie will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 10:00 am at Gravedside with Bro. Jim McQuarry officiating. Interment will be held in Scooba Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Currie, age 92, formerly of Scooba, passed away on Wednesday,...

Fred Gressett

Fred Gressett

Jan 23, 2008

aligncenterMr. Fred B. Gressett, Jr. Funeral Services for Mr. Fred B. Gressett, Jr. will be held Friday, January 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Webb Chapel with Dr. Owen Gordon officiating. Burial will be at Springhill United Methodist Church Cemetery in DeKalb. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Gressett, age 78, of Meridian, died Wednesday,...

Laura Mcneel

Laura Mcneel

Jan 14, 2008

aligncenterLaura B. McNeel Graveside services for Laura B.McNeel were held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Tommy Jones and the Reverend Joe Joiner officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. McNeel, 101, died Monday, January 14, 2008 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was the oldest member...

Blanks Jones

Blanks Jones

Jan 7, 2008

Blanks Earnest Jones Services for Blanks Earnest Jones will be held Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 10 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev.George Pugh, Rev. Chris Cooksey, and Rev. Jimmie Gunn officiating. Burial will be in Suqualena Cemetery. Mr. Blanks, 86, died Tuesday, January 7, 2008 at his home. Mr. Blanks was a WWII...

Kitty Graham

Kitty Graham

Jan 5, 2008

Kitty Adelle Hardee Graham Services for Mrs. Kitty Adelle Hardee Graham will be held at Graveside on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 12 a.m. with Bro. Mike Russell officiating. Burial will be in Graham Cemetery. Mrs. Graham passed away on January 5, 2008 at the Specialty Hospital in Meridian, MS. James F. Webb funeral home is in charge of...

Virginia Alexander

Virginia Alexander

Dec 30, 2007

Virginia Dale Alexander Services for Mrs. Virginia Dale Alexander will be held at Graveside on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Bro. Josh Yeager officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Alexander passed away on December 30, 2007 in Centennial, CO. James F. Webb funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Virginia was a longtime resident...

Jack Weir

Jack Weir

Dec 27, 2007

Jack David Weir Services for Jack David Weir will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dewayne Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mr. Weir, 66, of Meridian, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Weir of Meridian; sons, Kenneth Weir, Michael...

William Parker

William Parker

Dec 24, 2007

Services will be held on Friday, December 28, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Kevin Jones officiating. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens immediately following. Visitation will be Thursday, December 27, 2007 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Mr. Parker, 90, of Meridian, died on December 24, 2007 at his home. Mr. Parker, was born...

John Howard

John Howard

Dec 23, 2007

Funeral Services for Mr. John A. Howard will be held Friday, December 28, 2007 at 2:30 PM in James F. Webb Chapel with Rev. Charlie Shelton officiating. Burial will be at Old Marion Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in Charge of arrangements. Mr. Howard, age 70, of Meridian, died Sunday, December 23, 2007 in Queen City Nursing Home....

Wesley Barnes

Wesley Barnes

Dec 22, 2007

Mr. Wesley Mac Barnes Sr. Services for Mr. Wesley Mac Barnes Sr., age 79, will be held at Graveside on Monday, December 24, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Bro. Jimmy Harrison and Bro. Jack Lofton officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mr. Barnes passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2007, at Jeff Anderson Hospital in Meridian, MS. James...

Virgie Mommsen

Virgie Mommsen

Dec 19, 2007

Mrs. Virgie Warren Mommsen Retired educator Services for Virgie Warren Mommsen will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at Suqualena United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Gunn officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Mommsen, 97, of Miami Springs, Fla., died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was...

Naomi Stephenson

Naomi Stephenson

Dec 17, 2007

Mrs. Naomi Eloise Stephenson Services for Mrs. Naomi Eloise Stephenson, age 83, will be held at Webb Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Stephenson passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 at Jeff Anderson hospital in Meridian, MS. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with Bro. Keith Grubbs officiating. James F....

Derald Eldridge

Derald Eldridge

Nov 21, 2007

Memorial Services for Mr. Derald Dean Don Eldridge will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2007, at 3:00 PM at James F. Webb Chapel with Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Meridian Memorial Park. James F. Webb Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Mr. Eldridge, age 79, of Meridian, MS, died...

Lovell Deeb

Lovell Deeb

Nov 21, 2007

Funeral Services for Mrs. Lovell M. Deeb will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2007, at 1:00 PM at James F. Webb Chapel with Rev. Greg Proctor officiating. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Deeb, age 80, of Meridian, MS, died on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Heartfelt Hospice....

Lawrence Pogue

Lawrence Pogue

Nov 19, 2007

Lawrence J. Pogue Graveside services for Lawrence J.Pogue were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Coker Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Josh Yeager officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Pogue, 90, of Meridian, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, in Meridian. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War...

Glemar Brame

Glemar Brame

Nov 18, 2007

Glemar Whitlock Brame Graveside services for Glemar Whitlock Brame will be held today at 2 p.m. in Magnolia Cemetery with the Rev. David McCubbin officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Brame, 89, of Meridian, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, at Heartfelt Hospice. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Meridian...

Willie Beddingfield

Willie Beddingfield

Nov 16, 2007

Willie M. Monk Beddingfield Postal worker Services for Willie M. Monk Beddingfield will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Beddingfield, 78, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. Survivors include three sons, Keith...

Lacy Keeton

Lacy Keeton

Nov 13, 2007

aligncenterMrs. Lacy Loleta Keeton Graveside services for Mrs. Lacy Loleta Evans Keeton will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Mike Russell officiating. Burial will be at Union Methodist Church Cemetery in Kemper County. James F. Webb Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Keeton, age 97, of Meridian, MS, passed away...

Mary Hover

Mary Hover

Nov 13, 2007

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hover Mass services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hover will be held on Friday, November 16, 2007, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Mario Soloranzo officiating. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Hover, 79, died on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was a member...

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