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.

Kathryn Millsaps
Apr 7, 2016
Kathryn Millsaps Services for Mrs. Kathryn Millsaps will be held Saturday at 2pm at Liberty Baptist Church in Dekalb with Bro. Jimmy Gerrard and Bro. Lee Hartley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Millsaps, 79, of Dekalb, died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at her residence. She...
Jarrod Gray
Apr 3, 2016
Jarrod Michael Gray Services for Jarrod Gray will be held Wednesday at 2pm at Webb Chapel with Pastor Luke Way and Pastor Byron Madison officiating. Burial will be in Graham Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Jarrod Gray, 16, of Meridian, died Sunday, March 3, 2016 at Anderson Hospital. Jarrod was an awesome young...

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
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