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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Frona Jan Larson
Dec 27, 2025
Graveside Services for Mrs. Frona Jan Larson will begin at 12 Noon, Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Newton, MS. The Larson Family will receive guests from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the funeral home prior to departure to the Veterans Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the...
Frederick "Fred" Ray Sutton
Dec 26, 2025
Funeral Services for Frederick Ray Sutton will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026, with visitation at 10:00 AM and funeral service at 11:30 AM at the Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in Meridian, Mississippi, with Dr. John Temple officiating. Burial will be at Briggs Chapel Cemetery in Porterville, Mississippi, following the service. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted...
Lila Mae Wilkins
Dec 26, 2025
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Lila Mae Wilkins will begin at 11:30 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Mrs. Merilee A. Oriani officiating. Interment rites will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive guests from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026 at...
Dr. Bradford J Tucker
Dec 26, 2025
Funeral services for Dr. Bradford J. Tucker will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Clarke Venable Baptist Church in Decatur, MS, with Reverend Mark Vincent officiating. The Tucker Family will receive guests from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM prior to funeral rites in the church. Interment will follow graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Meridian....
Frances Joan Barber Martin Bartlett
Dec 25, 2025
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Frances Joan Barber Martin Bartlett will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Dr. Nathan Barber officiating. Interment rites will follow at Meridian Memorial Park. The family will receive guests from 12:00 until 12:45 prior to the service at the funeral home. Robert Barham...
Michael W Riordan, III
Dec 24, 2025
A service celebrating the life of Michael W. Riordan, III will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Riordan, 66, of Causeyville, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at his home following an extended illness.
Mike retired as a Fireman with the...
Billy Joe Mathis
Dec 24, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. Billy Joe Mathis (aka Billy Jack) will be held Monday, December 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. George Warner and Rev. Troy Dew officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM at the funeral home prior to services. Internment will follow at Spring Hill Church Cemetery....
Travis Eugene Sullivan, Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
Graveside services for Mr. Travis Sullivan, Jr. will begin at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, with Bro. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites in the church cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Sullivan, 64, of Meridian, died December 23, 2025, at Baptist Anderson Regional...
Maureen Kathryn Alfred Sellers
Dec 23, 2025
A Service celebrating the life of Maureen Kathryn Alfred Sellers will begin at 11:30 AM Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Collinsville First Baptist Church with Reverend Danny Hood officiating. The Sellers Family will receive guests from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM prior to memorial services. Interment will follow graveside rites at Noon at FBC Collinsville Cemetery. There will also be...
Betty Downer
Dec 23, 2025
Betty Maude Campbell Downer, age 94, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at Diversicare of Meridian.
Funeral Services will be held at Central United Methodist Church in Meridian on Monday, January 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Dr. Scott Wright officiating. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. before the service. A private family burial will follow at...
Janet "Rosie" Edgerton Chalk
Dec 23, 2025
Celebration services honoring the life and legacy of Janet Edgerton Chalk will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 27, 2025, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Meridian, Mississippi, with the Rev. Harriet Simmons officiating. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. in the All Saints Hall. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is...
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