Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

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...

Claudia Katzes

Claudia Katzes

May 25, 2022

Funeral services for Mrs. Claudia Dawkins Katzes will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Reverend Ray Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Claudia Dawkins Katzes, age 72, of Meridian passed away...

Michael Long

Michael Long

May 24, 2022

Memorial service for Michael Long will be held Saturday, May 28, 2022, 1:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Tommy Espey officiating. Burial will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements. Mr. Michael Long, age 66, of Collinsville...

Russell James Kangas, Iii

Russell James Kangas, Iii

May 22, 2022

A Memorial visitation for Russell James Kangas, III will be from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. A private interment will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Kangas, 28, of Meridian, passed away May...

Curtis Wayne Burt

Curtis Wayne Burt

May 20, 2022

Mr. Curtis Wayne Burt, age 81, of Meridian, Mississippi died on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his residence. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Burt was a loving and faithful husband and is survived by his wife of 28 years, Doris Lorrine Cooper Burt; sons, Mike Burt and Charlie...

Myrtis L Gibson

Myrtis L Gibson

May 20, 2022

Graveside service for Mrs. Myrtis L. Gibson will begin at 2:00 PM Monday May 23, 2022 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Gary Pickard officiating.  Interment will follow graveside rites.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Gibson, 88, of Meridian, died Friday May 20, 2022 at her...