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.
Elizabeth Abel
Jul 12, 2013
Elizabeth Abel Memorial Services for Elizabeth Abel will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 2:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Kenneth Boudreau officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Abel, 88, of Meridian, died Friday, July 12, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Meridian. Elizabeth loved her family, her Lord and Savior...
Helen Allen
Jul 7, 2013
Mrs. Helen Coleman Allen Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Coleman Allen will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Graveside, 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Dennis Kennedy officiating. Interment will be in Goodwater Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Allen, age 93, of Meridian, passed away on July 7, 2013 at...
Pauline Brewer
Jul 7, 2013
Pauline Richardson Brewer Services for Mrs. Pauline Richardson Brewer will be held Wednesday at 11 am at Cuba Baptist Church with Bro. Mike McKee officiating. Burial will be in Clay Memorial Cemetery in Cuba, Alabama with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Brewer, 89, of Cuba, Alabama, died Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Sumter...
William Overby, Sr.
Jul 6, 2013
William R. Bill Overby, Sr. Graveside services for William R. Overby, Sr. will be held Tuesday at 3pm at Pine Hill Cemetery in Enterprise with Pastor Chuck Overby officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Overby, 81, of Enterprise, died Saturday, July 6, 2013 at his residence. He was a veteran of the...
Betty Rusch
Jun 29, 2013
Mrs. Betty Diane Skaggs Rusch Memorial services for Mrs. Betty Diane Skaggs Rusch will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Mrs. Rusch, of Meridian, She was born August 7, 1945 in Seminary, MS and passed away on June 29, 2013 at Rush Foundation Hospital. She leaves behind a...
Elsie Harbour
Jun 27, 2013
Mrs. Elsie Harbour Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Harbour will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013 at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. James Gibson and Rev. Roy Dabbs officiating. Interment will be held in the New Hope Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Harbour, age 95, of Meridian,...
Louis Ruffin
Jun 24, 2013
Mr. Louis F. Ruffin Graveside funeral services for Mr. Louis F. Ruffin will be held Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Cedar Haven Cemetery with Rev. John Sweeney officiating. Interment will be held in Cedar Haven Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Coker, age 85, of Meridian, passed away on Monday,...
Belinda Walker
Jun 21, 2013
Belinda Townsend Walker Services for Belinda Townsend Walker will be held Tuesday 11am at Collinsville United Methodist Church with Rev. Pam Randall officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Walker, 62, of Meridian, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was...
Mary Smith
Jun 20, 2013
Mary Lee Smith Graveside services for Mary Lee Smith will be held Monday at 2pm at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Robert Horel officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ms. Smith, 59, of Meridian, died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her sister, Linda Houston of Meridian...
Doris Scarbrough
Jun 19, 2013
Doris Louise Carmichael Scarbrough Graveside services for Mrs. Doris Louise Scarbrough will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:30 am at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Marty Harper officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Scarbrough, 91, of Jackson, formerly of Meridian, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Highland Home Nursing Facility in...
Clyde Coker, Sr.
Jun 11, 2013
Mr. Clyde Rex Coker, Sr. Funeral services for Mr. Clyde Rex Coker, Sr. will be held Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Cokers Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Owens, Rev. Marvin Cooper, and Rev. Hiram Coker officiating. Interment will be held in the church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr....
Patricia Dorman
Jun 10, 2013
Mrs. Patricia Peanut Ann Alwell Dorman Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia A. Dorman will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Anita Hall officiating. Interment will be held at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Rose Hill. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Dorman, age...
James Parten, Sr.
Jun 9, 2013
James Hale Poodley Parten, Sr. Services for Mr. James H. Parten, Sr. will be held Wednesday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Damon Rose officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery in Nanafalia, Alabama with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Parten, 76, of Meridian, died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at...
Lawrence Cherry
Jun 5, 2013
Lawrence W. Cherry Services for Mr. Lawrence W. Cherry will be held Saturday at 2pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Mark Newell officiating. Burial will be at Bay Springs Church Cemetery in Kemper County at 4pm with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Cherry, 81, of Meridian, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Rush...
Jeffery Simmons
May 27, 2013
Mr. Jeffery Clay Simmons Funeral services for Mr. Jeffery Clay Simmons will be held Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Collinsville United Methodist Church with Rev. Alan Randall officiating. Interment will be held in Collinsville UMC Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Simmons, age 44, of Collinsville, passed away on Monday,...
Alice Mclelland
May 24, 2013
Mrs. Alice Dunnam McLelland Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Dunnam McLelland will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2013 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Franklin McLelland officiating. Interment will be held at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. McLelland, age 97, of Toomsuba, passed to her...
Annie Fontan
May 15, 2013
Annie Margaret Fontan Graveside Services for Mrs. Annie Margaret Fontan will be held Saturday at 2:00 pm at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Roy Dabbs officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Fontan, 81, of Meridian, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her...
Johnny Haguewood
May 4, 2013
Johnny Rex Haguewood Services for Johnny Rex Haguewood will be held Wednesday at 1:00 pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Ervin Mooney officiating. Burial will be in Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Haguewood, 51, of Meridian, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. He...
Kathleen Lambert
Apr 30, 2013
Memorial Services for Kathleen Fleming Lambert will be held Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:30pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Frank Cosgrove officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Lambert, 65, of Meridian, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Jeff Anderson Hospital. She is survived by her son, Hank Lambert, III and...
Roy Weathers
Apr 29, 2013
Roy O. Weathers Services for Mr. Roy O. Weathers will be held Saturday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Paul Raley officiating. Burial will be in the Springhill UMC Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Weathers, 77, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Biloxi. He was...
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