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.

Lola Reed

Lola Reed

Oct 15, 2015

Lola Mae Reed Services for Mrs. Lola Mae Reed will be held Saturday at 11am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Leslie Aucoin officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Reed, 81, of Meridian, died Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Oaks Rehabilitation Center. She was a member...

Otis Clolinger, Sr.

Otis Clolinger, Sr.

Oct 14, 2015

Otis "Jay" Clolinger, Sr. Memorial services will be held at a later date for Otis "Jay" Clolinger, Sr. who died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Specialty Hospital in Meridian. He was a member of First Baptist Church - Pearl, MS. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Wells Clolinger; daughter, Jacquelynn C. Clolinger; sons, Otis Clolinger, Jr. and Tyler...

Mildred Hudson

Mildred Hudson

Oct 13, 2015

Mrs. Mildred L. Hudson Services for Mrs. Mildred L. Hudson will be held Wednesday October 14, 2015 at graveside at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jack Kern officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Hudson, of Meridian, passed away on October 13, 2015 at The Oaks. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by...

Terry Atkins

Terry Atkins

Oct 10, 2015

Terry William Atkins Graveside services for Terry William Atkins will be held Monday at 11am at Arkadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Roy Dabbs and Bro. Dano Rainer officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Atkins, 51, of Bailey was called home on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Rush Hospital. Terry was born August...

Dottie Barrett

Dottie Barrett

Oct 7, 2015

Dottie Barrett Graveside services for Dottie Barrett will be held Friday at 2:30 pm at Oddfellows Cemetery in Quitman with Bro. Matthew Johnson officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Barrett, 65, of Stonewall, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Lakeside Living Center in Quitman. She is survived by her daughter, Brandi Robinson and...

Betty Harper

Betty Harper

Oct 6, 2015

Mrs. Betty R. Harper Services for Mrs. Betty R. Harper will be held Friday October 9, 2015 at Webb Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Marion Cemetery. Mrs. Harper, of Meridian, passed away on October 6, 2015 at Jeff...

Martha Burdick

Martha Burdick

Oct 5, 2015

Martha Ann Burdick Memorial Services for Martha Ann Burdick will be held Saturday at 1pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Frank Cosgrove officiating. Mrs. Burdick, 74, of Meridian, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Oaks Rehabilitation Center. From May of 2013 until September of 2015, Martha Ann lived at...

Fred Mathis Sr.

Fred Mathis Sr.

Oct 1, 2015

Fred H. Mathis Sr. Services for Mr. Fred H. Mathis Sr. will be held Monday, October 5, 2015 at Webb funeral home Chapel, 11:30 a.m., with Bro. Ed Shoemaker officiating. Visitation will be from 10 - 11:30 a.m. on Monday. Burial will be in Archusa Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Quitman. Mr. Mathis, 94, of Quitman, passed away on Thursday,...

Mary Chaney

Mary Chaney

Sep 28, 2015

Mrs. Mary Louise Chaney Services for Mrs. Mary Louise Chaney will be held Friday October 2, 2015 at Webb Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jimmy Harrison and Rev. Lewis May officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home. Burial will be in Chunky Cemetery. Mrs. Chaney, of Chunky,...

Bobby Carmichael

Bobby Carmichael

Sep 18, 2015

Bobby Wayne Carmichael Services for Mr. Bobby Wayne Carmichael will be held Monday, September 21, 2015 at Webb funeral home Chapel, 10:00 a.m., with Bro. Charles Pierce Jr. officiating. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 on Sunday, September 20th. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Carmichael, 68, of Meridian passed away on Friday, September 18,...

Brenda Nause

Brenda Nause

Sep 12, 2015

Brenda James Nause Services for Brenda James Nause will be held Tuesday at 11am at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Frank Cosgrove officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Nause, 69, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was originally of Butler, Alabama, and lived the...

Anita Knight

Anita Knight

Sep 10, 2015

Anita Knight Graveside Services for Anita Knight will be held Monday at 2pm at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Roy Dabbs officiating. Mrs. Knight, 79, of Meridian, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at her residence. She was retired from Sears after 45 years of service. She is survived by her sons, Keith Knight, and Craig Knight and...

Sara Pierce

Sara Pierce

Sep 10, 2015

Sara Nell Moore Pierce Services for Nell Pierce will be held Thursday at 11am at Webb Chapel with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Pierce, 81, of Meridian, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Anderson Hospital. She graduated from Martin High School and...

Siddie Massengale

Siddie Massengale

Sep 7, 2015

Siddie Belle Covington Massengale Services for Siddie Massengale will be held Friday at 3pm at Webb Chapel with Rev. Mark Flynn officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Massengale, 96, of Meridian, died Monday, September 7, 2015 at Rush Hospital. She was a long time member of Central...

Beryl Harbour

Beryl Harbour

Sep 5, 2015

Beryl Elizabeth (Beth) Harbour Services for Beryl Elizabeth (Beth) Harbour will be held Wednesday, September 9, at 11am in the chapel of James F. Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck Meador officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery. Beth, 86, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, September...

Kelly Brown, Sr.

Kelly Brown, Sr.

Sep 2, 2015

Kelly Paul Brown, Sr. Memorial Services for Kelly Paul Brown, Sr. will be held Saturday at 3pm at The Church of The Way with Pastor Jack Giles officiating. Kelly Paul Brown, Sr., 57, of Chunky, died Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Anderson Hospital. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.jamesfwebb.com

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George Pugh Jr.

George Pugh Jr.

Aug 31, 2015

Rev. George Pugh Funeral services for Rev. George Pugh will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Marion United Methodist Church at 12 p.m. with Rev. Eddie Edwards officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will...

Donald Skinner

Donald Skinner

Aug 26, 2015

Donald Skinner Services for Donald Purvis Skinner will be held Saturday at 2pm at the Church of The Way with Pastor Jack Giles officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove MB Church Cemetery in Little Rock with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Skinner, 61, of Meridian, died Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at his residence....

Charles Balchunas

Charles Balchunas

Aug 18, 2015

Mr. Charles Balchunas Funeral services for Mr. Charles Balchunas will be held on Friday, August 21, 2015 at Graveside at 11 a.m. Visitation will be Friday from 10 - 11 at Webb Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Balchunas, 91, of Meridian, passed away on Aug. 18, 2015 at Poplar Springs Nursing Center. He was...

Lois Knight

Lois Knight

Aug 14, 2015

Mr. Lois (L.M.) Knight Funeral services for Mr. L.M. Knight will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at Webb Funeral Home Chapel, 11a.m., with Bro. Gilbert Eaves, Bro. Charles Davis and Bro. Marcus Finch officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10 - 11 a.m. Mr. Knight, 91, of Meridian,...

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