Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

James Roy Thead

James Roy Thead

Mar 28, 2020

Mr. Thead, age 61, of Meridian passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Earl and Sherilyn Thead and three siblings.

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

William Nelson Hall

William Nelson Hall

Mar 27, 2020

Private Funeral Services for Mr. William Nelson Hall will begin Monday, March 30, 2020 at Trinity Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Mark Flynn officiating. Private Family Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

William Nelson Hall, age 89, passed from this life March...

Gloria Marie Flynn

Gloria Marie Flynn

Mar 25, 2020

Due to current precautions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the family of Mrs. Flynn has elected to have memorial services at a later date.

A complete obituary will be shared closer to the date of the memorial service.

Helen Watson Kern

Helen Watson Kern

Mar 24, 2020

Helen Watson Kern, age 80, of Enterprise, MS passed away on March 24, 2020 in her home.

Mrs. Kern was born in Mill Creek, West Virginia on April 13, 1939, daughter of Ralph and Beulah Watson.  She is survived by her son, Jackson “Jack” Kern, Jr. (Vicky), Meridian, Mississippi, her daughter Cynthia “Cindi” McLelland (Guy), her son...

Howard Thomas Hall

Howard Thomas Hall

Mar 23, 2020

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Howard T. Hall will be at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Hall, 83, of Meridian, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at Bedford Care Center of Marion.

Mr. Hall was born in Florence, Alabama, graduated from...

Charles Vernon Chester

Charles Vernon Chester

Mar 22, 2020

Charles Vernon Chester will be buried on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton Mississippi.  A memorial service will be scheduled once the Coronavirus outbreak settles. Robert Barham Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Chester, age 89, of Ridgeland, passed away Sunday March 22, 2020 peacefully at Bedford’s Alzheimer’s Facility...

Rita Hurtt Clearman

Rita Hurtt Clearman

Mar 21, 2020

Rita Hurtt Clearman

Private services For Rita Clearman will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Clearman, 62, of Collinsville, passed away at her home surrounded by family Saturday, March 21, 2020.

She will be dearly missed by family and friends.

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Gerald "Cris" Criscola

Gerald "Cris" Criscola

Mar 21, 2020

A Celebration of life service will be held at a later date for Mr. Gerald D. “Cris” Criscola. A Private Interment will be held at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Criscola, 79, of Lauderdale passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Anderson Regional...

Catherine Harriet Parker

Catherine Harriet Parker

Mar 20, 2020

Catherine Harriet Askew Parker, age 69, of Meridian, MS passed away on March 20, 2020 in her home in the presence of her devoted and steadfast husband, Steve.

She was born in Columbus, GA on December 11, 1950, daughter of Elizabeth Askew and the late Joseph Askew.  She is survived by her husband Stephen Elbert Parker of...

Larry Dunn

Larry Dunn

Mar 20, 2020

Mr. Larry Dunn, age 69, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away March 20, 2020 at Regency Hospital.

Larry is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Judy Dunn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. and Grace Dunn, and his sister, Joyce Partridge.

William Lee Robetson, Usa Retired Ltc

William Lee Robetson, Usa Retired Ltc

Mar 19, 2020

William Robertson, USA Retired LTC

Private family services will be held at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home for Mr. William Robertson. Burial will be held at the Mississippi Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Robertson, age 82, of Meridian passed away on March 19, 2020.

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Murry Scott Munn

Murry Scott Munn

Mar 18, 2020

Mr. Scott Munn, age 59, of Meridian passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Survivors include children, James Munn, wife Chrissie, Stacy Card, husband Lee, Rhonda Holley, husband Hunter, and Jemmye Carroll; grandchildren, Jackson Munn, Taylor Holley, and Harper Holley; siblings, Debbie Funck,...

Joe Walter Johnson

Joe Walter Johnson

Mar 18, 2020

A private family graveside services for Mr. Joe Walter Johnson will be held Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Hebron Baptist Church with Reverend James Ruffin officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Johnson, age 99, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Mark A Chandler

Mark A Chandler

Mar 18, 2020

Private Funeral Services for Mr. Mark A Chandler will be Friday, March 20, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverends Mike Boles and Milton Whatley officiating. Private Interment will follow Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery next to his parents in Sumner, MS. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the...

Jean Willis Griffis

Jean Willis Griffis

Mar 17, 2020

Private Graveside Services for Mrs. Jean Willis Griffis will be held Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Chunky Cemetery with the Reverend Dr. Mike Carr officiating. Interment will follow funeral rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Griffis, 93, of Marion, formerly of Chunky and Philadelphia passed away Tuesday, March...

David Howard Boone

David Howard Boone

Mar 16, 2020

A private family burial for Mr. David Howard Boone will be held on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Mississippi Veterans Cemetery in Newton, Mississippi with Rev. David Pickard officiating.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. David Howard Boone, 63, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away Monday, March 16, 2020...

Covid-19 Public Service Announcement

Covid-19 Public Service Announcement

Mar 16, 2020

The health and safety of the families we serve, our guest, and employees are our number one priority, especially during this time. We want everyone to know we are closely monitoring the COVID -19 situation and are taking extra sanitation precautions to assure that our home is a safe and clean environment for all who enter our doors.  That...

Shirley Kathryn Griffin Fuller

Shirley Kathryn Griffin Fuller

Mar 15, 2020

Graveside services for Mrs. Shirley Fuller will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Kewanee, Mississippi, with the Rev. Mike McKee officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Fuller, age 82, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Queen City Nursing...

Bobby "Don" Thrash

Bobby "Don" Thrash

Mar 14, 2020

Celebration of life for Mr. Bobby “Don” Thrash will begin at 1:00pm Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Mr. Keith Lovett and Mr. Tristan Rowell officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Thrash, 65, of Meridian passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at...

Donald L. Huffman

Donald L. Huffman

Mar 14, 2020

Funeral services for Mr. Donald L. Huffman will begin at 2:30 pm Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend Bob Followell officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Huffman, 88, of Meridian passed away...