The Meridian Star | Obituaries

Roy GrahamRoy Arthur Graham

1947 - 2026

Memorial services celebrating the life of Mr. Roy Arthur Graham will begin at 11:00 on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. The family will receive guests from 9:00 until 10:45 prior to the services. Interment rites with military honors will begin at 1:00 at the Mississippi Veterans...

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Paula HawkinsPaula Diane Hawkins

1961 - 2026

It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Paula Diane Covington Hawkins announce her passing at age 64 on January 2, 2026, at Diversicare in Quitman, MS. Paula served in many administrative positions throughout her life in Louisiana, Kentucky, and Indiana. Paula returned to her native Meridian in...

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Frances HallFrances Hall

1941 - 2026

Mrs. Frances Hall, age 84, of Meridian passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at her residence. At this time, there are no services scheduled. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Frances was born on June 6, 1941 in Haleyville, Alabama to the late Otis and Dorothy Cox....

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Dr. David NetherlandDr. David Thomas Netherland

1952 - 2025

Dr. David "Doc" Netherland, 73, of Quitman, Mississippi passed away on December 29, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on November 29, 1952 to Harry and Mary (Finn) Netherland.

"Doc" was a native of Meridian, MS where he went to school in the Meridian Public School System. He also served in the United States...

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Frances BartlettFrances Joan Barber Martin Bartlett

1938 - 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Frances Joan Barber Martin Bartlett will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Dr. Nathan Barber officiating. Interment rites will follow at Meridian Memorial Park. The family will receive guests from 12:00 until 12:45...

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Larry CarterLarry Paul Carter

1948 - 2025

Larry Paul Carter, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at his home in Brandon, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 9:30 to 10:30 am, followed by a graveside service in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl beginning at...

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Ronny HamptonRonny Hampton

1947 - 2025

Memorial Services for Mr. Ronny Hampton will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church. Reverend's Chip Cowsert and Rhett Payne officiating. A reception will be held in the church Fellowship Hall immediately following the service.

Mr. Ronald "Ronny" Hampton, age 78, of Meridian, MS...

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Betty DownerBetty Maude Campbell Downer

1931 - 2025

Betty Maude Campbell Downer, age 94, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at Diversicare of Meridian.
Funeral Services will be held at Central United Methodist Church in Meridian on Monday, January 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Dr. Scott Wright officiating. Visitation will be...

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Bro. Mont WhitlockBro. Mont Dale Whitlock

1935 - 2025

Bro. Mont Dale Whitlock, a devoted United Methodist preacher with a remarkable 50-year career in ministry, passed away peacefully at his residence in Nettleton, Mississippi, on December 18, 2025. Born on October 17, 1935, in Pine Grove, Mississippi, he embodied a life dedicated to serving others and enriching the...

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Rev. William "Bill" WebbRev. William "Bill" Britton Webb

1932 - 2025

A join Funeral Service for Rev. William "Bill" Britton Webb and Mrs. Senita Wilson Webb will begin at 11:30 AM Friday, December 19, 2025, at Midway Baptist Church with the Reverends Charles Davis and Michael Pogue officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at 2:00 PM at the Union City Cemetery in Union, MS....

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Senita WebbSenita Wilson Webb

1934 - 2025

A joint Funeral Service for Rev. William "Bill" Britton Webb and Mrs. Senita Wilson Webb will begin at 11:30 AM Friday, December 19, 2025, at Midway Baptist Church with the Reverends Charles Davis and Michael Pogue officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at 2:00 PM at the Union City Cemetery in Union,...

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