Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Donnie Frank Wilson

Donnie Frank Wilson

May 7, 2020

Donnie Frank Wilson

Mr. Donnie Wilson, age 77, of Toomsuba passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his home.

Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.

Edward Earl Fontan

Edward Earl Fontan

May 7, 2020

Private family graveside services for Mr. Edward Earl (Nick) Fontan will be held Monday, May 11, 2020 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Sephus Garrett officiating.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Edward Earl (Nick) Fontan, age 82, passed away May 7, 2020 at Poplar Springs Nursing Center.

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Brian Scott Salvo

Brian Scott Salvo

May 5, 2020

Brian Scott Salvo, age 47, of Toomsuba, Mississippi, passed away May 5, 2020 after an auto accident.

Brian was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on April 26, 1973 to Edgar and Janet Salvo.  Brian was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Hoggard High School in Wilmington.  Brian worked in the transportation industry as a truck driver for...

Edward Wayne Moore

Edward Wayne Moore

May 4, 2020

Edward Wayne Moore, age 73, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away at his home on May 4, 2020.

Wayne was veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He enjoyed playing the trumpet and was involved in band during high school and college.  Wayne loved astronomy and would often take his grandchildren to various places to enjoy star gazing.  He was...

Robyn Mccarra Holloman

Robyn Mccarra Holloman

May 3, 2020

Private graveside services for Robyn McCarra Holloman will be at Bethany Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 with Reverend Joey Shelton officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Robyn McCarra Holloman, 38, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020.

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James Christopher Smith

James Christopher Smith

May 2, 2020

Mr. Smith, 32, of Marion passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his residence.

James had a heart of gold, and he always willing to lend a helping hand.

He is survived by his daughter, McKenzie Raine Smith; his girlfriend, Keisha Peevyhouse; his mother, Mechelle Smith; his father, James Kelly Smith; his siblings, Krystal...

Derina Anthony Usher

Derina Anthony Usher

May 1, 2020

Private Graveside service for DeRina Anthony Usher will be held Monday, May 4, 2020, at Mount Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Jim Hutchison officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Usher, age 74, of Meridian passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at her home surrounded by...

Elsie May Glenn

Elsie May Glenn

Apr 30, 2020

Private Graveside service for Elsie Glenn will be held Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Curlee Coleman officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Elsie Glenn, age 75, of Meridian passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at University of Mississippi Medical Center...

George H Walker, Jr.

George H Walker, Jr.

Apr 29, 2020

Private Graveside Services for Mr. George W. Walker, Jr. will be Friday, May 1, 2020 at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Doug Goodman officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Walker ,71, of Meridian passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his...

Linda Ann Darnell Eldridge

Linda Ann Darnell Eldridge

Apr 29, 2020

A family graveside service will be held at Hopewell Methodist Church Cemetery in Kemper County, Mississippi, with Reverend CJ Caufield officiating.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Due to the pandemic, the family is not listing the day and time of service.

Linda Eldridge, 78, of DeKalb, died on Wednesday,...

Norma Rigdon Johnson

Norma Rigdon Johnson

Apr 28, 2020

Private family graveside services for Norma Rigdon Johnson will be held Friday, May 1 st at Mt. Nebo Cemetery with Rev. Joshua Ward, Rev. Brandon McGowin, Rev. Anthony Mansfield and Rev. Rodney Baker officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Norma Rigdon Johnson, age 84, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away...

Shirley M Cuatt

Shirley M Cuatt

Apr 28, 2020

The family of Mrs. Shirley M. Cuatt will hold a service at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Cuatt, 85, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her residence.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.

Willie Earl Arrington, Jr.

Willie Earl Arrington, Jr.

Apr 27, 2020

Willie Earl Arrington, Jr. was born on October 24, 1962 to the late Willie Earl Arrington, Sr. and Annie Blakley Arrington.  He departed this life on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi.

He confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of the Congregation Church of God in Shubuta, Mississippi. ...

John W. Watts, Sr.

John W. Watts, Sr.

Apr 23, 2020

Private Graveside Services for Mr. John W. Watts, Sr. will be Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery with the Reverends Dr. Carl White, Dr. Tom Sikes and Leon Ballard officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

John W. Watts, Sr. departed this life Thursday,...

Michael Joseph Rebeles

Michael Joseph Rebeles

Apr 23, 2020

Mr. Rebeles, 55, of Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Specialty Hospital of Meridian.

Michael loved to fish and hunt, but most importantly, he loved to spend time with his family. He graduated in 1982, from Meridian High School. Michael served in the Air Force, worked at Matty Hersee as a maintenance technician, transferred...

Angela Foster

Angela Foster

Apr 22, 2020

Angela M. Foster

Ms. Angela Foster, age 71, of Meridian passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at her home. Angela was born in Memphis, TN, resided in Houston, TX for several years, until her retirement, then moving to Meridan, MS. Angela worked in the food service industry, for most of her life. She enjoyed cooking and eating...

Robert Hunter "Bob" Harmon, Jr.

Robert Hunter "Bob" Harmon, Jr.

Apr 20, 2020

Robert Hunter “Bob” Harmon, Jr., 72, of Meridian passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Trend Health and Rehab of Meridian. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Harmon was born on June 30, 1947 in Meridian, Mississippi, to Mary Jane Sherman Harmon and Robert Hunter Harmon, Sr. He graduated from...

Jewel Christine Kirksey

Jewel Christine Kirksey

Apr 19, 2020

Graveside services for Ms. Jewel C. Kirksey will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Reverend Robert “Bob” Followell will officiate the service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ms. Kirksey, age 90, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 19 at Poplar Springs Nursing Center.

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Cheryl Lee Drennan

Cheryl Lee Drennan

Apr 17, 2020

Cheryl Lee Drennan, 72, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Hospice Ministries in Jackson.  She was born on December 12, 1947, in Meridian, Mississippi and was the only child of Billie Jean (Poe) and Ernest Wesley Drennan.

Cheryl graduated with honors from Meridian High School in 1965 and also received the IA Rosenbaum scholarship.  She...

Ruth G. Walker

Ruth G. Walker

Apr 17, 2020

Private Graveside services for Mrs. Ruth G. Walker will begin Monday, April 20, 2020 at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Newton, MS with Reverends William Savell and Mark McDonald officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Walker, 93, of Newton, passed away Friday, April 17,...