Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

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...

Rubie Rutledge Groves

Rubie Rutledge Groves

Jan 5, 2020

Funeral services for Rubie Alice Rutledge Groves will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Rubie Alice Rutledge Groves, age 89, passed away on Sunday, January 5,...

Omega Watkins Herrington

Omega Watkins Herrington

Jan 4, 2020

Memorial services for Mrs. Omega Watkins Herrinton will begin at 10:30 am Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend James Ruffin officiating. Interment will follow at The MS Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS at 12 noon. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr....

Pauline "Pud" Covington Merrell

Pauline "Pud" Covington Merrell

Jan 3, 2020

Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline “Pud” Covington Merrell will begin at 11:00 am Monday, January 6, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Meridian with the Reverends Dr. Raymon Leake and Dr. Nathan VanHorn officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Merrell, 93, of...

Thomas "Tommy" Diamond

Thomas "Tommy" Diamond

Jan 3, 2020

Graveside Services for Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Diamond will begin at 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Polk Memory Gardens in Cedartown, GA. The family will receive friends from 11:30 am until 12:30pm at Olin L. Gammage & Sons Funeral Home, in Cedartown, GA prior to graveside rights. The family will receive friends at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home...

Ralph Cochran

Ralph Cochran

Jan 1, 2020

Graveside Services for Mr. Ralph Cochran will begin at 10:00 am Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with his son, Dr. Glenn Cochran, officiating. Interment will follow graveside rights. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Cochran, 91, of Whynot, passed away Wednesday. January 1, 2019 at...

Deacon Gene Rayeil Miller, Ofs

Deacon Gene Rayeil Miller, Ofs

Dec 29, 2019

Deacon Gene Rayeil Miller, OFS

February 5, 1934 - December 29, 2019

A Memorial service Mass for Gene Rayeil Miller will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Disciples in Puyallup Washington.

Gene Rayeil Miller was born February 5, 1934 and was the oldest child...

John M. Budgins

John M. Budgins

Dec 28, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. John M. Budgins will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with the Reverend Dr. Nathan VanHorn officiating. Burial will be held at the Mississippi Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. John...

Rev. Billy Howard Whitaker

Rev. Billy Howard Whitaker

Dec 27, 2019

Rev. Billy Howard Whitaker

Funeral service for Billy Whitaker will be held Friday, January 3, 2020, at 1:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Dr. Wayne Whitaker officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Billy Whitaker, age 90,...

Reverend Jackie Earl Bonner

Reverend Jackie Earl Bonner

Dec 23, 2019

The family of Rev. Jackie Earl Bonner will hold a memorial service for him at Christian Fellowship Independent Methodist Church of Meridian on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Sephus Garrett officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Rev. Bonner, 73, of Marion passed away on December 23, 2019...

Elizabeth "Jackie" Moffett

Elizabeth "Jackie" Moffett

Dec 22, 2019

Funeral services for Elizabeth “Jackie” Moffett will be held Friday, December 27, 2019, at 12:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Bro. Doug Goodman and Bro. Mike Everett officiating. Burial will be held at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ms. Jackie Moffett, age 84, of Meridian went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday,...

Raymond A Fountain

Raymond A Fountain

Dec 21, 2019

Raymond A Fountain

Funeral services for Mr. Raymond A Fountain will begin at 2:00 pm Monday, December 23, 2019 at Jones Chapel Church of God, 5880 Hwy 145 S. Meridian, MS 39301 with Reverend Ron Leonard officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements....

Bobby James Thompson

Bobby James Thompson

Dec 20, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. Bobby James Thompson will begin at 10:00 am Monday, December 23, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Donald Gentry officiating. Interment will follow at Arkadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Thompson, 82, of Klondike, passed away Friday,...