Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

Lamar Mckenzie

Lamar Mckenzie

Dec 2, 2023

Services celebrating the life of Mr. Lamar McKenzie will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Bro. David Moore officiating and Mr. McKenzie’s close friend, R.T. Lowe, eulogizing. Service Music will be provided by Lisa Adkins, Johnny Miller, and friends. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Robert Barham...

Carolyn Mae Robinson

Carolyn Mae Robinson

Dec 2, 2023

Carolyn Mae Robinson, age 74, of Meridian, MS passed away Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, at R.P. White Nursing Home in Meridian. Ms. Robinson's body was donated for science and the family will have a private service or celebration of her life at a later date.

She was born on July 7th, 1949, in Meridian, MS. She loved...

Roy Elzy Chatham, Jr.

Roy Elzy Chatham, Jr.

Dec 1, 2023

Graveside services for Mr. Roy Elzy Chatham, Jr. will begin at 1:30 PM Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in House, MS with Reverend Davey Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Chatham, 75, of Meridian, died Friday, December 1,...

Neeta Sanders

Neeta Sanders

Dec 1, 2023

A memorial service to honor the life of Neeta Sanders will be held at noon on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Ben Skipper, her great-nephew, will officiate the services. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Neeta Sanders,...

Hilda Talbert Watson

Hilda Talbert Watson

Nov 29, 2023

A graveside service for Hilda Watson will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bob Followell officiating, burial to follow.

Ms. Hilda Talbert Watson, age 93, of Meridian passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living Center. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be...

Carolyn Faye Ware

Carolyn Faye Ware

Nov 28, 2023

Funeral services for Carolyn Faye Ware, 80, of Livingston will be held Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at Christian Valley Baptist Church in Livingston with Pastor Wayne Smith officiating. A private graveside service will follow. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Carolyn passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023,...

Gloria Jean Miller

Gloria Jean Miller

Nov 24, 2023

Gloria Jean Miller

1944-2023

Funeral services for Gloria Jean Miller, 79, of Meridian will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church of Collinsville with Bro. Hal Bates and Bro. Damon Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted...

Roy Lynn Ellis

Roy Lynn Ellis

Nov 23, 2023

Roy Ellis, age 68, of Meridian, MS, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at his home.  A private family service will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

He is survived by his three sons; Cody Ellis, Anthony "A.J." Ellis (Nina), Brad Ellis (Anja), his...

Chancellor Burns Mayfield

Chancellor Burns Mayfield

Nov 21, 2023

Funeral services for Chancellor Burns Mayfield will begin at 1:30 PM Monday, November 27, 2023 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Charlie McNeese officiating. A Private Family interment will be held at the Burns Family Cemetery.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Burns, 26, died Tuesday, November...

Tina Dearman Long

Tina Dearman Long

Nov 20, 2023

A funeral service for Tina Long will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Overby officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Tina Long, age 61, of Meridian passed away Monday,...

Shirley Fay Ashley

Shirley Fay Ashley

Nov 20, 2023

Shirley Fay Ashley, age 85, of Meridian, MS passed away peacefully Monday, November 20, 2023, at Diversicare of Meridian.

She was born December 19, 1938 in Louisville, MS. Before the family moved permanently to the Collinsville community, she spent many summers and breaks in the area with her grandmother, three younger brothers and many cousins. After high...

Sammie G Foster

Sammie G Foster

Nov 18, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Sammie G. Foster will be November 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Overby and Rev. D. Cotton Foster officiating. Interment will follow at the MS Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton; MS. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Sammie...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Covington Mclelland

Patricia "Pat" Ann Covington Mclelland

Nov 15, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Ann Covington McLelland was called home November 15, 2023 peacefully at home. Pat was an avid golfer and played until her illness kept her from playing, but never missed a match on TV. She was a huge Elvis Presley fan never missing a movie and had all his music and having numerous memorabilia of the King. Pat...

Robin Marie Davis

Robin Marie Davis

Nov 15, 2023

Mrs. Robin Marie Davis, 65, of Meridian passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Ochsner Rush Hospital. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

She was born May 7, 1958, in Pensacola, Florida.

Robin was an amazing woman, wife, and mother, who loved with all her heart and would...

Mary Ann Chafin Vincent

Mary Ann Chafin Vincent

Nov 15, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Chafin Vincent will begin at 1:30 PM Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Matt Farmer officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Springs Southern Methodist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Vincent, 89, of Meridian,...

Margaret Anne Lazard

Margaret Anne Lazard

Nov 14, 2023

Margaret Anne Lazard, age 79, of Meridian passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Fisher House after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's.

Survivors includes her life partner, Dudley Mutziger; children, Kevin Kelly (Sherri), William F. Kelly, Jr., and Karen Kelly Tushim (Gabriel); grandchildren, Tyler Dalton (Kendall), Connor Dalton (Paige), Ireland Tushim, Kinsley Tushim, Shannon Kelly,...

Ila Mae Rosamond Mann

Ila Mae Rosamond Mann

Nov 13, 2023

Funeral services for Ms. Ila Mae Rosamond Mann will begin at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Kenneth Owen officiating. Service Music is being provided by Mr. Scott McQuaig. Interment will follow graveside rites beginning at 1:30 PM at Evergreen Cemetery in Carrolton, MS. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...

Sue "Frog" Reeves

Sue "Frog" Reeves

Nov 13, 2023

The Family of Mrs. Sue "Frog" Reeves will receive guests from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Robert Barham Family Funeral. A Private Family Interment will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Reeves, 54, of Meridian, died Monday, November 13,...

Martha T. Finch

Martha T. Finch

Nov 11, 2023

A memorial service for Martha T. Finch, 81, of Lauderdale will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Mike Russell and Dr. Calvin Price officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Meridian, Mississippi. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

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Edgar Ronald 'Ron" Smith

Edgar Ronald 'Ron" Smith

Nov 11, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Edgar Ronald “Ron” Smith will begin at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Collinsville First Baptist Church with the Reverends Damon Williams and Keith Lovett officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Antioch Southern Methodist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Ron Smith,...