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.
Mary Anderson
Aug 28, 2017
Mrs. Mary Ellen Anderson, 84, died Monday, August 28, 2017 at Queen City Nursing Center. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 11 am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Father Austin McGehee officiating. Internment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her children, Robert "Bob" Anderson Jr, Deborah Anderson Pond and Julie...
Abe Thompson Jr.
Aug 22, 2017
Mr. Abe Cullen Thompson Jr. Mr. Abe Cullen Thompson Jr. passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at home surrounded by his friends and family. Mr. Thompson, 58, was an avid arrow head and antique bottle collector. He would spend hours searching the woods for old bottles, arrow heads and lighter stumps. His family said that there never was...
June Gressett
Aug 21, 2017
Services for Mrs. June E. Gressett will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 10 a.m., at graveside. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 5 - 7 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Interment will be in Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church cemetery in Collinsville. Mrs. Gressett, of Collinsville, passed away on August 21st at her home...
Kathleen Love
Aug 20, 2017
Kathleen Love, 77, died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at her home. Services will be Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 11:30 am at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Kendall Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Meridian Memorial Park. Kathleen is survived by her sons, Thomas Pierce (Amy), Harold Love, Jimmy Love and Robert Pierce; Numerous grandchildren and great...
Patricia Wilson
Aug 12, 2017
Services for Patricia M. Wilson will be held Wednesday, August 16th at 10 a.m. at Webb Chapel with Brother Harvey Troutman officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Ms. Wilson, 79, of Meridian, MS, died on Saturday, August 12th, 2017 at Bedford Care Center in Marion, MS. She is survived...
Jeremy Gabriel
Aug 4, 2017
Jeremy Douglas Gabriel A memorial service for Jeremy Gabriel will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Jeremy, 31, passed away on August 4th. He was a very passionate man, who loved everyone. He was very much loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived...
Francis Poe
Jul 30, 2017
Mrs. Francis Poe Memorial services for Mrs. Francis Poe will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 11:00 am at Freedom Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Followell officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Poe, 61, was healed of her earthly pains on July 30, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She enjoyed...
Dorothy Mabry
Jul 26, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Mabry Services for Mrs. Dot Mabry will be held on Friday, July 27, 2017, at 11a.m. at graveside with Bro. Buster Killian and Bro. Jason Castle officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9 - 10 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home in Meridian. Mrs. Mabry, 86, of Meridian, passed away on Wednesday, July...
Paul Dunda
Jul 26, 2017
Paul Dunda Services for Mr. Paul Dunda were held on Friday, July 28th 2017 at 1:30 pm at graveside with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating. Interment was held in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery on Old Hwy 80 west. Mr. Dunda,71, of Meridian, passed from this life to the next on July 26, 2017 at Queen City Nursing Center after a...
Janette Griffith
Jul 23, 2017
Funeral services for Janette Griffith will be Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 4:00 pm at James F. Webb funeral home with Bro. Stan Cheatham and Bro. Tom Belcher officiating. Visitation will be from 3-4 pm, interment will be held at Mt. Horeb cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Griffith, 74, passed away on Sunday,...
Barbara Fuller
Jul 22, 2017
Services for Barbara Fuller will be held Monday at 2pm at Webb Chapel. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery in Kewanee with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Fuller, 80, of Lauderdale, died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Anderson Hospital. She is survived by her son, Eddie Fuller and wife Hollie of Brandon; grandson,...
Earnest Jackson
Jul 20, 2017
Earnest F. Jackson, 72, of Collins, MS died Thursday, July 20, 2017. Graveside services will be Sunday at 1:00 pm at Mulberry Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-11:30 am on Sunday at James F. Webb Funeral Home. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and husband. He was an avid Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan. Survivors include his Wife, Sue Jackson; children,...
Richard Ricks
Jul 13, 2017
Graveside services for Mr. Richard "Rick" Ricks will be held on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Bro. Jack Kern officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ricks, 55, of Meridian, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Anderson Hospital. He is survived by his sons, Jared...
Thomas Roberson
Jun 30, 2017
Funeral services for Thomas Clyde Roberson will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jacque Boone officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 on Monday. Interment will be at Water Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church cemetery. Mr. Roberson, 97, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at...
Donald Folse
Jun 29, 2017
Funeral Services for Don "Captain Don" Folse will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Tanner officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Webb Funeral Home from 4 - 7 p.m. and Sunday from 1 - 3 p.m. Interment will be in...
Joyce Giles
Jun 29, 2017
Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Giles will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Justin Knight officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 2 - 3 p.m. and interment will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Giles, 77, passed away on June, 29, 2017 at Meridian...
Archie Kendall
Jun 25, 2017
Archie Lee Kendall born to Alice and Douglas Kendall on December 21, 1942. He loved to cook and loved to work in the garden and flowers. He loved visiting his favorite vacation spot, Destin, Florida. He worked as a cook at East Mississippi State Hospital until his retirement in the early 90's. He was always looking to his next...
John Allbrook Jr.
Jun 22, 2017
Funeral services for Mr. John W. Allbrook Jr. will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at graveside with Rev. Danny Davis officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 5 - 7 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home and interment will be in Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Allbrook, 74,...
Betty Powell
Jun 21, 2017
Funeral Mass for Mrs. Betty Powell will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Father Matthew Simmons officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 - 11a.m. at Webb Funeral Home and interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Powell, of Meridian, passed away on June 21, 2017 surrounded...
Erma Henley
Jun 18, 2017
Services for Erma Gene Rowell Henley will be held Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 11 am in the chapel of Webb Funeral Home with Dr. Raymon Leake and Bro. David McCubbin officiating. Burial will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Henley, 87, of Meridian went to her heavenly home Sunday, June 18, 2017 at her residence. She was...
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