Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Carl Slaton "Slay" Boswell

Carl Slaton "Slay" Boswell

Jan 26, 2024

Carl "Slay" Slaton Boswell passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023 in Jackson, MS at the age of 69. Despite his long and courageous battle with his health issues over the years, Slay was always the first to put a smile on everyone's face, even in the end. His family will always remember him as loving, kind, and extremely...

Esther Williams Moulds

Esther Williams Moulds

Jan 22, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Esther Williams Moulds will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Shawn Stewart officiating. Service Music will be provided by Mr. Barry Germany. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Community Cemetery in the Clarkdale Community. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted...

Dorothy Bonner

Dorothy Bonner

Jan 21, 2024

Dorothy Bonner

Graveside services for Mrs. Dorothy Bonner, of Meridian, will be Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Spring Hill UMC Cemetery in the Zero Community. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Dorothy passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Diversicare in Meridian. She was born...

Doris June Morse Thompson

Doris June Morse Thompson

Jan 19, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Doris June Morse Thompson will begin at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Bob Followell officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Thompson, 92, of Lauderdale, died Friday,...

Lisbeth "Libby" Stokes

Lisbeth "Libby" Stokes

Jan 18, 2024

Mrs. Lisbeth Stokes, age 77, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertbarhamffh.com.

Marilynn Duett

Marilynn Duett

Jan 18, 2024

A graveside service for Marilynn will be held Monday, January 22, 2024, at 1:30 PM at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Andy May officiating with burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Marilynn Allen Duett, age 94 of Collinsville passed away at her home on Thursday, January...

John Paul Carroll, Sr.

John Paul Carroll, Sr.

Jan 18, 2024

John Paul Carroll, Sr., father of four children and beloved grandfather to 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild, peacefully passed away at the age of 76 on January 18, 2024.

John Paul was born on October 7, 1947, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His family moved to Meridian, Mississippi through the Southern Railroad and he graduated from Meridian High...

Daniel N. Holland

Daniel N. Holland

Jan 17, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Daniel N. Holland will begin at 11:00 AM Monday, January 22, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Eric Mabbott officiating. Interment will follow at Daleville Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Daniel Holland, president and owner of Clearspan Components, Inc. in...

Charles Thurman Vick

Charles Thurman Vick

Jan 15, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Charlie Vick will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, January 19, 2024, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Dr. David Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow at West Kemper Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Charles Thurman Vick, 78, born February 9, 1945, passed...

Mary Lee Tolbert

Mary Lee Tolbert

Jan 15, 2024

Mary Lee Tolbert

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lee Tolbert will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 1:30 P.M. at Providence Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Jackie Strebeck and Bro. Matthew Hitt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs....

H. W. "Hank" Florey

H. W. "Hank" Florey

Jan 14, 2024

Funeral services for H.W. “Hank” Florey, Jr. will begin at 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend James Ruffin officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Florey, 88, of Meridian, was born August 23, 1935...

John Calvin Clay, M.D.

John Calvin Clay, M.D.

Jan 13, 2024

John Calvin Clay, M.D.

October 20, 1944 - January 13, 2024

Dr. John Calvin Clay of Meridian, a medical oncologist who devoted forty-five years to bringing healing, comfort, and hope to his countless number of patients, passed away on January 13, 2024.

Dr. Clay was the son of Lamar C. and Evelyn Blanks...

Doris W Gipson

Doris W Gipson

Jan 13, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Doris W. Gipson will begin at 12 Noon, Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Dr. Will Wall and Raymon Leake officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Gipson, 90,...

Johnnie Sue Morgan Davis Butler

Johnnie Sue Morgan Davis Butler

Jan 12, 2024

A graveside service for Johnnie Sue will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 11:30 AM at Toomsuba Cemetery with Dr. John Temple officiating, with burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Johnnie Sue, age 83 of Meridian passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Health....

Brenda Diane Harris

Brenda Diane Harris

Jan 12, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Brenda Diane Harris will begin at 11:00 AM Monday, January 15,2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Denny Bryan officiating. Interment will follow at Old Marion Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Harris, 61, of Meridian, died Friday January 12,2024 at...

Luther Bruce Smith

Luther Bruce Smith

Jan 11, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Luther Bruce Smith will begin at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Chip Cowsert and Dr. Dan Lanier officiating. Interment will follow at Hamrick Cemetery in Collinsville, MS. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Smith,...

Mae Jean Mabry

Mae Jean Mabry

Jan 7, 2024

Graveside services for Mae Jean Mabry will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Old Marion Cemetery with Dr. Scott Crenshaw officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mae Jean Mabry, age 87, of Meridian, MS passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 7, 2024, with...

Lyda "Jean" Oden Powe

Lyda "Jean" Oden Powe

Jan 7, 2024

Graveside services for Mrs. Lyda “Jean” Oden Powe will begin at 11:30 AM Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Gum Log Cemetery with Mr. Tommy Ainsworth officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Powe, 84, of Bailey, formerly of the Enondale Community in Kemper County,...

Henry Bryant Myatt

Henry Bryant Myatt

Jan 6, 2024

Henry Bryant Myatt

Graveside services for Mr. Henry Bryant Myatt will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 12:30 P.M. at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery in Center Hill with Dr. Jon Doler officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home prior to the graveside service. Robert Barham Family Funeral...

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...