The Meridian Star | Obituaries

Henry Sullivan

1940 - 2025

A memorial service for Mr. Henry Batson Sullivan will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11:30 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Ben Laird officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Henry "Bat" Sullivan, age 85, of Meridian, passed away on June...

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Kent Bowen Sr.

1947 - 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kent Ross Bowen Sr., who departed this world on June 12, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Kent lived a full and meaningful life defined by kindness, devotion, and hard work.
He is preceded in death by his father, R.E. Gullick Bowen.
Kent is survived...

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George Rawson

1952 - 2025

Funeral services for Mr. George Allen Rawson will begin at 2:30 PM Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Blackwater Baptist Church with the Reverends Sean Burleson and Dennis Robinson officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with...

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Margaret Wilbourn Vise

1940 - 2025

Mrs. Margaret Wilbourn Vise, 85, died peacefully after a brief illness from cancer on June 13, 2025. She was born January 20, 1940, in Memphis, TN. A native of Meridian, Mississippi, Mrs. Vise was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Cox Wilbourn. She graduated with highest honors from Meridian High School,...

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Margie Watkins

1949 - 2025

Services for Margie Dianne Watkins will be held Thursday, June 19, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-North with Bro. Jim Feirtag officiating. Interment will follow at Beat Line Baptist Cemetery in Decatur, MS. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Watkins,...

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Martha Derusha

1958 - 2025

Memorial services for Mrs. Martha "Marty" Derusha will be held Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 11:30 PM in the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Robinson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM at the funeral home prior to services. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...

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