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.

Susie Deweese

Susie Deweese

Feb 5, 2017

Services for Mrs. Catherine Deweese will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. with Dr. Jeff Myers officiating. Visitation will be today from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Deweese, 93, of Meridian, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017...

Dorothy Boyette

Dorothy Boyette

Jan 25, 2017

Services for Mrs. Dorothy Webb Boyette will be held Saturday, January 28th, 2017, at graveside, 1:00 p.m. with Bro. David Keller officiating. Interment will be at Coker's Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10:30 to 12:30 at Webb Funeral Home. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Boyette, age 83, of...

Patsy Swanner

Patsy Swanner

Jan 17, 2017

Patsy Sharp Swanner Memorial Services for Patsy Sharp Swanner will be held Friday at 10:00 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Steve Winstead officiating. Mrs. Swanner, 71, of Enterprise, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Regency Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Swanner; son, Terry Swanner and wife Tammy Skinner; daughter, Vanessa Williams and husband Jonathon; grandchildren,...

Mavis Bowling

Mavis Bowling

Jan 5, 2017

Services for Mavis Ann Bowling will be held Sunday at 3pm at Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Corey Fontan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bowling, 75, of Meridian, died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Rush Hospital. She is survived by her son, David Robert Bowling...

Martha Ethridge

Martha Ethridge

Jan 5, 2017

Services for Martha Eleanor Ethridge will be held Monday at 1:00 pm at Webb Chapel with The Reverend Allan Singletary officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-7:00 pm at the funeral home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.jamesfwebb.com. Mrs....

Jerry Wilson

Jerry Wilson

Jan 4, 2017

Jerry Lawrence Wilson Services for Jerry Wilson will be held Saturday at 2:00 at Webb Chapel. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Jerry Lawrence Wilson, 71, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at his home. Survivors include his son, Cliff (Carol) Wilson; daughters, Vicki (Chris) Godwin and Rona and Laura Williams; Grandchildren, Cliff (Shanna) Wilson, Ryan (Heather) Godwin,...

James Mewbourn

James Mewbourn

Jan 2, 2017

James Edward Mewbourn Graveside services for James Edward Mewbourn will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at New Fellowship Baptist Cemetery in Hickory with Pastor Todd Tilghman officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Mewbourn, 82, of Hickory, died Monday, January 2, 2017 at Bedford Care Center in Newton. Originally from Empire, AL he...

Patsy Hopkins

Patsy Hopkins

Dec 31, 2016

Mrs. Patsy Cook Hopkins, 70, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. Graveside services will be Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Oak Grove Baptist Church-Bonita at 10:00 am with Mr. Bobby Henly officiating. Mrs. Hopkins is survived by her husband, Charles Hopkins; Sons, John Rose, Jeffrey Hopkins (Dana), and Jeremy Hopkins (Terry); and Grandchildren, Justin and Makayla Hopkins and Lauren...

Margaret Cooley

Margaret Cooley

Dec 30, 2016

Margaret Kathleen "Kathy" Cooley Services for Kathy Cooley were held on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Graveside, 10:00 a.m. with Bro. Gerald Briggs officiating. Interment was in Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian, MS. James F. Webb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Kathy, 61, was born on August 10, 1955 in Lauderdale County to Monroe and Dorothy Cooley. She...

James Beets

James Beets

Dec 22, 2016

Mr. James Beets, 89, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 in Meridian, MS. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 10:00 am at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Beets was a veteran of the US Navy serving in WW II. He is survived by his step-daughter, Donna Motill (Ken); grandchildren, Rhonda Motill and James Motill (Natalie); great grandchildren...

Gay Null

Gay Null

Dec 17, 2016

Gay Nell Null Services for Gay Nell Null will be held Thursday at 12:00 at Webb Chapel with Rev. Norman "Little Bud" Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery. Gay Nell Null, 73, died Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Quitman Hospital. Nell was a loving wife and dedicated Mother, Grandmother, and Child of God. She was a longtime...

Maurice Askew

Maurice Askew

Dec 14, 2016

Maurice Elizabeth Askew Services for Mrs. Maurice Askew will be held on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. David Schultz officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Webb Funeral Home from 5 - 7p.m. Interment will be in Sageville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Askew, 103, passed away on December...

Marlene Williams

Marlene Williams

Dec 10, 2016

Marlene H. Williams Graveside services for Marlene Harrison Williams , age 84, will be held at 2pm Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Marlene was graced with God's final invitation to eternal life on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Survivors include on elder sister, Elberta Ford and Marlene's children, Janis W. Galatas, Bruce...

Mae Eastwood

Mae Eastwood

Dec 9, 2016

Mae Carol Eastwood Mrs. Mae Carol Eastwood, 91, of Meridian, MS passed away Friday, December 09,2016. Services will be Monday, December 12,2016 at 2:30 pm at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Dr. Raymond Leake officiating. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery immediately following the service. Mrs. Mae Carol was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church Meridian where...

Joyce Fleming

Joyce Fleming

Dec 9, 2016

Joyce Mayfield Fleming passed away Friday, December 9,2016. She was born and raised in Meridian. She worked as a seamstress to provide for her loving children, Mike, Vicki and Rusty(Dorothy). She was passionate in her faith and loved singing gospel music. She was beloved by 9 grandchildren, Clancy, Luke(Brandy), Suzanne (Billy), Justin, Jon, Michelle, Donna), 6 Great-Grandchildren (Bethany(Joey), Jacob,...

Mildred Robinson

Mildred Robinson

Dec 7, 2016

Services for Mrs. Mildred Poole Robinson will be held on Saturday December 10, 2016 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 2:30 pm with visitation and hour before. Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson, 88, of Meridian, passed away on December 7, 2016. She is survived by her Sisters, Jean Slayton and Katy Ruth Poole White; brother, James...

Dorothy Raines

Dorothy Raines

Dec 7, 2016

Dorothy "Nell" Raines Graveside services for Dorothy "Nell" Raines will be held Saturday at 11:00am at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Richard Wallace officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Raines, 85, of Meridian, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Anderson Hospital. She is survived by her children, Donnie Raines and wife Becky,...

Johnnie Shurley

Johnnie Shurley

Dec 5, 2016

Johnnie E. Shurley Services for Johnnie E. Shurley will be held Friday at 1:00 pm at Webb Chapel with Bro. Mike Russell officiating. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Shurley, 85, of Meridian, died Monday, December 5, 2016 at Bedford Care Center in Marion. He was...

Marjorie Gunn

Marjorie Gunn

Nov 30, 2016

Marjorie Hester Carney Gunn - Marge as she was known to all, died at age 94 on November 30, 2016. She was born in Russellville, Alabama and moved to Meridian upon marrying her husband of 30 years Dr. James P. Carney, a long time Meridian veterinarian. Marge was active in numerous organizations and was a member of the Northwood...

Jackie Banes

Jackie Banes

Nov 26, 2016

Jackie Banes, 83, was born in Meridian on June 3, 1933 and died on Saturday, November 26, 2016. She was a former state of Mississippi employee and senior teacher's aide. She was preceded in death by her father, Jackson ''Jack'' Littleton Crabtree; her mother, Eula Estelle Crabtree; and her brother, Fealdon B. Crabtree and sister in law, Norma Lee...

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