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Mildred W Thompson
May 29, 2026
Graveside services for Mrs. Mildred W. Thompson will begin at 2:30 PM Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, with Dr. John Temple officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. The Thompson Family will receive guests from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the Funeral Home prior to departure to the cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored...
Billie Jean Vandevender White
May 28, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of Billie Jean VanDevender White, who peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on May 28, 2026. Funeral services celebrating her life will begin at 11:00 on Monday, June 1, 2026 at DeKalb Baptist Church, with the Reverends Hal Bates and James...
Hilda Faye Davis
May 28, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda Faye Davis will begin at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverends Tim Buchanan and Matthew Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. The Davis Family will receive guests from 1:00 PM until 2:45 PM prior to funeral rites in the chapel. Robert Barham...
Judy Laine Bruce
May 27, 2026
Graveside services for Mrs. Judy L. Bruce will begin at 2:00 on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with Rev. Rodney Baker officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Bruce, age 72, of Lauderdale, passed away on May 27, 2026 at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Judy was born...
Sidney Cecil Yates
May 27, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. Sidney Cecil Yates, RPh. will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Hubert Yates officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored...
Emily Pauline Pope
May 27, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Pauline Pope will be held Monday, June 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Corey Fontan officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Mrs. Pope, age 88, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, May 27,...
Donald M. Chapman
May 26, 2026
A funeral service for Donald M. Chapman will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. The visitation will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...
Jeff A. Buckley
May 24, 2026
A graveside service for Jeff Buckley will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Chunky Cemetery with Masonic funeral rites, with burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Jeff Austin Buckley checked out peacefully in his favorite chair surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, May 24th, 2026.
Jeff was a...
Heath Smith
May 24, 2026
Mr. Heath Smith, age 54, of Quitman passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. At this time, no services are scheduled. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Heath was born on October 30, 1971 to James "Jim" Smith and the late Rhonda Daughdrill Smith in Jackson, Mississippi. He graduated from Lawrence County High School...
Kelly Dial
May 23, 2026
Kelly Dial, born October 2, 1957, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Kelly was truly one of a kind and will be remembered for the way he made people laugh, as well as for his kindness and generosity.
While his passing leaves an incredible void in the hearts of those who loved him, his memory and...
Marolyn Oblander Wright
May 22, 2026
Services for Mrs. Marolyn O. Wright will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Powell officiating. Interment will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Marolyn O. Wright, 89, of Meridian Mississippi, passed away...
Charles Loomis "Charlie" Price, Jr.
May 21, 2026
The family of Mr. Charles L. "Charlie" Price, Jr. will hold memorial services for him at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Price, age 70, of Toomsuba passed away on May 21, 2026 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans.
Charlie was born on June 17, 1955 in Oceanside, California. He...
Sarah Kay Shelby
May 21, 2026
Graveside services for Sarah Kay Shelby will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jim Feirtag officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Sarah Kay Shelby, 85, of Meridian, MS, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Bedford Care Center of Marion.
Sarah retired...
Betty Lou Shepherd
May 20, 2026
Betty Shepherd, age 79, of Meridian, MS passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Baptist Anderson Regional Hospital.
Survivors include her son, Eddie Kirk (Stacy); grandsons, Hunter Kirk and Zach Kirk (fiancé Katie); great-grandson, Logan Chase Kirk; siblings, Joyce and Paul.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask donations to be made to Betty's final burial expenses at Robert Barham Family Funeral...
Frances S Fleming
May 20, 2026
Memorial services celebrating the life of Mrs. Frances S. Fleming will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Dr. David Hopkins officiating. Inurnment will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Fleming, age 93, of Meridian passed...
Jewel Williams
May 19, 2026
A graveside service for Jewel Williams will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, burial to follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Jewel Williams, age 85 of McHenry, MS passed away at her home, surrounded by family.
Survivors include her son, Ken Williams (Kathy); grandchildren,...
William Dale "Dal" Tuggle
May 19, 2026
Graveside services for Mr. William Dale "Dal" Tuggle will begin at 2:00 on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Old Marion Cemetery, with Dr. Scott Crenshaw officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
William Dale "Dal" Tuggle, 92, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. Born on October 6, 1933, Dal lived a long...
Sandra K Hardin
May 19, 2026
Graveside services for Mrs. Sandra K. Hardin will begin at 10:30 AM, Friday, May 22, 2026, at Graham Cemetery on Valley Road with Pastor Travis Smith officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. The Hardin family will receive guests for a time of visitation Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Robert Barham Family...
Dewana Kay Dellaria
May 19, 2026
A memorial service for Dewana Kay Dellaria will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Northcrest Baptist Church in Meridian, MS with Dr. Wade Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Dewana Kay Dellaria, age 71, of Meridian, Mississippi passed...
James Hendrix
May 18, 2026
Graveside services for Mr. James "Mertie" Hendrix will be held Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Hendrix Hill Cemetery with Bro. Frank Gibson and Bro. Dwight Manning officiating. Interment will follow graveside services.
James Hendrix, age 80, of De Kalb, MS, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.
He is survived by...
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