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.

James Swain

James Swain

Jan 24, 2016

James Aaron Swain Memorial services for James Aaron Swain will be held Saturday at 11am at Toomsuba Baptist Church. Mr. Swain, 39, of Meridian, died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his residence. He is survived by his mother, Susan Swain and Ralph Eakes; sisters, Diana Shelton and husband Billy, Staci Holt and husband Jerry, and Ami Parra and husband...

Claudia Hurt

Claudia Hurt

Jan 23, 2016

Claudia Harper Hurt Services for Claudia Harper Hurt will be held Thursday at 2pm at Webb Chapel with Bro. Steve Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Rawson Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hurt, 87, of Flowood, died Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. She worked with AT&T for 38...

Marie Davis

Marie Davis

Jan 17, 2016

Marie Davis Services for Mrs. Marie Davis will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 1:30 pm at graveside. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12 - 1:30 pm at Webb Funeral Home. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Davis, 54, passed away on January 17, 2016 at home after a short battle with...

Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson

Jan 16, 2016

Mary Alice Dearman Robinson Services for Mary Robinson will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Terry Fant officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2016. She was...

Dorothy Dearman

Dorothy Dearman

Jan 14, 2016

Mrs. Dorothy Dearman died Thursday, January 14, 2016. There will be a graveside service on Monday, January 18, 2016 at 11:00 in the morning at Old Marion Cemetery.

Service Graveside Old Marion Cemetery Meridian, MS  39305 Monday, January 18, 2016 11:00

James Mcginnis, Jr.

James Mcginnis, Jr.

Jan 6, 2016

James E. McGinnis, Jr. Services for Mr. James E. McGinnis, Jr. will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am at the church. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. Mr. McGinnis, 87, passed...

James Butler

James Butler

Dec 27, 2015

Graveside Services for Mr. James Everett Butler will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 11:00 in the morning at Meridian Memorial Park with Brother David Chandler and Brother Jimmy Reed officiating. Mr. Butler, 77, of Meridian, died Sunday December 27, 2015 at his residence.

Service Meridian Memorial Park Old Hwy 80 Meridian, MS  39307 Wednesday, December...

William Carmichael

William Carmichael

Dec 26, 2015

Mr. William Dale Carmichael Services for William Dale Carmichael will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at New Hope Baptist Church at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Everett officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 - 12 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge...

George Skrmetta

George Skrmetta

Dec 25, 2015

Services for George W. Skrmetta will take place on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Webb Funeral Home in Meridian with visitation at 1:00 PM. Mr. Skrmetta, 72, died on December 25, 2015 at Anderson RMC surrounded by his family. He is survived by a daughter, Georgia Skrmetta Storey and her husband David of Ocean Springs, MS;...

Allie Dudley

Allie Dudley

Dec 25, 2015

Mrs. Allie Ruth Dudley died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2015, at North Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. She was born Allie Ruth Thompson in Meridian on January 23, 1926. She spent 42 years working for Marks Rothenberg Department Store, where she was a buyer in the ladies ready-to-wear department. She often traveled to New...

Patricia Timmons

Patricia Timmons

Dec 21, 2015

Patricia "Patti" Timmons Services for Patti Timmons will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at Corinth Assembly of God Church in Quitman with Rev. Doug Manning officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the church from 1 - 2:30 pm. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Timmons, 54, passed away...

Vita Jolly

Vita Jolly

Dec 15, 2015

Vita Jeanne Gault Jolly Services for Vita Jeanne Jolly will be held Friday at 1 pm at Webb Chapel with Pastor Jack Giles officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Jolly, 83, of Meridian, went home to her Jesus on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Singing...

Tena Brown

Tena Brown

Dec 12, 2015

Tena Beason Brown Funeral services for Tena Beason Brown will be held at James F. Webb funeral home in Meridian, MS Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm with visitation one hour prior to services. Pastor Mark Flynn will conduct the funeral. Burial will be in Lockhart Cemetery. Mrs. Brown, age 84, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 12, 2015,...

Glenda Davidson

Glenda Davidson

Dec 4, 2015

Glenda Carol Evans Davidson Services for Glenda Carol Davidson will be held Tuesday at 1 pm at Webb Chapel with Bro. Randy Miller officiating. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery in Clarke County with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Davidson, 74, of Meridian, died Friday, December 4, 2015 at Bedford Care Center in...

Richard Simpson

Richard Simpson

Dec 3, 2015

Richard L. "Rich" Simpson A Memorial Gathering for Richard L. Simpson will be held Sunday at 4pm at Jubilee Mennonite Church located at 812 - 28th Avenue in Meridian. Mr. Simpson, 76, of Meridian, died Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Anderson Hospital. Richard was a retired Gunnery Sgt. In the United States Marine Corps. He was an expert marksman...

Lila Steed

Lila Steed

Nov 27, 2015

Lila Turner Steed Graveside services for Mrs. Lila Turner Steed will be held Monday at 11 am at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Dale Moore officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Steed, 94, of Meridian, died Friday, November 27, 2015 at Bedford Care Center in Marion. She was a longtime member of...

Billy Brooks

Billy Brooks

Nov 15, 2015

Mr. Billy D. Brooks Services for Billy D. Brooks will be held on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Graveside at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mike Vick officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Soule Chapel Church cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home...

Henry Neal

Henry Neal

Nov 11, 2015

Mr. H.C. Neal Services for H.C. Neal will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Center Grove Baptist Church in Lauderdale County at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jimmy Culpepper and Rev. Ervin Mooney officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home and on Saturday from 10 -...

Barbara Hayes

Barbara Hayes

Nov 7, 2015

Barbara Ann (Coleman) Hayes Services for Barbara Ann Hayes will be held Thursday at 10 am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Corey Fontan officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hayes, 71, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 at her residence. She was...

Harry Roberts

Harry Roberts

Nov 7, 2015

Harry Richard Roberts Services for Harry Richard Roberts will be held Tuesday at 10 am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Jerry Read officiating. Burial will be in the MS Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Harry Roberts, 69, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his home. He...

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