Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Clara Hope Castle

Clara Hope Castle

Jan 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Clara Hope Castle

Clara Hope Castle, 88, gracefully departed this world on January 5, 2024, at North Pointe Rehabilitation in Meridian, MS, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 26, 1935, in Forrest City, Arkansas, Clara was the daughter of Orie and Mollie Wilson.

After graduating from high school, Clara...

David W Purvis

David W Purvis

Jan 3, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. David W. Purvis will begin at 12:00 PM Monday, January 8, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Kenneth Owen officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Purvis, 69, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, January 3,...

Robert Thomas "Bob" Cline

Robert Thomas "Bob" Cline

Jan 2, 2024

A memorial service for Mr. Robert Thomas "Bob" Cline will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Cline, 86, of Louisville, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Poplar Springs Nursing Center in Meridian.

Bob was born in Laurel, MS and went on...

April Ann Hamacher

April Ann Hamacher

Dec 31, 2023

Graveside services for Mrs. April Hamacher will be held Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM  at Semmes Cemetery, with Rev. Aubry Martin officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

April Hamacher, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on December 31, leaving a void in the hearts...

Celia J. Lackey

Celia J. Lackey

Dec 30, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Celia Lackey will be held Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 1:30 P.M. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Wade officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Lackey, 89, of Toomsuba, MS went peacefully to...

Ed Johnson

Ed Johnson

Dec 29, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Ed Johnson and Mrs. Sally Johnson will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, January 5, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverends Franklin Denham and Mason Kiple officiating. A Private Interment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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Leonard O. Pogue

Leonard O. Pogue

Dec 27, 2023

Leonard O. Pogue

Funeral services for Mr. Leonard O. Pogue will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Michael Pogue and Mike Boles officiating. A private family interment will be held at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted...

Henry C "Buddy" Parten

Henry C "Buddy" Parten

Dec 27, 2023

A Graveside Service celebrating the life of Mr. Henry C. “Buddy” Parten will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 10:45 a.m. at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Nanafalia, AL. Inurnment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Parten, 78, of Meridian, died Wednesday, December 27,...

Sally T Johnson

Sally T Johnson

Dec 27, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Ed Johnson and Mrs. Sally Johnson will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, January 5, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverends Franklin Denham and Mason Kiple officiating. A Private Interment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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Susan Delores Hatcher

Susan Delores Hatcher

Dec 27, 2023

Susan Dolores Hatcher

December 10, 1946 to December 27, 2023

Mrs. Susan Delores Hatcher, age 77, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on December 27th at University of Alabama Birmingham. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Susan, known by all as Mamaw, is survived by her husband...

Ronald "Ronnie" Edgar Rawson

Ronald "Ronnie" Edgar Rawson

Dec 26, 2023

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Edgar Rawson, 76, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Anderson’s Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Linda Hamner Rawson; a daughter, Ronda Rawson Woods; grandchildren, Nicholas Rawson Woods, Kathryn Ashby Woods, and Henley Frances Woods.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his...

Connie Rae Riley

Connie Rae Riley

Dec 25, 2023

Funeral services for Connie Rae Riley will be Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Hutchison officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Ms. Connie passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at Regency Hospital of...

Robert Delma Carlisle

Robert Delma Carlisle

Dec 24, 2023

A graveside service for Delma Carlisle will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Ralph Henson officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Delma Carlisle, age 80, of Meridian passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends....

Cheryl Merritt Barry

Cheryl Merritt Barry

Dec 24, 2023

Cheryl “Cheri” Merritt Barry

April 19, 1955 – December 24, 2023

Celebration services honoring the life and legacy of Cheryl “Cheri” Merritt Barry will be held at noon, January 12, 2024, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Meridian, Mississippi. Officiating will be the Rev. Austin McGehee of St. Paul’s and Pastor Rhett Payne of First...

Lonnie Jones

Lonnie Jones

Dec 22, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Lonnie Jones will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, December 29, 2023 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverend Andy May officiating. Interment will follow at Prospect Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Jones, 85, of Meridian, died Friday, December 22,...

Michael Errix Barnett

Michael Errix Barnett

Dec 22, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Michael Errix Barnett will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, December 29, 2023 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend Dr. Calvin Price officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Macon, MS. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr....

Davey Royce Ray

Davey Royce Ray

Dec 21, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Davey R. Ray will be Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Gordon officiating. Burial will follow at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Davey Royce Ray, age 94, of...

Jack Coker

Jack Coker

Dec 20, 2023

A funeral service for Hiram Jack Coker will be held Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Coker’s Chapel with Rev. David Keller officiating. Burial will follow at Coker’s Chapel cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Hiram Jack Coker, age 95, of Vimville, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, December...

Curtis L Ray

Curtis L Ray

Dec 20, 2023

Services celebrating the life of Mr. Curtis L. Ray will begin at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Oak Hill Baptist Church with the Reverends Mike Russell and Dr. Calvin Price officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements....

Rev. Jessie L. Napp

Rev. Jessie L. Napp

Dec 19, 2023

A funeral service for Rev. Jessie L. Napp will be held Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 1:30 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis DuValle and Rev. Doug Anderson officiating. Burial will be held in Mount Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery.

Rev. Napp, age 75, of Meridian passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Ochsner...