Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Ruth Avery Dubois Priester

Ruth Avery Dubois Priester

Jun 14, 2025

Ruth Avery Dubois Priester passed away peacefully asleep in her home on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 16, 1918, to Lyman Samuel Dubois and Martha Avery Dubois. She graduated from Belhaven College in Jackson and later worked as a case worker for the Meridian Welfare Department. Ruth was a faithful member...

George Allen Rawson

George Allen Rawson

Jun 13, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. George Allen Rawson will begin at 2:30 PM Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Blackwater Baptist Church with the Reverends Sean Burleson and Dennis Robinson officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Rawson, 72, Friday, June 13,...

Willis Herrington

Willis Herrington

Jun 12, 2025

Services celebrating the life of Mr. Willis Herrington will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Crossroads Baptist Church in Neshoba County, with Bro. Len Wedgeworth officiating. A private Interment will follow at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Herrington, 86, of the House...

Norma Jean Williams

Norma Jean Williams

Jun 12, 2025

A funeral service for Mrs. Norma Jean Bailey Williams will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Causeyville Baptist Church with Brother Mike Powell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to...

Kent R Bowen, Sr.

Kent R Bowen, Sr.

Jun 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kent Ross Bowen Sr., who departed this world on June 12, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Kent lived a full and meaningful life defined by kindness, devotion, and hard work.

He is preceded in death by his father, R.E. Gullick Bowen.

Kent...

Betty Lovell Piersol

Betty Lovell Piersol

Jun 10, 2025

Betty Piersol, age 88, of Venice, Florida passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday June 10, 2025, in Meridian Mississippi. She was born in White Lake, WI on January 29, 1937 the daughter of Ruben and Beth Eldridge.

Betty grew up in Zion, IL but had a passion for travel and having as much fun as...

William David Burcham

William David Burcham

Jun 9, 2025

A memorial visitation for David Burcham will be held Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.

David was born in Hurley, New Mexico to his parents Doris and Bill Burcham. At 17 years old, he and his family moved to Meridian, Mississippi where he resided until being called...

Rayburn Dennis Rush

Rayburn Dennis Rush

Jun 9, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Ray Rush will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM at North Park Church with Rev. Jim Feirtag officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in the House Community.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Rayburn Dennis Rush, 84,...

Edna M Ridout

Edna M Ridout

Jun 9, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Edna M Ridout will begin at 10:00 AM Friday, June 13, 2025 in the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Reverend Gilbert Eaves officiating.  Interment will follow graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Ridout, 91, died...

Patsy Naomi Branning

Patsy Naomi Branning

Jun 8, 2025

A funeral service for Pat Branning will be held Friday, June 13, 2025, at 11:30 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Officiants Mother EzGi Perkins and Reverend Lane Townsend. Burial to follow at Meridian Memorial Park. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Pat Branning, age 85, of Meridian passed...

Cassandra Ann Singley

Cassandra Ann Singley

Jun 8, 2025

Mrs. Cassandra "Sandy" Ann Singley, age 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her residence. Cassandra was a loving and "crazy" aunt and sister. She loved spending time with her family.

Cassandra was a strong believer in her faith. She loved making crafts and enjoyed giving them to her family.

If you...

David Morten Jentoft

David Morten Jentoft

Jun 7, 2025

Mr. David Morten Jentoft, age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Meridian, Mississippi. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Born in Stamford, CT to Otto and Vera Jentoft, David grew up in the town of Darien, Connecticut and attended Darien High School with the class of...

Dudley G. Tisdale

Dudley G. Tisdale

Jun 6, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Dudley G. Tisdale will begin at 12 Noon, Monday, June 9, 2025, in the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Reverend Scott Harrell officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Center Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Kemper County. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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Barbara Ann Shelton

Barbara Ann Shelton

Jun 2, 2025

Barbara Ann "Bobby" Shelton, age 90, passed away on June 2, 2025 at Bedford Care Center of Marion, Mississippi.

Barbara was born on May 30, 1935 to Dorine and Ralph McWhirter in Illinois. She married Jesse Shelton and lived in Denver, Colorado most of her life. After the passing of her husband, she moved to Collinsville, Mississippi...

Tommy Mondell Watson, Jr.

Tommy Mondell Watson, Jr.

May 31, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Tommy Mondell Watson, Jr. will be held on Friday, at 11:30AM, June 6, 2025, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Chapel with Reverend Fred Thornhill, Reverend Evelyn Thornhill, and Reverend Karsten Gullette officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Mr. Tommy Watson, Jr., age 64, passed...

Bernice Cotton Seymore Stewart

Bernice Cotton Seymore Stewart

May 30, 2025

A graveside service will be held for Bernice C. Stewart on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:30 AM at Martin Cemetery in Shuqualak, MS with Rev. Johnny Simpson officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Bernice...

Dave L Hoskins

Dave L Hoskins

May 30, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Dave L. Hoskins will begin at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverends Ben Jones and Davey Wilkinson officiating. Service music will be provided by Reverend Reid Vaughn. Interment will follow graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...

David Earl Driggers, Jr.

David Earl Driggers, Jr.

May 30, 2025

Mr. David E. Driggers, Jr. age, 69 of Meridian passed away at his home.

Survivors include his sons, David E. Driggers, III (Lisa) and Michael Driggers; granddaughter, Maci Driggers; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by parents, David and Peggy Driggers; brother, Danny Driggers.

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Joseph "Joe" Bankston

Joseph "Joe" Bankston

May 30, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Joe" Bankston will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Westwood Baptist Church, with Bro. Phillip Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Newton, MS. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Joseph "Joe" Henry Bankston, 54, of Collinsville, MS, passed away Friday,...

Edna Earl Morgan Stone

Edna Earl Morgan Stone

May 28, 2025

Funeral services for Edna Earl Morgan Stone will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverend Jamey Germany officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:45 prior to the funeral. A private family burial will be held in the family cemetery.

Edna Earl Morgan...