Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Meridian, Mississippi & Surrounding Areas

George Ray Neal

George Ray Neal

Jan 17, 2026



Graveside services for Mr. George Ray Neal will begin at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, in the Clarkdale Community, with the Reverends Doug Goodman and Gilbert Eaves officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Neal, 69, of the Clarkdale Community, died...

Roy Arthur Graham

Roy Arthur Graham

Jan 14, 2026

Memorial services celebrating the life of Mr. Roy Arthur Graham will begin at 11:00 on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. The family will receive guests from 9:00 until 10:45 prior to the services. Interment rites with military honors will begin at 1:00 at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home...

Betty Rainer Jackson

Betty Rainer Jackson

Jan 14, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Rainer Jackson will begin at 9:00 AM Friday, January 16, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend Dr. Will Wall officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at 11:00 AM at the MS Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. The Jackson Family will receive guests from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday,...

Renee Davidson

Renee Davidson

Jan 13, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Renee Davidson will be Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Long Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Marty Harper officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, January 16, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.

Mrs. Denola Renee Davidson, 68, of Causeyville, MS, passed away Tuesday, January 13,...

Donnie Keith Riley

Donnie Keith Riley

Jan 11, 2026

Memorial services for Mr. Donnie Keith Riley will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Dr. John Temple officiating. The family will receive guests from 1:30 until 2:15 prior to the services. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Riley, age 61, of Meridian passed...

Crystal Gayle Bunyard

Crystal Gayle Bunyard

Jan 11, 2026

Services celebrating the life of Ms. Crystal Gayle Bunyard will begin at 2:00 PM Monday, January 19, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Dr. John Temple officiating. The Bunyard Family will receive guests from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM prior to funeral rites in the chapel. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with...

William Mark Martin

William Mark Martin

Jan 8, 2026

Private graveside services for Mr. William Mark Martin will be held at a later date. The family will receive guests on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Martin, age 68, of Meridian passed away on January 8, 2026...

Richard "Dickie" Davis, Sr.

Richard "Dickie" Davis, Sr.

Jan 7, 2026

Funeral services for Mr. Richard "Dickie" Davis, Sr. will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2:30 PM at Bethany Baptist Church in Whynot, MS, with Rev. Tim Buchanan officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM. Burial will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Richard "Dickie" Allen Davis, Sr., 89, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, January 7,...

Mary Aileen Hearn Roberts

Mary Aileen Hearn Roberts

Jan 7, 2026

Funeral services for Mary Aileen Hearn Roberts will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator 3825 35th Ave, Meridian, MS 39305 with the Reverend Ezgi Saribay Perkins and the Reverend Patrick Perkins officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Mary Aileen Hearn Roberts, age 88,...

Larry Norris

Larry Norris

Jan 6, 2026

Graveside services for Mr. Larry Norris will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM at Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Larry Lee Norris, age 76, of Meridian, MS, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Larry was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He was a very talented carpenter in the Meridian area and had many friends...

Teresa Jo Lisenbe

Teresa Jo Lisenbe

Jan 6, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Teresa Jo Lisenbe will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Mr. John Lisenbe and Rev. John Sweeney officiating. The Lisenbe Family will receive guests from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM following funeral rites in the chapel. Interment will take place at approximately 1:45 PM at Bethel...

Ronald "Ronnie" Gardner

Ronald "Ronnie" Gardner

Jan 5, 2026

Mr. Ronald Henry Gardner, age 71, of Meridian, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his residence. At this time, there are no services scheduled. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Ronnie was born on February 15, 1954, in Meridian, Mississippi, to the late Sula Mae and JC Gardner. He attended Meridian High...

Janet Anderson Price

Janet Anderson Price

Jan 4, 2026

A celebration of the life of Mrs. Janet Anderson Price will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. The family will share remarks in the parlor at 3:00. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Janet Anderson Price, 75, of Meridian, Mississippi passed away peacefully...

Frances Hall

Frances Hall

Jan 4, 2026

Mrs. Frances Hall, age 84, of Meridian passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at her residence. At this time, there are no services scheduled. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Frances was born on June 6, 1941 in Haleyville, Alabama to the late Otis and Dorothy Cox. She attended Coffee High School in...

Evelyn Catherine Sauls

Evelyn Catherine Sauls

Jan 2, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Catherine Sauls will begin at 12:30 PM, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Mr. Richard Goggans and Mr. Levi Jones officiating. A Private Interment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Sauls Family will receive guests from 11:30 AM until 12:15 PM prior to funeral rites in...

Paula Diane Hawkins

Paula Diane Hawkins

Jan 2, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Paula Diane Covington Hawkins announce her passing at age 64 on January 2, 2026, at Diversicare in Quitman, MS. Paula served in many administrative positions throughout her life in Louisiana, Kentucky, and Indiana. Paula returned to her native Meridian in 2016. She was highly creative and enjoyed repurposing costume...

Dawn Marie Vinet

Dawn Marie Vinet

Jan 1, 2026

Funeral services for Ms. Dawn Marie Vinet will begin at 2:30 PM Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Evangel Temple Church with Pastor Mike Boles officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Sandy Haven Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Stonewall, MS. The Vinet Family will receive guests from 12:30 PM until 2:15 PM prior to funeral rites in the church. Robert...

Jean Williams O'Mire

Jean Williams O'Mire

Dec 31, 2025

A funeral service for Jean O’Mire will be held Monday, January 5, 2026, at 2:30 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Owen and Rev. Michael O’Mire officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, January 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM at the funeral home prior to service in the chapel. Burial will be at...

Ellie Bergfeld

Ellie Bergfeld

Dec 29, 2025

A funeral service for Ellie Bergfeld will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, at 3:30 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM to 3:15 PM at the funeral home prior to service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Miss Ellie Bergfeld, age 32, of Meridian passed away...

Gene Tucker

Gene Tucker

Dec 28, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Ira Gene Tucker will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Destin Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM at the funeral home prior to services. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to...