Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Brenda Lee "Rosebud" Kerr

Brenda Lee "Rosebud" Kerr

Dec 14, 2025

Memorial services celebrating the life of Ms. Brenda Lee "Rosebud" Kerr will begin at 10:00 on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. The family will receive guests from 9:00 until 9:45 prior to the service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Ms. Kerr, age 68, of Meridian passed away on...

Janis Johnson

Janis Johnson

Dec 13, 2025

Janis Jane Johnson, age 76, passed away on Saturday December 13, 2025, at Diversicare of Quitman.

Memorial service will be held at a future date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

She was born in Pulaski, TN on May 22, 1949, to the late George Childress and Irene Childress.

She traveled extensively while employed...

Hailey Partridge

Hailey Partridge

Dec 12, 2025

A celebration of life for Ms. Hailey Ree Partridge will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church with Rev. Emily Sanford officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. prior to memorial services in the church. Inurnment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral...

Charlie Ann Geer

Charlie Ann Geer

Dec 11, 2025

A private graveside service for Mrs. Charlie Ann Steelman Geer will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Geer, age 81, of Meridian passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at The Preserve surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Geer was born on August 14, 1944 to the late...

Norma Ruth Guy

Norma Ruth Guy

Dec 11, 2025

A funeral service for Norma R. Guy will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Owen officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial to follow at Meridian Memorial Park. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with...

Rev. William "Bill" Britton Webb

Rev. William "Bill" Britton Webb

Dec 10, 2025

A join Funeral Service for Rev. William "Bill" Britton Webb and Mrs. Senita Wilson Webb will begin at 11:30 AM Friday, December 19, 2025, at Midway Baptist Church with the Reverends Charles Davis and Michael Pogue officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at 2:00 PM at the Union City Cemetery in Union, MS. The Webb Family will receive guests from...

Ronald "Ronny" Hampton

Ronald "Ronny" Hampton

Dec 10, 2025

Memorial Services for Mr. Ronny Hampton will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church. Reverend's Chip Cowsert and Rhett Payne officiating. A reception will be held in the church Fellowship Hall immediately following the service.

Mr. Ronald "Ronny" Hampton, age 78, of Meridian, MS passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his home.

He is survived...

Martha Kay Hopkins

Martha Kay Hopkins

Dec 8, 2025

A Memorial service for Ms. Martha Kay Hopkins will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Mount Horeb Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Hutchinson officiating the Celebration of Life. The burial will follow in the Mount Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery, with a reception following. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Martha was...

Bernard Knost

Bernard Knost

Dec 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Bernard Lee Knost, age 74, on December 8th, 2025. He was born to John Henry Knost III (Jack) and Shirley Irene Knost on May 13th,1951 in Freeport, TX. He was a long-time resident of Meridian, MS and passed away surrounded by family.

Bernard became a software consultant/instructor...

Beverly Rhodes

Beverly Rhodes

Dec 7, 2025

Ms. Beverly Ann Rhodes, 80, of Meridian passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at North Pointe Health and Rehabilitation. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. At this time, no services are scheduled.

Beverly was born on April 25, 1945 in Meridian, Mississippi to the late John Purvis and Mary Lou McCann Rhodes. She...

Graham C "Tom" Coats, III

Graham C "Tom" Coats, III

Dec 6, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Graham C. “Tom” Coats, III will begin at 12:30 PM Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow graveside rites at Graham Cemetery, on Valley Road. The Coats Family will receive guests from 10:30 AM until 12:15 PM prior to funeral rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to...

Winford Gillespie

Winford Gillespie

Dec 5, 2025

Memorial services for Mr. Winford "Wimp" Gillespie will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the funeral home prior to services.

Winford "Wimp" R. Gillispie, age 75, of Dekalb, MS transitioned peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on...

James "Mike" Mardis

James "Mike" Mardis

Dec 4, 2025

Mr. Mike Mardis, age 66, of Meridian passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Oaks Rehabilitation and Health.

Survivors include his son, Micah Mardis; brothers, David Mardis (Michele), Tommy Irby (Nikki), and John Irby; 2 nephews and 3 nieces, 4 great nieces and nephews, with a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James...

Aamaryliss Ann Morgan

Aamaryliss Ann Morgan

Dec 3, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Aamaryliss Ann Morgan will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 6, 2025, at New Hope Baptist Church with the Reverends Steward McMahan and Derek Zimmermann officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites in the church cemetery. The Morgan Family will receive guests from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Funeral Home and...

Thomas Zettler

Thomas Zettler

Dec 1, 2025

A Funeral Mass for Mr. Thomas R. Zettler Sr. will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Augustine Palimattam, Father Carlisle Beggerly, and Msgr. Elvin Sunds officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the church. A private family burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Thomas R....

Raymond L. "Bubba" Torrance, Jr.

Raymond L. "Bubba" Torrance, Jr.

Nov 30, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Raymond L. “Bubba” Torrance, Jr. will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 12:45 prior to the service. Interment will be at Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Raymond L. “Bubba” Torrance Jr.,...

Elliott Fleming

Elliott Fleming

Nov 27, 2025

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. David Hopkins officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the funeral home prior to the service in the chapel. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored...

Charles Snodgrass

Charles Snodgrass

Nov 27, 2025

Graveside services for Mr. Charles E. Snodgrass will begin at 11:00 on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, with Bro. Ken Covington and Rev. Mark Dunn officiating. The family will receive guests from 10:00 until 10:45 in the sanctuary of Fellowship Baptist Church. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Charles Elmer...

Alice Slayton

Alice Slayton

Nov 27, 2025

Mrs. Alice Fay Warren Slayton, 81, of Meridian, MS, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at her home.

Alice was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to spend her free time gardening. Alice also was a lover of all animals.

She is survived by her children; John Slayton, Tony Slayton, and Jill Slayton Sharp; three grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren.

She was...

Adele Williamson Graham

Adele Williamson Graham

Nov 26, 2025

A celebration of life for Ms. Adele Williamson Graham will be held Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Poplar Springs Drive Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Larry Hilliard, Rev. Dr. Terry Hilliard and Rev. Emily Sanford will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the celebration. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored...