Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Virginia C Irby

Virginia C Irby

Jul 10, 2017

Graveside services for Mrs. Virginia Irby will be held Thursday, July 13 at 11a.m. at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, with Dr. Richard Wallace officiating, with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Irby, age 91, of Meridian passed away July 10, 2017 at Christa’s House of Meridian.

She was an active...

Sarah Wilkinson "Meme" Rutledge

Sarah Wilkinson "Meme" Rutledge

Jul 8, 2017

Funeral services for Sarah Wilkinson “MeMe” Rutledge will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Carmel Baptist Church with Reverends Jack Giles, David Wilkinson and Bill Wilkinson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Rutledge, age 79, of...

Perry Jenkins

Perry Jenkins

Jul 7, 2017

Visitation for Perry Jenkins will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. There will be a private family memorial service later with Reverend Mike Russell officiating.

Mr. Jenkins, age 57, of Sumrall, Mississippi, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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Celeste Michelle Hancock

Celeste Michelle Hancock

Jul 6, 2017

Funeral services for Celeste Hancock will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Bro. Eric Mabbott officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden.

Mrs. Hancock, age 46, passed away July 6, 2017, at Anderson’s.

Celeste was a lifelong resident of Meridian. She attended Clarkdale...

Gerald Glen Cross, Jr

Gerald Glen Cross, Jr

Jul 5, 2017

Funeral services for Gerald Glen Cross, Jr. will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Davey Wilkinson officiating. Burial will follow at Lockhart Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Cross, age 54, of Meridian, passed...

Margaret Balzli Rula

Margaret Balzli Rula

Jul 5, 2017

Margaret Balzli Rula

A Funeral Mass for Margaret Rula will be held Monday, July 10 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church in Vicksburg, MS, with Father Francis Cosgrove and Father Tom Lalor concelebrating. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

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Johnny Edsel Thompson

Johnny Edsel Thompson

Jul 4, 2017

Visitation for Johnny Edsel Thompson will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 6-8pm at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.

Mr. Thompson, 80, of Meridian passed away, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his residence.

A kind-hearted, gentle giant who always placed others before himself. “Pa” passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home...

Willow Dean (Dee) Whitehead

Willow Dean (Dee) Whitehead

Jul 4, 2017

Funeral services for Willow Dean (Dee) Whitehead will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Dr. Dan Lanier and Brother Wade Phillips officiating. There will be a private family burial.

Mrs. Whitehead, age 83, passed away July 4th at University of Mississippi Medical Center....

Kenneth Boardman

Kenneth Boardman

Jul 3, 2017

Funeral services for Kenneth Boardman will be held Friday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church, with Brother Kevin Jones, Brother Paul Harris, and Brother Ernest Allen officiating. Burial will be at Graham Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Boardman, age 83, of the Goodwater community passed away...

William Christopher Gordon

William Christopher Gordon

Jul 3, 2017

William Christopher Gordon

Funeral services for William Christopher Gordon will be held Friday, July 7th, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Roger Burke officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted, Ohio.

Mr. William “Flash” Gordon, age 86, of Meridian passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at...

Norman E. Poling

Norman E. Poling

Jun 29, 2017

Funeral services for Norman Poling will be held Monday, July 3, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Garden.

Mr. Poling, age 78, passed away June 29, 2017, at Anderson’s.

Norman was born and raised in Indiana and served his country honorably in the US...

Helen C. Jackson

Helen C. Jackson

Jun 29, 2017

Funeral services for Helen Jackson will be held Monday, July 3, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at College Park United Methodist Church Rev. Kenneth Owens and Rev. Jimmy Harrison officiating. Burial will follow at Meridian Memorial Park with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Jackson, age 93, of Meridian, passed...

Angel C. Mattar

Angel C. Mattar

Jun 28, 2017

Services for Angel C. Mattar will be held Friday, July 7, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Reverend Leslie Aucoin officiating. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park.

Ms Mattar, 34 of Clinton died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Clinton.

Survivors include her children, Alana Felder, Lucas Felder, and Ethan...

Sara Grantham Strange

Sara Grantham Strange

Jun 28, 2017

Graveside services for Sara Grantham Strange will be held Monday, July 3, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery in Jasper County, with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ms. Strange, age 87, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at her residence.

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Eunice Lynch Mckay

Eunice Lynch Mckay

Jun 27, 2017

Graveside services for Eunice Lynch McKay will be held Friday, June 30, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Pine Springs Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Kenneth Owen officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Eunice, age 87, of Meridian, passed away June 26, 2017, at her Aldersgate apartment, surrounded by her children....

Robert E. Maxey

Robert E. Maxey

Jun 21, 2017

Services for Robert Maxey will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Brother Davey Wilkinson officiating. Burial will follow at Logino Community Cemetery in Philadelphia.

Mr. Maxey, age 73, of Meridian, passed away June 21 at Neshoba General Hospital.

Born in Louisville, the son of H.B....

Sara Shelton Wilkins

Sara Shelton Wilkins

Jun 21, 2017

Funeral services for Sara Wilkins will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Brother Mike McKee officiating. Burial will follow at Old Marion Cemetery.

Ms. Wilkins, age 65, passed away June21 at Queen City Nursing Center.

Sara is survived by her...

Dianne Murphy

Dianne Murphy

Jun 20, 2017

Funeral services for Dianne Murphy will be held Friday, June 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Causeyville Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Culpepper and Rev. Gilbert Eaves officiating. Burial will follow at Causeyville Baptist Church Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Murphy, age 71, of Meridian, passed...

Fred M Rhodes, Sr.

Fred M Rhodes, Sr.

Jun 17, 2017

Fred M Rhodes, Sr.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Dr. Carl White officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Fred Markham Rhodes, Sr.,...

James Daniel Pierce Roulston

James Daniel Pierce Roulston

Jun 11, 2017

Funeral services for James Daniel Pierce Roulston will be held Friday, June 16, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Reverend Kyle Naylor officiating. Burial will follow at Old Marion Cemetery.

Mr. Roulston, age 33, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Quitman.

He is survived by his children,...