Franklin Funeral Home

11/27/2025

From our family to yours, we wish you a peaceful Thanksgiving filled with warmth and good company. Today, we reflect on how grateful we are for the trust this community places in us. May your day be full of cherished memories.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🧡

11/17/2025

Please remember the family of Margaret Ann Chatham in your thoughts and prayers and share this obituary to help reach our community.

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ann Chatham will be on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Meadville Methodist Church in Meadville, MS at 1100 AM. Visitation will be from 1000 AM until the time of service at 1100 AM. Rev. Calvin Cosnahan will be officiating the services, with Franklin Funeral Home

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States. Your unwavering commitment, courage, and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we cherish every day.

To all our veterans, past and present: thank you. We are eternally grateful for your service to our nation.

10/21/2025

Please remember the family of Walter Edward Youngblood in your thoughts and prayers and share this obituary to help reach our community.

Funeral services for Walter Edward Youngblood will be on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Meadville Methodist Church in Meadville, MS at 1000 AM. Visitation will be on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 900 AM until the time of service at 1000 AM. A graveside service will be held at Union

10/01/2025

Please remember the family of Greg Cotten in your thoughts and prayers and share this obituary to help reach our community.

A graveside service for Greg Cotten will be on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Oak Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Meadville, MS at 1100 AM. Visitation will be on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 900 AM until 11 AM at Franklin Funeral Home in Meadville, MS. Rev. Pat Sullivan will

09/29/2025

Did you know that eligible veterans and their families may be entitled to significant funeral and burial benefits? These can include burial in a national cemetery, a grave marker, and military honors. Navigating these benefits can be complex, but we are here to assist veteran families in understanding and applying for the honors they deserve. Thank you for your service.

09/27/2025

Please remember the family of Syretha “Trish” Simpson in your thoughts and prayers and share this obituary to help reach our community.

Funeral services for Syretha Tish Simpson will be on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Praise Cathedral Church of God in Meadville, MS at 100 PM. Burial will follow the service at Byrds Chapel Cemetery in Meadville, MS. Visitation will be on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Praise Cathedral Church of

09/25/2025

Please remember the family of Louise Halford Combs in your thoughts and prayers and share this obituary to help reach our community.

Funeral services for Louise Halford Combs will be on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Roxie Baptist Church in Roxie, MS at 1100 AM. Burial will be in the Roxie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1000 AM until the time of service at 1100 AM. Dr. Darby Combs will be officiating

09/24/2025

Please remember the family of Barbara Osborne in your thoughts and prayers and share this obituary to help reach our community.

Funeral services for Barbara Ann Osborne will be on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Sarepta Baptist Church at 1100 AM. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Sarepta Baptist Church from 1000 AM until time of service at 1100 AM. Rev. Steve Sasser will be officiating the services,

09/22/2025

Please remember the family of Loretta Dean Shell in your thoughts and prayers and share this obituary to help reach our community.

Funeral services for Mrs. Loretta Shell will be on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Springhill Baptist Church in Knoxville, MS at 1100 PM. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Springhill Baptist Church from 900 AM until time of service a 1100 AM. Rev. Mike Carraway and Rev.

09/18/2025

Please remember the family of Calvin Keith Smith in your thoughts and prayers and share this obituary to help reach our community.

Funeral services for Calvin Keith Smith will be on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Franklin Funeral Home in Meadville, MS at 1100 AM with burial to follow at Midway Cemetery in Meadville, MS. Visitation will be from 900 AM until the time of service at 1100 AM. Bro. Michael Richardson

09/15/2025

Did you know that today's funeral services can be deeply personalized to celebrate the unique life of your loved one? From incorporating favorite hobbies, music, or colors to displaying cherished mementos, there are countless ways to create a service that truly reflects their personality and passions. It's about telling their story in a meaningful way.