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.
Agatha Berryhill
Oct 15, 2016
Agatha Cecilia Hoss Berryhill, lovingly known as "Aggie", of Decatur, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, October 15th at the age of 82. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Meridian. Aggie is survived by her children: Terry Malone and husband Larry of Hattiesburg, Dolly Longley and husband Ross of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Toby Berryhill of Lakeland,...
Kathy Watkins
Oct 14, 2016
Kathy Watkins Memorial services for Kathy Watkins will be held Wednesday at 3:30 pm at Webb Chapel. Mrs. Watkins, 58, of Forest, died Friday, October 14, 2016 at Anderson Hospital. She is survived by her husband, John Watkins; children, Tracy Bullocks (Chad), Scotty Tatum, Ashley Arrington (Jerry), Daphne McKelvain, Ike McKelvain III (Heather), Tuesday Yarbrough (Brandon), Dustin McKelvain (Shelby),...
Lucy Carter
Oct 11, 2016
Lucy Carter Services for Lucy Carter will be held Thursday at 10:30 am at Causeyville Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Webb officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Carter, 96, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at her residence. She was a longtime member of Causeyville Baptist Church...
G. Davidson
Oct 5, 2016
G. W. Davidson Services for Mr. G. W. Davidson will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leslie Aucoin officiating. Visitation will be held at Webb Funeral Home on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 5 - 7 p.m. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Mr. Davidson, 84, of...
Howard Harris
Oct 1, 2016
Services for Gene Harris will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 2:30 pm in the chapel at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Pastor Ben Stears officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb funeral home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Harris, 86, of Meridian, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at J.T. Champion Nursing Facility....
Tyler Mckelvain
Sep 23, 2016
Tyler Jacob (TJ) McKelvain Services for Tyler McKelvain will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 1:30 p.m., with burial in Enondale Cemetery in Porterville, MS. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Webb Funeral Home from 5 - 8 p.m. TJ, age 23, passed away on September...
Esther Northam
Sep 21, 2016
Mrs. Esther Brown Northam Service for Esther Brown Northam will be held Monday at 11am in the chapel of James F. Webb Funeral Home with Dr. Raymond Leake and Rev. David McCubbin officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Mrs. Northam of Meridian died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Regency...
Albert Homer
Sep 15, 2016
Albert Homer Services for Albert Homer will be held Monday at 11:00 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Chuck Fowler officiating. Burial will be in Gillsburg Baptist Church Cemetery in Osyka, MS with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Homer, 81, of Meridian, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at North Pointe Health and Rehab. He...
Sarah Young
Sep 11, 2016
Mrs. Sarah Rebecca Young Services for Mrs. Sarah Rebecca Young will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at graveside, 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bruce Stallings officiating. Interment will be held in Louisville Memorial Park Cemetery in Louisville, MS. Mrs. Young, 54, of Meridian, passed away at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center on Sunday, September 11, 2016 after a...
Sylvia Stallings
Sep 4, 2016
Sylvia Stallings A celebration of life service will be held for Mrs. Sylvia Stallings on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Mrs. Stallings, 63, of Meridian, passed away on September 4, 2016 at her home. She is survived by her Daughters, Deanna Stallings and Casey Stallings; Sons, Ken Stallings and Kevin Stallings;...
William Covert Jr.
Sep 4, 2016
William Harvin (Bill) Covert, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at the Care Center in Gulfport. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 9, 2 p. m., at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Harvin Covert, Sr. and Hazel Byrne Covert; sisters, Margaret Alice Covert and...
Dorothy Smith
Aug 31, 2016
Dorothy Kathryn Kennedy Smith Services for Dorothy K. Smith will be held Friday at 11:30 am at Webb Chapel with Shawn Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Sageville UMC Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Smith, 85, of Meridian, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Regency Hospital. She is survived by her daughters,...
Benjamin Jowers
Aug 30, 2016
Benjamin Jack Jowers Services for Benjamin Jack Jowers will be held Friday at 10:00 am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Culpepper officiating. Burial will be at Coke's Chapel Cemetery in Ward, AL with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Jowers, 67, of Meridian, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Anderson Hospital. He was an...
Sidney Boswell
Aug 25, 2016
Mr. Sidney Allen Boswell A celebration of life ceremony will be held on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home for Mr. Sidney Allen Boswell. Mr. Boswell 34, of Meridian, passed away on August 25, 2016 at Rush Hospital in Meridian. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, mostly playing and listening...
Donna Welborn
Aug 24, 2016
Donna Welborn Services for Mrs. Donna Welborn will be held at graveside on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held in Rolling Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Welborn, age 44, passed away on August 24, 2016 at J.T. Champion Nursing Center. She is survived by her Mother, Louree Welborn; Sisters, Betty Thomas and Renea Weinski;...
Darrell Waller
Aug 20, 2016
Mr. Darrell E. Waller Services for Mr. Darrell Waller will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bob Null officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home. Interment will be in Hester Cemetery. Mr. Waller, 58, passed away...
Ruth Temple
Aug 15, 2016
Mrs. John W. (Ruth) Temple Graveside services for Mrs. Ruth Temple was held on Thursday at 10:30 am at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Harrison officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Temple, 90, of Meridian, died Monday, August 15, 2016 at the Oaks Rehabilitation Center. She was an avid animal lover, and was...
Lillie Barrett
Aug 3, 2016
Lillie Mae Welborn Barrett Graveside services for Lillie Mae Barrett will be held Monday at 10:00am at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with her nephew, Bro. Roger Welborn officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Barrett, 83, of Meridian, died Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at R.P. White Nursing Facility. She was a longtime resident...
Carol Neal
Jul 24, 2016
Services for Carol Neal will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 11:30 am at Center Grove Baptist Church in Lauderdale County, with the Rev. Ervin Mooney Officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with James F. Webb funeral home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Neal, 83, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at her son's home. She...
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