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.
Ralph Anderson
Oct 4, 2011
Ralph L. Anderson Services for Ralph L. Anderson will be held Saturday at 2 pm at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Earl Wheatley officiating. Burial will be in Hamrick Cemetery in Collinsville with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Anderson, 78, of Collinsville, died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Rush Specialty Hospital. He...
Vernon Corbin
Oct 2, 2011
Vernon Ray Corbin Memorial Services for Vernon Ray Corbin will be held Friday, October 7, 2011 at 11 am at Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Lamar Lifer officiating. Mr. Corbin, 73, of Meridian, died Saturday, October 2, 2011 at Infinity Hospice. He was retired from both the Post Office and the Air National Guard. He was also a mason...
Myra Mcbryde
Oct 1, 2011
Mrs. Myra Lillian Covington McBryde Services for Mrs. Myra Lillian Covingon McBryde will be held on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Graveside with Rev. Carl White officiating. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. McBryde, age 93, passed away on Saturday, October 01, 2011 in Alabama....
Thomas Gouchie
Sep 28, 2011
Mr. Thomas Wesley Wes Gouchie Services for Mr. Thomas Wesley Gouchie will be held on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jesse Long and Rev. David Caves officiating. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Highland Cemetery in Hattiesburg, MS at 2:00 p.m. James F....
Hazel Mabry
Sep 21, 2011
Hazel Marie Freeman Mabry Graveside Services for Hazel Mabry will be held Saturday at 1:00 pm at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Newton County with Dr. Aaron Parker and Bro. Josh Lang officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Mabry, 77, of Meridian was born March 8, 1934 and died Wednesday, September 21, 2011...
Henry Purvis, Jr.
Sep 21, 2011
Henry D. Purvis, Jr. Henry D. Purvis, Jr., 65, of Meridian, passed away September 21, 2011 at Bedford Care Center in Marion, after a long struggle with Parkinsons disease. In honor of his request a private family memorial service will be held and no visitation is planned. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.jamesfwebb.com Mr. Purvis...
Jane Watkins
Sep 18, 2011
Mrs. Jane E. Watkins Services for Mrs. Jane E. Watkins will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Graveside with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Interment will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Watkins, age 83, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at her home...
Harold Turner
Sep 9, 2011
Harold Turner Graveside Services for Mr. Harold Turner will be held Monday at 12:30 pm at Stroud Cemetery in Clarke County with Bro. Jack Giles and Bro. Travis McManus officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Turner, 70, of Meridian, died Friday, September 9, 2011 at R.P. White Nursing Facility. He is survived...
James Gardner
Sep 8, 2011
Mr. James W. Gardner Services for Mr. James W. Gardner will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Davey Wilkinson and Rev. Gary Howse officiating. Interment will be Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Gardner, age 83, of Meridian, passed...
Claire Pope
Sep 6, 2011
Ann Claire Smith Pope Services for Claire Pope will be held Friday at 10 am at First Baptist Church, Meridian with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Burial will be the same day at 4 pm in Camp Hill, Alabama. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Claire Pope, 98, of Meridian, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011...
Macie Roberson
Sep 3, 2011
Macie Roberson Services for Mrs. Macie Roberson will be held Tuesday at 10 am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Lamar Lifer officiating. Burial will be in Toomsuba Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Roberson, 86, of Toomsuba, died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Specialty Hospital. She is survived by her children, William...
Sandra Williams
Aug 25, 2011
Sandra Dawn Chambless Williams Services for Sandra Chambless Williams will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Matt Kelly and Rev. Randy Price officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Williams, 36, of Meridian, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at her residence. She...
Johnny Pace
Aug 23, 2011
Johnny Faye Gaines Pace Services for Mrs. Johnny Faye Gaines Pace will be held Saturday at 2 pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Roy Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Pace, 73, of Meridian, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Specialty Hospital in...
Gwen Slay
Aug 23, 2011
Gwen Ross Slay Services for Mrs. Gwen Ross Slay will be held Friday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Lamar Lifer officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Slay, 85, of Meridian, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. She was a...
Janice Williford
Aug 21, 2011
Mrs. Janice West Williford Memorial services for Mrs. Janice West Williford will be held at a later date. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Williford, age 52, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at University Medical Center in Jackson. She is survived by her husband, Michael Williford of Quitman Two sons, Dustin and...
Brenda Skrmetta
Aug 20, 2011
Mrs. Brenda Reece Skrmetta Services for Mrs. Brenda Reece Skrmetta will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Null officiating. Interment will be in Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Skrmetta, 65, of Meridian, passed away...
Phyllis Pickard
Aug 13, 2011
Phyllis Marie Brown Pickard Graveside Services for Phyllis Brown Pickard will be held Tuesday at 10 am at the Brown Family Cemetery in Collinsville with Bro. Virgil Walters and Jerry Clark officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Pickard, 62, of Collinsville, died Saturday, August 13, 2011 at her residence. She is survived...
Virginia Mcarthur
Aug 11, 2011
Virginia W. McArthur Services for Virginia W. McArthur will be held Thursday at 11 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mark Flynn officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. McArthur, 91, of Meridian, died Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Infinity Hospice in Marion. She worked as...
Thomas Hampton
Aug 7, 2011
Mr. Thomas Henry Hampton Jr. Services for Mr. Thomas Henry Hampton Jr. will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hampton, age 89, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical...
E.P. Brown
Aug 4, 2011
E.P. Sonny Brown, III E.P. Brown, age 86, a resident of Meridian, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Bedford Care Center in Marion after a courageous battle with Alzheimers. He was born on January 17, 1925 to E.P. Jr. and Johnnie Tinnin Brown of Lockhart, MS. Services will be held Monday, August 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with...
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