Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas
Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Chambers
Aug 19, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Chambers, of Meridian, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on August 19, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. His death is not just sorrowful, but one of rejoicing. Well into his twenties, Mr. Chambers surrendered his life by grace through faith to Jesus and is now standing before the Throne of Christ, worshipping Him in completion, and without...
William "Billy" Barrett
Aug 15, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. William "Billy" Barrett will be held Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Lane Townsend officiating. Interment will follow at Toomsuba Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 - 10:45 AM prior to funeral services.
William Lewis "Billy" Barrett, 86, of Toomsuba, MS, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, at...
Virginia Doggett
Aug 15, 2026
Graveside services for Mrs. Virginia Doggett will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, August 21, 2026, at Shady Grove Cemetery, located on Co. Road 34 W in Millry, AL with Reverend Dennis Coats officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Doggett, 82, of Butler, AL, died Saturday, August 15,...
Joshua Massey Gambill
Aug 13, 2026
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Joshua Massey Gambill will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Lynville Methodist Church, with the Reverends Chris Gully, Nick Holden, and Shawn Stewart officiation. Burial will follow at Lynville Cemetery. The family will receive guests from 1:00 until 2:15 prior to the service at the church. Robert Barham Family...
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Culpepper
Aug 11, 2026
Funeral services celebrating the life of Ms. Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Culpepper will begin at 2:30 on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Bro. Ben Jones and Bro. Shannon Mathis officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive guests from 1:30 until 2:15 prior to the service on Saturday. Robert Barham...
John L. Davis Jr.
Aug 9, 2026
Visitation services for Mr. John Lee Davis, Jr. will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. John Davis, age 58, of Meridian passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center.
John was...
Shawanda Parker
Aug 8, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Shawanda Parker will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend Dr. John Temple officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in the Bonita Community. Mrs. Parker’s Family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 9:30 AM until 10:45...
Carl Carver
Aug 8, 2026
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Carl Carver will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Dr. Tom Sikes officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive guests from 12:00 until 12:45 prior to the service on Wednesday. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be...
Janice Renee Broadhead
Aug 6, 2026
Mrs. Janice Renee Broadhead, 34, of Meridian passed away on August 6, 2026 at her residence. Memorial services celebrating her life will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Janice was born in Meridian on October 3, 1991. She graduated from Enterprise High School in 2010 and later attended...
Perry Dale Collins
Aug 6, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. Perry Dale "PD" Collins will be held Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Lauderdale, with Pastor David Etter officiating. Burial will follow at Lockhart Cemetery on Minnow Bucket Road in Toomsuba, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, August 14, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral...
Dorothy Mae Crimm
Aug 5, 2026
Ms. Dorothy Mae Crimm, age 88, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Dorothy was born September 11, 1937, in Newport, Mississippi, an unincorporated community in Attala County that she fondly described as "a muddy spot in the road." She was born in a small house set in the middle ofa cotton field. Although...
Peggy Marie Reid
Aug 4, 2026
A funeral service for Peggy Reid will be held Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11:30 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Crenshaw officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the funeral home prior to the service in the chapel. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Robert Barham Family...
Billy Joe "BJ" Carlisle
Aug 4, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. Billy Joe "BJ" Carlisle will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Feirtag officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive guests from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Robert Barham...
Matthew William Arnold
Aug 3, 2026
“Never a Pawn in Their Game
I is what I am
And I promise you I go out that way
Not hoping it happens soon but you know…
Life is only as good as you make it fellas
So get it done while you have the chance!"
-Matt Arnold
It is with loving memories that we honor the passing of our always-loved Matt. There truly was no...
Jimmy Dale Sullivan
Jul 29, 2026
Memorial services for Mr. Jimmy Dale Sullivan will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Jimmy Sullivan, 74, of Collinsville, MS died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center of Meridian.
Jimmy is survived by his siblings, Richard Sullivan (Patsy) and Marthy Tubby (Perry); his children,...
Carolyn Hitt Culpepper
Jul 29, 2026
Carolyn Hitt Culpepper
July 29, 1939 - July 29, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Hitt Culpepper will be held Sunday, August 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Kim Culpepper officiating. A private burial will follow at Hamrick Cemetery in Collinsville. Visitation will be at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home on Sunday, August 2,...
James "Pete" Harris
Jul 28, 2026
A visitation will be held Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Funeral services for Pete Harris will be held Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Rock Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Aaron Parker and Bro. Ben Laird officiating, burial will follow at the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family...
Katherine Marie Taylor
Jul 28, 2026
Funeral services celebrating the life of Ms. Katherine Marie Morgan Taylor will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Bro. Eric Pickard officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive guests on Friday, July 31, 2026 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family...
David L. Weir Sr.
Jul 27, 2026
A graveside service for Mr. David L. Weir, Sr. will be held at noon on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Stonewall Cemetery with Mrs. Vicky Gilbert officiating. The family will receive friends at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. prior to the graveside service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr....
Lori Cates Floyd
Jul 27, 2026
Mrs. Lori Cates Floyd, 79, of Meridian passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Lori was born on March 5, 1947. For many years, she worked in the Meridian community in insurance sales...




