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.
Bobby Robinson
Oct 30, 2017
Mr. Bobby Ray Robinson died October 30, 2017 at his home. Mr. Robinson loved to hunt, fish, travel and spend time with his friends at the coffee shop. He is survived by his son, Edward Lee Stevens (Lindsay); grandchildren, Paul Stevens, Christian Baldridge, Emily Stevens and Connor Stevens; a great grandson, Karsen Tyler Baldridge; and a brother William Robinson....
Glen Gordon
Oct 30, 2017
Services for Glen "Red" Gordon will be held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at 2:30 pm at Gordon Cemetery with Bro. Kenneth Owen officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Gordon, age 76, of Meridian, MS passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dot Gordon; Children, Lawana...
Robert Rhodes
Oct 28, 2017
Graveside services for Mr. Robert Rhodes will be Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 11:00 am at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Vicki officiating. Mr Rhodes died Saturday, October 28, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his sister, Linda Wright; Nephews Robert Rushing Harper (Stephanie) and Michael Harper; and close friend Randy Roberson. He was preceded...
Ben Loper
Oct 28, 2017
Ben H. Loper, 96, passed away peacefully in Palm Harbor, Florida October 28, 2017. He was born September 2, 1921 in Meridian, Mississippi. Ben graduated high school in Jackson, MS. He went on to Mississippi State where he studied Chemical Engineering and played football for the Bulldogs. After the start of World War II, Ben enlisted in the Army,...
Irene Howard
Oct 24, 2017
Services for Mrs. Irene Howard will be Friday, October 27 at 11am at Webb Funeral Home with Chaplain Paul Officiating. Burial will be at Old Marion Cemetery. Mrs. Irene Howard died October 24 at her home. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Mrs. Howard was a former member of the Eastern Star and a member of...
Mr. Bobby Smith
Oct 20, 2017
Mr. Bobby W. Smith Bobby Woodrow "Mr. Bob" Smith, 91, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017, at Anderson Regional Hospital in Meridian, MS. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017, in the James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Newbaker officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. unitil service time....
Christopher Chandler
Oct 20, 2017
Mr. Christopher "Chris" Chandler Mr. Chris Chandler passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by friends and loved ones. Chris, as he was known to his friends, was a truck driver and when he wasn't working he was spending time with his friends shooting pool. He is survived by his parents, Brenda and Harry Chandler;...
Canaan Faucette
Oct 15, 2017
Canaan David Faucette was born on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at 5:34 pm. After a short time of being held in the loving arms of family, he passed into the arms of Jesus. Canaan was the son of William David Jr. and Natalie Faucette of Quitman. He is survived by two siblings, London Brooks and Bella McKae Faucette. His...
Emily Snowden
Oct 6, 2017
Mrs. Snowden passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Anderson's Hospital. Services will be Monday, October 9, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Matthew Simmons officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Mrs. Snowden participated in Girl Scouts for many years and loved bowling. She was retired from Rush Hospital as an LPN,...
Carol Ponds
Oct 6, 2017
Graveside services for Carol Ponds will be held Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at 11:00 am at Bethany Baptist Church in the Whynot Community, with Dr. John Temple officiating. Miss Ponds, 71, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017, at her home. Carol was a graduate of Southeast Lauderdale High School and attended business school in Meridian. She worked at several...
James Osborne
Oct 3, 2017
Mr. James Osborne died October 3, 2017 at Anderson Hospital. Services will be Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 2:00 pm at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Farwell officiating. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters Ginny Taylor and Amy Wilt, grandchildren, brothers, nieces, nephews and companion, Louise Joiner. Visitation will...
David Deese Iii
Sep 26, 2017
Mr. David Lonnie Deese III Services for Mr. David Lonnie Deese III will be held on Friday, September 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Maddox officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 12 p.m. until service time. Interment will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Deese, 56, of Meridian, passed...
Edward Watson
Sep 26, 2017
Edward Earl "Buster" Watson, Sr. Funeral services for Buster Watson will be held Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, with Bro. Ronald Boles officiating. Burial will follow at Meridian Memorial Park. Mr. Watson, age 71, of Meridian, passed away September 26 at Rush Hospital. Buster was a lifelong resident of Meridian and graduated from...
Marjorie Bass
Sep 24, 2017
Mrs. Marjorie Smith Bass Services for Mrs. Marjorie Bass will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at graveside. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 5 - 7pm at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Interment will be in Enterprise Cemetery. Mrs. Bass, 91, of Enterprise, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at...
John Raines
Sep 15, 2017
Services for Mr. John Raines will be Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 1:30 pm at Fellowship Baptist Church in Enterprise with Bro. Keith Stewart and Bro. Dewayne Robinson officiating. Burial will be immediately following in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Raines, 62, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at Anderson Hospital. He is survived by one daughter who he loved...
Georgia Quinnelly
Sep 9, 2017
Graveside services for Mrs. Georgia Quinnelly, 96, will be Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Meridian Memorial Park with Bro. Dennis Coates and Bro. Richard Coates officiating. She is survived by her son, Stephen Quinnelly; daughter Mary Laverne Quinn; grandchildren, Stacy Quinn (Renee), Byron Quinn, Josh Quinnelly and Justin Quinnelly; Great Grandchildren, Lauren, Brandon and Katie Quinn....
Celia Clark
Sep 8, 2017
Celia Carter Clark Services for Mrs. Celia Carter Clark will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Campbell officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Webb Funeral Home from 4 - 6 p.m. Interment will be in Chunky Cemetery. Mrs. Clark, of Chunky, passed away...
Katherine Moulds
Sep 7, 2017
Katherine Allen Moulds Services for Mrs. Katherine Moulds will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Pickard officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Webb Funeral Home from 5 - 7 p.m. Interment will be in Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Moulds, 81,...
Ruth Riley
Aug 31, 2017
Mrs. Ruth Riley, 94, went to be with the lord on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Services will be Saturday, September 2 at 1:00 pm at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Jamie Lamoreaux officiating. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Riley was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church where she loved her Sunday School Class. Ruth...
Martha Gordon
Aug 29, 2017
Martha Crawford Gordon, 92, passed away August 29, 2017, in Richland, MS She was born April 10, 1925, in Vernon, TX, and lived most of her life in Mississippi. She was a secretary at several locations and finished her career as Office Manager at Bankers Trust in Pascagoula, MS, in 1987. After retirement she eventually returned to her childhood...
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