Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

William Riley Jones, Sr.

William Riley Jones, Sr.

Jun 30, 2019

A memorial service for William “Billy” R. Jones, Sr., age 84, of Meridian, Mississippi will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.

Billy was born on December 9, 1934 and died on June 30, 2019. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. His love for...

James Chase Griffith

James Chase Griffith

Jun 29, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. James Chase Griffith will begin at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Dr. John Temple officiating.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Griffith, 32, of Meridian, passed away Saturday,...

Vicki Stuckey Wilson

Vicki Stuckey Wilson

Jun 29, 2019

A celebration of life service for Mrs. Vicki Stuckey Wilson will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home at 4:00p.m. with Dr. Richard Wallace officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Wilson, age 66, of Meridian, Mississippi entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 29...

Faye Cochran

Faye Cochran

Jun 29, 2019

Ms. Faye Carroll (Smith) Cochran, born on July 21, 1944 in Meridian, Mississippi passed away at age 74 on June 29, 2019 at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Ms. Cochran was a graduate of Meridian High School class of1962. She was a private caregiver to several that were precious to her heart until retiring in 2017. She was a...

Debbie Louise Pollard-Lewis

Debbie Louise Pollard-Lewis

Jun 26, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Debbie Louise Pollard-Lewis will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 232 Corinth Road, Newton, Mississippi.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 5...

Andrew "Ed" Partridge

Andrew "Ed" Partridge

Jun 25, 2019

Andrew “Ed” Partridge

Funeral Services for Ed Partridge will be held Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 2:00 PM, with Bro. Philip Marshall officiating. Burial will be at Meridian Memorial Park. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Partridge, age 94, of Meridian passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his home.

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George V. "G.V." Wilson

George V. "G.V." Wilson

Jun 25, 2019

Private graveside services for Mr. George V. “G.V.” Wilson will be held at Gum Log Cemetery, Sunday, June 30, 2019 with Bro. Dennis Robinson officiating. Interment will follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Wilson, 91, of the Obadiah community passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Regency Hospital...

Peggy Harris Quaranto

Peggy Harris Quaranto

Jun 24, 2019

Peggy Harris Quaranto, passed away June 24, 2019 at the age of 71.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Quaranto; brothers, Tincy Harris, Dinky Harris and sister, Dell Perry.

She is survived by her sisters, Mary Patterson and Betsy Devan; brother, Jimmy Harris; sisters in law, Joyce (Cal) Waters and Susan (Mark)...

Terry Joe Watson

Terry Joe Watson

Jun 23, 2019

Graveside services for Terry Watson will be held Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Lockhart Cemetery at 12:30 PM with Bro. Wade Wood officiating, burial will follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Terry Watson, age 56, of Toomsuba passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Specialty Hospital.

Survivors include his...

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...