Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas
Mary Ann Pool
Jul 30, 2024
Mary Ann Julian Pool, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Mary enjoyed spending time outdoors. She especially liked to fish and go hunting for arrowheads. Mary was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Mary is survived by her son, JD Broadway (Amy Reed); daughter,...
Earl Hoven
Jul 30, 2024
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, at 1:30pm at Brookdale Senior Living, 4555 35th Avenue, Meridian, MS. Internment will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at Stave Creek Baptist Church, 3495 AL-69, Jackson, AL. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Sidney Earl...
Sherry Jane Kirchner
Jul 29, 2024
Mrs. Sherry Jane (Lang) Kirchner, age 77, of Marion, Mississippi (formerly Charleston, IL) passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on July 29, 2024.
Sherry was born in Charleston, Illinois on February 25, 1947, to parents Barbara (Lee) Kater and Harold Lang. She married John Kirchner September 9, 1988
Sherry loved planting beautiful...
Wilson Crawford Joyner
Jul 29, 2024
Graveside services for Senior Master Sergeant Wilson “Bill” Crawford Joyner will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 2:30 PM at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Ebb Fox officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the funeral home prior to graveside services. SMSGT...
Charley "Chuck" Pace Jr.
Jul 24, 2024
Funeral services for Mr. Charley “Chuck” William Pace Jr. will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM at the funeral home prior to funeral services. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...
James Henry “Jim” Pierce
Jul 24, 2024
James Henry “Jim” Pierce was born in Newton, Mississippi to Bonnie and Betty Chapman Pierce. He passed away peacefully in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he went to live with his daughters in 2021.
As he requested, he will have a graveside funeral at the Masonic Cemetery in Newton with Pastor David Jay officiating. It will be held on...
Joseph Kevin Nicklas
Jul 24, 2024
A celebration of life for Joseph Kevin Nicklas will be held on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Clarko State Park; Pavilion 2. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Joseph Kevin Nicklas, age 63, of Meridian passed away July 24th at his home in Meridian.
He...
Woodie H Abraham, Jr. M.D.
Jul 21, 2024
Funeral services for Woodie H. Abraham, Jr. M.D. will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 27, 2024, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Reverends Katie Sorey and Austin McGehee officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Dr. Abraham, 90, was surrounded...
Robert "Bobby" Deitz
Jul 20, 2024
Mr. Robert "Bobby" William Deitz, age 80, of Collinsville passed away on July 20, 2024, at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Bobby was an outstanding husband, father, and Pappy who loved his family with his entire heart.
Survivors include his wife of 54...
Rachel Elizabeth Shelby
Jul 19, 2024
Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Shelby will be held at 11:30 AM, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Feirtag officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral is honored to be entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Mrs. Shelby, 78, passed away on Friday, July 19,...
Carla Joy Sanderford
Jul 17, 2024
Funeral services for Mrs. Carla Joy Sanderford will be held at 10:30am, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Martin Community with Bro. Bryan Culpepper and Kim Culpepper officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to entrusted with the arrangements.
Carla Culpepper Sanderford, 65, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2024, at Baptist ...
Doby Mathis
Jul 16, 2024
Graveside services for Mr. Doby Mathis will be held @ 1:00 PM on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Nick Holden officiating. Burial will follow graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the funeral home prior to graveside services.
Doby Mathis, age 82, of...
Frances "Frankie" G. Thomley
Jul 16, 2024
Services for Frances G. “Frankie” Thomley will be held Friday, July 19, 2024, at 2pm at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel, with the Reverend Dr. Rick Brooks officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Community Cemetery in Lauderdale County. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted...
Charlene V Clayton
Jul 14, 2024
Charlene Vincent Clayton, age 91, of Meridian, MS, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Sunday, July 14th, 2024. Charlene and her twin brother Charles were born on April 4, 1933, in the Pine Springs Community of Lauderdale County. She was the daughter of Adelle Walston Vincent and Charles B. Vincent, Sr. She graduated from...
James "Mike" Ellis
Jul 13, 2024
Funeral services for Mr. James Michael "Mike" Ellis will begin at 1:00 pm, Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Paul Sizemore officiating. The interment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Ellis, 65, of Meridian,...
Inez Gressett Sims
Jul 13, 2024
Funeral services for Mrs. Inez Gressett Sims will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kyle Naylor officiating. Service music will be provided by Clint Walker. Interment will follow graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements....
Mark Alan Hampson
Jul 10, 2024
Memorial services for Mr. Mark Alan Hampson will begin at 12:00 PM, Saturday, July 27, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Augustine officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Hampson, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Mark had many hobbies and loves in life....
Ronald Dale "Ronnie" Wright
Jul 7, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald Dale “Ronnie” Wright, age 75, of Quitman, Mississippi, on July 7, 2024. Ronnie passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and commitment for his community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Ronnie was born on December 17, 1948, in...
Jean Melinda Brown
Jul 7, 2024
Funeral for Jean Melinda Meaders Brown will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Hickory Methodist Church with Pastors John Cash, Gerald Chaney and Charles Reed officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the funeral service. Burial to follow at Brown Pine Forest cemetery in Chunky, Mississippi. Pallbearers will be...
Connie Bullock Royal
Jul 6, 2024
A Funeral Mass for Connie Bullock Royal will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Augustine Palimattam officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Columbarium of Saint Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Funeral Mass at the church.
Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...




