Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Helen Elizabeth Smiley

Helen Elizabeth Smiley

Feb 15, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Smiley will be held Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Hebron Baptist Church, with Dr. Richard Wallace and Rev. Tommy Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Helen met her Lord and Savior Saturday, February...

Lynnie Dickens

Lynnie Dickens

Feb 14, 2025

A graveside service for Lenora "Lynnie" Dickens will be held Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery with Bro Ben Jones officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Lenora Dickens, age 63 of Lauderdale (Dalewood) passed away peacefully at her home with...

James T. "Jim" Farr, Jr.

James T. "Jim" Farr, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

James T. "Jim" Farr, Jr., the retired Vice President for Public Relations for the Dallas specialty store, Stanley Korshak, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Mississippi.

Jim was born in Meridian, MS on November 21, 1940. He graduated from Meridian High School in 1958, the University of Southern Mississippi...

Frances Darlene Terranova

Frances Darlene Terranova

Feb 11, 2025

Mrs. Frances Darlene Terranova, age 71, of Lauderdale, MS, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at her home.

Frances was a manager for many years in the food service industry. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lauderdale, where services will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her husband...

Carol Kaye Freeman

Carol Kaye Freeman

Feb 11, 2025

Graveside services for Mrs. Carol Freeman will be held at 3:00PM, Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Meehan, MS. Reverend Aaron Parker will be officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

The Freeman family will receive guests from 1:30 until 3:00PM at the...

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Key Sollie Carmichael

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Key Sollie Carmichael

Feb 11, 2025

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Key Sollie Carmichael, 91, of Meridian, Mississippi, a devoted follower of Christ, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born Saturday, January 27, 1934, to James Rufus Key, Sr. and Lena Mae Davis Key in Kemper County, MS.

Gwen was known for her fun and...

Donnie Singley

Donnie Singley

Feb 10, 2025

A funeral service for Donnie Singley will be held Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Center Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Culpepper officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Donnie Singley, age 70, of Meridian passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his...

Morgan Gail Taylor

Morgan Gail Taylor

Feb 7, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Morgan Gail Taylor will begin at 1:00 PM Monday, February 10, 2025, in the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverends Andy May and Jesse Quinn officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Meridian Memorial Park. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Our...

Albert Kellis "Ak" Moore

Albert Kellis "Ak" Moore

Feb 7, 2025

Albert Kellis Moore, of Natchez, passed away peacefully Friday, February 7, 2025 at Choctaw General Hospital in Butler, Alabama.

Kellis (as his family called him) was born August 19, 1944 in Union, Mississippi. Kellis graduated in 1963 with the first graduating class of West Lauderdale High School.

His pride and joy was his family. He...

Sherry Jean Knight

Sherry Jean Knight

Feb 5, 2025

Sherry Jean Knight, age 68, of Meridian, MS passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at her home.

Sherry was employed at Avery Dennison while her health allowed.

She is survived by her children, Angela Pearson, Jennifer Pinkham (Cody), and Scott Knight, grandchildren; Christopher Knight (Joleigh), Donovan Knight, Brittany Moore, Charles Williams Moore, Katie Smith (James),...

Orvie E. "Shag" Shannon

Orvie E. "Shag" Shannon

Feb 4, 2025

Mr. Orvie O.E. "Shag" Shannon, age74, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his residence.

Shag was a 1968 graduate of MHS. After graduation, he joined the US Army. Later in life, Shag began working for Chevron Oil and retired after 30+ years. Shag had many hobbies, he especially enjoyed cooking bar-b-que for his friends and...

Sylvia Edwina Hitt

Sylvia Edwina Hitt

Feb 2, 2025

A funeral service for Sylvia will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Fellowship Baptist Church with Bro. Philip Marshall officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Sylvia, age 85 of Meridian, passed away peacefully at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center with her loving...

Melvin Chauncy

Melvin Chauncy

Feb 2, 2025

Melvin L. Chauncy age 71, of Meridian, MS, passed away Sunday, February, 2, 2025.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Services will be held a later date.

Karen "Kk" Breland

Karen "Kk" Breland

Feb 1, 2025

Funeral services for Ms. Karen “KK” Breland will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Faith Baptist Church with the Reverends Dr. Derrick Wilson, Billy Warsaw, and Daniel Fortenberry officiating. Service Music will be provided by Bro. Caleb Wright. Interment will follow at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted...

Dwayne Dyess

Dwayne Dyess

Feb 1, 2025

Dwayne Dyess, a free spirit who embraced life with open arms, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Meridian, Mississippi. He was a man who found his greatest joys in the simple beauty of the outdoors and the love of his family.

Dwayne's adventurous soul led him to appreciate nature in all its forms-whether it was...

Sara "Sally" Boureau Scaggs

Sara "Sally" Boureau Scaggs

Jan 29, 2025

Sara (Sally) Matilda Boureau Scaggs died January 29, 2025, at her home in Meridian, Mississippi, surrounded by family.

A native of Coral Gables, Florida, she graduated from Stetson University in 1961 with a Bachelor's Degree in English. It was while at Stetson that she met Bill, the love of her life and late husband of 59 years....

Tommie Jean Kilgore

Tommie Jean Kilgore

Jan 29, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Tommie Jean Kilgore will begin at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2025, in the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Reverend Jack Kern officiating. Interment will follow at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Kilgore, 86, of Meridian, died...

Eris Adams Blake

Eris Adams Blake

Jan 28, 2025

A funeral service will be held Friday, January 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Sam Brown officiating. Burial to follow at Chunky Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Eris A. Blake, age 100 of Chunky passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28, 2025,...

Sarah Smith Snowden

Sarah Smith Snowden

Jan 28, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Smith Snowden will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Collinsville Methodist Church with Dr. Ron Kitchens officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Sarah Smith Snowden, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at her residence with her husband by...

Linda Kay Cooper

Linda Kay Cooper

Jan 27, 2025

Memorial services for Ms. Linda Cooper will be held, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 2:45 PM at the funeral home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Linda Kay...