Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Sarah Ann Boatner

Sarah Ann Boatner

Dec 1, 2024

Graveside services for Mrs. Sarah Ann Boatner will begin at 2:30 PM Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Williams officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Boatner, 72, of Collinsville, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at...

James Daniel Evans

James Daniel Evans

Dec 1, 2024

Graveside services for Mr. James Daniel Evans will be held Friday, December 6, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Sageville Methodist Church Cemetery with Bro. David Mock officiating. Interment will follow services.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Danny was an avid New Orleans Saints and Ole Miss Rebels fan. He...

Norma Burnside Davis

Norma Burnside Davis

Nov 30, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Norma Burnside Davis will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Rick Green and Wayne Smith officiating. Service Music will be provided by Mr. Greer Goldman and Rev. Wayne Smith. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...

Nellie Doris Linton

Nellie Doris Linton

Nov 27, 2024

A worship service memorializing the life of Nellie Doris Linton will begin at 11:00 AM Monday, December 2, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Community Church, in the Zero Community, with the Reverends Lannis May, Kenny McGill, Trevor Gore, George Warner, and Dr. Scott Wright officiating. Service Music will be provided by Paul Raley, soloist Penny McLemore and Organist Dennis McLemore....

Leslie Vaughan Rush, Jr.

Leslie Vaughan Rush, Jr.

Nov 24, 2024

There will be a private graveside service for Leslie Vaughan Rush, Jr. Burial will take place at the Rush Family Cemetery in Bailey, Mississippi.

Leslie Vaughan Rush, Jr., affectionately known as "Cricket," passed away the morning of Sunday, November 24, 2024, fulfilling a life of dedication and compassion. Born on September 19, 1936, in Meridian, Mississippi, to...

Millie Lee Butler Turman

Millie Lee Butler Turman

Nov 23, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Millie Lee Butler Turman will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Chaplain Michael Gibson, Lewis May, and Reverend Tim Buchanan officiating. Service Music will be provided by Mrs. Natalie Duncan Emmons. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...

Harry Michael Reich

Harry Michael Reich

Nov 21, 2024

A Celebration of Life with the Eucharist for Harry Michael Reich will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. Austin McGehee presiding. Committal will follow immediately in the St. Paul's Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 10:45 in the All Saints' Hall at St. Paul's.

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Nancy Shelton-Neal Groves

Nancy Shelton-Neal Groves

Nov 21, 2024

A funeral service for Nancy S. Groves will be held Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Mount Gilead Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Wallace, Bro. Joey Shelton, and Bro. Michael Yancey officiating. Burial to follow at Mount Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Nancy Groves, age 61 of Meridian passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at...

Danny Ricardo Moore, Sr.

Danny Ricardo Moore, Sr.

Nov 19, 2024

Services for Mr. Danny Ricardo Moore, Sr. will be held at 11:30AM, Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend John Griggs officiating and Sister Jerlean Griggs singing. Burial will follow at Hamrick Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Mr. Danny Moore, Sr.,...

Jill Hall

Jill Hall

Nov 19, 2024

Services Celebrating the Life of Miss Jill Hall will begin at 1:00 PM Monday, December 2, 2024, at First Baptist Church Jackson - chapel with Dr. Bill Boteler and Rev. Dennis Daniels officiating. Service Music will be provided by Mrs. Eva Hart and Mr. Clint Walker. Interment will follow at Natchez Trace Memorial Gardens in Madison, MS. Robert Barham...

Surapee "Toy" Jellenc

Surapee "Toy" Jellenc

Nov 18, 2024

Ms. Surapee "Toy" Jellenc, of Meridian, MS, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024.

Toy was a longtime employee of The City of Meridian serving the city and its citizens for many years. After hours, she volunteered her time at the family business, Faraway Places Thai Restaurant. Dillards and T.J. Maxx are going to miss her greatly.

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Corey Matthew Ford

Corey Matthew Ford

Nov 18, 2024

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Bro. Phillip Marshall officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Corey M. Ford, age 43 of Collinsville, MS passed away at his home on Monday, November 18, 2024....

James Edward Carter

James Edward Carter

Nov 17, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. James Edward Carter will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Causeyville Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Powell officiating. Burial will follow at Causeyville Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00-10:45 at the church prior to services. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the...

Jesse Chavez

Jesse Chavez

Nov 17, 2024

A funeral service for Mr. Jesse Chavez, Jr. will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Corbin Kill and Rev. Glen McLeod officiating. Jesse Chavez III and James Chavez will share family remarks. Burial will follow at Oddfellows Cemetery in Quitman. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to...

Don Michael "Mike" Partridge

Don Michael "Mike" Partridge

Nov 17, 2024

Funeral services for Don Michael “Mike” Partridge will begin at 2:30 PM Monday, November 25, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Davey Wilkinson and Mr. Tony McDaniel 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. Partridge,...

Richard "Lou" Barrett

Richard "Lou" Barrett

Nov 16, 2024

Services for Mr. Richard "Lou" Barrett will be held at 11:30AM, Monday, November 25, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Father Augustine officiating. Burial will be held at 1:30PM, at the Newton Mississippi Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Lou Barrett, age 95, passed...

Randy Ellis Tuggle

Randy Ellis Tuggle

Nov 15, 2024

Graveside services for Mr. Randy Ellis Tuggle will be held at 2:30PM, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Old Marion Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Wilson officiating.Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Randy Tuggle, age 44, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. Randy was a caring father, son, brother, and friend....

George L "Sonny" Powe, Iii

George L "Sonny" Powe, Iii

Nov 14, 2024

Graveside services for Mr. George L. “Sonny” Powe, III will begin at 2:30 PM Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Gum Log Cemetery with Bro. Ben Jones and Mr. Tommy Ainsworth officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Powe, 59, of Lauderdale, died Thursday, November 14,...

Cynthia Faye Ward

Cynthia Faye Ward

Nov 12, 2024

Memorial services for Ms. Cynthia Faye Ward will be held at 1:00PM, on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Briarwood Baptist Church with Bro. Brad Bakane officiating.

Cynthia Ward, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sibling. She was a strong-willed fighter and never gave...

Earnest "Ernie" Lee Cottrill

Earnest "Ernie" Lee Cottrill

Nov 11, 2024

A celebration of life for Earnest "Ernie" Lee Cottrill will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Brother Andy May will officiate. Following the service, Ernie will be laid to rest at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Mount Clare, West Virginia on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The...