Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Patricia Ann Skelton

Patricia Ann Skelton

Sep 20, 2023

Patricia Ann Skelton, born on March 17, 1944, in Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, at the age of 79.

Mrs. Pat, as she was referred to by those closest to her, was a devoted wife and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a faithful prayer warrior and a friend to all those...

Keith Alexander

Keith Alexander

Sep 18, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Keith Alexander will begin at 2:30 PM Friday, September 22, 2023 at Evangel Temple Church with Reverend Mike Boles officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Alexander, 67, of Meridian, died Monday, September 18, 2023 at...

James Algen Gillis

James Algen Gillis

Sep 18, 2023

A graveside service to celebrate James's life will be held at the MS Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 10:30 am with Rev. Rodney Anderson officiating. Friends, family members, and fellow veterans are invited to gather and honor his memory. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

James Algen...

Irene Hornsby

Irene Hornsby

Sep 16, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Hornsby will begin at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 22, 2023 at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church – Meridian, 2017 9th Ave Meridian, MS 39301, with Pastor Jerome Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 PM at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with...

Dr. David A. Geer

Dr. David A. Geer

Sep 16, 2023

The family of Dr. David A. Geer will receive friends Monday evening, September 18, 2023 from 5:00 until 8:00 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. A private burial will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Dr. David Allyn Geer, age 80, of Meridian, Mississippi...

Robert Bryant Jarman, Sr.

Robert Bryant Jarman, Sr.

Sep 16, 2023

Memorial Services for Mr. Robert Bryant Jarman, Sr. will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Raymon Leake and Mrs. Kelly Strode officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr....

Danny Lashane

Danny Lashane

Sep 15, 2023

Memorial service for Danny LaShane will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Pine Springs Southern Methodist Church with Bro. Wayne Hunt officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to service.

Mr. Danny LaShane, age 58 of Meridian passed away September 15, 2023, at his home.

Survivors...

Rita Mccann

Rita Mccann

Sep 15, 2023

A memorial service in celebration of the life of Mrs. Rita McCann will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Rita McCann, 69, passed away on September...

Vera J. Connell

Vera J. Connell

Sep 14, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Vera J. Connell will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Brother Brad Jones and Brother Alan Byrd officiating. Burial will follow at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Vera J. Connell,...

Kelly Thompson Mckee Long

Kelly Thompson Mckee Long

Sep 13, 2023

A graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, at 2:00 pm on Monday, September 25, 2023. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kelly Thompson McKee Long, a beloved daughter, wife, teacher, and friend. Kelly...

Rev. Larry Laird

Rev. Larry Laird

Sep 12, 2023

Funeral Services for Rev. Larry Laird, PhD will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, with Reverends Roger Laird, Len Chesney, and James McMillan officiating. Interment will follow at Hebron Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Rev. Larry Laird,...

Ronald David Wright

Ronald David Wright

Sep 12, 2023

Funeral Services for Mr. Ronald David Wright will begin at 11:30 AM Friday, September 15, 2023 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Wayne Edwards and Ben Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Neshoba County. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Ronald...

Barbara Lynn Vinzant

Barbara Lynn Vinzant

Sep 11, 2023

Graveside service for Barbara Vinzant will be held Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Pine Forest Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Andy May officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Barbara Vinzant, age 73, of Collinsville passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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James E Jenkins

James E Jenkins

Sep 8, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. James Jenkins will begin at 12:00 PM Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Marcus Finch officiating. Interment will begin at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 13,2023 at the MS Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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Willie Mae Bracken

Willie Mae Bracken

Sep 7, 2023

A memorial gathering for Mrs. Willie Mae Bracken will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.

Mrs. Willie Mae Bracken, age 75, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Ochsner Rush Hospital.

Mae Bracken was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,...

Sherrie Anne Carroll

Sherrie Anne Carroll

Sep 7, 2023

Memorial services for Mrs. Sherrie Carroll will be held at a later date.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Sherrie Carroll, age 71, of Toomsuba passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, at her home.

She enjoyed her years spent driving a school bus for Northeast Elementary School where...

Mathilde Turner "Tile" Howell

Mathilde Turner "Tile" Howell

Sep 6, 2023

Funeral services for Mathilde "Tile" Turner Howell will be held Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with The Rev. A. Austin McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mathilde "Tile" Turner Howell of Meridian passed away September 6,...

Kenneth R. Jones

Kenneth R. Jones

Sep 6, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth R. Jones will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Clarke Venable Baptist Church in Decatur, Mississippi with Brother Mark Vincent officiating. Burial will follow at Decatur City Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Kenneth R. Jones, age 82, of...

Mary D Pace

Mary D Pace

Sep 5, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary D. Pace will begin at 10:00 AM Friday, September 8, 2023 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.

Mrs. Pace, 83, of the Blackwater Community,...

Willie "Rae" Clarke

Willie "Rae" Clarke

Sep 4, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Willie “Rae” Clarke will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with Reverend Mike Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Clarke, 81, of the Damascus Community, in Kemper County,...