Read recent and archived obituaries and memorial notices from The Meridian Star.

George DuboseGeorge "John" Dubose

1931 - 2025

Graveside services: Saturday, January 17th at 11am at New Prospect MBC Cemetery, Savoy with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements. Mr. Dubose, 94, of Peru, Indiana (formally of Meridian) died Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis, IN.

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Levorn BurnsLevorn Burns

1955 - 2026

Mr. Levorn Burns

Funeral services for Mr. Levorn Burns will be held Saturday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00 am at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home's OP Chapel with Rev. Jeretts Brown officiating. Mr. Burns, 70, of Enterprise, died Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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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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Joe ThomasJoe C. Thomas

1951 - 2026

Services: Friday, January 16th at 11am at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home's OP Chapel. Mr. Thomas, 74, of Meridian, died January 7th. Visitation: Thursday, January 15th from 6:30-7:30pm at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home's OP Chapel and one hour prior to services.

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Ada LewisAda Lewis

1958 - 2026

Services: Friday, January 16th at 1pm at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home's OP Chapel. Burial: Zion Hill Cemetery, Sandflat. Ms. Lewis, 67, of Meridian, died Saturday, January 3rd at her residence. Viewing: one hour prior to services.

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Patricia JamesPatricia A. James

1958 - 2026

Services: Friday, January 16th at 2pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial: Sunset Cemetery with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in charge. Ms. James, 67, died January 6th at Ochsner Rush Health. Visitation: Thursday, January 15th from 5-6pm at Berry and Gardner's OP Chapel.

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Geraldine MunnGeraldine Munn

1966 - 2026

Services: Saturday, January 17th at 11am at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Lauderdale. Burial: Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Munn, 59, of Meridian, died Tuesday, January 6th. Viewing: one hour prior to services.

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Henry King, Sr.Henry James King, Sr.

1946 - 2026

Services: Saturday, January 17th at 2pm at Greater Outreach BC. Burial: Musgrove Cemetery, Enterprise with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in charge. Mr. King, 79, of Lauderdale, died Saturday, January 3rd. Viewing: one hour prior to services.

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Anthony StewartAnthony Stewart

1981 - 2026

Services: Saturday, January 17th at 2:30pm at New Independent BC. Burial: New Hope Blackwater Cemetery. Mr. Stewart, 44, of Meridian, died Friday, January 9, 2026 at his residence. Visitation: Friday, January 16th from 6:30-7:30pm at Berry and Gardner's OP Chapel.

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Martha ParkerMartha Parker

1948 - 2026

Services will be Thursday, January 15th at 11am at Berry and Gardner's OP Chapel. Burial will follow in MS Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Newton. Mrs. Parker, 77, of Meridian, died Monday, January 5th at Ochsner Rush Health.

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Coderius LarkinCoderius J. Larkin

1994 - 2025

Services: Saturday, January 10th at 11am at Pleasant Hill MBC, Yantley, AL with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements. Mr. Larkin, 31, of Northport, AL, died December 19th at his residence. Viewing: one hour prior services at the church.

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Alice OsburnAlice "Whitney" Osburn

1983 - 2025

Services for Alice "Whitney" Osburn will be held at a later date.
Miss Osburn, 42, of Meridian, passed away December 30, 2025 at Baptist Anderson Hospital.
Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

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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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Vera WilliamsVera Williams

1937 - 2025

Services: Friday, January 9th at 11am at Full Gospel Temple. Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Williams, 88, of Meridian, died Wednesday, December 31st at her residence. Visitation: Thursday, January 8th from 6-7pm at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home's OP Chapel and one hour prior to services.

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Ollie BakerOllie Baker

1945 - 2025

Services: Saturday, January 10th at 11am at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, North Hills Street with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Baker, 80, died December 31st. Viewing: one hour prior to services.

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Sanchez ThomasSanchez Alonzo Thomas

1961 - 2025

Services: Saturday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00 am New Independent Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Clayton officiating. Mr. Thomas, 64, of Meridian, died Saturday, January 3, 2025 at his residence. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

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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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Derrick HarrisDerrick D. Harris

1971 - 2025

Services: Saturday, January 3rd at 11am at Oak Grove Church, Cuba, AL. Burial: the church cemetery. Mr. Harris, 54, of Lauderdale, died Sunday, December 21st in Iowa. Visitation: Friday, January 3rd from 6:30-7:30 pm at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home's OP Chapel.

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Junior WilliamsJunior Williams

1947 - 2025

Services: Saturday, January 3rd at 2pm at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home's OP Chapel. Burial: Pine Grove BC Cemetery. Mr. Williams, 48, of Meridia, died Tuesday, December 23rd at his residence. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services.

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Bunnie BurtonBunnie Ann Burton

1960 - 2025

Services: Saturday, January 3rd at 2pm at St. Paul PBC. Burial: Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Porterville. Mrs. Burton, 65, of Lauderdale, died Saturday, December 27th at Ochsner Rush. Visitation: Friday, January 2nd from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home's OP Chapel.

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Clarence WilsonClarence L. Wilson

1923 - 2025

Mr. Clarence L. Wilson

Funeral services for Mr. Clarence L. Wilson will be held Monday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home's OP Chapel. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery, Woods Road with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements. Mr. Wilson, 102, of Meridian,...

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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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