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.
Melvin Oubre Jr.
Nov 19, 2017
Melvin L. Oubre Jr. Services for Mr. Melvin Oubre Jr. will be held on Wednesday at graveside at Mississippi Veterans Cemetery in Newton at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Mississippi Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Oubre, 70, of Meridian, passed away on...
Peggy Little
Nov 18, 2017
Peggy Jean Riley Little Peggy Jean Riley Little, 79, bravely went to Heaven on November 18, 2017 surrounded by her children at Regency Hospital in Meridian, MS. She was born in Meridian, January 2nd, 1938 to Clarence and Eula Bell Riley and was the 5th child of eight children. Peggy graduated valedictorian of her Clarkdale school graduating class of...
Carolyn Reed
Nov 15, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Reed Services for Mrs. Carolyn Reed will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 2:30 pm at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chuck Overby officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 1pm until service time. Interment will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Reed, 63, of Meridian, passed away on November 15,...
Emmett Rivers
Nov 11, 2017
Graveside services for Mr. Emmett Lee Rivers II will be held Wednesday, November 15th at 2pm at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Rev. Dennis Robinson will be officiating the service. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Rivers, 54, of Meridian, passed away Saturday at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a retired truck driver for Roadway...
Katie White
Nov 8, 2017
Services for Mrs. Katie Poole White will be Friday, November 10, 2017 at 2:00 pm at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Edward Pickle officiating. Mrs. Katie White, 96, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Woodhaven Manor in Demopolis, AL. Mrs. White is survived by her daughter, Glenda Wolfe (Joe); Sons, Daryl White (Clara Edwards), Harold Wayne White,...
Jane Tolbert
Nov 4, 2017
Martha Jane, "Sweet Thang" Tolbert, 72, of Meridian passed away surrounded by family on November 4, 2017. She was the daughter of Albert Phillips and Martha Naomi Wedgeworth. She is survived by her sisters, Onie Mae Deavers of Meridian, JoAnn Phillips of Little Rock, her brother Jimmy Phillips of Virginia Beach and many nieces and nephes. She was preceded...
Madie Chambers
Nov 4, 2017
Services for Mrs. Madie Claire Chambers will be Wednesday, November 8 at 1:00 pm at Webb Funeral Home with Rev. Marty Harper and Bro. John Sweeney officiating. Burial will be at Freedom Church Cemetery. Mrs. Chambers, 79, died November 4, 2017 at Rush Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Lamar Wayne Chambers Sr.; Son, Lamar Wayne Chambers Jr...
Hilda Miller
Nov 2, 2017
A memorial service for Mrs. Hilda Miller will be Monday, November 6, 2017 at 10 am at Webb Funeral Home with Chaplain Jackie White officiating. Mrs. Hilda Miller, 90, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017. She is survived by her sons Brian Miller (Christy) and Phil Miller; grandchild, Jillianne Worrell; and great grandchildren Kaleb Tucker and Abel Worrell. She...
Julia Lollar
Oct 31, 2017
Services for Mrs. Julia Lollar will be Friday, November 3, 2017 at 11 am at Pine Forest Baptist Church with Rev. Harold "Bubba" Lollar Jr. officiating. Internment will be immediately following at Pine Forest Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Lollar, 88, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Anderson Hospital. She loved reading and gardening. She is survived by her children,...
Bobby Robinson
Oct 30, 2017
Mr. Bobby Ray Robinson died October 30, 2017 at his home. Mr. Robinson loved to hunt, fish, travel and spend time with his friends at the coffee shop. He is survived by his son, Edward Lee Stevens (Lindsay); grandchildren, Paul Stevens, Christian Baldridge, Emily Stevens and Connor Stevens; a great grandson, Karsen Tyler Baldridge; and a brother William Robinson....
Glen Gordon
Oct 30, 2017
Services for Glen "Red" Gordon will be held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at 2:30 pm at Gordon Cemetery with Bro. Kenneth Owen officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Gordon, age 76, of Meridian, MS passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dot Gordon; Children, Lawana...
Robert Rhodes
Oct 28, 2017
Graveside services for Mr. Robert Rhodes will be Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 11:00 am at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Vicki officiating. Mr Rhodes died Saturday, October 28, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his sister, Linda Wright; Nephews Robert Rushing Harper (Stephanie) and Michael Harper; and close friend Randy Roberson. He was preceded...
Ben Loper
Oct 28, 2017
Ben H. Loper, 96, passed away peacefully in Palm Harbor, Florida October 28, 2017. He was born September 2, 1921 in Meridian, Mississippi. Ben graduated high school in Jackson, MS. He went on to Mississippi State where he studied Chemical Engineering and played football for the Bulldogs. After the start of World War II, Ben enlisted in the Army,...
Irene Howard
Oct 24, 2017
Services for Mrs. Irene Howard will be Friday, October 27 at 11am at Webb Funeral Home with Chaplain Paul Officiating. Burial will be at Old Marion Cemetery. Mrs. Irene Howard died October 24 at her home. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Mrs. Howard was a former member of the Eastern Star and a member of...
Mr. Bobby Smith
Oct 20, 2017
Mr. Bobby W. Smith Bobby Woodrow "Mr. Bob" Smith, 91, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017, at Anderson Regional Hospital in Meridian, MS. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017, in the James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Newbaker officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. unitil service time....
Christopher Chandler
Oct 20, 2017
Mr. Christopher "Chris" Chandler Mr. Chris Chandler passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by friends and loved ones. Chris, as he was known to his friends, was a truck driver and when he wasn't working he was spending time with his friends shooting pool. He is survived by his parents, Brenda and Harry Chandler;...
Canaan Faucette
Oct 15, 2017
Canaan David Faucette was born on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at 5:34 pm. After a short time of being held in the loving arms of family, he passed into the arms of Jesus. Canaan was the son of William David Jr. and Natalie Faucette of Quitman. He is survived by two siblings, London Brooks and Bella McKae Faucette. His...
Emily Snowden
Oct 6, 2017
Mrs. Snowden passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Anderson's Hospital. Services will be Monday, October 9, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Matthew Simmons officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Mrs. Snowden participated in Girl Scouts for many years and loved bowling. She was retired from Rush Hospital as an LPN,...
Carol Ponds
Oct 6, 2017
Graveside services for Carol Ponds will be held Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at 11:00 am at Bethany Baptist Church in the Whynot Community, with Dr. John Temple officiating. Miss Ponds, 71, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017, at her home. Carol was a graduate of Southeast Lauderdale High School and attended business school in Meridian. She worked at several...
James Osborne
Oct 3, 2017
Mr. James Osborne died October 3, 2017 at Anderson Hospital. Services will be Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 2:00 pm at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Farwell officiating. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters Ginny Taylor and Amy Wilt, grandchildren, brothers, nieces, nephews and companion, Louise Joiner. Visitation will...
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