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.

Pamela Snodgrass

Pamela Snodgrass

Nov 15, 2016

Services for Pamela Snodgrass will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 2:30 pm at Webb Chapel with Kenneth Pogue officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangments. Mrs. Snodgrass, 60, of Meridian, MS went hom to Jesus on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at her home. Pamela was a...

Virginia Jolly

Virginia Jolly

Nov 13, 2016

Services for Virginia Gale Jolly will be held Thursday, November 17th at 1 p.m. at Webb Chapel with Brother Jack Giles officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Ms. Jolly, 62, of Gautier, MS, went home to Jesus on Sunday, November 13th, 2016 at Ochsner's Hospital in New Orleans,...

Richard Culpepper

Richard Culpepper

Nov 12, 2016

Richard Lance Culpepper Services for Mr. Richard Lance Culpepper will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 2:30 p.m. at graveside with Dr. Danny Lanier officiating. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home. Interment will be in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Culpepper passed away on November 12, 2016 at Regency Hospital in Meridian....

Robert Snowden

Robert Snowden

Nov 12, 2016

Robert Donald "Don" Snowden Services for Don Snowden will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 at St. Patrick Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Father Jose Sanchez officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 10 - 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Snowden, age 69, of Meridian, passed away on...

Jerry Mccleskey

Jerry Mccleskey

Nov 10, 2016

Jerry Robert McCleskey Jerry Robert McCleskey, 80, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his home surrounded by family members. Jerry was born December 8, 1935 to Joe Dave and Annie Mae (Thweatt) McCleskey in Goodman, MS. He attended Holmes Junior College and Delta State University where he played football at both schools. Jerry served in the Army National...

Deborah Stewart

Deborah Stewart

Nov 1, 2016

Mrs. Deborah C. "Debbie" Stewart Services for Mrs. Debbie Stewart will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 1:00 pm at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joey Shelton officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Webb Funeral Home from 5 - 7pm. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Stewart,...

William Mayo

William Mayo

Oct 28, 2016

Services for Mr. William Mayo will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at graveside, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Lee Hartley officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Mayo, age 93, passed away October 28, 2016 at Brookdale Retirement Center. He earned the nickname "Pie" because he...

Leroy Tolbert

Leroy Tolbert

Oct 18, 2016

Leroy "Queen City Streaker" Tolbert Services for Mr. Leroy Tolbert will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at MS Veterans Cemetery in Newton, MS with Rev. Ron Harrison officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Webb Funeral Home from 5 - 7 p.m. Mr. Tolbert, 69, of Meridian, passed away on...

Ira Ford

Ira Ford

Oct 17, 2016

Services for Ira C. Ford will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Bucatunna Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Goodman officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Webb Funeral Home from 5 - 8 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 10 - 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church...

Agatha Berryhill

Agatha Berryhill

Oct 15, 2016

Agatha Cecilia Hoss Berryhill, lovingly known as "Aggie", of Decatur, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, October 15th at the age of 82. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Meridian. Aggie is survived by her children: Terry Malone and husband Larry of Hattiesburg, Dolly Longley and husband Ross of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Toby Berryhill of Lakeland,...

Karen Mitchell

Karen Mitchell

Oct 15, 2016

Karen Mitchell, 68, died Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Rush Hospital.

Kathy Watkins

Kathy Watkins

Oct 14, 2016

Kathy Watkins Memorial services for Kathy Watkins will be held Wednesday at 3:30 pm at Webb Chapel. Mrs. Watkins, 58, of Forest, died Friday, October 14, 2016 at Anderson Hospital. She is survived by her husband, John Watkins; children, Tracy Bullocks (Chad), Scotty Tatum, Ashley Arrington (Jerry), Daphne McKelvain, Ike McKelvain III (Heather), Tuesday Yarbrough (Brandon), Dustin McKelvain (Shelby),...

Lucy Carter

Lucy Carter

Oct 11, 2016

Lucy Carter Services for Lucy Carter will be held Thursday at 10:30 am at Causeyville Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Webb officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Carter, 96, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at her residence. She was a longtime member of Causeyville Baptist Church...

G. Davidson

G. Davidson

Oct 5, 2016

G. W. Davidson Services for Mr. G. W. Davidson will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leslie Aucoin officiating. Visitation will be held at Webb Funeral Home on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 5 - 7 p.m. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Mr. Davidson, 84, of...

Howard Harris

Howard Harris

Oct 1, 2016

Services for Gene Harris will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 2:30 pm in the chapel at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Pastor Ben Stears officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb funeral home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Harris, 86, of Meridian, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at J.T. Champion Nursing Facility....

Tyler Mckelvain

Tyler Mckelvain

Sep 23, 2016

Tyler Jacob (TJ) McKelvain Services for Tyler McKelvain will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 1:30 p.m., with burial in Enondale Cemetery in Porterville, MS. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Webb Funeral Home from 5 - 8 p.m. TJ, age 23, passed away on September...

Esther Northam

Esther Northam

Sep 21, 2016

Mrs. Esther Brown Northam Service for Esther Brown Northam will be held Monday at 11am in the chapel of James F. Webb Funeral Home with Dr. Raymond Leake and Rev. David McCubbin officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Mrs. Northam of Meridian died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Regency...

Albert Homer

Albert Homer

Sep 15, 2016

Albert Homer Services for Albert Homer will be held Monday at 11:00 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Chuck Fowler officiating. Burial will be in Gillsburg Baptist Church Cemetery in Osyka, MS with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Homer, 81, of Meridian, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at North Pointe Health and Rehab. He...

Sarah Young

Sarah Young

Sep 11, 2016

Mrs. Sarah Rebecca Young Services for Mrs. Sarah Rebecca Young will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at graveside, 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bruce Stallings officiating. Interment will be held in Louisville Memorial Park Cemetery in Louisville, MS. Mrs. Young, 54, of Meridian, passed away at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center on Sunday, September 11, 2016 after a...

Sylvia Stallings

Sylvia Stallings

Sep 4, 2016

Sylvia Stallings A celebration of life service will be held for Mrs. Sylvia Stallings on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Mrs. Stallings, 63, of Meridian, passed away on September 4, 2016 at her home. She is survived by her Daughters, Deanna Stallings and Casey Stallings; Sons, Ken Stallings and Kevin Stallings;...

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