Julia Ethell Murphy Webb, age 87, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born August 13, 1938, in Elberton, GA, she was a daughter of the late James Pinkley Dobson and Dovie Sue Childs Dobson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James Thomas Murphy, Sr.; second husband, Kermit Webb; brothers, Julian Dobson, Johnny Dobson, and J.P. Dobson; and sisters, Gertrude Smith, Agnes Mitchell, Corine Lovingood, and Peggy Truitt.

Ethell was an active member of Harvest Community Church as long as her health allowed. She loved her church and church family. She had a special affection for her grandchildren and enjoyed making them her special cheese biscuits. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her son, James Thomas "Pete" Murphy, Jr. (Jacque); grandchildren, McClain Murphy (Jalisa) and Kathryn Murphy; great grandchildren, Damien, Santana, Amelia, and Raelyn; special nieces and nephew, Joan Roberts, Jean Freeman (Carey), and Jimmy Truitt (Sisi).

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 2:00-3:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 pm in the Chapel with Rev. Marshall Daniel officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Anderson Area YMCA, 201 E. Reed Rd., Anderson, SC 29621, or West Anderson Church of God, 101 Rogers St., Anderson, SC 29625.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting WWW.MCDOUGALDFUNERALHOME.COM.