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.

Angie Greenwood

Angie Greenwood

Aug 10, 2015

Angie M. Greenwood Graveside services for Angie M. Greenwood will be held Wednesday at 1:00 pm at Stonewall Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Griffin officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Greenwood, 79, of Stonewall, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at Rush Hospital. She is survived by her sons, Michael Harris and wife Sherry, and...

Rhen Pierce

Rhen Pierce

Aug 8, 2015

Rhen W. Pierce Services for Rhen W. Pierce will be held Tuesday at 11 am 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. Mr. Pierce, 82, of Meridian, died Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Anderson Regional Hospital. He served as Military Police...

Charles Litchfield

Charles Litchfield

Aug 3, 2015

Mr. Charles Litchfield Graveside services for Mr. Charles Litchfield will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2015, 10:30 a.m. in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5 - 7 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home. Mr. Litchfield, 82, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015. He is survived by Son, Michael Litchfield (Fay); Daughter, Janet Phelps; Grandchildren,...

Roger Hayes

Roger Hayes

Jul 27, 2015

Roger D. Hayes Services for Roger D. Hayes will be held Saturday at 1 pm at Webb Chapel with Pastor Todd Tilghman officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hayes, 71, of Meridian, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at his home after a two...

Birdie Rogers

Birdie Rogers

Jul 24, 2015

Birdie Mae Dement Rogers Services for Birdie Mae Dement Rogers will be held Wednesday at 10:30 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Tom Sorrell of Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Birdie Mae Dement Rogers died Friday, July 24, 2015 at the age of 100. She was...

Clay Wheeler

Clay Wheeler

Jul 17, 2015

Lucas "Clay" Wheeler Graveside services for Lucas Clay Wheeler will be held Wednesday at 11am at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery with Andy Wheeler officiating. Mr. Wheeler, 56, of Toomsuba, died Friday, July 17, 2015 at Rush Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Amber Wheeler; granddaughter, Toriana M. Johnson; mother, Edwina S. Wheeler; brother, Derryl Wheeler; sister, Janis...

Robert Kent

Robert Kent

Jul 14, 2015

Robert "Red" Kent Services for Robert "Red" Kent will be held Thursday at 10 am at Webb Chapel with Bro. James Williams and Bro. Jeff Hancock officiating. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Kent, 75, of Meridian, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Specialty Hospital. He was a longtime horseman, team roper, and bull rider. He...

Evelyn Switzer

Evelyn Switzer

Jul 10, 2015

Evelyn Brown Switzer Services for Evelyn Brown Switzer will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Jose' de Jesus Sanchez officiating. Internment will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs....

Bruce Sullivan

Bruce Sullivan

Jul 6, 2015

Mr. Bruce Sullivan Services for Mr. Bruce Sullivan were held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Macedonia Baptist Church. Interment was held in the church Cemetery and James F. Webb Funeral Home was in charge of his arrangements. Mr. Sullivan, 73, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his...

Ila Vick

Ila Vick

Jun 28, 2015

Ila Mae Vick Services for Ila Mae Vick will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am with Bro. Jack Kern officiating. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Vick, 81, of Meridian, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at her residence.. She was a long time member of Calvary...

Alice Smith

Alice Smith

Jun 28, 2015

Alice Elizabeth Graham Smith Services for Alice Elizabeth Graham Smith will be held Friday at 11:30 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Rick Pigott officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Alice E. Smith, 62, of Toomsuba, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. She...

Sheila Hanlin

Sheila Hanlin

Jun 27, 2015

Sheila Lynn Williamson Hanlin Services for Sheila Lynn Williamson Hanlin will be held Tuesday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Bro. Virgil Walters officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hanlin, 53, of Meridian, died Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Specialty Hospital. She was a nurse...

Jonathon Creel

Jonathon Creel

Jun 25, 2015

Mr. Jonathon Creel Services for Mr. Jonathon Creel will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel at 2:30 pm with Bro. Marty Harper officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday from 12 - 2:30 pm at Webb Funeral Home. Interment will be held in Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery and James F....

Edna Pickard

Edna Pickard

Jun 20, 2015

Mrs. Edna McKay Pickard Services for Mrs. Edna McKay Pickard will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. David Pickard and Rev. Danny Davis officiating. Interment will be in Stinson Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Webb Funeral Home on Monday, June 22, 2015 from 5 - 7:30 pm and...

Michael Taylor

Michael Taylor

Jun 20, 2015

Michael D. "Mickey" Taylor Services for Michael D. "Mickey" Taylor of Enterprise, MS will be Monday, June 22, 2015, at 2:00pm at Enterprise Baptist Church. Rev. Macon Phillips and Rev. Taylor Wallace will be officiating the service. Webb Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Mickey, 76, died early Saturday morning. He is survived by his wife...

Rev. Gilbert

Rev. Gilbert

Jun 17, 2015

Rev. Tommy D. Gilbert Funeral services for Rev. Tommy D. Gilbert will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 10 - 11 in the Central Crossing. The services will be led by Rev. Dennis Gossett, Rev. Robert Peden, and Bishop Clay F. Lee. Interment will be...

Louise Ward

Louise Ward

Jun 17, 2015

Mrs. Louise Moulds Ward Services for Mrs. Louise M. Ward will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 12:00 pm at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Davis officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10 - 12pm at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Graham Cemetery. Mrs. Ward, 93, of Meridian,...

Margaret Hayes

Margaret Hayes

Jun 14, 2015

Margaret Hayes Services for Mrs. Margaret Hayes will be held Wednesday at 11 am at Webb Chapel with Pastor Todd Tilghman officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hayes, 92, of Meridian, died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at North Pointe Health and Rehabilitation. She is survived by her...

William Davoll

William Davoll

Jun 1, 2015

Scott Davoll Graveside services for Scott Davoll will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at MS State Veterans Cemetery in Newton with Tommy Snell officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Davoll, 30, formerly of Meridian, died Monday, June 1, 2015 at his residence in Casper, Wyoming. He served 11 years in the U.S....

Gega Morgan

Gega Morgan

May 18, 2015

Gega Ann Morgan Services for Gega Ann Morgan will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 10 am at Springhill United Methodist Church with Bro. Paul Raley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Gega Ann Morgan, 28, of Meridian, died Monday, May 18, 2015 in Carthage. She...

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