Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Blanch Marie Dawson

Blanch Marie Dawson

Jan 11, 2022

Funeral services for Mrs. Blanch Marie Dawson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Brother Jim Hutchison officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany Baptist Church in Whynot. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Blanch Marie Dawson, 81, of Spring...

James Howard Slaven

James Howard Slaven

Jan 10, 2022

Mr. James H. Slaven, 72, of Meridian, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

James is survived by his wife, Cynthia, numerous children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, and extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren.

He was an...

Olivia Maree "Wickie" Thomas

Olivia Maree "Wickie" Thomas

Jan 8, 2022

***UPDATE*** Due to COVID complications, the funeral service for Olivia Maree "Wickie" Thomas will be private, family only.  Friends may sign the online guestbook, which will be printed for the family.

Funeral services for Olivia Maree "Wickie" Thomas will be held January 13, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Reverend Curt...

Jimmy Ray Litchfield, Sr.

Jimmy Ray Litchfield, Sr.

Jan 8, 2022

Graveside services for Jimmy Ray Litchfield, Sr. will begin at 12:00pm Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Pine Grove Cemetery in the Martin Community with the Reverend Dr. John Temple officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Litchfield, 72, of Collinsville passed away Saturday, January...

Mary Saunders Mundy

Mary Saunders Mundy

Jan 7, 2022

A private family memorial service will be held at later date. Burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Ms. Mary S. Mundy, age 93 of Meridian passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at her home.

Survivors include her children, Pamela Harper, L.W. Mundy, Jr....

Wylie Malcolm Hodges

Wylie Malcolm Hodges

Jan 6, 2022

Funeral services for Mr. Wylie Malcolm Hodges will begin at 11:00 AM Monday, January 10, 2022 at Pine Grove Church in the Martin Community with the Reverend Matt Espey and Tommy Espey officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Hodges, 83, of...

Katrina Kay Davis

Katrina Kay Davis

Jan 6, 2022

Graveside services for Mrs. Katrina Kay Davis will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Interment will follow the graveside service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Davis, age 53, of Meridian passed away at her residence on January 6,...

Jasper "Bubba" Cunningham

Jasper "Bubba" Cunningham

Jan 5, 2022

Graveside services for Mr. Jasper “Bubba” Cunningham will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Pine Springs Southern Methodist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Randy Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Cunningham, 72, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, January 5,...

James Clifton "J.C." Tidmore, Sr.

James Clifton "J.C." Tidmore, Sr.

Jan 4, 2022

Funeral services for James C. Tidmore, Sr. will begin Friday, January 7, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Kyle Naylor officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Tidmore, 77, of Meridian passed away Tuesday, January 04, 2022, at Diversicare...

Sarah Joyce Brown Cook

Sarah Joyce Brown Cook

Jan 4, 2022

A graveside service for Sarah Joyce Brown Cook will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Rev. Eric Mabbott officiating. Due to the recent increase in coronavirus cases, the family requests that everyone practice social distancing while at the graveside. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted...

Kenneth Wade Allen

Kenneth Wade Allen

Jan 3, 2022

A memorial gathering for Mr. Kenny Allen will be held Friday, January 7, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.

Mr. Kenny W. Allen, age 63, of Collinsville, Mississippi passed away at his home on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Kenny was a free spirit with a love for cars, music, and his family. He was...

Doris Ann Lummus

Doris Ann Lummus

Jan 1, 2022

Funeral service for Doris Ann Lummus will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 11:30 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Burial to follow at Kewanee Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Doris Ann Lummus, age 88, of Toomsuba passed away January 1, 2022,...

Diane Marie Bensted Lawson

Diane Marie Bensted Lawson

Dec 31, 2021

The family of Diane Marie Bensted Lawson of Meridian, Mississippi is saddened to announce her passing on December 31, 2021 at the age of 72 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 37 years, Clarence Lawson (Kim); Son; Robert Dale Kimbrall Lawson and Daughter; Jeanne Marie Shelby Lawson. Brother; Dale and Patty...

Linda Margaret Barousse

Linda Margaret Barousse

Dec 30, 2021

Ms. Linda Margaret Barousse, age 75, of Marion passed away at her residence. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

She is survived by her son, Lynn Barousse (Eliana); one brother, Eugene Collins; and numerous other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin...

Edna Lee Helms

Edna Lee Helms

Dec 30, 2021

Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Helms will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Enterprise United Methodist Church, with Reverend John Wesley Leek and Reverend Evan Williams officiating. Interment will be held at Enterprise Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Helms, age 88, of Enterprise...

Robert H. Donald, Iii

Robert H. Donald, Iii

Dec 28, 2021

Funeral services for Mr. Robert H. Donald, III will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2021 at First United Methodist Church of Quitman with the Reverends Pam Randle and Dennis Coats officiating. Interment will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Quitman. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Donald,...

Alta Byrdette "A.B." Stevens

Alta Byrdette "A.B." Stevens

Dec 27, 2021

Graveside services for Mr. Alta Byrdette Stevens will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Mississippi Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Newton, Mississippi, with Bro. Kyle Naylor officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Stevens, age 91, of Marion passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021...

Claude M. "Mike" Boone

Claude M. "Mike" Boone

Dec 25, 2021

Graveside services for Mr. Claude M. "Mike" Boone will begin at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2021 at Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Leo Beatty officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Boone, 71, of Rose Hill, passed away Saturday, December...

Edwin "Ed" Sidney Howton

Edwin "Ed" Sidney Howton

Dec 25, 2021

Mr. Ed Howton, age 63, of Meridian passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Rush Hospital.

Survivors include his daughter, Tylier Roberts (Ricky); grandchildren, Peyton, Cora, Katie, and Solomon Roberts; sisters, Jane Howton and Brenda Swanson, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Howton; brothers, Nathan...

Charles Leon Mcbrayer

Charles Leon Mcbrayer

Dec 24, 2021

Charles Leon McBrayer Mr. Charles Leon McBrayer, age 75, of Lauderdale passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.