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.

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
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,...

Bobby Carmichael
Sep 18, 2015
Bobby Wayne Carmichael Services for Mr. Bobby Wayne Carmichael will be held Monday, September 21, 2015 at Webb funeral home Chapel, 10:00 a.m., with Bro. Charles Pierce Jr. officiating. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 on Sunday, September 20th. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Carmichael, 68, of Meridian passed away on Friday, September 18,...
Brenda Nause
Sep 12, 2015
Brenda James Nause Services for Brenda James Nause will be held Tuesday at 11am at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Frank Cosgrove officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Nause, 69, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was originally of Butler, Alabama, and lived the...

Anita Knight
Sep 10, 2015
Anita Knight Graveside Services for Anita Knight will be held Monday at 2pm at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Roy Dabbs officiating. Mrs. Knight, 79, of Meridian, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at her residence. She was retired from Sears after 45 years of service. She is survived by her sons, Keith Knight, and Craig Knight and...

Sara Pierce
Sep 10, 2015
Sara Nell Moore Pierce Services for Nell Pierce will be held Thursday at 11am at Webb Chapel with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Pierce, 81, of Meridian, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Anderson Hospital. She graduated from Martin High School and...
Siddie Massengale
Sep 7, 2015
Siddie Belle Covington Massengale Services for Siddie Massengale will be held Friday at 3pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Mark Flynn officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Massengale, 96, of Meridian, died Monday, September 7, 2015 at Rush Hospital. She was a long time member of Central...

Beryl Harbour
Sep 5, 2015
Beryl Elizabeth (Beth) Harbour Services for Beryl Elizabeth (Beth) Harbour will be held Wednesday, September 9, at 11am in the chapel of James F. Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck Meador officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery. Beth, 86, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, September...

Kelly Brown, Sr.
Sep 2, 2015
Kelly Paul Brown, Sr. Memorial Services for Kelly Paul Brown, Sr. will be held Saturday at 3pm at The Church of The Way with Pastor Jack Giles officiating. Kelly Paul Brown, Sr., 57, of Chunky, died Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Anderson Hospital. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.jamesfwebb.com
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George Pugh Jr.
Aug 31, 2015
Rev. George Pugh Funeral services for Rev. George Pugh will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Marion United Methodist Church at 12 p.m. with Rev. Eddie Edwards officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will...

Donald Skinner
Aug 26, 2015
Donald Skinner Services for Donald Purvis Skinner will be held Saturday at 2pm at the Church of The Way with Pastor Jack Giles officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove MB Church Cemetery in Little Rock with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Skinner, 61, of Meridian, died Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at his residence....

Charles Balchunas
Aug 18, 2015
Mr. Charles Balchunas Funeral services for Mr. Charles Balchunas will be held on Friday, August 21, 2015 at Graveside at 11 a.m. Visitation will be Friday from 10 - 11 at Webb Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Balchunas, 91, of Meridian, passed away on Aug. 18, 2015 at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. He was...

Lois Knight
Aug 14, 2015
Mr. Lois (L.M.) Knight Funeral services for Mr. L.M. Knight will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel, 11a.m., with Bro. Gilbert Eaves, Bro. Charles Davis and Bro. Marcus Finch officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10 - 11 a.m. Mr. Knight, 91, of Meridian,...
Angie Greenwood
Aug 10, 2015
Angie M. Greenwood Graveside services for Angie M. Greenwood will be held Wednesday at 1:00 pm at Stonewall Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Griffin officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Greenwood, 79, of Stonewall, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at Rush Hospital. She is survived by her sons, Michael Harris and wife Sherry, and...

Rhen Pierce
Aug 8, 2015
Rhen W. Pierce Services for Rhen W. Pierce will be held Tuesday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Pierce, 82, of Meridian, died Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Anderson Regional Hospital. He served as Military Police...

Charles Litchfield
Aug 3, 2015
Mr. Charles Litchfield Graveside services for Mr. Charles Litchfield will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2015, 10:30 a.m. in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5 - 7 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home. Mr. Litchfield, 82, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015. He is survived by Son, Michael Litchfield (Fay); Daughter, Janet Phelps; Grandchildren,...

Roger Hayes
Jul 27, 2015
Roger D. Hayes Services for Roger D. Hayes will be held Saturday at 1 pm at Webb Chapel with Pastor Todd Tilghman officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hayes, 71, of Meridian, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at his home after a two...
Birdie Rogers
Jul 24, 2015
Birdie Mae Dement Rogers Services for Birdie Mae Dement Rogers will be held Wednesday at 10:30 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Tom Sorrell of Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Birdie Mae Dement Rogers died Friday, July 24, 2015 at the age of 100. She was...

Clay Wheeler
Jul 17, 2015
Lucas "Clay" Wheeler Graveside services for Lucas Clay Wheeler will be held Wednesday at 11am at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery with Andy Wheeler officiating. Mr. Wheeler, 56, of Toomsuba, died Friday, July 17, 2015 at Rush Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Amber Wheeler; granddaughter, Toriana M. Johnson; mother, Edwina S. Wheeler; brother, Derryl Wheeler; sister, Janis...
Robert Kent
Jul 14, 2015
Robert "Red" Kent Services for Robert "Red" Kent will be held Thursday at 10 am at Webb Chapel with Bro. James Williams and Bro. Jeff Hancock officiating. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Kent, 75, of Meridian, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Specialty Hospital. He was a longtime horseman, team roper, and bull rider. He...
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