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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...
Mary Edna Goodin
Jul 13, 2026
June 19, 1942 - July 13, 2026
"As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you." - Isaiah 66:13
Graveside services for Mrs. Mary Edna Goodin will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with Rev. John Rush officiating. The family will receive guests from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m. at Robert Barham Family...
Greg Dawkins
Jul 13, 2026
A memorial service may be held at a later date.
Mr. Greg Dawkins, age 58, of Meridian passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Ochsner Health.
Survivors include his son, Hayden Dawkins; siblings, Kim Feeley (Jimmy) and Chris Katzes (Amy); aunts, Lucille Robson, Barbara Pitcher (Rick), and Sallie Mauldin; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by mother,...
Katherine Robinson
Jul 13, 2026
Memorial services for Mrs. Katherine Robinson will be held Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11:00AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Dr. Marcus Finch officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to services. Inurnment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Katherine Wilson Robinson, 79, of Meridian, MS, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at her home.
She was born...
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...
Van Arthur Wilkes
Jul 12, 2026
The family of Mr. Van A. Wilkes will receive friends for a time of visitation on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with a private family ceremony to follow. Robert Barham Family is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Van Arthur Wilkes, 80, of Meridian, MS, passed away Sunday, July 12,...
Ronald "Ronny" Price
Jul 9, 2026
A graveside service for Ronny Price will be held Friday, July 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with Randy Price officiating, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Ronald B. Price, age 58, of Quitman passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Ron was a well-respected electrician and most recently...
Byron Moffett
Jul 7, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. Byron Moffett will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Nelson Moffett and Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in the Causeyville Community. The Moffett Family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 5:00...
Elizabeth Phine Upton Carney
Jul 6, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Carney will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rutherford Family Cemetery in Lauderdale. The family will receive guests from 4:30 until 6:30 on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be...
Kenneth R Rainey, Sr.
Jul 6, 2026
Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth R. Rainey, Sr. will begin at 12:00 PM Friday, July 10, 2026, at Evangel Temple Church with Reverend Mike Boles officiating. Entombment will follow graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Rainey Family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 10:00 AM until 11:45 AM prior to funeral rites at the church....
Philip A Lee
Jul 3, 2026
Funeral Services for Mr. Philip A. Lee will begin at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel, with the Reverends Gilbert Prince and Matthew Hall officiating. Interment will follow with Navy Honors and Masonic Rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Lee Family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 10:00 AM...
Nancy "MiMi" Moffett
Jul 2, 2026
Graveside services for Nancy "MiMi" Moffett will be held Monday, July 6, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at Pine Forest Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Clay Pope officiating. The Moffett family will receive friends during a time of visitation from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. At the conclusion of the visitation, the funeral procession will...
Jerry Burt
Jul 2, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Burt will begin at 11:30 AM, Monday, July 6, 2026, at Prospect Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Dr. Tom Sikes officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites in the church cemetery. The Burt Family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM prior to funeral rites in the church. Robert...
Jerry Gail Hobgood
Jul 1, 2026
Jerry Gail Hobgood passed away in Marion, MS on July 1, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born and raised in Marion, Mississippi, and was a lifelong resident. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 8th at 10:00 am, presided over by the Revs Dale Moore and Davey Wilkinson at Magnolia Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Robert Barham...
Danny Wayne Neal Sr.
Jun 28, 2026
Mr. Danny Wayne Neal, Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at his home.
There are no services planned for Mr. Neal at this time. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with his care.
Danny Wayne Neal was a proud Shriner and York Rite Mason who devoted 25 years to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, serving as...
Vivian Elma Gustin Robbins
Jun 27, 2026
Mrs. Vivian Robbins, age 94, of Marion, formerly of Horseheads, NY, passed away on June 27, 2026 at Marion Health and Rehabilitation. At this time, no services are scheduled. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Vivian enjoyed traveling - and especially spending winters in Florida. For many years, she and her husband went to...
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