Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

John Robert Caynor, Sr.

John Robert Caynor, Sr.

Aug 25, 2018

The Lord called John’s name on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at 3:16 p.m., a fitting reminder of God’s promise to His children in John 3:16.

John was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia.  He served his country in the United States Navy for 20 years, was a Vietnam War veteran, and dedicated another 35 years teaching at the...

Michael William Quaranto

Michael William Quaranto

Aug 24, 2018

Michael William Quaranto

Memorial service for Michael will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Michael, age 69, of Meridian passed August 24, 2018 at his home.

He was an avid deer hunter, devoted husband...

Rev. Wallace Roland Terry. Jr.

Rev. Wallace Roland Terry. Jr.

Aug 23, 2018

Funeral Services for Rev. Wallace Roland Terry Jr. will begin at 2:00 pm Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Damon Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Southern Methodist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the arrangements.

The Rev. Wallace Roland...

Gary L. Gibson

Gary L. Gibson

Aug 21, 2018

Funeral services for Mr. Gary L. Gibson will begin at 11:00 am Friday, August 24, 2018 at Collinsville First Baptist Church with the Reverends Wade Ricks, Dr. David Sellers, and Steve Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Collinsville First Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the arrangements. Mr. Gibson,...

Cecelia "Beth" Knight Robinson

Cecelia "Beth" Knight Robinson

Aug 19, 2018

Graveside services for Cecelia Robinson will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. with Brother Marcus Finch and Brother Jim Rickles officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Robinson, age 56, of Meridian passed away August 19, 2018 at Anderson...

Jean Mitcham Gentry

Jean Mitcham Gentry

Aug 15, 2018

Jean Mitcham Gentry

Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Mitcham Gentry will be held Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Meridian Memorial Park. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Gentry, age 90, of...

Frederic L. Gressett

Frederic L. Gressett

Aug 13, 2018

Frederic L. Gressett

Mr. Frederic L. Gressett, age 65, of Chunky passed away August 13, 2018 at Queen City Nursing Home in Meridian.

Survivors include his brother, David Gressett (Gwen), sisters, Ginger Scott (Vic), Sandra LaSpisa and Paula Fergurson (Jim); son, Joe Gressett; daughter, Desiree Gressett and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was...

Richard "Rick" Kenneth Beasley

Richard "Rick" Kenneth Beasley

Aug 11, 2018

Memorial Services for Rick Beasley will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 12:00p.m. at Russell Baptist Church, with Brother David Holifield officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Rick, age 62, of Lauderdale, Mississippi passed away August 11, 2018.

Rick was born on July...

Kenneth Wayne Evans, Phd

Kenneth Wayne Evans, Phd

Aug 10, 2018

Memorial Graveside services for Mr. Kenneth Wayne Evans, PhD will begin at 10:30 am Saturday, October 20, 2018 at West Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is privileged to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Dr. Evans, 71, of Meridian, passed away August 10, 2018 at Anderson Regional Medical Center of Meridian.

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Mary E Bynum

Mary E Bynum

Aug 8, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Bynum will begin at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Jeff Myers officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored and privledged to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Bynum, 104, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday,...

Kelly Bryant Mckee

Kelly Bryant Mckee

Aug 7, 2018

The family of Mr. Kelly B. McKee will hold a memorial visitation from 6:00 until 7:00, with service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at LoveNOW Community Church with Pastor David Hopkins officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Mr. McKee, age 45, of Meridian passed away August 7, 2018...

Kelly Bryant Mckee

Kelly Bryant Mckee

Aug 7, 2018

Kelly Bryant McKee

The family of Mr. Kelly B. McKee will hold a memorial visitation from 6:00 until 7:00, with service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at LoveNOW Community Church with Pastor David Hopkins officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Mr. McKee, age 45, of Meridian...

William C. Alberts

William C. Alberts

Aug 5, 2018

Mr. Alberts, age 79, of Bailey passed away August 5, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Alberts served for three years in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid horseman.

Survivors include his wife, Diana Purdy Alberts; two children, William “Billy” Alberts and Dale Alberts; two grandsons, Sean and Dylan Alberts; and one brother, Earl Alberts....

Wayne Johnson

Wayne Johnson

Aug 5, 2018

Wayne Johnson

Memorial services for Wayne Johnson will be held Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Dr. Joe Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Hays Cemetery on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 10:00AM. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Wayne Johnson, 68,...

Ronnie "Ron" A. Smith

Ronnie "Ron" A. Smith

Aug 4, 2018

Funeral services for Mr. Ronnie “Ron” A. Smith will begin at 1:00 pm Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Jeff Hancock officiating. Interment will follow at Hamrick Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Smith, 73, of Collinsville, passed away Saturday,...

Bernice Veronica Miller

Bernice Veronica Miller

Aug 3, 2018

A memorial funeral Mass for Bernice Veronica Miller will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Disciples Catholic Church in Puyallup, WA, with Father Matthew O’Leary officiating. Inurnment will be Friday, November 16, 2018 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.

Bernice Veronica Miller was born Bernice Herman on October 24, 1937 in...

Nancy Jean Macneill

Nancy Jean Macneill

Aug 3, 2018

Nancy Jean MacNeill, 68, passed away on August 3, 2018 at Anderson Medical Center in Meridian.  She was born on December 8, 1949, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, to Barton and Jean (Turner) MacNeill.

Nancy was a graduate of Noxubee County High School.  She completed an undergraduate degree in chemistry from Mississippi University for Women and received...

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Buntin Jeffares

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Buntin Jeffares

Jul 31, 2018

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Buntin Jeffares will begin at 1:30 pm Friday, August 3, 2018 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Flynn and Dr. Tom Sikes officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with arrangements. Mrs. Jeffares, 98, of Meridian, passed...

Harold Wayne Spence

Harold Wayne Spence

Jul 30, 2018

A Celebration of Life for Harold Wayne Spence will be held Saturday, August 4, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church with Dr. John Temple and Rev. James Ruffin officiating, with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Spence, 76, of Meridian, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 in his home. His...

John Julian Morse

John Julian Morse

Jul 30, 2018

Funeral services for John Julian Morse will be held Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Marion First Baptist Church, with Reverend Kyle Naylor officiating. Burial will be at Gumlog Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Morse, age 47, of Bailey, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at Anderson Regional Medical...