Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Dorothy Marie Newell

Dorothy Marie Newell

Jun 19, 2022

Graveside services for Mrs. Dorothy Marie Newell will begin at 12:00 PM Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Magnolia Cemetery with the Reverend Steve Pouncey officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Newell, 101, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Beehive Home...

Sylvia Ann Pogue

Sylvia Ann Pogue

Jun 18, 2022

Funeral services for Mrs. Sylvia Ann Pogue will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, June 24, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Michael Pogue and Mike Boles officiating. Private Family Interment will follow at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Pogue,...

Bobby Gene Davidson

Bobby Gene Davidson

Jun 18, 2022

Graveside service for Bobby Davidson will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 9:30 AM at Bucatunna Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Don White officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Bobby G. Davidson, age 83, of Meridian passed away peacefully Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Anderson Regional...

George "Edd" Edward Jackson

George "Edd" Edward Jackson

Jun 17, 2022

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. George Edward “Edd” Jackson will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with the Reverends Larry Reynolds and Dr. Dan Lanier officiating. Interment rites will immediately follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted...

Elizabeth "Betty" Waldron Davis

Elizabeth "Betty" Waldron Davis

Jun 16, 2022

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Waldron Davis will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Bill Webb and Dr. Dwight Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Betty...

Peggy S. Russell

Peggy S. Russell

Jun 16, 2022

Funeral services for Mrs. Peggy S. Russell will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with the Reverend Larry Reynolds officiating. Interment will be held at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Peggy S. Russell, age...

Joel Lee "Butch" Mooney

Joel Lee "Butch" Mooney

Jun 13, 2022

Graveside services for Mr. Joel Lee “Butch” Mooney will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Prospect Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Reverend Dr. Tom Sikes officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Mooney, 76, of Meridian, passed away Monday, June 13,...

Dietmar Goetz

Dietmar Goetz

Jun 8, 2022

Funeral services for Mr. Dietmar Goetz will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Calvin Price officiating. Burial will follow at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Dietmar Goetz, 81, of Meridian,...

Edna Lucille Clay

Edna Lucille Clay

Jun 8, 2022

Funeral services for Mrs. Edna L. Clay will be held Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Davey Wilkinson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Edna L. Clay, 89, of Lauderdale, passed away Wednesday,...

Mary Watson Ward Ross Upchurch

Mary Watson Ward Ross Upchurch

Jun 7, 2022

Funeral service for Mary Upchurch will be held Friday, June 10, 2022, 11:00 AM at Blackwater Baptist Church with Bro. Allan Singletary officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Mary Upchurch, age 91, of Daleville passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Bedford Care of Marion.

Survivors...

Robert "Bobby" Kelly Espey, Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Kelly Espey, Jr.

Jun 6, 2022

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Kelly Espey, Jr., 79, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

Bobby sold cars in the Meridian area for many years. He was an outgoing and friendly individual, well suited to make friends everywhere he went. He was a Godly, Christian...

Raymond "R.O." O'Neal Grogan

Raymond "R.O." O'Neal Grogan

Jun 6, 2022

Funeral services for R.O. Grogan, Jr. will be held Friday, June 10, 2022, 1:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Harrell officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements. Mr. R.O. Grogan, Jr., age 77, of Meridian passed away peacefully Monday, June 6, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was...

Karen Ruth Lampton

Karen Ruth Lampton

Jun 5, 2022

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date for Mrs. Karen Lampton. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Lampton, 66, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Lampton worked at Bailey Lumber Company of over 20...

Gerald Lamar Pickard

Gerald Lamar Pickard

Jun 4, 2022

Graveside services for Mr. Gerald Lamar Pickard will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Jim Hutchison officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Pickard, age 89, of the Zero Community passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at...

Irvin Coker Sharp

Irvin Coker Sharp

Jun 3, 2022

Funeral services for Mr. Irvin Coker Sharp will begin at 11:30 AM Monday, June 6, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Dr. Kevin Jones and Derick Wilson officiating. Service music will be provided by Mr. Jason Davidson. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be...

Joyce Lane

Joyce Lane

May 30, 2022

Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Lane will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Faith Baptist Church, with the Reverends Derrick Wilson, Dr. Kevin Jones, Andy May, and Billy Warsaw officiating. Interment rites will begin at 12:00 at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with...

Dr. Arthur Jack Hall, Jr. Dc

Dr. Arthur Jack Hall, Jr. Dc

May 30, 2022

A memorial gathering in honor of Dr. Arthur Jack Hall, Jr. will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at The Meridian Little Theater.

Dr. Arthur Jack Hall, Jr. DC, age 61, of Meridian, Miss., passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, in a Rome Hospital.

Dr. Hall was...

James Edwin Mills

James Edwin Mills

May 29, 2022

Mr. James Edwin Mills, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Kosciusko Veteran's Home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements. Jim joined the U.S. Navy on his 17th birthday and served 20 years. He made three tours to Vietnam. He retired from Delco Remy in Meridian, Mississippi. He was most instrumental...

Ruthie Lou Ann Lockhart

Ruthie Lou Ann Lockhart

May 27, 2022

Funeral service for Ruthie Lockhart will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Jack Kern officiating.

Ms. Ruthie Lockhart, age 60 of Meridian passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 27, 2022.

Ruthie was a loving wife, the sweetest sister, best mother, the...

Reverend Robert H. Horel Sr.

Reverend Robert H. Horel Sr.

May 27, 2022

Memorial service for Rev. Robert Horel will be held June 4, 2022, at 11:30 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Dr. Rhett Payne, III and Rev. Dric Williford officiating.

Rev. Robert H. Horel, age 82, of Butler passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, peacefully at his home.

Rev. Horel was a devoted pastor...