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Myra Elizabeth Kindred
Oct 26, 2026
Myra Elizabeth Kindred, née Tindle, passed away on October 26, 2026, at age 88, surrounded by her daughters and her chaplain.
Born in Quitman, Mississippi, she moved to Houston at age 18, where she spent much of her adult life. She later returned to Mississippi, where she lived for 20 years before moving to Weslaco, Texas, where she spent her final...
William M. Allen
Aug 24, 2026
In celebration of William's life, family and friends are invited to join in a visitation at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. William M. Allen, age 74 of Meridian passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at Baptist Hospital...
Christopher Lee Upton
Nov 5, 2026
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Chris Upton will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with the Reverends Bro. Mark McFerren and Bro. Allen Shortridge officiating. Interment will follow at Center Ridge Cemetery in Lauderdale. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Upton, age...
Shirley Jean Harrison Broadhead
Nov 5, 2026
Graveside services for Mrs. Shirley Jean Harrison Broadhead will begin at 12:00 on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, with Bro. Bob Followell officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Broadhead, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2026 at her grandson's residence surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born...
Stetson Shane Rickles
Nov 4, 2026
A funeral service for Stetson Rickles will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2:30 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Williams officiating. Burial to follow at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rickles family will receive friends Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Robert Barham Family...
Laura Lou Whitlock Temple
Nov 4, 2026
Graveside services for Mrs. Laura Lou Whitlock Temple will begin at 11:00 AM Monday, November 9, 2026, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Reverend Wayne Hunt officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. The Temple family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at the funeral home prior to departure to the cemetery. Robert...
Mary Ann McElroy Johnson
Oct 31, 2026
Graveside services for Mrs. Mary Ann McElroy Johnson will begin at 3:00 PM Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Reverend Cory Phillips officiating. Service music will be provided by Mr. Chris Sharp. Interment will follow graveside rites. The Johnson Family will receive guests from 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home prior...
James Leroy Morse
Oct 31, 2026
Funeral Services for Mr. James Leroy Morse will be held Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Daniel Fortenberry officiating. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. The Morse family will receive guests for a time of visitation an hour prior to funeral services.
James Leroy Morse passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026,...
George Edward Hunter, Jr.
Oct 30, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. George E. Hunter, Jr. will begin at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Bishop Zachary Operton officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Hunter Family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 12:00 PM until 1:45 PM prior to funeral services at the...
Edwin Bryce Butler
Oct 29, 2026
A funeral service for Bryce Butler will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Midway Baptist Church with Bro. Michael Pogue officiating. Burial to follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday, November 2, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...
Anthony Kimbrough "Tony" Middlebrook, Sr.
Oct 27, 2026
Graveside services celebrating the life of Mr. Tony Middlebrook will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Middlebrook, 79, of Meridian passed away on October 27, 2026 at his residence.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Tony served his...
Bobbie Butler
Oct 27, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. Bobbie Butler will be held Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral home with Rev. Bob Followell officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Laurel, MS.
Bobbie Frank Butler, 88, of Meridian, MS, passed away Tuesday, Ocotber 27, 2026.
Bobbie Frank Butler was...
Michael Gene Fettinger
Oct 24, 2026
A private burial will be held for Mr. Mike Fettinger at Oddfellows Cemetery in Quitman. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Fettinger.
Mr. Mike G. Fettinger, age 83, of Dalewood in Lauderdale County passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, peacefully at his home.
Survivors include his wife of over 35 years Mary Christine...
Peggy J Pearson
Oct 24, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Peggy J. Pearson will begin at 12 Noon Friday, October 30, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Chris Gully officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Pearson Family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 11:00 AM until 11:45 AM prior to funeral rites in...
Eula Ida Colburn
Oct 21, 2026
Eula Ida Colburn, age 92, of Meridian, MS passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The family will have a private interment beside her beloved husband Tracy Colburn at North Monroe Cemetery, in Monroe, New Hampshire, at a later date.Born on March 20, 1934, in Groton, Vermont, Eula made her home in Lauderdale, Mississippi, where she touched the lives...
Michael Curtis "Mike" Bateman
Oct 17, 2026
Memorial services celebrating the life of Mr. Michael Bateman will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Midway Baptist Church, with Rev. Michael Pogue officiating. The family will receive guests from 10:30 until 11:15 prior to the services at the church. A graveside service with military honors will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026...
Larry Malcolm Pate
Oct 17, 2026
Graveside services for Mr. Larry Pate will be Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, with Dr. Scott Crenshaw officiating. Visitation will be at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home from 11:00 - 11:45 AM prior to departure for the cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Larry Malcolm Pate,...
Lonnie Walter Alexander Jr.
Oct 14, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Lonnie Walter Alexander Jr. will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Robert Baraham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Gressett officiating. Mr. Alexander's family will receive guest from 9:00 to 10:45 AM at the funeral home prior to services. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to...
Elwin "Slim" Pickens
Oct 8, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. Elwin "Slim" Pickens will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Dr. Wade Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with honors provided by the United States Air Force. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. prior to the...
Sidney C. Bowers
Oct 6, 2026
A funeral service for Mr. Sidney Bowers will be held Friday, October 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Roberson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM at the church, prior to the service, on Friday, October 9, 2026. Burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family...
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