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.

Billie Doolittle

Billie Doolittle

Aug 24, 2009

Services for Mrs. Billie L. Doolittle will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Meridian with Rev. Rhett G. Payne III officiating. Interment will be in Newton Masonic Cemetery at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until service time First Presbyterian...

Irma Shirley

Irma Shirley

Aug 21, 2009

Services for Irma Jean Shirley will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel, with the rev. John Tracy officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery with James F. Webb in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Shirley, 71 of Meridian died Friday, August 21, 2009 at Rush Hospital. She was...

Christine Nix

Christine Nix

Aug 20, 2009

Graveside Services for Mrs. Christine Nix will be held on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Revs. Roy Dabbs and Danny Davis officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Nix, 78, of Meridian died Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Golden Living Center. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist...

Rubie Katzes

Rubie Katzes

Aug 18, 2009

Ruby E. Katzes Services for Ruby Katzes will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Claude Fleming officiating. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. Mrs. Katzes, 86, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at Riley Hospital. She was a member of College Park United Methodist Church. She loved...

Lois Deavers

Lois Deavers

Aug 15, 2009

Ms. Lois R. Deavers Services for Ms. Lois R. Deavers will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 2:00 PM at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carroll Reid officiating. Interment will be in Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 17, 2009 from 5 - 7 PM. Ms. Deavers, 79,...

Lula Priester

Lula Priester

Jul 24, 2009

PLula Andrews Priester P PServices for Lula Mae Priester will be held on Monday, PJuly 27, 2009 at 3:00 pm in Enterprise Baptist Church, PEnterprise, MS, with the Rev. Richard Cochran officiating. PVisitation be from 1:30 to 3:00 prior to the service at the church. PJames F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. PMrs.Priester, 96, of Enterprise, died...

Patsy Swanner

Patsy Swanner

Jul 24, 2009

PMrs. Patsy Kay Swanner P PGraveside Services for Mrs. Patsy Kay Swanner Pwill be held on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 2:45 pm in PMeridian Memorial Park with the Rev. Bruce Cooley officiating. PVisitation be from 1:30 to 2:30 prior to the service. PJames F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. PMrs. Swanner, 63, of Savoy, died Friday,...

Rodrick Rawlings

Rodrick Rawlings

Jul 21, 2009

Mr. Rodrick Bobby Rawlings Private Services for Rodrick Bobby Rawlings will be held on a later date. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Rawlings, 81 of Quitman, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Specialty Hospital in Meridian. He was a member of the Lions Club and Quitman Bass Club. He...

Jessie Rutledge

Jessie Rutledge

Jul 19, 2009

Services for Mr. Jessie Boe Rutledge will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m., with Rev. Josh Yeager officiating. Visitation will be held today at Webb Funeral Home from 57 p.m. Interment will be held at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Rutledge, 79, passed away on Sunday, July 19,...

Margie Joiner

Margie Joiner

Jul 18, 2009

IMG hspace10 srchttp:mi-cache.legacy.comlegacyimagesCobrandsmeridianstarPhotos2010004271.jpg alignleft vspace4 border0 lgyOrigNamehttp:www.meridianstar.comlegacyimagesdimage201001234 Funeral Services for Margie S. Joiner will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Webb Chapel with Rev. Michael Emerson Carlisle officiating. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Joiner, 87, died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Jeff...

Henry Hayes

Henry Hayes

Jul 17, 2009

Henry P. Hayes Services for Henry Preston Hayes will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Webb Chapel with Rev. Jim Meadows officiating. Burial will be in Little Zion Cemetery in Kemper County with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hayes, 81, died Friday, July 17, 2009, at Rush Hospital in Meridian. He was born...

W. Robinson

W. Robinson

Jul 15, 2009

W. E. Robinson Services for W. E. Bill Robinson will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richie Davis officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Robinson, 89, of Brandon, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Hospice Ministries, one day...

Ada Stephens

Ada Stephens

Jul 4, 2009

Service Chapel James F. Webb Funeral Home 2514 7th Street Meridian, MS  39301 Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:00 p.m.

Johnnie Shields

Johnnie Shields

Jun 28, 2009

Mrs. Johnnie Pearl Shields Services for Mrs. Johnnie Pearl Shields will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Webb Chapel with Rev. Delbert Lathan and Rev. Allen Gibson officiating. Interment will be at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Shields, 91, died on Sunday, June 28,...

Glen Ball

Glen Ball

Jun 23, 2009

Glenn F. Ball, longtime resident of Meridian, died at home June 23, 2009. He almost fulfilled his ong time goal of celebrating his 100th birthday, which would have been July 6, 2009. He was born in Wapello, Iowa, on July 6, 2009. He graduated from Iowa High School in 1927 and entered college at Iowa State University, where he...

Bonnie Raines

Bonnie Raines

Jun 21, 2009

Services for Mrs. Bonnie Faye Jordan Raines will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 10:oo a.m., at Fellowship Baptist Church with Bro. Rodgers Ivey officiating. Interment will be at Fellowship Baptist in Japser County. Mrs. Raines, 71 passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at her residence in Enterprise, MS. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist...

Carolyn Seale

Carolyn Seale

Jun 10, 2009

Mrs. Carolyn Joyce Seale Funeral Services for Carolyn Joyce Seale will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 1:00 pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Roy Garrett officiating. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Seale, 79, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 in Meridian. She retired after 44 years...

Walter Parker

Walter Parker

Jun 10, 2009

Walter McLemore Parker Funeral Services for Walter McLemore Parker will be held Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Frank Cosgrove officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Mr. Parker, 68, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at his residence in Enterprise,...

Mittie Thompson

Mittie Thompson

Jun 10, 2009

Miss Mittie Ruth Thompson Graveside Services for Miss Mittie Ruth Thompson will be held Friday, June 12, 2009 at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Bonita with the Rev. Elaine Maust officiating. Jame F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Miss Thompson, 91, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 in Columbia, MS. She is survived by her great nephew,...

Carolyn Karnes

Carolyn Karnes

Jun 1, 2009

Aurelia Carolyn Karnes Graveside services for Aurelia Carolyn Karnes will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with Josh Yeager officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Karnes, 78, of Meridian died on Monday, June 1, 2009, at her home. She was a member of the Joy Sunday School...

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