Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

James "Jb" Barnhill

James "Jb" Barnhill

Apr 11, 2017

James Barnhill, affectionally known as JB, passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2017. JB, a native of Meridian, was born on October 11, 1932. He was one of 15 children born to his mother, Mrs. Obera Seal Barnhill.

JB was a 1951 graduate of Meridian High School. He joined the Mississippi Air National Guard...

Sutter Ann Phillips

Sutter Ann Phillips

Apr 10, 2017

Ms. Phillips, age 69, of Lisman, Alabama passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

She retired after 30 years as a special education teacher in the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham areas.

She is survived by her sisters, Jane Osborn and Sherry Collier (Mark); sister-in-law, Hallie Phillips; nieces,...

Abraham Feingold

Abraham Feingold

Apr 9, 2017

Abe Feingold , 80, beloved Husband & Father, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 9, 2017. He entered this world on August 15, 1936 in New York.

Services to be held Wednesday April 12, 2017 with visitation from 11:00 to 1:00, with services immediately following, at...

Barbara Donette Crane Timms

Barbara Donette Crane Timms

Apr 4, 2017

Funeral services for Barbara Timms will be held Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:30a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Marty Harper officiating. Burial will follow at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Timms, age 46, of Meridian passed away Tuesday,...

Reverend Leah Diane Knight Griffin

Reverend Leah Diane Knight Griffin

Apr 1, 2017

Funeral services for Reverend Diane Griffin will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Maranatha Fellowship Church in Meridian, Mississippi with Reverend Anita Hall and Bishop Gary Longo officiating. Burial will follow at Knight Family Cemetery in Collinsville, Mississippi with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Rev....

Diane M. Brown

Diane M. Brown

Mar 30, 2017

A memorial service for Diane Brown will be held Monday, April 3, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church with Reverend Dr. Mark Benson officiating.

Mrs. Brown, age 73, of Meridian, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017, at her home.

Diane was a graduate of Meridian High School and...

Shirley Faye "Bonana" Palmer

Shirley Faye "Bonana" Palmer

Mar 29, 2017

Services for Shirley Palmer will be held Friday, March 31, at 12:00 pm at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Dr. Jeff Myers officiating. Burial will be in Pachuta Cemetery.

Mrs. Palmer, 71, of Meridian, died Wednesday, March 29, at her residence.

She is survived by her children, Mike Rebeles,  (Anita), Candi Dunlap, (Marc), and...

Jimmy Clark Sanders

Jimmy Clark Sanders

Mar 29, 2017

Jimmy Clark Sanders

Services for Jimmy Clark Sanders will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:30 am at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Reverend Destin Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Center Ridge Baptist Church in DeKalb.

Jimmy Clark Sanders went to be with the Lord at the...

Richard Alan "Richie" Ricks

Richard Alan "Richie" Ricks

Mar 29, 2017

Funeral services for Richie Ricks will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Reverend Jack Kern officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden.

Mr. Ricks, age 31, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, March 29, at Anderson’s.

He is survived...

Howard "Mack" Herrington Jr.

Howard "Mack" Herrington Jr.

Mar 29, 2017

Graveside services for Mack Herrington will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at Antioch Southern Methodist Church Cemetery with Alan Harwell officiating.

Mr. Herrington, age 61, of Collinsville, passed away Wednesday, March 29, at his home.

Mack was the owner of Mack Herrington Truck Service.

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Reverend Roger Carlisle

Reverend Roger Carlisle

Mar 26, 2017

Funeral services for Reverend Carlisle will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Brother Malcolm Lewis and Dr. Dan Lanier officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.

Reverend Carlisle, age 83, of Meridian, passed away March 26 at his home.

Roger...

Homer R. Eaks

Homer R. Eaks

Mar 26, 2017

Services for Homer Eaks will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Reverend A.M. Mansfield and Rodney Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Homer, age 89, of Meridian, passed away March...

Leon Mcclung Bailey

Leon Mcclung Bailey

Mar 24, 2017

Leon McClung Bailey

Services for Leon Bailey will be held Sunday, March 26, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Reverend Tom Sikes officiating.

Mr. Bailey, age 90, of Bailey, passed away March 24 at his home.

Leon was the 3rd of...

Thomas Allen "Tommy" Walker

Thomas Allen "Tommy" Walker

Mar 24, 2017

Funeral services for Thomas Walker will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Mr. Walker, 58, of Meridian, passed away March 24 at his home.

He is survived by his children, Tiffany Ann (Michael) Heckt,...

Kenneth Gerald Smith

Kenneth Gerald Smith

Mar 22, 2017

Kenneth Gerald Smith, 74, went to live with Jesus on March 22, 2017.

He retired from The Meridian Star after 30 years as a typesetter. He also retired from Deposit Guaranty Bank and was a member of Northcrest Baptist Church in Meridian, MS.  Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors on his land and traveling with his Sunday...

Sandra Corn Davidson Vandeusen

Sandra Corn Davidson Vandeusen

Mar 21, 2017

Graveside services for Sandra Corn Davidson VanDeusen will be held Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Causeyville Baptist Church Cemetery, with Brother Chuck Fowler officiating. Burial will be at Causeyville Baptist Church Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. VanDeusen, age 56, of Causeyville passed away Tuesday, March 21,...

Katherine L. Beene

Katherine L. Beene

Mar 20, 2017

Graveside services for Kathy Beene will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Beene, age 73, of Meridian passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at her home.

She was a wonderful...

Anna (Fisher) Durbin

Anna (Fisher) Durbin

Mar 20, 2017

Memorial service for Anna Durbin will be Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

The world lost a wonderfully kind soul with the passing of Anna (Fisher)...

Pamela Gayle Jay Davis

Pamela Gayle Jay Davis

Mar 20, 2017

Pamela's life began and ended in her hometown of Meridian, MS.

Pamela was preceded in death by her Mother, Vera Ethel Fuller Jay, her Father, Grady Cleveland Jay, Sr. and her brother, Grady Cleveland...

Elizabeth Clearman Beemon

Elizabeth Clearman Beemon

Mar 20, 2017

Elizabeth Clearman Beemon passed peacefully into Heaven on March 20, 2017 surrounded by loving family.

She was born June 5, 1931 in Meridian and grew up in Duffee, Mississippi daughter of Floyd and Ina Clearman. She graduated from Collinsville High School and attended East Central Junior College, Mississippi State Meridian Campus, and Yuba College...