Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Robert D. "Rob" Henderson

Robert D. "Rob" Henderson

Dec 13, 2024

Graveside services for Mr. Robert D. “Rob” Henderson will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Blackwater Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Sean Burleson officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Henderson, 73, of the Blackwater Community, died Friday, December 13, 2024,...

Kathy Diane Thomas

Kathy Diane Thomas

Dec 13, 2024

Memorial services for Ms. Kathy Baughman Thomas will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Ms. Kathy Thomas, age 69, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was a loving...

Helen Griffin Smith

Helen Griffin Smith

Dec 12, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Griffin Smith will begin at 2:30 PM Monday, December 16, 2024, at Fellowship Baptist Church, with the Reverends Dr. Corey Fontan and Caleb Hughes officiating. Service music will be provided by Mr. Kevin Thompson and Mr. Jimmy Harper. Interment will follow graveside rites in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored...

Mary Martin Carlisle

Mary Martin Carlisle

Dec 12, 2024

Mary Martin Carlisle, 72, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on December 12, 2024.

A Celebration of Mary's life will be held at Highland Baptist Church on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM with the Dr. David Hopkins and Mrs. Abby Calhoun officiating. The family will receive guests from 2:00 PM -...

Lanell Fleming

Lanell Fleming

Dec 12, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Lanell Fleming will be held Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Pine Forest Baptist Church with Bro. Andy May and Bro. Andrew Black officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Lanell Fleming, 86, of Collinsville, MS,...

Retha N Moulds

Retha N Moulds

Dec 11, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Retha N. Moulds will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, December 13, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Dr. Scott Crenshaw and Joey Shelton officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Old Marion Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Moulds,...

Jonathan Bevon Cortes

Jonathan Bevon Cortes

Dec 11, 2024

A graveside service for Jon Cortes will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024, 1:00 PM at Highland Cemetery in Hattiesburg, MS with Rev. David Graham officiating, with burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Jon Cortes, age 52, of Newton passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Baptist...

Wanda Gene Hogan

Wanda Gene Hogan

Dec 8, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda G. Hogan will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Bucatunna Baptist Church, with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Interment will follow at Bucatunna Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Wanda graduated from Vimville High School. She served as a...

Billy And Shirley Deboxtel

Billy And Shirley Deboxtel

Dec 7, 2024

Mr. Billy: August 12, 1941 – December 7, 2024

Mrs. Shirley: February 7, 1940 – December 7, 2024

A joint celebration of the lives of Mr. Billy and Mrs. Shirley deBoxtel will be held Thursday, December 12 at noon at Faith Ministries Church, 607 S Front Street, Sandersville, MS.  The family will receive friends from...

Harrell Harrison Pace

Harrell Harrison Pace

Dec 6, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Harrell Pace will begin at 11:00 AM, December 11, 2024, at Arkadelphia Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Lovett officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Kemper County. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Harrell Harrison Pace, 87, of the Blackwater Community, passed...

Doris Renee Prince

Doris Renee Prince

Dec 5, 2024

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Renee Prince, age 54, of Meridian passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Hospital.

Renee had a kind and free spirit. She was the best listener and the best advice giver. She loved Jesus and true crime documentaries. She enjoyed spending time...

Jeffrey Scott Shirley

Jeffrey Scott Shirley

Dec 5, 2024

A funeral service for Jeffrey Scott Shirley will be held at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM with Bro. Scott Crenshaw officiating. The burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Jeff passed away Thursday, December 05, 2024,...

Thomas Eugene Tucker

Thomas Eugene Tucker

Dec 4, 2024

Graveside services for Mr. Thomas Eugene "Tom" Tucker will be held at 1:30PM, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Reverends Jack Giles and Bob Followell officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Tom Tucker, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Baptist...

Mary Elleine Mason

Mary Elleine Mason

Dec 3, 2024

A funeral service for Ms. Mary Elleine Mason will be held Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in Meridian, MS with Rev. John Robertson officiating. Private burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in West Point, Mississippi. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Mason...

Sarah Ann Boatner

Sarah Ann Boatner

Dec 1, 2024

Graveside services for Mrs. Sarah Ann Boatner will begin at 2:30 PM Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Williams officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Boatner, 72, of Collinsville, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at...

James Daniel Evans

James Daniel Evans

Dec 1, 2024

Graveside services for Mr. James Daniel Evans will be held Friday, December 6, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Sageville Methodist Church Cemetery with Bro. David Mock officiating. Interment will follow services.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Danny was an avid New Orleans Saints and Ole Miss Rebels fan. He...

Norma Burnside Davis

Norma Burnside Davis

Nov 30, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Norma Burnside Davis will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Rick Green and Wayne Smith officiating. Service Music will be provided by Mr. Greer Goldman and Rev. Wayne Smith. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...

Nellie Doris Linton

Nellie Doris Linton

Nov 27, 2024

A worship service memorializing the life of Nellie Doris Linton will begin at 11:00 AM Monday, December 2, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Community Church, in the Zero Community, with the Reverends Lannis May, Kenny McGill, Trevor Gore, George Warner, and Dr. Scott Wright officiating. Service Music will be provided by Paul Raley, soloist Penny McLemore and Organist Dennis McLemore....

Leslie Vaughan Rush, Jr.

Leslie Vaughan Rush, Jr.

Nov 24, 2024

There will be a private graveside service for Leslie Vaughan Rush, Jr. Burial will take place at the Rush Family Cemetery in Bailey, Mississippi.

Leslie Vaughan Rush, Jr., affectionately known as "Cricket," passed away the morning of Sunday, November 24, 2024, fulfilling a life of dedication and compassion. Born on September 19, 1936, in Meridian, Mississippi, to...

Millie Lee Butler Turman

Millie Lee Butler Turman

Nov 23, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Millie Lee Butler Turman will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Chaplain Michael Gibson, Lewis May, and Reverend Tim Buchanan officiating. Service Music will be provided by Mrs. Natalie Duncan Emmons. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...