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.
Alwee Fulton
Apr 16, 2017
Services for Mrs. Alwee Williams Fulton will be held Wednesday, April 19th at 10:30 am at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny McGill and Rev. James Goodwin officiating. Special music provided by dear friend David Hosch. Burial will be at Brooksville City Cemetery in Brooksville, MS at 1:00 PM. Mrs. Fulton, 90, passed away at home April...
Ruby Reed
Apr 13, 2017
Services for Ruby Hazel Reed will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Webb Chapel with Pastor Destin Morris officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Reed, 93, of Meridian, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Anderson Regional Medical Center....

Wayne Tindall
Apr 10, 2017
Wayne Berdette Tindall, 83, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at Bedford Care Center in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Tindall; sons, Bryan Tindall and wife Susan, and Dean Tindall and his wife Brenda; and a daughter, Cheryl Rubringer and her husband Lance.
Tiffany Douglas
Apr 4, 2017
Tiffany Douglas, 43, of Toomsuba, MS, won her battle against cancer on April 4th, 2017, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She had valiantly fought cancer since 2009 while also raising her three children, keeping up her flower gardens, and teaching preschoolers about her beloved Lord. She is preceded in death by her grandfather William "Pete" Smith, and survived by...

Bobby Knight
Mar 31, 2017
Bobby L. Knight Graveside Services for Bobby L. Knight will be held Sunday at 3:00 pm at Spring Hill UMC Cemetery. Mr. Knight, 86, of Meridian, died Friday, March 31, 2017 at Anderson Hospital. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U. S. Army. He worked at W. S. Dickey Clay for many years. He...
Bobby Bryan
Mar 15, 2017
Services for Bobby Wayne Bryan will be held Friday at 11:00 am at Webb Chapel with Bro Leslie Aucoin officiating. Mr. Bobby Wayne Bryan died Thursday, February 15, 2017 at Anderson Hospital. Bobby Wayne was an only child. Bobby Wayne was quite the entrepreneur throughout his lifetime. Survivors include his wife, Irene Bryan; 3 daughters, Kim Wilson (Donald) of...
Johnny Grace
Mar 9, 2017
John Charles Grace "Johnny", 69, was called home to be with his mother (Ouida Grace) and father (Charles "Mac" Grace) and beloved puppies: Toby, Truman, Poppy, Duffy & Claude Tucker on March 9, 2017 (69). Johnny is survived by his beloved wife, Claudia Grace, Sons - Will Grace & Steve Grace, Stepdaughter - Shelly Graham, Granddaughter - Anna Claire...
Willie Kinard, Sr.
Mar 1, 2017
Willie Durwood Kinard, Sr. Services for Willie D. Kinard, Sr. will be held Saturday at 12pm at Webb Chapel with Bro. Dewitt Bains officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Kinard, 91, of Meridian, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the VA Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. He is...
Harold Courier
Feb 28, 2017
Harold Courier Services will be held Friday at 2pm at MS Veterans Cemetery in Newton. Mr. Courier, 73, of Meridian, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Specialty Hospital. He was retired chief having served in the U.S. Navy for over 26 years. He was loved by his family and many special friends. He is survived by his wife, Joyce...

Martha Boswell
Feb 24, 2017
Martha Stampley Boswell Services for Mrs. Martha Stampley "Bo Peep" Boswell will be held on Thursday, March 2,2017 at Faith Baptist Church, 1:00 p.m., with Bro. Billy Warsaw officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday at the church from 12 - 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Boswell, 74, of Meridian, passed away on February...

Christopher Vanderburg
Feb 23, 2017
Service Memorial Service James F. Webb Funeral Home 2514 7th Street Meridian, MS 39301 Friday, March 3, 2017 11:00 am

Harold Shanrock
Feb 22, 2017
Mr. Harold Shanrock Services for Mr. Harold Shanrock will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mt. Horeb Baptist Church. Mr. Shanrock, 79, of Meridian, passed away on February 22, 2017 at his home....

Mack Emmons
Feb 22, 2017
Mack Emmons, of Meridian, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. He was 85 years old. Mack was born on January 23, 1932 in Meridian, Mississippi. Mack attended Stevenson Elementary, Southside Elementary, Kate Griffin Junior High and graduated from Meridian High School in 1949. He earned a BS in Industrial Management in 1953 from Mississippi State...
Otis Glaspie
Feb 10, 2017
Services for Otis Earl Glaspie will be held Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 11 AM at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Scooba with Rev. Marcus Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Otis Earl Glaspie was born November 7, 1949 to the late Dink Glaspie in Scooba,...
Linda Moulds
Feb 8, 2017
Linda K. (Watson) Moulds,75, passed from this life on February 8,2017. Services will be Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 2:30 pm at Webb Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Owen officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2:30 pm Saturday. Burial will be immediately following at Pine Grove Cemetery in Collinsville, MS. She was born to James Ervin and Mildred Claudene Watson...
Leland Hughes
Feb 7, 2017
Leland W. Hughes A celebration of life ceremony for Mr. Leland W. Hughes was held on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Mr. Hughes, 92, of Tuxedo, passed away on February 7, 2017 at Rush Hospital in Meridian. Mr. Hughes was retired from the GM&O Railroad. He was a fixture of downtown...

Susie Deweese
Feb 5, 2017
Services for Mrs. Catherine Deweese will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. with Dr. Jeff Myers officiating. Visitation will be today from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Deweese, 93, of Meridian, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017...

Dorothy Boyette
Jan 25, 2017
Services for Mrs. Dorothy Webb Boyette will be held Saturday, January 28th, 2017, at graveside, 1:00 p.m. with Bro. David Keller officiating. Interment will be at Coker's Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10:30 to 12:30 at Webb Funeral Home. James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Boyette, age 83, of...

Patsy Swanner
Jan 17, 2017
Patsy Sharp Swanner Memorial Services for Patsy Sharp Swanner will be held Friday at 10:00 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Steve Winstead officiating. Mrs. Swanner, 71, of Enterprise, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Regency Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Swanner; son, Terry Swanner and wife Tammy Skinner; daughter, Vanessa Williams and husband Jonathon; grandchildren,...

Mavis Bowling
Jan 5, 2017
Services for Mavis Ann Bowling will be held Sunday at 3pm at Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Corey Fontan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bowling, 75, of Meridian, died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Rush Hospital. She is survived by her son, David Robert Bowling...
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