Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Irene Hopper Sessums

Irene Hopper Sessums

Jan 24, 2020

Graveside services for Irene Hopper Sessums will be held Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at Gumlog Cemetery, with Reverend Jonathan Poe officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Sessums, age 94, of Bailey passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Bedford Care of Marion.

Mrs. Irene was a member...

Courtney Breanne Robertson

Courtney Breanne Robertson

Jan 24, 2020

The family of Ms. Courtney Breanne Robertson will hold a celebration of life memorial service for her at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ms. Robertson, age 22, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on January 24, 2020 in Collinsville, Mississippi.

She is survived by her parents, Ronnie...

Rose Evelyn Brogan

Rose Evelyn Brogan

Jan 23, 2020

Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Evelyn Brogan will begin at 1:00 pm Monday, January 27, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Jim Gordon officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Brogan, 94, of Meridian, passed away...

Billy Earl Stubbs

Billy Earl Stubbs

Jan 22, 2020

Billy Earl Stubbs passed away in his home on Jan. 22, 2020, surrounded by his family.  He was 91 years old.

“Mr. Billy,” as he was affectionately known, was born October 18, 1928. He was an outstanding football player in his youth before joining the U.S. Marine Corps, with whom he served two years during the Korean...

Billie Burt Sutherland

Billie Burt Sutherland

Jan 21, 2020

Billie Burt Jones Sutherland

Funeral services for Mrs. Billie Burt Jones Sutherland will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the family officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Billie Waudine...

Mary Courtney Murry

Mary Courtney Murry

Jan 19, 2020

Graveside service for Mary Murry will be held Friday, January 24, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia, MS, with Rev. Neil Wigley officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted of arrangements.

Ms. Murry, age 97, of Meridian passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Diversicare in Meridian....

Rhoda Weinstein Herzog

Rhoda Weinstein Herzog

Jan 19, 2020

Rhoda Weinstein Herzog, aged 91, of Daphne AL died peacefully Sunday, January 19, 2020 at home.

Rhoda, the wife of Albert Herzog (deceased) of Meridian, MS was beloved by her many friends, her Jewish community, and her family.

She leaves 4 children: Jan Herzog of Center Valley, PA;Joseph Herzog of Frederick, MD; Laurie Herzog of...

Hubert J Haney

Hubert J Haney

Jan 19, 2020

Funeral services for Mr. Hubert J. Haney will begin at 12 noon Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend John Meadows officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Bonita. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Haney, 74, of Meridian, passed...

Leslie Ann "Nana" Smith

Leslie Ann "Nana" Smith

Jan 18, 2020

Funeral services for Mrs. Leslie Ann “Nana” Wright Smith will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Brother Andrew Black and Brother Lamar Lifer officiating. Burial will be held at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Smith,...

Mary "Jean" Formby

Mary "Jean" Formby

Jan 17, 2020

Memorial Services for Mrs. Mary “Jean” Formby will begin at 2:00pm Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow at a later date, at Ramona Cemetery in Ramona, OK. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with local arrangements. Stumpff Funeral Home in Bartlesville, OK is entrusted with out of...

Jacob Evan Brewer

Jacob Evan Brewer

Jan 14, 2020

Funeral services for Mr. Jacob Evan Brewer will begin at 12 o’clock noon, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Danny Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Sand Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Hickory. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Brewer, 33, of...

Ouida Brown Ridinger

Ouida Brown Ridinger

Jan 13, 2020

Funeral services for Mrs. Ouida Brown Ridinger will begin at 11:00 am Friday, January 17, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Jerry Whitener officiating. Interment will follow at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Ridinger, 76, of Meridian, passed away Monday,...

Thomas "Jimmy" Irby, Jr.

Thomas "Jimmy" Irby, Jr.

Jan 13, 2020

Funeral services for Mr. Thomas J. “Jimmy” Irby, Jr. will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Causeyville Baptist Church with Rev. Gilbert Eaves officiating.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Thomas J. “Jimmy” Irby, Jr. went to his...

Edward Elton Joyner

Edward Elton Joyner

Jan 11, 2020

Funeral services for Mr. Edward Elton Joyner will begin at 10:00 am Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Larry Joyner officiating. Interment will follow at First Baptist Church Collinsville Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Elton, 93, of Collinsville passed away peacefully...

Virgil D. Reed

Virgil D. Reed

Jan 11, 2020

Virgil D Reed, age 76, of Toomsuba, MS, passed away January 11, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Virgil was born on March 5, 1943 to Henry and Nell Reed. He married Helen Reed at the age of 21. They were married for 54 years and enjoyed working in the garden and spoiling their grandchildren....

Wanda Ruth Sharp Dixon

Wanda Ruth Sharp Dixon

Jan 9, 2020

Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Ruth Sharp Dixon will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with the Reverends Robert T. Sharp and Mike Sahler officiating. Burial will be held at the Mississippi Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Newton at 2:00 p.m. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with...

John Phillip Shelton

John Phillip Shelton

Jan 8, 2020

A memorial service for Mr. John Shelton will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike McKee officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Shelton, age 59, of Toomsuba passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Anderson Regional Medical...

Robbye Faye Aust Briggs

Robbye Faye Aust Briggs

Jan 7, 2020

Funeral services for Mrs. Robbye Faye Aust Briggs will begin at 12 noon, January 10, 2020 at Briggs Chapel Church with Reverend Nick Holden officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Briggs, 84, of Porterville, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at her...

Joseph "Joey" Lamar Branning, Jr.

Joseph "Joey" Lamar Branning, Jr.

Jan 6, 2020

Joseph “Joey” Lamar Branning, Jr.

Mr. Joey Branning, age 51, of Meridian passed away January 6, 2020, at Rush Foundation Hospital. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Joey was an avid hunter and could make any situation funny with his wonderful sense of humor. He was a beloved...

Kelly Ann Carney

Kelly Ann Carney

Jan 6, 2020

The family of Ms. Kelly Carney will hold a Celebration of Life service in remembrance of her on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson Farms (236 Smith Spur Road, Toomsuba, MS 39364). Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ms. Carney, age 40, of Lauderdale, passed away on Monday, January...