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 Hollis

Dorothy Hollis

Nov 1, 2015

Dorothy N. Hollis Graveside services for Mrs. Dorothy N. Hollis will be held Saturday at 1:30 pm at Toomsuba Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hollis, 84, of Jackson, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at her residence. She is survived by her daughters, Walterene Grafton and Lisa Hollis; grandchildren, Jason May, Donald McKee,...

Peggy Baucum

Peggy Baucum

Oct 31, 2015

Mrs. Peggy Joyce Baucum Services for Mrs. Peggy Joyce Baucum will be held Monday, November 2, 2015 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 10:30 p.m. with Bro. Ted Hawkins officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery. Mrs. Baucum, 81, passed away on Saturday, October 31,...

Margaret Boyd

Margaret Boyd

Oct 30, 2015

Margaret Nancy Hillman Boyd Graveside services for Mrs. Nancy Hillman Boyd will be held Wednesday at 11 am at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Josh Messick officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Boyd, 85, of Meridian, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at Aldersgate. She worked in sales with J.C. Penny for over 25...

Wally Hudnall

Wally Hudnall

Oct 23, 2015

Wally Hudnall A celebration of life service for Wally Hudnall will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church with Dr. Raymon Leake and Rev. Gregory Baylor officiating. Mr. Hudnall, 65, of Meridian, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at his home. Wally was born in West Point and moved to Meridian when he was a boy....

Doris Perritt

Doris Perritt

Oct 21, 2015

Doris Hoffer Perritt Graveside services for Doris Hoffer Perritt will be held Saturday at 10am at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with Bro. Tommy Espy officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Perritt, 92, of Collinsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at James T. Champion Nursing Center. She is survived by two sons,...

Jeffrey Hodges

Jeffrey Hodges

Oct 18, 2015

Jeffrey H. Hodges (Pop) Services for Jeff Hodges will be held Thursday at 7:00pm at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Myers officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery Friday at 10:30 am. Jeff was at his home in Brandon where he died peacefully assured he would be in the hands of his savior. Jeff started his career...

Annette Becker

Annette Becker

Oct 18, 2015

Mrs. Annette Swanner Becker Services for Mrs. Anette Swanner Becker will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2015 at graveside at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her loving husband, a genuine man, James "JC" Becker; Brothers, Darrel Gilbert, Warren Gilbert, Terry W. Swanner, Linyi Swanner, and Ricky Swanner; Sister, Linda...

John Simmons

John Simmons

Oct 17, 2015

John E. Simmons Services for John E. Simmons will be held Wednesday at 12pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Alan Singletary officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Simmons, 86, of Meridian, died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the MS State Veterans Home in Collins, MS. He...

Will Campbell, Jr.

Will Campbell, Jr.

Oct 17, 2015

Visitation Central United Methodist Church 1004 23rd Avenue Meridian, MS  39302 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 11am-1pm Service Central United Methodist Church 1004 23rd Avenue Meridian, MS  39302 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 1:00 pm Cemetery Magnolia Cemetery 23rd Ave. Meridian, MS  39301 Memorial Contributions Central United Methodist Church 1004 23rd Avenue Meridian, MS  39301

Janelle Clay

Janelle Clay

Oct 16, 2015

Mrs. Janelle O. Clay Services for Mrs. Janelle O. Clay will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at graveside at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Clay, 85, of Meridian, passed away on October 16, 2015. She graduated from Meridian High School and attended University of Southern Mississippi. Her love for children led her to become...

Bobbie Guin

Bobbie Guin

Oct 16, 2015

Mrs. Bobbie J. Le Guin Services for Mrs. Bobbie J. Le Guin will be held Monday, October 19, 2015 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with Father Frank Cosgrove officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. LeGuin, of...

Lola Reed

Lola Reed

Oct 15, 2015

Lola Mae Reed Services for Mrs. Lola Mae Reed will be held Saturday at 11am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Leslie Aucoin officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Reed, 81, of Meridian, died Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Oaks Rehabilitation Center. She was a member...

Otis Clolinger, Sr.

Otis Clolinger, Sr.

Oct 14, 2015

Otis "Jay" Clolinger, Sr. Memorial services will be held at a later date for Otis "Jay" Clolinger, Sr. who died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Specialty Hospital in Meridian. He was a member of First Baptist Church - Pearl, MS. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Wells Clolinger; daughter, Jacquelynn C. Clolinger; sons, Otis Clolinger, Jr. and Tyler...

Mildred Hudson

Mildred Hudson

Oct 13, 2015

Mrs. Mildred L. Hudson Services for Mrs. Mildred L. Hudson will be held Wednesday October 14, 2015 at graveside at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jack Kern officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Hudson, of Meridian, passed away on October 13, 2015 at The Oaks. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by...

Terry Atkins

Terry Atkins

Oct 10, 2015

Terry William Atkins Graveside services for Terry William Atkins will be held Monday at 11am at Arkadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Roy Dabbs and Bro. Dano Rainer officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Atkins, 51, of Bailey was called home on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Rush Hospital. Terry was born August...

Dottie Barrett

Dottie Barrett

Oct 7, 2015

Dottie Barrett Graveside services for Dottie Barrett will be held Friday at 2:30 pm at Oddfellows Cemetery in Quitman with Bro. Matthew Johnson officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Barrett, 65, of Stonewall, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Lakeside Living Center in Quitman. She is survived by her daughter, Brandi Robinson and...

Betty Harper

Betty Harper

Oct 6, 2015

Mrs. Betty R. Harper Services for Mrs. Betty R. Harper will be held Friday October 9, 2015 at Webb Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Marion Cemetery. Mrs. Harper, of Meridian, passed away on October 6, 2015 at Jeff...

Martha Burdick

Martha Burdick

Oct 5, 2015

Martha Ann Burdick Memorial Services for Martha Ann Burdick will be held Saturday at 1pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Frank Cosgrove officiating. Mrs. Burdick, 74, of Meridian, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Oaks Rehabilitation Center. From May of 2013 until September of 2015, Martha Ann lived at...

Fred Mathis Sr.

Fred Mathis Sr.

Oct 1, 2015

Fred H. Mathis Sr. Services for Mr. Fred H. Mathis Sr. will be held Monday, October 5, 2015 at Webb funeral home Chapel, 11:30 a.m., with Bro. Ed Shoemaker officiating. Visitation will be from 10 - 11:30 a.m. on Monday. Burial will be in Archusa Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Quitman. Mr. Mathis, 94, of Quitman, passed away on Thursday,...

Mary Chaney

Mary Chaney

Sep 28, 2015

Mrs. Mary Louise Chaney Services for Mrs. Mary Louise Chaney will be held Friday October 2, 2015 at Webb Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jimmy Harrison and Rev. Lewis May officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home. Burial will be in Chunky Cemetery. Mrs. Chaney, of Chunky,...

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