Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Sarah Dunn Quintana

Sarah Dunn Quintana

Jun 23, 2019

Graveside services for Sarah Dunn Quintana will begin Monday, July 1, 2019 at 10:00 am at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS with Reverend John Branning officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Sarah Dunn Quintana, age 92, of Panama City, Florida formally of Meridian, Mississippi passed away...

Helen Shelby Reed

Helen Shelby Reed

Jun 21, 2019

Helen Shelby Reed, age 70, of Toomsuba, Mississippi passed away June 21, 2019 after a courageous fight with cancer. She was surrounded by her adoring family.

Helen was born on March 18, 1949 to Henry and Nell Shelby. She married Virgil Reed at the age of 16. They were married for 54 years and enjoyed working in...

Debbie Jean Mcminn

Debbie Jean Mcminn

Jun 21, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Debbie Jean McMinn will begin at 10:00 am Monday, June 24, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Reggie Manning officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Bailey. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Debbie, 61, of Meridian,...

David Arthur Yost

David Arthur Yost

Jun 21, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. David Arthur Yost will begin at 11:00 am Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church; Pastor Steve Koenig will officiate. Interment will follow at 2:30 pm at The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Yost, 86, of Meridian,...

Roy Michael "Mike" Cumberland

Roy Michael "Mike" Cumberland

Jun 20, 2019

A Memorial Service for Roy Michael Cumberland of Lauderdale, MS will take place at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Meridian Church of Christ. Mike was born on March 12, 1958, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Roy Clellon and Peggy Jean Watkins Cumberland. He attended Northeast Lauderdale Schools where he played football and baseball. He met his...

Patsy P Swanner

Patsy P Swanner

Jun 17, 2019

Graveside services for Mrs. Patsy P. Swanner will be conducted at 10:30 am at Old Marion Cemetery Friday, June 21, 2019 with Reverend Wade Phillips officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Swanner, 77, of the Pine Springs Community passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Anderson Regional Medical...

Joann Danner Mcrae

Joann Danner Mcrae

Jun 16, 2019

Funeral services for Joann Danner McRae of Daleville will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church with the Reverend John Branning and Reverend Eric Mabbit officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Joann, 85, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Anderson Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her...

James William "Billy" Bounds, Sr.

James William "Billy" Bounds, Sr.

Jun 15, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. James William “Billy” Bounds, Sr. will begin at 11:00 am Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Liberty Baptist Church in DeKalb, with the Reverends Dr. Malcolm Lewis, Dr. Albert “Hack” McMullan and Bro. Joshua Drury officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements....

James William "Billy" Bounds, Sr.

James William "Billy" Bounds, Sr.

Jun 15, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. James William “Billy” Bounds, Sr. will begin at 11:00 am Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Liberty Baptist Church in DeKalb, with the Reverends Dr. Malcolm Lewis, Dr. Albert “Hack” McMullan and Bro. Joshua Drury officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements....

Mildred "Nell" Mcelroy Sollie

Mildred "Nell" Mcelroy Sollie

Jun 13, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred “Nell” McElroy Sollie will begin at 1:00 pm Monday, June 17, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Kyle Naylor and Wally Blackman officiating. Interment will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements....

Juan C. Sanchez

Juan C. Sanchez

Jun 13, 2019

The family of Mr. Juan C. Sanchez will hold a memorial mass at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Sanchez, age 61, of Houston, Texas passed away on June 13, 2019.

Mr. Sanchez was a jack-of-all trades. He worked various jobs, such as teaching math, serving...

Nottie Joles

Nottie Joles

Jun 11, 2019

Mrs. Nottie Joles, age 59, of Meridian passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Rush Foundation Hospital. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Suvivors include her husband, Fred Joles; children, Pennie Massey, Allen Joles (Sara), and Shelia White; grandchildren, Meria Moore, Billyray Moore, Autumn Dean, and Allen Michael Mattie Joles, Jr.;...

Marvin Weir

Marvin Weir

Jun 10, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. Marvin Weir will be Friday, June 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Davey Wilkinson and Bro. Sephus Garrett officiating.  Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Marvin passed away June 10, 2019 at Anderson...

Frances Anthony Fryery

Frances Anthony Fryery

Jun 9, 2019

Private Family Graveside services for Frances Fryery will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, with Bro. David Chandler officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Frances Fryery, age 81, of Meridian, MS passed away...

Richard Calvin Shelby

Richard Calvin Shelby

Jun 8, 2019

A celebration of life service for Mr. Ricky Shelby will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson Farms (236 Smith Spur Road, Toomsuba, Mississippi 39364). Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Shelby, age 62, of Toomsuba passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at his residence....

Phyllis Irene Holt Gordy

Phyllis Irene Holt Gordy

Jun 8, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Phyllis Irene Holt Gordy will begin at 2:30pm. Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Robert Barham Funeral Home with Shane Carter officiating, Interment to follow at the Enondale Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Phyllis Irene Holt Gordy passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the...

Rita Snowden

Rita Snowden

Jun 7, 2019

Private graveside services for Mrs. Rita Snowden will be held at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Snowden, 95, of Meridian, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019.

Mrs. Snowden was a long time member of Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church and attended as long as her...

Charles Wayne Mcguirt

Charles Wayne Mcguirt

Jun 3, 2019

A Celebration of Life service for Mr. Charlie McGuirt will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Springhill United Methodist Church. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

On the evening of June 3, 2019, Charlie passed away in the comforts of his home surrounded by his family. Charlie...

James Gilmer Mitchell, Sr.

James Gilmer Mitchell, Sr.

Jun 2, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. James “Jimmie” Mitchell, Sr. will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church, with Dr. Kevin Jones and Reverend Derrick Wilson officiating. Burial will be held at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. (Address: 258 Honors Circle, Newton, MS 39345). Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been...

Robbie Lucille Morrison

Robbie Lucille Morrison

Jun 2, 2019

Memorial services for Mrs. Robbie Fleming Morrison will begin at 10:30 am, Thursday, June 13, 2019 at The Morrison Home at 3701 Hwy 39 N. Meridian, MS 39301 with The Reverend Austin McGehee officiating. Interment will follow at a later date at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs....