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Charlie Ann Geer
Dec 11, 2025
A private graveside service for Mrs. Charlie Ann Steelman Geer will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Geer, age 81, of Meridian passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at The Preserve surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Geer was born on August 14, 1944 to the late...
Norma Ruth Guy
Dec 11, 2025
A funeral service for Norma R. Guy will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Owens officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial to follow at Meridian Memorial Park. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with...
Ronald "Ronny" Hampton
Dec 10, 2025
Mr. Ronald "Ronny" Hampton, age 78, of Meridian, MS, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his home.
He is survived by his children; Brad Hampton and Kelley Jones, grandson; Hampton Jones.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Hailey Nicole Jones, parents, George Thomas Hampton Sr. and Ethyl Hobgood Hampton, brother, George Thomas "Bubba" Hampton Jr., and uncle, Thomas Hampton.
A...
Martha Kay Hopkins
Dec 8, 2025
A Memorial service for Ms. Martha Kay Hopkins will be held at Mount Horeb Baptist Church at a later date with Pastor Jim Hutchinson officiating the Celebration of Life and burial in the Mount Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Martha was a dedicated wife and mother of two sons, Jeff...
Bernard Knost
Dec 8, 2025
Mr. Bernard Lee Knost, age 74, of Meridian, MS, passed away Monday December 8, 2025, at Ochsner Rush Medical Center.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date to commemorate Bernard's life.
A complete obituary will be added soon.
Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.
Beverly Rhodes
Dec 7, 2025
Ms. Beverly Ann Rhodes, 80, of Meridian passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at North Pointe Health and Rehabilitation. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. At this time, no services are scheduled.
Beverly was born on April 25, 1945 in Meridian, Mississippi to the late John Purvis and Mary Lou McCann Rhodes. She...
Graham C "Tom" Coats, III
Dec 6, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. Graham C. “Tom” Coats, III will begin at 12:30 PM Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow graveside rites at Graham Cemetery, on Valley Road. The Coats Family will receive guests from 10:30 AM until 12:15 PM prior to funeral rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to...
Winford Gillespie
Dec 5, 2025
Memorial services for Mr. Winford "Wimp" Gillespie will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the funeral home prior to services.
Winford "Wimp" R. Gillispie, age 75, of Dekalb, MS transitioned peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on...
James "Mike" Mardis
Dec 4, 2025
Mr. Mike Mardis, age 66, of Meridian passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Oaks Rehabilitation and Health.
Survivors include his son, Micah Mardis; brothers, David Mardis (Michele), Tommy Irby (Nikki), and John Irby; 2 nephews and 3 nieces, 4 great nieces and nephews, with a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James...
Aamaryliss Ann Morgan
Dec 3, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Aamaryliss Ann Morgan will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 6, 2025, at New Hope Baptist Church with the Reverends Steward McMahan and Derek Zimmermann officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites in the church cemetery. The Morgan Family will receive guests from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Funeral Home and...
Thomas Zettler
Dec 1, 2025
A Funeral Mass for Mr. Thomas R. Zettler Sr. will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Augustine Palimattam, Father Carlisle Beggerly, and Msgr. Elvin Sunds officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the church. A private family burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Thomas R....
Raymond L. "Bubba" Torrance, Jr.
Nov 30, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. Raymond L. “Bubba” Torrance, Jr. will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 12:45 prior to the service. Interment will be at Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Raymond L. “Bubba” Torrance Jr.,...
Elliott Fleming
Nov 27, 2025
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. David Hopkins officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the funeral home prior to the service in the chapel. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored...
Charles Snodgrass
Nov 27, 2025
Graveside services for Mr. Charles E. Snodgrass will begin at 11:00 on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, with Bro. Ken Covington and Rev. Mark Dunn officiating. The family will receive guests from 10:00 until 10:45 in the sanctuary of Fellowship Baptist Church. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Charles Elmer...
Alice Slayton
Nov 27, 2025
Mrs. Alice Fay Warren Slayton, 81, of Meridian, MS, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at her home.
Alice was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to spend her free time gardening. Alice also was a lover of all animals.
She is survived by her children; John Slayton, Tony Slayton, and Jill Slayton Sharp; three grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren.
She was...
Adele Williamson Graham
Nov 26, 2025
A celebration of life for Ms. Adele Williamson Graham will be held Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Poplar Springs Drive Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Larry Hilliard, Rev. Dr. Terry Hilliard and Rev. Emily Sanford will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the celebration. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored...
Jason William Butts
Nov 25, 2025
Jason Butts, age 49, of Meridian passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at his residence. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Jason was born on November 24, 1976 in Las Vegas. He had an infectious personality - always lighting up the room with laughter. He loved animals, and being with his family was...
Shirley E Leifried
Nov 23, 2025
Graveside services for Mrs. Shirley E. Leifried will begin at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Richard Wallace officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Leifried, 89, of Meridian, died Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Ochsner Rush Medical Center in Meridian,...
Leola Crane Ezell Jones
Nov 21, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Leola Crane Ezell Jones will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Kristina Crabtree and Mr. Don Moore officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Pine Grove Cemetery in the Martin Community. Service music will be provided by Mrs. Jill Aycock and Mr. Jay Crane. The...
Bob Horton
Nov 20, 2025
Mr. Robert "Bob" Horton, age 76, of Meridian, MS, passed away Thursday at Ochsner Rush Hospital.
Bob worked for many years as a manager in television and broadcast radio in Meridian, MS and Birmingham, AL. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and later in life he found joy simply sitting in the woods and watching the wildlife....
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