Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Nancy Sue Snowden

Nancy Sue Snowden

Oct 9, 2024

Nancy Sue Snowden, 74, of Meridian (wife of W.D. (Bill) Snowden who retired from Roadway Express; CB handle “King Kong”) passed away peacefully in her home on October 9, 2024.  Nancy was preceded in death by her two sons, mother, father and 7 siblings.

Nancy’s strong Christian values were evident for her entire life, always helping anyone...

Beryl Rush Gray Webb

Beryl Rush Gray Webb

Oct 9, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Beryl Rush Gray Webb will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at First Christian Church in Meridian, MS with the Reverend Dr. Mark Benson officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Webb, 92, of Meridian,...

James Homer Jones

James Homer Jones

Oct 8, 2024

The burial for James "Homer" Jones will be held Monday, October 14, 2024, at Elmwood Chapel Cemetery in Birmingham, AL. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. James Homer Jones, age 87, of Meridian passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Baptist Anderson Regional Hospital.

Survivors include his son,...

Maudie Jo Ann Bartlett

Maudie Jo Ann Bartlett

Oct 7, 2024

A memorial service for Jo Ann Bartlett will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Aubrey Howard officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Jo Ann Bartlett, age 79, of Toomsuba passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at Baptist Anderson...

Pennie Strickland Dempsey

Pennie Strickland Dempsey

Oct 6, 2024

Services for Pennie Marie Strickland Dempsey will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, October 11, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend James Ruffin will be officiating, Michael Gibson will be singing, and Stroud Corr will be delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Butler, AL. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to...

Winnifred Sollie Jay

Winnifred Sollie Jay

Oct 6, 2024

Graveside services for Mrs. Winnifred Sollie Jay will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Mike Powell officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Jay, 95, of the Snell Community, died Sunday, October 6, 2024,...

Janie Merle Poole

Janie Merle Poole

Oct 5, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Janie Merle Poole will begin at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Northcrest Baptist Church with Dr. Wade Phillips and Dr. Dan Lanier officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Pine Forest Baptist Church Cemetery in Collinsville, MS. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs....

Richard Wallace Williams, Jr.

Richard Wallace Williams, Jr.

Oct 5, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Richard Wallace Williams, Jr. will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Lieutenant Commander Carl Scroggs, NAS Meridian Command Chaplain, will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at Forest Lawn...

Francis Bud Kent

Francis Bud Kent

Oct 5, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Francis "Bud" Kent will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Tommy Espey and Bro. Kyle Naylor officiating. A private burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Francis "Bud" Kent, 85, of...

Billy Ray Eaves

Billy Ray Eaves

Oct 5, 2024

Services for Mr. Billy Ray Eaves will be held at 2:30PM, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jack Kern officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Billy Eaves, age 68, passed away on Saturday,...

James E Robinson

James E Robinson

Oct 4, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. James E. Robinson will begin at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Bob Null and Jimmy Reed officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Pine Grove Church Cemetery in the Martin Community. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Mr....

Reverend John Wayne Edwards

Reverend John Wayne Edwards

Oct 3, 2024

Services Celebrating the Life of Reverend John Wayne Edwards will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church of Meridian, MS, with  Rev. Joseph Bird officiating. A private Interment was held following family graveside rites at Pine Forest Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the...

Quintin Lonnie Timms

Quintin Lonnie Timms

Oct 2, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Quintin Lonnie Timmes will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Marty Harper officiating. Burial will follow at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Lonnie Timms, age 61, of Meridian passed...

Mary Lou Pace

Mary Lou Pace

Oct 2, 2024

A graveside service for Mrs. Mary Lou Pace will be scheduled at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Mary Lou Pace, 81, of Bailey, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Mary Lou was born in Meridian, Mississippi on May 12, 1943. She and Jack...

Brenda Sheryl Hardy

Brenda Sheryl Hardy

Oct 1, 2024

A graveside service will be held for Brenda Hardy Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Blackwater Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Sean Burleson officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Brenda Hardy, age 77, of Meridian entered into rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at...

Terrell Lee Knight

Terrell Lee Knight

Sep 29, 2024

A service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Terrell Lee Knight, age 74, of Collinsville passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Health.

Survivors include siblings, Patricia Chadwick and Perry Knight; nephews, Jimmy Knight, Billy Knight, Allen Knight, Mike Chadwick, and Jimmy Chadwick; numerous cousins, extended family and friends.

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Ernestine M Ethridge

Ernestine M Ethridge

Sep 29, 2024

It was Ms. Ernestine and her family's request to not have an obituary and we would like to honor those wishes.

Michael Wayne "Mike" Gunn

Michael Wayne "Mike" Gunn

Sep 28, 2024

Funeral services for Michael “Mike” Wayne Gunn will begin at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Enterprise Baptist Church with Bro. Tony Chancellor and Bro. Scott Wright officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Enterprise Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Michael Wayne “Mike” Gunn, age 72, of Enterprise,...

Douglas Vivian Mathis

Douglas Vivian Mathis

Sep 27, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Doug Mathis will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Harrell officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with military honors. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Douglas Vivian Mathis, age 76,...

Billy Earl Watkins

Billy Earl Watkins

Sep 26, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Billy Earl Watkins will begin at 1:00 PM Monday, September 30, 2024, with Reverend Michael Pogue officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Watkins, 84, of Meridian, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Ochsner Rush...