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Following his death, James F. Webb Funeral Home in Meridian, Mississippi performed the funeral services. President George W. Bush ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half staff. [14] In addition, the U.S. House of Representatives canceled non-suspension votes on the day of his funeral. Montgomery was buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian ...
After retiring from baseball, Webb returned to Mississippi. He was married to the former Olive O'Neill, whose father, Steve, was the manager of the Tigers from 1943 to 1948. The Webbs had two sons (John and James Jr.) and two daughters (Carol Ann and Pam). Skeeter Webb died in Meridian, Mississippi, in 1986. [4]
From 1998 to 2001, Barry taught in the Meridian Public Schools system. She then served as the Executive Director of the American Red Cross Key Chapter from 2001 until her election as mayor. [3] Barry narrowly defeated Democratic challenger Percy Bland to become the first female mayor of Meridian, Mississippi. She won by a margin of only 293 ...
Historical Marker in front of cemetery. Richard McLemore, founder of the cemetery, was the first permanent settler of Meridian in the 1830s. [3] In 1839, McLemore established the cemetery behind a Baptist Church he had built at 6th St and 16th Ave, just outside East End Historic District. [2]
Kelly Mitchell, Queen of the Gypsy Nation (c. 1868 – 1915) was an American woman who was celebrated as a leader of the Romani people in the US state of Mississippi. [1] Her grave continues to be visited by thousands of people each year, [ 1 ] and is one of the most important landmarks in Meridian.
Mississippi (5th district) November 24, 1915 60 Dyspepsia heart complications [85] Meridian, Mississippi: Rose Hill Cemetery, Meridian, Mississippi: William W. Venable: March 4, 1911 May 4, 1855 Columbus, Mississippi: 64th (1915–1917) William Gay Brown Jr. Democratic West Virginia (1st district) March 9, 1916 59 Stroke [86] Washington, D.C.
Alton Wayne Roberts, who went by Wayne for most of his life, was born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi.He was the second youngest child of Clyde Cuthell Roberts and Eula Juanita Quinnelly and grew up with three brothers, Lee, Lloyd, and Raymond.
Meridian Little Theatre, one of the South's oldest subscription-based community theatres, was built in 1932 and currently provides entertainment to residents of and visitors to Meridian and Lauderdale County, entertaining over 22,000 guests each season, making it Mississippi's most-attended community theatre. [78]