Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas
Betty Lovell Piersol
Jun 10, 2025
Betty Piersol, age 88, of Venice, Florida passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday June 10, 2025, in Meridian Mississippi. She was born in White Lake, WI on January 29, 1937 the daughter of Ruben and Beth Eldridge.
Betty grew up in Zion, IL but had a passion for travel and having as much fun as...
William David Burcham
Jun 9, 2025
A memorial visitation for David Burcham will be held Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.
David was born in Hurley, New Mexico to his parents Doris and Bill Burcham. At 17 years old, he and his family moved to Meridian, Mississippi where he resided until being called...
Rayburn Dennis Rush
Jun 9, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Ray Rush will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM at North Park Church with Rev. Jim Feirtag officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in the House Community. Â Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Rayburn Dennis Rush, 84,...
Edna M Ridout
Jun 9, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna M Ridout will begin at 10:00 AM Friday, June 13, 2025 in the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Reverend Gilbert Eaves officiating. Â Interment will follow graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Ridout, 91, died...
Patsy Naomi Branning
Jun 8, 2025
A funeral service for Pat Branning will be held Friday, June 13, 2025, at 11:30 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Officiants Mother EzGi Perkins and Reverend Lane Townsend. Burial to follow at Meridian Memorial Park. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Pat Branning, age 85, of Meridian passed...
Cassandra Ann Singley
Jun 8, 2025
Mrs. Cassandra "Sandy" Ann Singley, age 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her residence. Cassandra was a loving and "crazy" aunt and sister. She loved spending time with her family.
Cassandra was a strong believer in her faith. She loved making crafts and enjoyed giving them to her family.
If you...
David Morten Jentoft
Jun 7, 2025
Mr. David Morten Jentoft, age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Meridian, Mississippi. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Born in Stamford, CT to Otto and Vera Jentoft, David grew up in the town of Darien, Connecticut and attended Darien High School with the class of...
Dudley G. Tisdale
Jun 6, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. Dudley G. Tisdale will begin at 12 Noon, Monday, June 9, 2025, in the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Reverend Scott Harrell officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Center Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Kemper County. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
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Barbara Ann Shelton
Jun 2, 2025
Barbara Ann "Bobby" Shelton, age 90, passed away on June 2, 2025 at Bedford Care Center of Marion, Mississippi.
Barbara was born on May 30, 1935 to Dorine and Ralph McWhirter in Illinois. She married Jesse Shelton and lived in Denver, Colorado most of her life. After the passing of her husband, she moved to Collinsville, Mississippi...
Tommy Mondell Watson, Jr.
May 31, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. Tommy Mondell Watson, Jr. will be held on Friday, at 11:30AM, June 6, 2025, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Chapel with Reverend Fred Thornhill, Reverend Evelyn Thornhill, and Reverend Karsten Gullette officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Mr. Tommy Watson, Jr., age 64, passed...
Bernice Cotton Seymore Stewart
May 30, 2025
A graveside service will be held for Bernice C. Stewart on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:30 AM at Martin Cemetery in Shuqualak, MS with Rev. Johnny Simpson officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Bernice...
Dave L Hoskins
May 30, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. Dave L. Hoskins will begin at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverends Ben Jones and Davey Wilkinson officiating. Service music will be provided by Reverend Reid Vaughn. Interment will follow graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...
David Earl Driggers, Jr.
May 30, 2025
Mr. David E. Driggers, Jr. age, 69 of Meridian passed away at his home.
Survivors include his sons, David E. Driggers, III (Lisa) and Michael Driggers; granddaughter, Maci Driggers; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by parents, David and Peggy Driggers; brother, Danny Driggers.
Online condolences...
Joseph "Joe" Bankston
May 30, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Joe" Bankston will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Westwood Baptist Church, with Bro. Phillip Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Newton, MS. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Joseph "Joe" Henry Bankston, 54, of Collinsville, MS, passed away Friday,...
Edna Earl Morgan Stone
May 28, 2025
Funeral services for Edna Earl Morgan Stone will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverend Jamey Germany officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:45 prior to the funeral. A private family burial will be held in the family cemetery.
Edna Earl Morgan...
Joey Jay Naylor
May 27, 2025
Graveside services for Mr. Joey Jay Naylor will begin at 11:00 AM Monday, June 2, 2025, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Elder Casey Naylor officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Joey Jay Naylor was born March 25, 1970, in Meridian, Mississippi, to the...
Erica Wilcox Gressett
May 27, 2025
A visitation for Mrs. Erica Wilcox Gressett will be Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. A Private Graveside Service will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Ms. Erica Wilcox Gressett, age 55, passed away...
Stephanie Gay Mattox
May 27, 2025
A celebration of life for Mrs. Stephanie Gay Mattox will be held at 12:00PM, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Josh Drury officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Stephanie Gay "Gay Gay" Vance Mattox, age 63, ran with open arms...
Mary M Talley
May 26, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary M. Talley will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, May 30, 2025, at Jones Chapel Church of God with Reverend Ron Leonard officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Talley, 81, of the Snell Community, died...
Troy Edward Thrasher
May 24, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. Troy Edward Thrasher will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, May 30, 2025, at Long Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Marty Harper officiating. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Mr. Troy Thrasher, age 60, of Long Creek, passed away peacefully at his home...




