Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Elizabeth "Elaine" Brown

Elizabeth "Elaine" Brown

May 15, 2020

A private graveside service for Mrs. Elaine Brown will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Decatur Cemetery. The Reverend Morris Thompson, III will officiate the service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Brown, age 86, of Meridian passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at her residence.

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Dorothy Jean Moore Robinson

Dorothy Jean Moore Robinson

May 14, 2020

A private graveside service for Mrs. Dorothy Robinson will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Dr. Danny Lanier will officiate the service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Robinson, age 86, of Meridian passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Poplar Springs Nursing Center,...

Iris Rose Whitehead

Iris Rose Whitehead

May 9, 2020

Mrs. Iris Whitehead, age 65, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Whitehead; her daughter, Brandy Whitehead; and nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Bruce “Poncho” Whitehead and Eric Whitehead.

Ronald Wayne "Bubbie" Davidson

Ronald Wayne "Bubbie" Davidson

May 9, 2020

Mr. Ronald Wayne “Bubbie” Davidson, age 56, of Meridian, Mississippi went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 9, 2020.

Ronald had many wise words and was loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Beth” Harris Davidson; his beloved dogs, Beemer, Molley, Blue, Lilly Belle, and Little...

Carolyn Daniel Gibson

Carolyn Daniel Gibson

May 8, 2020

Private Graveside services for Mrs. Carolyn Daniel Gibson will be Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Causeyville Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverends Gilbert Eaves and Jimmy Culpepper officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Gibson, 81, of Meridian, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at her residence surrounded by...

Eugenia Elizabeth Langston Barnett

Eugenia Elizabeth Langston Barnett

May 8, 2020

Eugenia Elizabeth Langston Barnett

Private graveside services for Mrs. Eugenia Elizabeth Langston Barnett will be Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at New Hope Cemetery in Carthage, MS with Reverend Kenneth Owen officiating.  Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Eugenia (Jeanie) Elizabeth Langston Barnett, age...

Nell Hester

Nell Hester

May 8, 2020

Private Graveside service for Nell Hester will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, with Dr. Tom Sikes officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Nell Hester, age 91, of Meridian departed this earth Friday, May 8, 2020. She was born in Vaughan,...

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. ...