Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Ralph "Wilson" Stone

Ralph "Wilson" Stone

Feb 8, 2019

A funeral mass for Mr. Wilson Stone will be held on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Father Augustine Palimattam will officiate the service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Stone, 61, of Meridian passed away on February 8, 2019 at his residence.

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Haskell M Bateman

Haskell M Bateman

Feb 7, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. Haskell M. Bateman will be held on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Bill Webb and Rev. Kyle Naylor officiating. Burial will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Bateman, age 82,...

Rick Hornsby

Rick Hornsby

Feb 6, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. Rick Hornsby will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Little Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Toomsuba, MS. Reverend Willie Barnes will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Little Hope Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. After burial, a repass will be held at Little Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Robert Barham...

Curtis Strickland

Curtis Strickland

Feb 6, 2019

Memorial graveside services for Mr. Curtis Strickland will begin at 2:00 pm Friday, February 8, 2019 at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Owen and Dr. Joe Anderson officiating. Interment will follow services. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Strickland, 74, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, February...

Dollie Smith

Dollie Smith

Feb 5, 2019

A graveside service for Mrs. Dollie Smith will be held February 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Mike Boles officiating.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Dollie Smith, age 75, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away Monday, February 5, 2019.

Dollie was born January...

Christine Newell Patton

Christine Newell Patton

Feb 1, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Christine Newell Patton will begin at 1:00pm Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Russell officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Patton, 95, of Senatobia formerly of Meridian, passed away,...

Henry Eugene Damon (Gene)

Henry Eugene Damon (Gene)

Jan 31, 2019

Henry Eugene Damon (Gene) 92, of Meridian, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his residence. A celebration of life service for Gene will be held on Monday, February 4th beginning at 10:30 am at The Episcopal Church of The Mediator in Meridian, Mississippi with Fr. Morris Thompson officiating. Internment will follow in the Columbarium. A reception celebrating...

Harvey Kenneth Clark

Harvey Kenneth Clark

Jan 29, 2019

Mr. Harvey Kenneth “Bo” Clark, age 83, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away January 29, 2019.

Mr. Clark was a loving father and grandfather.  He is survived by his son, Kirby G. Clark, and two grandsons, Devin G. Clark and Jhett C. Clark.

Per Mr. Clark’s request, there will be no services.

Memorial contributions...

John F Smith, Jr.

John F Smith, Jr.

Jan 27, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. John F. Smith, Jr. will begin Thursday, January 31st at 11:00 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Edward Shoemaker officiating.  Burial will follow at Bucatunna Baptist Church Cemetery.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. John F. Smith, Jr., age 91, of Meridian,...

Deborah Sue Butch

Deborah Sue Butch

Jan 27, 2019

Deborah Sue Butch Memorial services for Ms. Deborah Sue Butch will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Ms. Deborah Sue Butch, age 62, of Meridian passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019. She is survived by her son, Jason Powell; niece, Danielle Budd; and three grandchildren. Deborah...

Hal A Lee

Hal A Lee

Jan 27, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. Hal A Lee will begin at 9:00 am, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Lee, 80, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at...

William "Bill" Steve Briggs, Sr.

William "Bill" Steve Briggs, Sr.

Jan 26, 2019

William “Bill” Steve Briggs, Sr.

Funeral services for William S. “Bill” Briggs, Sr. will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 3:00PM at Briggs Chapel, with Pastor Nick Holden officiating. Burial will be held at Briggs Chapel Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Briggs, age 64, of...

Mavis Joyner Gustin

Mavis Joyner Gustin

Jan 25, 2019

Mavis Joyner Gustin

Funeral services for Mavis Gustin will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Smith and Rev. Sarita Rainey officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Mavis...

Kathy Chisolm Henning

Kathy Chisolm Henning

Jan 23, 2019

Memorial graveside services for Mrs. Kathy Chisolm Henning will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 at The Chisolm Family Cemetery in Kemper county. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Henning, 65, of Kemper County, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Specialty Hospital of Meridian.

Mrs. Kathy...

Charles Leon Jolly

Charles Leon Jolly

Jan 22, 2019

Funeral services for Mr. Charles Leon Jolly will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Lannis May officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Mr. Jolly, age 93, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at The University of Mississippi Medical...

Russelyn Delorise Connelly Anderson

Russelyn Delorise Connelly Anderson

Jan 21, 2019

Funeral services for Russelyn DeLorise Connelly Anderson will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00, with a service to follow at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ms. Anderson, age 85 of Meridian, Mississippi passed away...

Giles Woodward Patty, Iii

Giles Woodward Patty, Iii

Jan 20, 2019

The family of Mr. Giles W. Patty, III will hold a private memorial service for him at a later date.

Mr. Patty, age 62, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Patty Strang and her husband, Jason; granddaughter, Isabella Strang;...

Melba J Ramey

Melba J Ramey

Jan 18, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Melba J Ramey will begin at 2: 30 pm , Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Richie Davis officiating. Graveside services will begin at 10:00 am Friday, January 25, 2019 at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Ardmore , OK. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to...

Alver Lester "Buddy" Ritch, Jr.

Alver Lester "Buddy" Ritch, Jr.

Jan 17, 2019

Graveside Services for Buddy Ritch will be held Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 2:30 at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, AL with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Ritch 93, of Homewood, AL passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Fisher House in Meridian, MS.

He was a Veteran of the US...

Mary Lucille Vick

Mary Lucille Vick

Jan 15, 2019

Graveside services for Mrs. Mary Lucille Vick will be held Monday, January 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is entrusted with her arrangements. Mrs. Vick, age 74, of Meridian, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare center.