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.
Janice Townsend
Jul 24, 2016
Janice Rosetta Townsend Janice Rosetta Townsend, 71, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Anderson Hospital. The family will have a private memorial service celebrating her life at a later date. She is survived by her children, Kimberly Rouse, Earl Alphin, Jr., Judy Baughman, and Wesley B. Alphin and his wife Julie; 9 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren;...
Frankie Woodall
Jul 21, 2016
Frankie Irene Mabry Woodall Services for Frankie Irene Woodall will be held Monday at 11am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Chuck Overby officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Grove Church of God Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Woodall, 58, of Chunky, died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Rush Hospital. She is survived...
Lillian Wallace
Jul 19, 2016
Mrs. Lillian Skinner Wallace of Meridian, MS and Navarre, FL left this world peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the age of 93, to join those who went before her; her husband, Paul A. Wallace Sr., a retired Captain with the Meridian Fire Department; mother and father, Mary L. and James E. Skinner; brothers, Victor and Benny Skinner;...
Michael Williamson
Jul 18, 2016
Michael Hubert Williamson, 66, of Meridian, MS died July, 18, 2016 at his residence. Visitation will be Friday, July 22, 2016 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Graveside service will be immediately following at Meridian Memorial Park with Dr. Carl White and Bro. Roy Dabbs officiating. Mr. Williamson was a lifelong resident of Meridian, MS. He graduated from Meridian High School in...
James Timms Sr.
Jul 13, 2016
Services for James Timms Sr.will be held Friday, July 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm at James F Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Marty Harper officiating. Burial will be in Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 14, 2016 5-7 pm at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Mr. James Timms Sr., 77, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016...
William Boswell
Jul 13, 2016
Mr. William Ray Boswell Funeral services for Mr. Ray Boswell will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 1:30 pm, at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Albert "Hack"McMullen and Bro. Jack Kern officiating. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 pm on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Webb Funeral. Interment will be held at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church...
Ethel Thorne
Jun 29, 2016
Ethel Bailey Simmons Thorne Services for Ethel Bailey Simmons Thorne will be held, Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 11:30 am at Causeyville Baptist Church with the Revs. Gary McInnis, Ronnie Adams and Bill Webb officiating. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Thorne, 94, of Lauderdale County died Wednesday in her home. She was a member of...
Ouida Sims
Jun 27, 2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Ouida Davis Sims will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 11:30 am at Poplar Springs United Methodist Church with Rev. Chuck Meador officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Sandra Jarman
Jun 27, 2016
Sandra Leigh Jarman Graveside services for Sandra Leigh Jarman will be held Wednesday at 3pm at Rose Hill Cemetery with Bro. Jimmie Smithey officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sandra Jarman, 56, of Meridian, died Monday, June 27, 2016 at Rush Hospital. She was a 1977 graduate of Meridian High School and furthered her...
Dewey Sadka Sr.
Jun 26, 2016
Dewey Sadka Sr. was born on December 18, 1915 to Geroge Dormit Sadka and Mary Assaf Sadka in Meridian MS. He was the youngest of his parents five children, George, Durham, Joe, and Anne (Queenie), all deceased.His daughter Sharon Louise Sadka is deceased. He's survived by his children, Mary Ann Petro, Dewey Sadka Jr., David Sadka, and Son-in-law Dr....
Barbara Hopper
Jun 19, 2016
Barbara Lee Hopper Services for Barbra Lee Hopper will be held Tuesday at 2pm at Arkadelphia Baptist Church with Bro. David Roberson and Bro. Donald Gentry officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hopper, 78, of Bailey, died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Rush Hospital. She was...
Ella Calhoun
Jun 15, 2016
Ella Lea Mosby Calhoun, 74, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, following a long battle with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia. She is survived by her husband and love of her life of 53 years, Shelton Ward Calhoun, Jr.; her children Ward, III (Connie) and John (Daphne) Calhoun; her beloved grandchildren Ashlie Dial (Skeeter), Drew (Abby), Caroline,...
Deborah Boswell
Jun 12, 2016
Mrs. Deborah "Kaye" Boswell Mrs. Deborah "Kaye" Boswell passed from this life into the next on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Kaye was a people person in every way. She never met a stranger and enjoyed just being around people. She enjoyed dancing and all types of music. She had a "Green Thumb",...
Lanny Beckham Jr.
Jun 11, 2016
Lanny Ross "Buddy" Beckham Jr. Services for Mr. Lanny "Buddy" Beckham Jr. will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 10:00 am at graveside with Bro. Keith Tankersley officiating. Burial will be Forest Lawn Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lanny is survived by his Father, Lanny Beckham Sr. (Carolyn); Mother, Glenda Cassin;...
Velma Booth
Jun 9, 2016
Funeral service for Velma Katherine Newbill Booth, 91, will be Friday, June 17, 2016 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Meridian Mississippi at 2:00 P.M. with the Reverend Mark Flynn officiating with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:00 prior to the service. Mrs. Booth passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her residence. Mrs....
Ethelyn Vincent
Jun 9, 2016
Ethelyn "Lynn" Vincent A celebration of life ceremony for Mrs. Ethelyn Lynn Vincent was held on Saturday, June 11, 2016, 11:00 a.m., at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lewis May officiating. Visitation was from 10 - 11 a.m. Mrs. Vincent, 83, passed from this life to the next on June 9, 2016 at Regency Hospital in...
Joyce Daniels
Jun 7, 2016
Joyce L. Daniels Services for Joyce L. Daniels will be held Saturday at 3pm at Webb Chapel with Bro. Richard Williams officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill UMC Cemetery in Zero with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Daniels, 69, of Meridian, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Anderson Hospital. She was a loving...
James Bunyard
Jun 5, 2016
Mr. James W. Bunyard Services for Mr. James W. Bunyard will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 am with Rev. Mike Vick officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the funeral home from 5-7pm. Interment will be in Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Bunyard, 74,...
Donald Poetker
Jun 2, 2016
Donald Jean Poetker Memorial services for Donald Jean Poetker will be held Thursday at 10am at Episcopal Church of The Mediator with Pastor Steve Owen officiating. Mr. Poetker, 88, of Meridian, died Thursday, June 2, 2016 at his residence. He was in the United States Marine Corps and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He also taught psychology at...
Deloris Watkins
May 30, 2016
DeLoris Baucum Watkins, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 30, 2016. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church for over 64 years and enjoyed working with the five year olds in Sunday School until her husband suffered health problems and she became his caregiver. Born June 10, 1927, she was raised in the...
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