Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Mark A. Goffrier

Mark A. Goffrier

Mar 2, 2022

Graveside services for Mr. Mark A. Goffrier will be held at noon on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at Bonita. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements. Mr. Mark A. Goffrier, age 63, of Meridian passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his children,...

Ellen Maye Swiderski

Ellen Maye Swiderski

Feb 28, 2022

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

Mrs. Swiderski, age 86, of Marshall, Arkansas passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian.

She is survived by her son, Terry...

Roger Earl Robinson

Roger Earl Robinson

Feb 27, 2022

Roger "Big John" Earl Robinson

Funeral service for Roger E. Robinson will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 12:00 p.m. at Bucatunna Baptist Church with Bro. Paul Trosper and Dr. Raymon Leake officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Roger Earl Robinson, age 74, of...

James "Jimmy" Allen Dyer

James "Jimmy" Allen Dyer

Feb 26, 2022

A visitation for Mr. James “Jimmy” Allen Dyer will be on Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. There will be no memorial service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Dyer, age 34, of Meridian passed away on Saturday, February 26,...

Stan Watts

Stan Watts

Feb 26, 2022

Graveside Committal Services for Mr. Stan Watts will begin at 2:00 pm Monday, February 28, 2022 at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Sebastopol, MS. Interment will follow graveside rites.  A service celebrating his life will be held at a later date for family and friends. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements....

Katie C. Upchurch

Katie C. Upchurch

Feb 22, 2022

Funeral services for Mrs. Katie C. Upchurch will begin at 1:00 pm Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Joshua Drury officiating. Interment will follow at Oddfellows Cemetery in Macon, MS. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Upchurch, 94, of Bailey, formerly of...

Billie Jean Drennan

Billie Jean Drennan

Feb 22, 2022

Graveside service will take place on Saturday, February 26, 2022, 2:30 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian with The Reverend A. Austin McGehee officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Billie Jean Powe Drennan, 94, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical Center South in Meridian, Mississippi. She...

Michael W. Trawick

Michael W. Trawick

Feb 22, 2022

Memorial services for Mr. Michael W. Trawick will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Mr. Stanley Rawson officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Michael W. Trawick, age 75, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022....

Marjorie Mcwhirter

Marjorie Mcwhirter

Feb 20, 2022

Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie McWhirter will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church (4805 Highway 39 North, Meridian, Mississippi 39303), with Pastor Steven Mazzaferro officiating. Interment rites will be held at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. McWhirter,...

Marion Nan Allen Kent

Marion Nan Allen Kent

Feb 20, 2022

Marion Nan Allen Kent died Sunday, February 20, 2022, in Henderson, Tennessee, where she was living with her daughter, Gayle. Mrs. Kent, 75, was a devoted mother and grandmother. She had battled liver disease for the last several years and passed away peacefully at home with her family.

Graveside services will be held Friday, March 4, at...

Richard "Rick" Dubose

Richard "Rick" Dubose

Feb 18, 2022

Richard “Rick” DuBose

Memorial Rosary Services for Mr. Richard “Rick” DuBose will begin at 11:00 AM Thursday 24, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Fr. Augustine Palimattam officiating. Private family interment will follow at Rose Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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Joann George Braddock

Joann George Braddock

Feb 17, 2022

Funeral services for Mrs. JoAnn George Braddock will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Dr. Raymon Leake and Dr. Nathan VanHorn officiating. Service music will be provided by Rev. David Bishop, Mr. Barry Germany, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Aycock. A Private Family Interment will follow at...

Jimmie Ray Martin

Jimmie Ray Martin

Feb 17, 2022

Funeral services for Jimmie Ray Martin will be held Sunday, February 20, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with a one-hour visitation prior to service, Bro. Brad Bakane officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Jimmie Ray Martin, age 82, of Quitman passed away peacefully Thursday, February...

Patrick Wayne Swearingen

Patrick Wayne Swearingen

Feb 14, 2022

Funeral Services for Mr. Patrick Wayne Swearingen will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Brother Mike McKee officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors at Clay Memorial Cemetery in Cuba, Alabama. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Patrick...

Bryant Ray Jenkins, Jr.

Bryant Ray Jenkins, Jr.

Feb 13, 2022

Funeral services for Mr. Bryant Ray Jenkins, Jr. will begin at 12 noon Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Dr. Corey Fontan and David Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Jenkins,...

Daniel "Danny" Reed Buckalew

Daniel "Danny" Reed Buckalew

Feb 12, 2022

Graveside services with military honors for Mr. Daniel Reed “Danny” Buckalew will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Davey Wilkinson officiating. Interment will immediately follow the graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Mr. Buckalew, age 75, of Meridian passed away on...

Dr. Leonard Oliver Byrd

Dr. Leonard Oliver Byrd

Feb 12, 2022

Memorial services for Dr. Leonard Oliver Byrd will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Faith Baptist Church, with Reverend Derrick Wilson officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Dr. Byrd, age 83, of Meridian passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at his residence. “Doc Byrd” was a...

Richard "Rick" Louis Farr, Sr.

Richard "Rick" Louis Farr, Sr.

Feb 10, 2022

Memorial Services for Rick Farr will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022 at St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Meridian, MS. Following the service, there will be an open reception in the Parish Hall at the church. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of arrangements.

Rick “Ricky” Farr, 79, was...

Carol S. Cumberland

Carol S. Cumberland

Feb 9, 2022

Funeral service for Carol Cumberland will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Phillip Dearman officiating. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Carol S. Cumberland, age 83, of Meridian passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022,...

Henry Kyle Thompson

Henry Kyle Thompson

Feb 8, 2022

Funeral services for Mr. Henry Kyle Thompson will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday February 12, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Home chapel with the Reverend Dale Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Thompson, 92, of Lauderdale, passed away Tuesday,...