Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Frances Carol Davidson

Frances Carol Davidson

May 17, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Carol Davidson will begin at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Rodney Ward officiating and Rev. Dusty Webb assisting. Interment will follow graveside rites at Old Marion Cemetery. The Davidson family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 12:00 PM until 1:45 PM prior...

Betty Gail Troutman Fulton Miller

Betty Gail Troutman Fulton Miller

May 16, 2026

Funeral services celebrating the life of Ms. Betty Gail Fulton will begin at 10:00 on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Jason Dyess officiating. The family will receive guests from 9:00 until 9:45 prior to the service on Thursday. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be...

Judy Caroll Smith Truelove

Judy Caroll Smith Truelove

May 16, 2026

Graveside services for Mrs. Judy C. Smith Truelove will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jack Giles officiating. Interment will follow services. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Judy C. Smith Truelove, age 77, was welcomed into her Heavenly Home in the arms of...

Faye Anderson Thompson

Faye Anderson Thompson

May 15, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Faye Anderson Thompson will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Jones Chapel Church of God in the Clarkdale Community, with the Reverends Ron Leonard and Jeff Hancock officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The Thompson Family will receive guests for a time of visitation, Monday, May 18, 2026, from 5:30 PM...

Louise McNeill Williamson

Louise McNeill Williamson

May 12, 2026

Martha Louise McNeill Williamson, lovingly known as Louise, passed away peacefully at her home in Collinsville, Mississippi, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 99, as she was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father. 

A graveside service celebrating her life will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:30 PM at West Kemper Baptist Church Cemetery with...

Alisa Ann Malbrough

Alisa Ann Malbrough

May 12, 2026

Alisa Ann Malbrough, age 62, of Meridian passed away on May 12, 2026, at her home. Alisa was a lifelong resident of Meridian and a former manager at Winn-Dixie. She was born on January 2, 1964, to Lester and Ann Winham. 

She was preceded in death by both of her parents, Lester Winham and Ann Winham; and her daughter, LeAnn Malbrough. 

She...

Carolyn Bailey

Carolyn Bailey

May 11, 2026

Bessie Carolyn Bailey, age 89, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by the love of her family and the memories she created through a life well lived. She passed away on May 11, 2026, at James T. Champion Nursing Facility in Meridian, MS. Born on October 2, 1936, in Quitman, MS., Carolyn was a woman whose life was marked by...

Kelva Lorraine McRae

Kelva Lorraine McRae

May 11, 2026

Mr. Kelva Lorraine McRae, age 81, of Meridian passed away on May 11, 2026 at Ochsner Rush Hospital. Mr. McRae's family will have services for him at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Kelva was a long-time member of Bethany Baptist Church. He was part of the first graduating class...

Nancy B Leach

Nancy B Leach

May 9, 2026

Graveside services for Mrs. Nancy B. Leach will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Jack Kern officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. The Leach Family will receive guests for a time of visitation Monday, May 18, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Robert Barham Family...

Zula Virginia Barnacastle Brand

Zula Virginia Barnacastle Brand

May 5, 2026

Update. Due to Weather, Services for Virginia Brand have been moved to Pine Grove Independent Methodist Church @ 2620 Campground Rd, Lauderdale, MS 39335 at 11:30 AM on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with Reverend Gary Briden and Bro. Darrell Thomas officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Zula Virginia Barnacastle Brand, 81, of...

Jo Anne Lancaster Smith

Jo Anne Lancaster Smith

May 5, 2026

Jo Anne Smith, age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Canton, Mississippi after a short illness and assistance with Gentiva Hospice. She lived in Meridian, Mississippi for 50 years prior to her move to Canton, MS. She was born in Hinds County, Mississippi and was raised in Yazoo County, MS.

Jo Anne Smith was...

Melodie Jane Gressett

Melodie Jane Gressett

May 5, 2026

Melodie Jane Gressett, 69, of Meridian, MS, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her home with her loving daughter by her side.

Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Melodie was a great mother to her daughter Summer, and she will be sorely missed.

She worked as the Office Administrator of Waters International Trucking Company for thirty years doing what...

Charles Duane Gunn

Charles Duane Gunn

May 3, 2026

Services celebrating the life of Mr. Charles Duane Gunn will begin at 11:30 AM Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverend Dr. John Temple officiating. Service music will be provided by Reverend Lance Word. The Gunn Family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 9:30 AM until 11:15 AM prior to funeral...

Richard "Rickey" Kirkman

Richard "Rickey" Kirkman

May 1, 2026

Funeral services for Mr. Richard “Rickey” Kirkman will begin at 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Pastor C.W. Kennedy and Bro. Clay Chancellor officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, officiated by Bro. Clay Chancellor and Mr. Tyler Shirley. The Kirkman family will receive guests for a time of...

Jane Temple Townsend

Jane Temple Townsend

May 1, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Temple Townsend will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverends Dr. Will Wall and Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Service Music will be provided by Mr. Barry Germany and Mrs. Abby Calhoun. The Townsend Family will receive guests from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM prior to...

Patty Rickles

Patty Rickles

Apr 28, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Patty Rickles will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral with Bro. Jimmy Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, May 1, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted...

Rev. James "Monroe" Thompson, Jr.

Rev. James "Monroe" Thompson, Jr.

Apr 27, 2026

Funeral services celebrating the life of Rev. James Monroe Thompson, Jr. will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Bro. Chuck Sanders and Dr. John Lisenbe officiating. The family will receive guests from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be...

Buster R. Barrett

Buster R. Barrett

Apr 27, 2026

A graveside service for Buster Barrett will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM with Bro. Joseph Buckley officiating, with burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Buster Barrett, age 68, of Little Rock, Mississippi, passed into the arms of Jesus on April 27, 2026,...

Glenn Gaubert

Glenn Gaubert

Apr 26, 2026

Murray Glenn Gaubert, 81, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 25, 1944, in Meridian, Glenn lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family, friends, and community.

Glenn proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia....

Audrey Covington Griffin

Audrey Covington Griffin

Apr 26, 2026

A memorial service for Audrey Griffin will be held Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Hutchison and Bro. Tony Chancelor officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted...