Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Michael E. Anderson

Michael E. Anderson

Aug 15, 2019

A memorial service for Mr. Michael E. Anderson will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, with Reverend Lynne Anderson officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Anderson, age 67, of Meridian passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Anderson Regional...

Gary Neal Alexander

Gary Neal Alexander

Aug 15, 2019

A graveside funeral service for Gary Alexander will be held Monday, August 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Gary Neal Alexander, age 79, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away Thursday, August 15 at The Oaks

Gary is survived by his...

Gerald Wayne Benthall, Jr.

Gerald Wayne Benthall, Jr.

Aug 13, 2019

Funeral services for Gerald Wayne Benthall, Jr. will begin at 12:00 pm Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Northpark Church with the Reverend Ben Stears officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 pm at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Mr. Benthall, 52, of Meridian passed...

George E. Sims

George E. Sims

Aug 11, 2019

Funeral services for George Sims will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Rose Hill, MS with Bro. Michael Sims and Bro. Cody Bruce officiating, burial to follow at church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Sims, age 76, of Pachuta, MS passed away August...

Genola Jenkins

Genola Jenkins

Aug 10, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Genola Jenkins will begin at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Dr. Hack McMullan and David Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Jenkins, 79, of...

Nilanne F. Young

Nilanne F. Young

Aug 10, 2019

September 25, 1947 – August 10, 2019

Nilanne, a lifelong resident of Meridian, departed this earthly life August 10, 2019. She was 71 years of age. She graduated Meridian High School, class of 1965, and attended Meridian Junior College, until her marriage to Ralph, late that year.

In 1983, she was very instrumental in convincing...

Mary Lucille Shannon

Mary Lucille Shannon

Aug 9, 2019

A graveside service for Ms. Mary Shannon will be held on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in the Bonita Community. Pastor Scott Harrell will officiate the service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ms. Shannon, age 83, of Toomsuba passed away on August 9,...

William Thomas Brooks

William Thomas Brooks

Aug 8, 2019

Graveside services for Mr. William Thomas Brooks will begin at 2:00pm Monday, August 15, 2019 at Pine Grove Church Cemetery in Martin. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Brooks, 90, of Birmingham, formerly of Meridian, passed away August 8, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Brooks was a...

Berta Joan Evans

Berta Joan Evans

Aug 8, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Berta Joan Evans will begin at 3:30 Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Donald Gentry, Dr. Ralph Henson and Mrs. Donna Harford officiating. Music for the service will be provided by Rev. Buddy McElroy. Interment will follow at Arkadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home...

Infant Ezekiel Todd Skinner

Infant Ezekiel Todd Skinner

Aug 8, 2019

Ezekiel was born August 8, 2019 at Rush Foundation Hospital to loving parents Wesley and Taylor Skinner. He is survived by his paternal grandparents Todd Skinner (Suzie), and Tammy Swanner (Terry) maternal grandparents, Frank Dotson (Sissy) as well as a host of extended family.

Ezekiel is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Tei Dotson.

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Edna Earle Harbour King

Edna Earle Harbour King

Aug 6, 2019

Edna Earle Harbour King

Graveside services for Edna Earle Harbour King will be held Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church located at 1591 Mt Pleasant Rd, De Kalb, MS 39328, with Reverend Bob Followell officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Miss Edna,...

Lucille Henson Molpus

Lucille Henson Molpus

Aug 5, 2019

Lucille Henson Molpus

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Henson Molpus will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Bro. Jack Kern will officiate the service. Burial will be held at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs....

Robert E. "Bobby" Beasley

Robert E. "Bobby" Beasley

Aug 4, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. Robert E. “Bobby” Beasley will begin at 12:00 pm Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Jim Rickles and Bro. Paul Trosper officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Beasley, 79,...

Maggie Lee Scarbrough Jemison

Maggie Lee Scarbrough Jemison

Aug 3, 2019

Her Story

Maggie Lee Scarbrough Jemison was born on June 22, 1919 in Greene County, AL to the late Rufus and Annie Rice Scarbrough.  As with the Prophet Jeremiah, the Lord knew the plans He had for Maggie–the Lord so planned that on August 3, 2019, Maggie would enter...

Morele Kay Rosenfeld

Morele Kay Rosenfeld

Jul 30, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Morele Rosenfeld will be held Friday, August 2, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel with Rabbi Barry Altman officiating. Burial will follow in the Congregation Beth Israel Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Rosenfeld, age 90, of Meridian passed away, Tuesday, July 30, 2019,...

Leona Estelle Pettis Smith

Leona Estelle Pettis Smith

Jul 30, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Leona Estelle Pettis Smith will begin at 10:30 am Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend John G. Brock and Reverend Calvin Price officiating. Interment will follow at Phalti Baptist Church Cemetery in Jasper County. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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Marjorie Dale Davison

Marjorie Dale Davison

Jul 30, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie Dale Davison were held on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Burial was held at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Davison, age 91, of Meridian passed away on July 30, 2019 at Poplar Springs Nursing Center.

She is...

Dewayne "Pepe" Klutz

Dewayne "Pepe" Klutz

Jul 27, 2019

A funeral mass for Mr. Dewayne Klutz will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Father Augustine Palimattam will officiate the service. Burial will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Klutz, 83, of Meridian passed away...

Harvey Gerald "Jerry" Adcock

Harvey Gerald "Jerry" Adcock

Jul 26, 2019

Mr. Harvey Gerald “Jerry” Adcock passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on July 26, 2019. Jerry’s earthly body simply wore out, but what a wonderful life he lived.  He was born on October 30, 1935, in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Harvey and Adele Adcock. He was their only child.

Jerry graduated from Meridian High School...

Arthur Glen Dees

Arthur Glen Dees

Jul 26, 2019

Arthur Glen Dees

Funeral services for Glen Dees will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 5:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Bro. Kenneth Owen officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Glen Dees, age 83, of Meridian passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at Specialty Hospital of...