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.

Bonnie Gough

Bonnie Gough

Sep 27, 2012

Mrs. Bonnie Mae McCormick Gough Switchboard Operator, Meridian Star Services for Mrs. Bonnie Gough will be held at 11:30 am Monday, October 1, 2012 with Rev. Jack Kerns officiating. Interment will be held in Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Gough, 92, of Meridian, passed away on September 27, 2012 at Poplar Springs...

Johnnie Swain

Johnnie Swain

Sep 25, 2012

Services for Johnnie E. Swain were held Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, at 11 a.m., at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ramey Hankins officiating. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Swain died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. She was born July 2, 1917...

Mary Rawlings

Mary Rawlings

Sep 25, 2012

Mrs. Mary P. Rawlings Private Memorial Services for Mrs. Mary P. Rawlings will be held at a later date. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Rawlings, 80, of Quitman, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 in Marion. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Quitman and a retired licensed practical...

Kathy Caldwell

Kathy Caldwell

Sep 24, 2012

Kathy Caldwell Visitation services for Kathy Caldwell will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2012 from 5:008:00 pm at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Mrs. Caldwell, 44, of Meridian, formerly of Butler, Alabama, died Monday, September 24, 2012 at Rush Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Robert Caldwell sons, Kevin and Dalton Cooper daughter, Candace Cooper granddaughters, Ryley and...

Mary Soule'

Mary Soule'

Sep 21, 2012

Mary Eileen Soule Miss Mary Eileen Soule died Friday, September 21, 2012 in Meridian, MS. She was a graduate of Meridian High School, Class of 1960 and attended the University of Southern Mississippi on a music scholarship. She was preceded in death by her father, G.H. Hal Soule, Sr. and infant sisters, Susan and Charlotte. She is survived by...

Michelle Mason

Michelle Mason

Sep 18, 2012

Memorial Services for Michelle Lee Mason will be held Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 10 am at First Baptist Church Collinsville with Rev. Damon Williams officiating. Michelle Lee Mason, 38, of Meridian, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Mason parents, Jimmy and Faye Lee children, Regan Smith, BreAnna...

Charles Vining

Charles Vining

Sep 18, 2012

Memorial Services for Charles Vining will be held Thursday at 11:30 am at Webb Chapel with Father Frank Cosgrove officiating. Charles Vining, 55, of Meridian, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Rush Hospital. He loved football and was a longtime fan of Alabama football. He also loved and cared for his 17 critters. He is survived by his wife,...

Mildred Mcgee

Mildred Mcgee

Sep 13, 2012

Mrs. Mildred Castle McGee Services for Mrs. Mildred Castle McGee will be held at 11:00 am Monday, September 17, 2012 at Graveside. Interment will be held in the Hickory Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. McGee, age 95, of Meridian, passed away on September 13, 2012 at her daughters home in Baton Rouge, LA....

James Jackson

James Jackson

Sep 10, 2012

Mr. James C. Buddy Jackson Funeral services for Mr. James Buddy Jackson will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating. Interment will be held in Mulberry Cemetery in Jasper County. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Jackson, age 42, of Enterprise, passed away...

Martha Weeks

Martha Weeks

Sep 9, 2012

Martha Alois Weeks Services for Mrs. Martha Alois Weeks will be held Tuesday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Jim Williams officiating. Burial will be in Jones Chapel Church of God Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Weeks was born in Stonewall, Miss. May 25, 1912 and went to be...

Mark Titus

Mark Titus

Sep 7, 2012

Mark Edward Titus Graveside services for Mr. Mark Edward Titus will be held Monday at 10:00 am at Cokers Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Davey Wilkinson officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Titus, 96, of Meridian, died Friday, September 7, 2012 at his residence. He was a veteran of the...

Dalma Grissom

Dalma Grissom

Aug 20, 2012

Dalma A. Grissom Services for Mrs. Dalma A. Grissom will be held Saturday at 2pm at Webb Chapel with Bro. Walton Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Grissom, 97, of Meridian, died Monday, August 20, 2012 at Rush Hospital. She is survived by her...

Elizabeth Knight

Elizabeth Knight

Aug 19, 2012

Elizabeth Christine Knight Services for Elizabeth Christine Knight will be held Wednesday at 2pm at Webb Chapel with Bro. Jack Giles officiating. Burial will be in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Knight, 84, of Meridian, died Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Specialty Hospital. She was born and...

Steven Guy

Steven Guy

Aug 4, 2012

Mr. Steven Steve Guy Memorial services for Mr. Steve Guy will be held at 5:00 pm Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Jubilee Mennonite Church with Pastors Duane and Elaine Maust officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Guy, age 49, of Collinsville, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Rush Hospital in Meridian. He...

Sara Fisher

Sara Fisher

Aug 2, 2012

Mrs. Sara J. Fisher Services for Mrs. Sara J. Fisher will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Williams officiating. Interment will be held in the Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Fisher, age 76, of Meridian, passed away on August 2,...

Franklin Pharis Jr.

Franklin Pharis Jr.

Aug 2, 2012

Mr. Franklin Louis Pharis Jr. Graveside services for Mr. Franklin Louis Pharis Jr. will be held at 11:30 am Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Magnolia Cemetery with Dr. Carl White officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Pharis, age 87, of Meridian, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his home in Meridian. He...

John Broome

John Broome

Aug 2, 2012

Mr. John Evin Broome Services for Mr. John Evin Broome will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 6, 2012 at Blue Springs Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Benny Buckley officiating. Interment will be held at the Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Broome, age 69, of Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, August...

Elayne Mayo

Elayne Mayo

Jul 31, 2012

Mrs. Elayne Mayo Memorial services for Mrs. Elayne Mayo will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 4, 2012 at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Rev. Jessie Napp officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Mayo, age 73, of Meridian, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at her home. She was a retired...

Margaret Richardson

Margaret Richardson

Jul 25, 2012

Services for Margaret Covert Richardson will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., at St. Patricks Catholic Church with Father Frank Cosgrove officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Richardson, 86, of Meridian, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in Birmingham, Ala. Survivors include her daughters: Margaret R. Jackson...

Wilma Reed

Wilma Reed

Jul 25, 2012

Wilma Smith Reed Services for Mrs. Wilma Smith Reed will be held Friday at 10am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Corey Fontan officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Church Cemetery in Stringer with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Reed, 81, of Meridian, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She...

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