Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Lena Marie Keeton Mcrae

Lena Marie Keeton Mcrae

Sep 1, 2025

Memorial services for Ms. Lena Marie McRae will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Ms. McRae, age 77, of DeKalb passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2025 at her residence.

She is survived...

Ronnie Dalma Massey

Ronnie Dalma Massey

Sep 1, 2025

Ronnie Dalma Massey of Meridian, Mississippi, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2025, and was joyfully reunited in Heaven with the love of his life.

He was born January 23, 1931, in Kemper County, Mississippi, to Stella and Lamar Massey. He is survived by his two devoted daughters Gayle Massey and Linda Wilson...

William David Stehle

William David Stehle

Sep 1, 2025

William David Stehle, age 83, from Meridian, MS, was sent to his eternal home on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born in Nashville, TN on December 16, 1941 to the late William Campbell Stehle and Rebecca “Becky” Kays.

Written by David:

I’m on my way to heaven to meet Wyatt, Wild Bill, Matt, Josie...

Frances Williams Hardy

Frances Williams Hardy

Sep 1, 2025

Frances Williams Hardy passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at the age of 98 at Queen City Nursing Home.  Frances was born on December 23, 1926 to Dr Frederick Lamar and Alla Gene Williams in Helena, Arkansas.  The family relocated to Philadelphia, MS when Frances was a small child where she spent her formative years.  Frances was widowed...

Ruth "Nana" Holley

Ruth "Nana" Holley

Aug 31, 2025

A memorial service for Ruth Holley will be held Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11:30 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Rivers officiating. Graveside service to follow at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton at 1:00 PM. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Ruth Holley, age...

Jackie Ray Caldwell

Jackie Ray Caldwell

Aug 30, 2025

A memorial service for Jackie Caldwell will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Clarence Tilghman officiating, with burial to follow at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Jackie Ray Caldwell, age 73 of Meridian passed...

Kathy Chester Luke

Kathy Chester Luke

Aug 29, 2025

Kathy Chester Luke, 70, beloved Momma, wife, sister, MiMi, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 1, 1954, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and moved in her early childhood to Mississippi Delta and then to Philadelphia, Mississippi — the place she always called home and where she met her husband,...

Rex Anthony Hiatt

Rex Anthony Hiatt

Aug 28, 2025

Rex Anthony Hiatt passed away peacefully from this life at his home on August 28, 2025. He was born in Meridian, MS, on July 2, 1947, to Annie Marie Ramia Hiatt and Rex Hiatt.

Rex began his career in education, teaching in several school systems in Mississippi and Georgia. He returned to Meridian in 1980 as executive...

Sarah Jo Hendrix

Sarah Jo Hendrix

Aug 28, 2025

A private family graveside service for Mrs. Jo Hendrix was held Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Hendrix Hill Cemetery, officiated by Bro. Frank Frank Gibson and Bro. Dwight Manning . Music was provided by Bro. Chris Gully. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Sarah Jo Hendrix, age 77, passed...

Martin Cleveland White

Martin Cleveland White

Aug 28, 2025

Martin White, 79 of Meridian, MS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Northpointe Health & Rehab-Meridian. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.robertbarhamffh.com.

He was born on December 10, 1945 at Matty Hersee Hospital of Meridian to Grover Cleveland White and Wilda Grace White.

Martin served briefly in the...

Ssgt Michael A. Greer

Ssgt Michael A. Greer

Aug 25, 2025

Funeral services for SSgt Michael A. Greer will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Taylor and Bro. Jonathan Greer officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 until 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home...

George "Papaw George" Parks

George "Papaw George" Parks

Aug 25, 2025

The family of “Papaw George” Parks will hold a celebration of life for him on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:00 at Gateway Church in Lauderdale, with Brother Ben Jones officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Parks, age 86, of Lauderdale passed away on August 25, 2025.

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Dorothy Shank

Dorothy Shank

Aug 24, 2025

A funeral service for Mrs. Dorothy D. Shank will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 11:15 AM at First Baptist Church of Meridian with Dr. Will Wall officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Dorothy Donald Shank, age 101, of Meridian passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025,...

Walker Rawlings

Walker Rawlings

Aug 23, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Walker Rawlings will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, August 29, 2025, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Mac Barnes officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Rawlings, 56, of Meridian, died Saturday, August 23,...

Joan Walker Foster

Joan Walker Foster

Aug 19, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Joan Walker Foster will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, August 22, 2025, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Gary Blair 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. Foster, 94, of Meridian, died...

Levan Boykin

Levan Boykin

Aug 19, 2025

The family of Mr. Levan Boykin will receive guests for a time of visitation on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Justin Levan Boykin, age 26, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

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Linda Marie Wynn

Linda Marie Wynn

Aug 18, 2025

A memorial service for Linda Wynn will be held Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Community Seventh Day Adventist Church in Meridian with Rev. Roger Burke officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Linda Wynn, age 79, of Meridian passed away peacefully Monday, August 18, 2025, at J.T....

David Dunlap Hamilton

David Dunlap Hamilton

Aug 17, 2025

Memorial services for Mr. David Hamilton will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Reverend Katie Sorey officiating. The family will receive friends at the church an hour prior to services. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.

David Dunlap Hamilton, age 69, of Meridian passed away Sunday,...

Kathy Lynn Mcdonald Stehle

Kathy Lynn Mcdonald Stehle

Aug 15, 2025

Kathy Lynn McDonald Stehle, age 80, from Meridian, MS, was sent to her eternal home on Friday, August 15, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. She was born in Memphis, TN, on April 13, 1945, to the late Billy and Katie McDonald.

Kathy was born and raised in Memphis, TN, where she graduated from East High...

Olis "Pete" Myers

Olis "Pete" Myers

Aug 15, 2025

Graveside services for Mr. Olis "Pete" Myers will be held Friday, September, 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.

Mr. Olis "Pete" Myers, age 83, of Meridian, MS, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at his home.

Pete was the owner/operator of Myer's Enterprises specializing in Asbestos Removal and...