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.

Dorothy Swindle

Dorothy Swindle

Mar 31, 2016

Service Church Stonewall Assembly of God 721 Walker Avenued Stonewall, MS  39363 Saturday, April 2, 2016 11:00 a.m.

Barbara Frey

Barbara Frey

Mar 26, 2016

Mrs. Barbara "Nannie" Pierce Frey, 64, of Stonewall, MS went to be home with our Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Barbara was born on November 9, 1951 in Meridian, MS to the late Bill and Christine Pierce. Mrs. Frey was retired from General Motors. Barbara was deeply loved and cherished by all that knew her. She was a...

Mildred Hanson

Mildred Hanson

Mar 24, 2016

Service Graveside Rose Hill Cemetery 7th Street Meridian, MS  39301 Monday, March 28, 2016 1:00 pm Cemetery Rosehill Cemetery 8 St. Meridian, MS  39301

Lena Hummel

Lena Hummel

Mar 23, 2016

Lena Hall Hummel Services for Mrs. Lena Hall Hummel will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 2:00 pm at graveside. Visitation will be held from 1 - 2:00 pm at Webb Funeral Home on Saturday. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Hummel, 101, of Meridian, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at her residence at...

John Martin

John Martin

Mar 14, 2016

John Bradford Martin Memorial services for John Bradford "Brad" Martin will be held Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 11:00 am, at New Hope Baptist Church with visitation starting at 10:00 am. Mr. Martin passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at St. Dominick Hospital. He was retired from MDOT. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin, hunting and just...

Helen Ridout

Helen Ridout

Mar 14, 2016

Helen Ridout Services for Mrs. Helen Ridout will be held on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 10:30 am at Bethsaida Baptist Church with Chad Ridout officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ridout, 90, passed away on March 14, 2016 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was...

Jack Hall

Jack Hall

Mar 13, 2016

Jack Hall Memorial services for Jack Hall will be held Thursday at 6pm at Trinity Assembly of God with Rev. Wayne Hall and Rev. Destin Morris officiating. Mr. Hall, 76, of Meridian, died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Anderson Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Norma Luke Hall; children, Jeff Gardner, Kenneth Wayne Hall, Jennifer Gardner, Candi Hall,...

Tyler Talbert

Tyler Talbert

Mar 13, 2016

Tyler Talbert Services for Mr. Tyler Talbert will be held on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 3:00 pm at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Anthony Vargas officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Ridge Church. Mr. Talbert, 21, passed away on March 13, 2016 in Gonzalez, LA. He is survived by his mother, Brandy Talbert, Step-dad, Gregory Gros, Daughter,...

Noel Adcock

Noel Adcock

Mar 11, 2016

Noel Douglas Adcock Graveside services for Noel Douglas Adcock will be Tuesday at 10am at Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery in Kemper County with Bro. John Sweeney officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Adcock, 78, of Meridian, went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, March 11, 2016. He will be...

Bernice Stewart

Bernice Stewart

Mar 8, 2016

Bernice Powell Stewart Services for Mrs. Stewart will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Toomsuba Cemetery with Jerry Holt officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Stewart, 98, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Bedford Care Center in Marion. She was retired program manager at WTOK TV. Survivors include Daughter, Susan Swain; Son, Dr. Bill Stewart...

Mae Leach

Mae Leach

Feb 18, 2016

Mae Carol Leach Services for Mrs. Mae Carol Leach will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 am at graveside with Dr. Rhett Payne officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Leach, 90, passed away on February 18, 2016 at Bedford Care. She was retired from AT&T and a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is...

Maurice Boswell

Maurice Boswell

Feb 16, 2016

Maurice J. Boswell Services for Maurice J. Boswell will be held Friday, February 19, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at graveside. Visitation will be held from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Boswell, of Meridian, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Bedford Care. He was a Veteran of...

Lisa Garrison

Lisa Garrison

Feb 12, 2016

Lisa Diane Garrison Services for Lisa Diane Garrison will be held Tuesday at 2pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Hal Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in Hamrick Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Garrison, 51, of Meridian, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at Anderson Regional Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, Casey...

Amelia Rawson

Amelia Rawson

Feb 11, 2016

Amelia Gunn Rawson Services for Amelia Gunn Rawson will be held Saturday at 11 am at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dale Moore officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Rawson, 88, of Meridian, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at her residence. She is survived by her...

Bobby Townsend

Bobby Townsend

Feb 9, 2016

Bobby Ray (Bubba) Townsend A Memorial Gathering for Bobby Ray (Bubba) Townsend will be held Friday from 5-8 pm at Webb Funeral Home. Mr. Townsend, 63, of Meridian, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Anderson Hospital. He was the former owner and operator of Townsend Body Shop. He is survived by his wife, Christeen Shelby Townsend; son, Bobby Ray...

Ouida Weir

Ouida Weir

Feb 3, 2016

Mrs. Ouida B. Grace Weir Services for Mrs. Ouida B. Grace Weir will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel, at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Chuck Meador officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11 - 1pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Weir, of Meridian,...

Larry Brock

Larry Brock

Feb 1, 2016

Mr. Larry Gordon Brock Services for Mr. Larry G. Brock will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 3:00 pm, at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church from 2 - 3pm. Mr. Brock, 76, of Meridian, died Monday, February 1, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 21, 1940...

Preston Pearson, Sr.

Preston Pearson, Sr.

Jan 31, 2016

Preston W. Pearson, Sr. Services for Preston W. Pearson, Sr. will be held Wednesday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Mike Boles and Bro. Gary Morris officiating. Burial will be at Causeyville Baptist Church Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Pearson, 79, of Meridian, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at his...

James Barry

James Barry

Jan 30, 2016

James (Jimmy) Barry Graveside services for Jimmy Barry will be held Wednesday at 10 am at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Marty Harper officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Barry, 54, of Meridian, died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Barry; children, Anthony...

Mary Dearman

Mary Dearman

Jan 28, 2016

Mary Agnes "Sis" Suttle Dearman Services for Mrs. Mary Dearman will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 2:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Everett and Bro. Doug Goodman officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 - 2:00 pm at the church on Sunday. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Dearman, 92,...

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