Melba Evelyn Thornton Ridgeland, MS Melba Evelyn Thornton, 96, a homemaker, died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation is 5pm to 7pm Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the funeral home. Services are 10:00 am Wednesday,... View Obituary & Service Information