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Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Vistan Allen

Vistan Allen

Dec 20, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Vistan Allen will be held Sunday, December 22,2024, at 2:00PM at the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Steve Chisolm and Rev. Hal Bates officiating. Burial will follow at First Baptist Church of Collinsville Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Vistan...

Robert Lee "Bob" Richmond

Robert Lee "Bob" Richmond

Dec 16, 2024

Robert Lee "Bob" Richmond, 87, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Lee and Bertha Sorenson Richmond; brothers, Clifford Virgil Richmond (Florence), Palmer Melvin Richmond (Judy), and Edward Stanley "Skip" Richmond; his son, Brian Richmond; and his beloved wife, Peggy Harvey Richmond.

Bob was a...

Howard Allen Conaway

Howard Allen Conaway

Dec 15, 2024

Mr. Howard Allen Conaway, age 96, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Baptist Anderson Medical Center. Howard was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Murray and Merle Conaway on August 17, 1928, and grew up in Memphis, TN and Tupelo, MS.

He graduated from Tupelo High School in 1946 and married the love of his life,...

Cecille "Cissy" Roberts

Cecille "Cissy" Roberts

Dec 15, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Cecille "Cissy" Roberts will be held Friday, December 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Lovett officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Cecille "Cissy" Marie Roberts, 72, of Bailey, MS,...

Ronnie L. Norris

Ronnie L. Norris

Dec 14, 2024

Funeral Services for Mr. Ronnie L. Norris will begin at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 19, 2024, with Dr. Gary Permenter officiating. Service music will be provided by Mr. 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.

Mr. Norris, 82, of...

Douglas Harold Jones

Douglas Harold Jones

Dec 14, 2024

The Celebration of Life for Doug Jones will be held with a graveside service on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 1:00 at Suqualena Cemetery, with Brother Mike Russell officiating and Brother James Ruffin praying for family and friends. Burial will be at Suqualena Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Douglas...

Robert D. "Rob" Henderson

Robert D. "Rob" Henderson

Dec 13, 2024

Graveside services for Mr. Robert D. “Rob” Henderson will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Blackwater Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Sean Burleson officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Henderson, 73, of the Blackwater Community, died Friday, December 13, 2024,...

Kathy Diane Thomas

Kathy Diane Thomas

Dec 13, 2024

Memorial services for Ms. Kathy Baughman Thomas will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Ms. Kathy Thomas, age 69, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was a loving...

Helen Griffin Smith

Helen Griffin Smith

Dec 12, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Griffin Smith will begin at 2:30 PM Monday, December 16, 2024, at Fellowship Baptist Church, with the Reverends Dr. Corey Fontan and Caleb Hughes officiating. Service music will be provided by Mr. Kevin Thompson and Mr. Jimmy Harper. Interment will follow graveside rites in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored...

Mary Martin Carlisle

Mary Martin Carlisle

Dec 12, 2024

Mary Martin Carlisle, 72, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on December 12, 2024.

A Celebration of Mary's life will be held at Highland Baptist Church on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM with the Dr. David Hopkins and Mrs. Abby Calhoun officiating. The family will receive guests from 2:00 PM -...

Lanell Fleming

Lanell Fleming

Dec 12, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Lanell Fleming will be held Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Pine Forest Baptist Church with Bro. Andy May and Bro. Andrew Black officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Lanell Fleming, 86, of Collinsville, MS,...

Retha N Moulds

Retha N Moulds

Dec 11, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Retha N. Moulds will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, December 13, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Dr. Scott Crenshaw and Joey Shelton officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Old Marion Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Moulds,...

Jonathan Bevon Cortes

Jonathan Bevon Cortes

Dec 11, 2024

A graveside service for Jon Cortes will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024, 1:00 PM at Highland Cemetery in Hattiesburg, MS with Rev. David Graham officiating, with burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Jon Cortes, age 52, of Newton passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Baptist...

Wanda Gene Hogan

Wanda Gene Hogan

Dec 8, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda G. Hogan will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Bucatunna Baptist Church, with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Interment will follow at Bucatunna Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Wanda graduated from Vimville High School. She served as a...

Billy And Shirley Deboxtel

Billy And Shirley Deboxtel

Dec 7, 2024

Mr. Billy: August 12, 1941 – December 7, 2024

Mrs. Shirley: February 7, 1940 – December 7, 2024

A joint celebration of the lives of Mr. Billy and Mrs. Shirley deBoxtel will be held Thursday, December 12 at noon at Faith Ministries Church, 607 S Front Street, Sandersville, MS.  The family will receive friends from...

Harrell Harrison Pace

Harrell Harrison Pace

Dec 6, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Harrell Pace will begin at 11:00 AM, December 11, 2024, at Arkadelphia Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Lovett officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Kemper County. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Harrell Harrison Pace, 87, of the Blackwater Community, passed...

Doris Renee Prince

Doris Renee Prince

Dec 5, 2024

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Renee Prince, age 54, of Meridian passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Hospital.

Renee had a kind and free spirit. She was the best listener and the best advice giver. She loved Jesus and true crime documentaries. She enjoyed spending time...

Jeffrey Scott Shirley

Jeffrey Scott Shirley

Dec 5, 2024

A funeral service for Jeffrey Scott Shirley will be held at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM with Bro. Scott Crenshaw officiating. The burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Jeff passed away Thursday, December 05, 2024,...

Thomas Eugene Tucker

Thomas Eugene Tucker

Dec 4, 2024

Graveside services for Mr. Thomas Eugene "Tom" Tucker will be held at 1:30PM, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Reverends Jack Giles and Bob Followell officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Tom Tucker, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Baptist...

Mary Elleine Mason

Mary Elleine Mason

Dec 3, 2024

A funeral service for Ms. Mary Elleine Mason will be held Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in Meridian, MS with Rev. John Robertson officiating. Private burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in West Point, Mississippi. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Mason...