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.

Andrew Jarman

Andrew Jarman

Dec 14, 2013

Mr. Andrew Parker Andy Jarman Funeral services for Mr. Andy Jarman will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 10:00 am at Graveside with Dr. Gary Blair officiating. Interment will be held in Rosehill Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Jarman, age 50, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at...

Dr. Wansley Sr.

Dr. Wansley Sr.

Dec 11, 2013

Dr. Billy M. Wansley Sr. Funeral services for Dr. Billy M. Wansley Sr. will be held Monday, December 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Edwards officiating. Interment will be held in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Wansley, age 79, passed...

Christopher Nause

Christopher Nause

Dec 7, 2013

Christopher Derek Nause Services for Christopher Derek Nause will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Frank Cosgrove officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Christopher Derek Nause, 36, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013 in Meridian. Derek was a graduate of Mississippi State...

Mabel Woodall

Mabel Woodall

Dec 3, 2013

Mable I. Jackson Woodall Services for Mrs. Mable Jackson Woodall will be held Friday at 10am at Webb Chapel with Dr. Richard Wallace officiating. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Woodall, 83, of Meridian, died Tuesday, December 03, 2013 at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. She...

Marion Murray

Marion Murray

Nov 15, 2013

MERIDIAN On Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, Marion O. Murray passed from this earthly life to her Heavenly home where she was greeted by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Also welcoming her home are her mother Iva Watkins Adkins Murray, her father Vernon Wood Adkins, step father Witt Murray, brother Vernon Wood Adkins Jr., her son Michael Murray, granddaughters...

James Nichols

James Nichols

Nov 13, 2013

James D. Nichols Graveside Services for James D. Nichols will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 11:00am at Graham Cemetery with Pastor Allen Shortridge officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Nichols, 55, of Meridian, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Pentecostal Church of...

Richard Md

Richard Md

Nov 11, 2013

Funeral services for Dr. Richard Dick Fleming will be held Monday, November 18, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Frank Cosgrove and Father Suresh Thirumalareddy officiating. Interment will be held in Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Richard Fleming, retired doctor of internal medicine and cardiology,...

Betty Knight

Betty Knight

Nov 8, 2013

Betty Knight Funeral Services for Betty Knight will be held Monday, November 11, 2013 at 10:00am at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Dabbs and Rev. Albert McMullen officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Knight, 83, of Meridian, died Friday, November 8, 2013, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She...

Ginger Raines

Ginger Raines

Nov 4, 2013

Ginger Sue Raines Services for Ginger Sue Raines will be held Friday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Alvin Nabors officiating. Burial will be in Graham Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Raines, 59, of Meridian, died Monday, November 4, 2013 at her residence. She is survived by her husband,...

Joseph Brown

Joseph Brown

Oct 23, 2013

Alfred Joseph Brown Services for Joseph Brown will be held Saturday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Alan Singletary officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Brown, 80, of Meridian, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at his home. Mr. Brown was retired from the 186th...

Sara Emmons

Sara Emmons

Oct 21, 2013

Visitation 1st Baptist Church of Meridian 701 26th Avenue Meridian, MS  39301 Thursday, October 24, 2013 1011 am Service Funeral Services 1st Baptist Church of Meridian 26th Street Meridian, MS  39301 Thursday, October 24, 2013 11:00 am Cemetery Magnolia Cemetery 23rd Ave. Meridian, MS  39301 Memorial Contributions 701 26th Avenue Meridian, MS...

Constance Whitehead

Constance Whitehead

Oct 19, 2013

Constance Elizabeth Whitehead Memorial services for Constance Elizabeth Whitehead will be held at a later date. Constance Whitehead, 27, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Regency Hospital. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt. Her friends and family loved her very much and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her mother, Deborah...

Debbie Sellers

Debbie Sellers

Oct 17, 2013

Debbie Hambrick Sellers Services for Debbie Hambrick Sellers will be held Tuesday at 10am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Roy Dabbs officiating. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Ms. Sellers, 56, of Meridian, died Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Specialty Hospital. Many people knew her from...

Danny Moulds

Danny Moulds

Oct 16, 2013

Services for Danny Moulds will be held today, Saturday, at 11 a.m. at Webb Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Providence Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Moulds, 59, of Meridian, passed away on Oct. 16, 2013 at Rush Foundation Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Moulds four daughters, April Williams,...

Johnnie Spires

Johnnie Spires

Oct 14, 2013

Johnnie W. Spires Services for Mr. Johnnie W. Spires will be held Friday, October 18, 2018 at 2:30 pm at Webb Chapel with Bro. Jim Hutchison and Olen Hull officiating. Burial will be in Chunky Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Spires, 76, of Chunky, died Monday, October 14, 2013 at Pioneer...

Daniel Miles

Daniel Miles

Oct 12, 2013

Mr. Daniel Wade Miles Services for Daniel Wade Miles will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Jones Chapel Church of God. Interment will be held in Jones Chapel Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Daniel Wade Miles, 75, was born on August 27, 1938 in Meridian, MS...

Mark Ward

Mark Ward

Oct 5, 2013

Mark Andrew Ward A private memorial service will be held at a later date for Mark Andrew Ward, 49, of Meridian, who passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 at his residence. Mark is survived by his wife, Cindy Ward son, Camron Ward his mother, Mary Sue Griffith brothers, Phillip Ward and wife Cheryl, and Chris Ables and his wife...

Robert Baskett, Jr.

Robert Baskett, Jr.

Oct 4, 2013

Robert M. Baskett, Jr. Graveside services for Robert M. Baskett, Jr. will be held Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 11:30am at Stinson Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Smith officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Baskett, 66, of Meridian, died Friday, October 4, 2013 at Rush Hospital. Robert was an avid outdoorsman especially hunting...

Vernice Jenkins

Vernice Jenkins

Sep 26, 2013

Vernice Etta Tarte Jenkins Services for Mrs. Vernice Jenkins will be held Monday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Frankie Boyette officiating. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Jenkins, 82, of Meridian, died Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She...

Jimmie Harper

Jimmie Harper

Sep 22, 2013

Mr. Jimmie D. Harper Services for Jimmie D. Harper will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at graveside with Dr. Richard Wallace officiating. Interment will be held in Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Harper, 72, of Meridian, passed away on September 22, 2013 at Jeff Anderson...

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