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Jerry David Nance
Jul 12, 2026
Jerry David Nance, affectionately known to his family as “Pop Pop,” passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at the age of 58. He fought a brave battle against an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma for nine months, never giving up hope.
Born on October 23, 1967, in Laurel, Mississippi, Jerry lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, and...
Jimmy Dale Sullivan
Jul 29, 2026
Memorial services for Mr. Jimmy Dale Sullivan will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Jimmy Sullivan, 74, of Collinsville, MS died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center of Meridian.
Jimmy is survived by his siblings, Richard Sullivan (Patsy) and Marthy Tubby (Perry); his children,...
Carolyn Hitt Culpepper
Jul 29, 2026
Carolyn Hitt Culpepper
July 29, 1939 - July 29, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Hitt Culpepper will be held Sunday, August 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Kim Culpepper officiating. A private burial will follow at Hamrick Cemetery in Collinsville. Visitation will be at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home on Sunday, August 2,...
James "Pete" Harris
Jul 28, 2026
A visitation will be held Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Funeral services for Pete Harris will be held Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Rock Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Aaron Parker and Bro. Ben Laird officiating, burial will follow at the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family...
Katherine Marie Taylor
Jul 28, 2026
Funeral services celebrating the life of Ms. Katherine Marie Morgan Taylor will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Bro. Eric Pickard officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive guests on Friday, July 31, 2026 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family...
David L. Weir Sr.
Jul 27, 2026
A graveside service for Mr. David L. Weir, Sr. will be held at noon on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Stonewall Cemetery with Mrs. Vicky Gilbert officiating. The family will receive friends at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. prior to the graveside service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
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Lori Cates Floyd
Jul 27, 2026
Mrs. Lori Cates Floyd, 79, of Meridian passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Lori was born on March 5, 1947. For many years, she worked in the Meridian community in insurance sales...
Bobbie J. Randle
Jul 25, 2026
Memorial services celebrating the life of Mrs. Bobbie J. (Stewart) Randle will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.
Mrs. Randle, 90, of Meridian passed away on July 25, 2026 at North Pointe Health and Rehabilitation.
Bobbie was born on June 15, 1936 in Meridian, MS. She graduated from Harris High School and later...
Wallace "Wally" Clarke Hatcher Sr.
Jul 25, 2026
Mr. Wallace "Wally" Clarke Hatcher Sr., 90, of Lauderdale, MS, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Wally honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for over 26 years. His favorite hobby was golf and he was able to play at golf courses all over the world.
He is survived by his wife of four years, Dolores "Dee" Hatcher, his...
William "Bill" Boyd
Jul 24, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. William “Bill” Boyd will begin at 2:30 PM, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Collinsville First Baptist Church with the Reverends Hal Bates and Ben Simpson officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites in the Union City Cemetery in Union, MS. The Boyd Family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 12:30 PM until 2:15 PM...
Charles Lynwood Clayton
Jul 23, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Lynwood Clayton will begin at 11:00 AM Monday, July 27, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverends James Ruffin and Chris Lee officiating. Service music will be provided by Reverend Caleb Wright. Interment will follow graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive guests for a time of visitation...
William Palmer "Danny" Cook, Jr.
Jul 22, 2026
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. William Palmer Cook, Jr. “Danny” will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Fellowship Baptist Church, with Bro. Keith Lovett and Bro. Caleb Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive guests for visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026...
James Ronald "Ron" Smith
Jul 21, 2026
James Ronald "Ron" Smith, 79, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and the memories of those who knew him best. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi, on March 24, 1947, and went home on July 20th 2026.
Ron was preceded in death by his father, Harold Smith; his mother, Mary Lucille Benson; and his...
Opal Dayne Davidson Bush
Jul 20, 2026
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Opal Davidson Bush will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with her grandson, Corey Irby and Bro. Mike Boles officiating. Interment will follow at Buckatunna Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive guests from 9:00 until 10:45 prior to the funeral service on Thursday....
Daniel Charles Lee
Jul 19, 2026
Mr. Daniel Charles Lee, 76, of Chunky, MS, previously of Los Angeles, CA, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Daniel was born May 8, 1950, in Los Angeles, CA to the late Luther and Jeanette Lee. He graduated from Canoga Park High School in 1967 and worked sixteen years for the City of LA. Daniel moved to Mississippi in the late...
Patti Niswender
Jul 19, 2026
Patti S. Niswender, 72, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and quiet strength that will forever live in the hearts of those blessed to know her. Born in Meridian on July 4, 1954, Patti’s life was guided by the devotion of her family, the foundation of her faith, and the joy she found in...
Patricia M Griffiths
Jul 18, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia M. Griffiths will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, July 24, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Joel Embry officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM prior to funeral rites in the...
James Rodney Goodson
Jul 18, 2026
Rodney Goodson passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Rodney was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to providing for his family. He will be remembered for his kind heart, quiet strength, generous spirit, and the love he shared with...
Sara Mosby Newton
Jul 17, 2026
A graveside service for Sara M. Newton will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Semmes Cemetery on Mosby Road in Meridian with Father Carlisle Beggerly officiating, with burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Sara Mosby Newton was born February 4, 1927, and passed away on July 17, 2026....
Benny Huey Freeman
Jul 14, 2026
Graveside services for Mr. Benny Huey Freeman will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Goodwater Baptist Church Cemetery, with his grandson, Bro. Brian Freeman officiating. The family will receive guests on Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted...
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