Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Jewel Christine Kirksey

Jewel Christine Kirksey

Apr 19, 2020

Graveside services for Ms. Jewel C. Kirksey will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Reverend Robert “Bob” Followell will officiate the service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ms. Kirksey, age 90, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 19 at Poplar Springs Nursing Center.

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Cheryl Lee Drennan

Cheryl Lee Drennan

Apr 17, 2020

Cheryl Lee Drennan, 72, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Hospice Ministries in Jackson.  She was born on December 12, 1947, in Meridian, Mississippi and was the only child of Billie Jean (Poe) and Ernest Wesley Drennan.

Cheryl graduated with honors from Meridian High School in 1965 and also received the IA Rosenbaum scholarship.  She...

Ruth G. Walker

Ruth G. Walker

Apr 17, 2020

Private Graveside services for Mrs. Ruth G. Walker will begin Monday, April 20, 2020 at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Newton, MS with Reverends William Savell and Mark McDonald officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Walker, 93, of Newton, passed away Friday, April 17,...

Bryan Joseph Maes

Bryan Joseph Maes

Apr 17, 2020

Mr. Bryan Joseph Maes, age 55, of Enterprise passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Maes proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Maes; children, Kayla Maureen Bruno, Zackary...

Lou Weddington Hart

Lou Weddington Hart

Apr 16, 2020

Lou Weddington Hart

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Lou Weddington Hart has now joined her Lord and Savior.  Lou departed from her earthly confines on Thursday the 16 th of April from her home in Meridian.

Lou was small in physical stature but her presence was that...

Lorraine Darnell Irby

Lorraine Darnell Irby

Apr 15, 2020

Private graveside services for Mrs. Lorraine Darnell Irby will be Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Kemper County with the Reverend David Hopkins officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Irby, 91, of Meridian passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at The Christa House of...

Brandy Cheree Butler Rogers

Brandy Cheree Butler Rogers

Apr 15, 2020

Private family graveside services for Brandy Cheree Butler Rogers will be held Friday, April 17, 2020 at Causeyville Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Paul Raley and Brother Trevor Gore officiating.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Brandy Rogers, age 38, of Meridian, passed away April 15, 2020.

Brandy was...

Dorothy Holland White Smith

Dorothy Holland White Smith

Apr 14, 2020

Private graveside services for Dorothy Holland White Smith will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Liberty Baptist Church in Dekalb, Mississippi, with Reverend Paul Trosper officiating, with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Smith, age 94 of Meridian passed away on April 14, 2020, her birthday, at NorthPointe Health and Rehabilitation....

Joe Lee Shelby, Sr.

Joe Lee Shelby, Sr.

Apr 12, 2020

Mr. Shelby, age 76, of Toomsuba, MS passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Rush Foundation Hospital. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Shelby served his country in the United States Army. During his time in the military, he served three tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart....

Virginia Breazeale Wheat

Virginia Breazeale Wheat

Apr 12, 2020

Virginia Breazeale Wheat

Memorial Services for Mrs. Virginia Breazeale Wheat will be scheduled at a later date. Interment will be held at a later date at Logtown Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Virginia Breazeale Wheat of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at ...

Mary Etta Joyner Miller

Mary Etta Joyner Miller

Apr 10, 2020

Private funeral services for Mrs. Mary Etta Joyner Miller will be held on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Lynne Anderson officiating.  Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Miller, age 88, of Meridian, passed away April 10, 2020.  She was a graduate of Center Hill School and an active...

Judith Ann Brunelle

Judith Ann Brunelle

Apr 8, 2020

Memorial services for Mrs. Judith Anne Brunelle will be held at a later date.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Brunelle, age 75, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Bedford Care of Marion.

Judith worked for American Optical Company for many years and many nursing homes. She...

Thomas (Tom) Michael Beasley

Thomas (Tom) Michael Beasley

Apr 8, 2020

Thomas (Tom) Michael Beasley

Thomas (Tom) Michael Beasley, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Meridian, MS. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Tom was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, and graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1961, where he played football and ran track. He was Senior...

Loretta Irene Rosewall

Loretta Irene Rosewall

Apr 8, 2020

Mrs. Loretta Irene Rosewall, age 88, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at her residence. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Survivors include her children, Kevin Rosewall (Tammy), and Alyssa McAtee (Rob); grandchildren, Kevin Scott Rosewall, Joshua Kyle Rosewall (Courtney), Jason Perkins, Jennifer Perkins, Dustin Moore (Jennifer) and Dillon Moore (Kaley);...

Susan Partridge Boyette

Susan Partridge Boyette

Apr 7, 2020

Private graveside services for Mrs. Susan Boyette will be held at Meridian Memorial Park with Brother Roger Ivey officiating.  Public memorial services will be held at a later date.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Susan Partridge Boyette, age 65, of Enterprise, Mississippi, went to be with Jesus on...

James Frank Jones

James Frank Jones

Apr 7, 2020

James F. Jones

Private graveside services for Mr. James F. Jones will be held at Old Marion Cemetery with Bro. Steve Taylor and Bro. Jack Kern officiating.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. James F. Jones, age 95, was born March 25, 1925 in Pickens County, Alabama. ...

John Leslie "Les" Prichard

John Leslie "Les" Prichard

Apr 6, 2020

John Leslie Prichard of Meridian passed away on April 6, 2020. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Prichard was born in Starkville, Mississippi on January 15, 1930 to Florence and L.M. Prichard.  Growing up, he loved to fish, held a paper route, and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.  After graduating...

James W. "Bill" Autry

James W. "Bill" Autry

Apr 6, 2020

Private Graveside services for Mr. James W. “Bill” Autry will be Friday, April 10, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery with the Reverend Dr. Mark Benson officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Autry, 56, of Meridian, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at Anderson Regional...

Harold Dennis "Bubba" Jones

Harold Dennis "Bubba" Jones

Apr 6, 2020

Private graveside services for Mr. Harold Jones will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jonathan Tullos officiating.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Harold Jones, age 88, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away April 6, 2020.

Mr. Jones was a veteran of the United States Army.  He...

Sara Jo Malone

Sara Jo Malone

Apr 6, 2020

Private graveside services for Mrs. Sara Jo Malone will be Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery with the Reverend John Branning officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Malone, 93, of Meridian passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 with her family by her...