Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Billy Allen

Billy Allen

Sep 24, 2020

Funeral services for Mr. Billy Allen will begin at 12:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2020 at Collinsville First Baptist Church with the Reverends Wade Ricks, Dr. David Sellers, Paul Sizemore, and Hal Bates officiating. Interment will follow at First Baptist Collinsville Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Allen,...

Charlie Gray Busler

Charlie Gray Busler

Sep 24, 2020

Mr. Charlie Gray Busler, age 70, of Meridian Mississippi, departed this Earth to walk with the Divine Artist on September 24th, 2020.

As a deep-rooted resident of Meridian, Mr. Busler filled the world with light and beauty as a renowned painter. Beyond his lifelong vocation as an artist, Charlie bettered his community through over 30 years' service...

Ellen Odom Rogers

Ellen Odom Rogers

Sep 23, 2020

Ellen Odom Rogers passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on September 23 rd .  Ellen was born on June 18 th , 1950, in Cleveland, MS, to Lee and Mary Ann (Bell) Odom.  A graduate of Cleveland High School, she continued her studies at the Mississippi College for Women in Library Science, followed by earning her...

Dale Broadhead

Dale Broadhead

Sep 21, 2020

A private celebration of death and resurrection for Dale Broadhead will be held Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in Meridian, Mississippi. Dale, 69, passed away at Anderson Regional Medical Center following a four-week battle against COVID-19. The family sends its heartfelt gratitude for the doctors and nurses, additional medical professionals, “Stand in the Gap”...

Stephen W. Mcdonald

Stephen W. Mcdonald

Sep 21, 2020

Stephen W. McDonald, age 58, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away Monday, September 21, 2020.

Steve was born November 15, 1961.  An avid sportsman in hunting and fishing, Steve experienced the greatest enjoyment in sharing his love for the outdoors with his beloved nieces and nephew, to whom he was always so generous and kind. Steve was a...

Anthony "Tony" Buchanan

Anthony "Tony" Buchanan

Sep 20, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Anthony “Tony” Buchanan will begin at 2:00 pm Monday, September 28, 2020 at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Timothy Buchanan officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Buchanan, 49, of Collinsville, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his...

Imogene Smith Ford

Imogene Smith Ford

Sep 20, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Imogene Smith Ford will begin at 11:00 am Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Coker's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Reverends Dennis Lewellyn, David Keller, and Davey Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. In the event of inclement weather, services will be held inside the church. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored...

Robert Folks

Robert Folks

Sep 19, 2020

Mr. Johnny Robert Folks, age 67, of Petal, Mississippi passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Meridian surrounded by his family.

Robert was a follower of Jesus Christ and went on many mission trips in North America.  He was a skilled tile setter and took great pride in his work.  He enjoyed a good cup of coffee...

Brother Frankie Ray Boyette

Brother Frankie Ray Boyette

Sep 19, 2020

Funeral services for Brother Frankie Boyette will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Carmel Baptist Church with Dr. Joe Anderson officiating.  Burial will follow at the Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Brother Frankie Boyette, 79, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away...

Carolyn P Garrett

Carolyn P Garrett

Sep 19, 2020

Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn P. Garrett will begin at 11:00 am, Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverends Mike McKee and Mark Kilgore officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Garret, 80, of Meridian passed...

Gregory "Greg" Lavon Baucum

Gregory "Greg" Lavon Baucum

Sep 16, 2020

Memorial services for Gregory “Greg” Lavon Baucum will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Church of the Way, 7387 State Blvd Ext., Meridian, MS with Brother Jack Giles officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Greg, age 59, went home to be with his Lord and...

Tristan Michael Whitehead

Tristan Michael Whitehead

Sep 14, 2020

Private family graveside services for Tristan Michael Whitehead will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery with Mr. John Lisenbe officiating.

Tristan Michael Whitehead, 38, of Madison, Mississippi passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Tristan was a kind, loving, and outgoing individual.  He was a...

Jason O. Gibson

Jason O. Gibson

Sep 13, 2020

Jason O. Gibson passed away at age 50 on Sunday, September 13, 2020.

Jason was born on October 2, 1969 in Meridian, Mississippi to Timothy O. Gibson and Judy Boykin Wing.

Jason loved life and truly lived life to the fullest.

He loved his family and his many good friends. Jason will be...

Gary Dearing

Gary Dearing

Sep 13, 2020

Gary Dearing

Graveside services for Mr. Gary Dearing will begin at 10:30 am Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Newton with the Reverends Dr. Rhett G. Payne, III and Mark McDonald officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Dearing,...

Glenice Gray Briggs

Glenice Gray Briggs

Sep 12, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Glenice Gray Briggs will begin at 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Snell Church of God cemetery with Brother Jimmy Bryant and Brother Gary McInnis officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Glenice Gray Briggs, 80, of Meridian, Mississippi, went...

Kenneth W. Shadow

Kenneth W. Shadow

Sep 12, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Kenneth W. Shadow will begin at 10:30 am Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Dr. Dan Lanier officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Shadow, 76, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020...

Nannie Marie Vick

Nannie Marie Vick

Sep 12, 2020

Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Marie Vick will begin at 11:00 am Monday, September 14, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Tommy Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Kemper County. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Vick, 97, of De Kalb...

Carol L. Thompson

Carol L. Thompson

Sep 12, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Carol L Thompson will begin at 11:00 am Friday, September 18, 2020 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Dr. Dan Lanier officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Thompson, 82, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at...

Georgette Mitchell Mosley

Georgette Mitchell Mosley

Sep 12, 2020

Graveside services for Georgette Mosley will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 2:30 PM at Magnolia Cemetery, with Reverend Glenn Jackson officiating. In case of inclement weather service will be held in the funeral home chapel. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Georgette Mosley, age 93, of Meridian passed...

H.W. "Wayne" Powell

H.W. "Wayne" Powell

Sep 12, 2020

Memorial services for Mr. H.W. “Wayne” Powell will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Powell, 77, of Meridian, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Anderson Regional Medical Center of Meridian.

Mr. Wayne retired from Ford Motor Co. in Norfolk, VA...