Robert Barham Family Funeral Home

12/27/2025

Memorial Services for Ms. Brenda Lee "Rosebud" Kerr | Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at10:00 a.m.

12/27/2025

Maureen Kathryn Alfred Sellers

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 a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 10:00 AM Friday, January 2, 2026, at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Harvest, Alabama. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with local arrangements.

Mrs. Sellers, 78, of Huntsville, AL died Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital following an unexpected cardiac event.

“Mrs. Maureen” had her early years in New Orleans and was a proud nursing graduate of LSU. Geaux Tigers! She met her husband of 53 years in the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Bookstore. They married and she spent the rest of her life serving in hospitals and random Good Samaritan moments anywhere she was needed. Perhaps she was best known for her time at the piano. She began playing in church as a child and played until the day she died. Her family and close friends knew her for her countless hours in her “Prayer chair.” There are stacks of prayer journals filled with her prayers for her kids, grandkids, and really everyone else. She loved her family and friends well and was quick to share a cup of coffee and a “sweet.” She will be greatly missed by many.

Mrs. Maureen is survived by her husband of over 53 years, Dr. David L. Sellers; her sons, Mark and Jonathan; her daughters-in-love, Staci and Angie; and her grandchildren, Courtlin, Marianna, Andrew, Avery, Stella, Carson, Ava, and Lina.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Cameron and Norma Alfred; her brothers, Doug and Mark; and her Aunt Dorothy.

The Sellers family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made as donations to The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at Collinsville First Baptist Church or Mount Zion Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Mark Sellers, Jonathan Sellers, Courtlin Sellers, Andrew Sellers, Carson Sellers, and Brent Pouncey.

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12/26/2025

Dr. Bradford J Tucker

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. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Dr. Tucker, 99, of Bailey, died early Friday morning, December 26, 2025, at Baptist Anderson Medical Center in Meridian, following an extended illness.

Dr. Tucker retired as Dean of Academics at East Central Community College in 1991 after a career spanning over 40 years. He was a Deacon and active member of Clarke Venable Baptist Church. After moving to Meridian, He and Mary became active members of 15th Avenue Baptist Church, where they attended as long as their health permitted. He was a passionate gardener and love raising Day Lillies; was a member of the Day Lillie Club. He also enjoyed Crappie Fishing, with Harvey and Robert Trapp, in his spare time; he always kept a full freezer with fish on demand.

Dr. Tucker is survived by his daughter, Beth Tartt (Dr. Stephen); grandchildren, Sarah Hautt (Ben), Michael Tartt (Kelsey), Bonnie White (Corey); great-grandchildren, Harrison, Wyatt, and Boone Hautt; Peyton and Tucker Tartt; and Nora Kate White; his sister, Carol Stamper; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Dr. Tucker is preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years, Mary Vaughan Tucker; his parents, Marvin and Bonnie Tucker; his step-mother, Lou Ella Tucker; his brothers, Milford Tucker and Gene Tucker.

The Tucker Family suggests memorials be made as donations to East Central Community College for the Dr. Bradford J. Tucker Scholarship Fund or to Clarke Venable Baptist Church in lieu of flowers.

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12/26/2025

Michael W Riordan, III

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 City of Meridian after over 27 years of service. In his spare time, Mike enjoyed fishing. He also enjoyed playing pool with friends.

Mike is survived by his daughter, Brianna Riordan; his life partner, Helen Reynolds; his brother, George Riordan; his nephew, George Riordan, Jr. (Heather); his step-mother, Delores Riordan; his close family friend, Bert Downing; as well as a host of extended family members.

Mr. Riordan is preceded in death by his parents, Jane Haguewood (Fred) and Mike Riordan, Jr.

The Riordan Family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made as donations to a charity of your choice.

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12/26/2025

Betty Downer

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 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, Mississippi. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Betty Maude was born November 13, 1931 to Will and Bernice Campbell in Meridian, Mississippi. She graduated from Meridian High School and Randolph-Macon Women's College in Virginia with a degree in Mathematics. While in college, she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority.

Following graduation and her marriage in 1953 to Edwin Equen Downer, the couple moved to Boston, Massachusetts where she solved equations in a Massachusetts Institute of Technology math and computer lab, while Edwin attended graduate school. As Edwin served in the U.S. Navy for five years, Betty Maude and Edwin lived in Newport, Rhode Island; Athens, Georgia; Yokosuka, Japan; and Port Hueneme, California, which fueled her zest for travel and reading. Betty and Edwin moved back to Meridian in 1959.

Betty Maude taught eighth and ninth grade math at Northwest Junior High School and was a substitute math teacher at Lamar School. She was a long-time member of the Fortnightly Literary Club and the Crescent Literary Club. Betty also served on the advisory committee of Methodist Senior Services of Mississippi, on the boards of directors of the Meridian Museum of Art and Aldersgate Retirement Community, chairing the fundraising committee to build Dogwood Assisted Living. Betty was a founder of the Meridian Arts Council, serving as food court chair for two years for the Arts in the Park Festival. She was also a member of the Meridian Symphony, Meridian Little Theatre and volunteered at Merrehope antebellum home.

Betty Maude was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Williams Sunday School Class, the Shields Circle and the Bible Study Club. Betty also served as president of Central United Methodist Women for two years.

Betty Maude enjoyed traveling worldwide with Edwin, cooking gourmet meals for her family and friends, playing bridge, reading, entertaining, and she never met a stranger. Her smile, fun sense of humor and infallible honesty will always be remembered.

Betty Maude was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Equen Downer; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Glover Campbell (Bernice Berry) of Meridian; and her brother, Will Glover (Bill) Campbell, Jr., all of Meridian. She is survived by one daughter and one son: Carol "Koko" Downer Mackin (James Stanley) of Birmingham, Alabama and Edwin Equen Downer, Jr. (Patty Key) of Floyds K***s, Indiana; three grandsons: James Stanley Mackin III (Melanie Morales), Charles Berchmans Mackin and Will Glover Mackin (Madeline Lindsey); three great grandchildren: Rebecca Morales Mackin, James Stanley Mackin IV and Margaret Aileen Mackin; and her sister-in-law, Phyllis Kean Campbell.

The family would like to thank the caring team at Diversicare of Meridian for their love and support during her 13 years as a resident.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central United Methodist Church, Aldersgate Retirement Community, or the Meridian Museum of Art.

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12/24/2025

Billy Joe Mathis

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.

Mr. Billy Joe Mathis, 55, of Meridian, MS passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Baptist Anderson Medical Center.

Billy Joe was well renowned as a paint and body technician. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved his friends and family.

He is survived by his mother, Billie Jean Mathis, children, Hannah Mathis and Jennah Mathis, 4 grandchildren, siblings, Brenda Dew (David), Bobby Ray Mathis, Shirley Jones (Ronald), Kathy Dearman (Russell), Carolyn Dolan, Linda Farmer (Randy), and Steve Mathis (Sondra), and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, W.C. Mathis.

Pallbearers will be Steve Mathis, Danny Joe Jones, Jimmy Don Heathcock, Trint Shull, Steven "Screach" Johnson, Noah Heathcock, and Ryland Heathcock.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Robert Barham Family Funeral Home to help cover Billy's funeral expense.

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12/24/2025

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12/24/2025

Kevin Lee Harper

Funeral services for Mr. Kevin Lee Harper will begin at 2:30 PM Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Dr. Evan Akins officiating. Mr. Harper’s Family will receive guests from 1:30 PM until 2:15 PM prior to funeral rites in the chapel. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Harper, 49, of Pachuta, died Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS, following complications from a stroke.

Kevin was a die-hard fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide Football Team. In his spare time, Kevin enjoyed antiquing and finding treasures of his own keeping. An avid outdoorsman, he always enjoyed fishing any chance he could; he also enjoyed spending time at the beach and especially loved collecting seashells. Kevin was a graduate of Southeast High School and went on to become a talented autobody painter. His last job was with New South Ford in Meridian.

Mr. Harper is survived by his mother, Linda Kidd (Randy); his sister, Krystal Turner; his nieces, Kylee Raye Dewitt and Darby Mae Dewitt; his grandmother, Jonie Kidd; his best friend, Keyon Burns; a host of extended family members and friends; as well as his fur babies, Muffin and Tinker Bell.

Kevin is preceded in death by his father, Terry Harper; grandparents Bobby Ray Kidd; Judge and Chettie Pippin; and Frank and Hazel Harper.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Brandon Barr and Keyon Burns.

The Family suggests memorials be made as donations to the Enterprise Baptist Church Building Fund, in lieu of flowers.

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12/22/2025

Margaret Garrett Pritchett

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Garrett Pritchett will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 27, 2025, at First Baptist Church- Lauderdale with the Reverend David Etter and Mike Russell officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites at Lockhart Cemetery. The Pritchett Family will receive guests from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, December 26, 2025, at the funeral home and from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM prior to funeral rites, Saturday, at the church. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Pritchett, 91, of Lauderdale, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness.

A full obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.

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12/20/2025

Maurisio Hector Gonzalez Zuniga

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Maurisio Hector Gonzalez Zuniga will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Reverend Doug Goodman officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive guests from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Gonzalez Zuniga, age 21, of Meridian passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.

Maurisio Hector Gonzalez Zuniga was born on March 4, 2004 in Gainsville, Florida to his parents, Ariel Gozalez Vera and Lidia Zuniga Alvarez. He graduated from Clarkdale High School in 2023.

He is survived by his parents, Ariel Gonzalez Vera (Judith) and Lidia Zuniga Alvarez; siblings, Ariel Gonzalez Zuniga, Natalie Gonzalez Zuniga, and Emily Gonzalez Zuniga; and numerous other family members and friends.

Pallbearers will be Ariel Gonzalez Vera, Ariel Gonzalez Zuniga, Alejandro Ortiz, Juan Corona, Fortunato Olvera, and Rigoberto Garcia.

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12/19/2025

Lillie Janice Powell

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Janice Powell will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 12:45 p.m. prior to the funeral service in the chapel. Interment will follow at Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Lillie Janice Powell, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in Meridian, Mississippi on Friday, December 19, 2025 at age 91.

Mrs. Powell was born in Lauderdale County on June 12, 1934. She married Mr. Freeman Powell on April 28, 1952 and they enjoyed over 68 years of marriage. She was a part of the church families at Pleasant Ridge UMC and Antioch Southern Methodist Church.

Janice drove a school bus for Lauderdale County and worked at the flower shop with Bennie Harrison and at Martin Grocery with Brenda McKeithen to help provide for her family until her children graduated from high school and beyond.

Mrs. Powell loved to decorate her home and often helped her children with interior decorations. An extremely quick witted lady, Janice was jovial and enjoyed joking with those she loved and admired.

Janice is survived by her youngest daughter, Carla Powell Snider (Heath); her granddaughter, Kelsey Frady Malone (Pat); her grandsons, River Keaton and Cody Powell (Kelli); her great-grandchildren, C**t and Keesler Powell; her siblings, Frank McMullan and Roy Hollingsworth, Jr.; her first cousin, Gloria Davis; a niece, Mitzi Ethridge South; and her beloved neighbors, Archie and Kathy Scarbrough.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Powell; her father, Ernest “Skimp” McMullan; her mother, Lillian McMullan; and her siblings, Ernestine Ethridge and Joe Messer.

Pallbearers will be Cody Powell, Brandon Crenshaw, Mitchell Ethridge, and Heath Snider.

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12/19/2025

Hailey Partridge

A celebration of life for Ms. Hailey Ree Partridge will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church with Rev. Emily Sanford officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. prior to memorial services in the church. Inurnment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Hailey Partridge, 31, of Miami, Florida passed away Friday, December 12, 2025.

Hailey was born in Meridian on July 20, 1994, to the late Mike Partridge and Adele Williamson Graham. She attended Lamar School and was a graduate of Meridian High School, class of 2014. An artistic person, Hailey enjoyed painting. She was dearly loved and will be missed.

Hailey is survived by her sister, Semmes Martin (Malcolm); her brother, Andrew Armstrong (Holly); her nephews, Hayden Michael Martin, Ridge McDonald Martin, and Judge Lucas Martin; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and her beloved nanny, Lucila Vargas.

Ms. Partridge was preceded in death by her parents, Mike Partridge and Adele Williamson Graham.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be shared with Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church, PO Box 3333, Meridian, MS 39303.

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