OXFORD:
Waverly Hobgood Barnes, Sr. died March 4, 2013 at Duke Medical Center. He was a native of Granville Co. and was the son of the late George Robert and Mamie Hobgood Barnes. Waverly was a retired farmer and dairy operator, and former employee of Hilltop Lumber Company. He was a member of Tabbs Creek Baptist Church, former deacon and was a former member of the Granville Co. Rescue Squad. He was a veteran of the US Army.
Waverly loved his wife, children and grandchildren. He loved to hunt and was an avid baseball player and fan.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday March 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Tabbs Creek Baptist Church by Rev. Ken Compton and Rev. Lemar Wheeler. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Surviving is his wife, Ann Howard Barnes; daughter, Cindy McKenzie Will of Smithfield; sons Waverly Barnes, Jr. Rhoda of Raleigh and Dudley BarnesCarol of Oxford; sister, Alexine Hoyle of Henderson; brother, Shorty Barnes of Durham; grandchildren, ChrisHolly Barnes, Will Barnes, David Barnes, Keri RojasChris, Jay McKenzie, Ann McKenzie and Ellie McKenzie; great grandchildren, Nash Barnes and Carter Rojas. He was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine Currin and a brother, Robert Thomas Barnes.
The family will receive friends Wednesday March 6, 2013 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to the services in the Fellowship Hall of the church. At other times they will be at the home of Dudley and Carol Barnes.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Tabbs Creek Baptist Church, c/o Alice Overton, 6537 Harold O’Brien Rd., Oxford, NC 27565.
Online memorials at www.hallwynne.com select obituaries. Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home is assisting the Barnes family.
Wanda Ray Ferrell
You all are in my prayers!
Danny, Sheila Russell & Ali Arnold
We are so sorry to hear of Waverly passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. I have such fond childhood memories at Mama Brame’s and Aunt Mamie house. Waverly was always so kind to me. I know you will miss him but I know that you have a lifetime of memories to share. Love & Prayers. Sheila
Dana
Cindy, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God keep you wrapped in his arms during this difficult time.
Love — James, Dana & Kaylee Jones
Hopewell Free Will Baptist Church
Gina Barbour
Cindy,
We are saddened to learn about the loss of your father. Please know that we are thinking of and praying for you and your entire family. We love you!
Gina, LM, Laney, and Josie
Bess Lawrence Terrell
Waverly and Family, please accept my sincere condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bess
Joanna Crumpler
Cindy, we love you and are thinking of you! We will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Mike, Joanna, Lauren and Adam
Warren Hicks
Dudley and family;
Want to express my sympathy to you all…I am under the weather and don’t want to spread any sickness if it’s catching…But I wanted you to know I am praying for you. Please contact me if you need anything.
Bobby Jones
I’ve lost a lifelong friend. Waverly was 6 months younger than I am. He married my 1st cousin, Ann Howard. I’ll never forget dropping by to see Ann & Waverly in the early 1960’s after serving a tour of duty with the Navy in Japan, they had some young beagle puppies and my two sons, Dean and Mark, had never seen puppies. They were so happy to play with those little puppies. We still have those pictures!! My condolences to all the family. Love, Bobby
Cindy Adcock Lockwood
Cindy,
I was so sad to hear the news about your Dad. I know this must be a difficult time. I’m sorry I can’t make it to the funeral but please know I am thinking about you and your family.
Ivy Lawrence
Waverly and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Granville County and the Salem community have lost a good man. With Deepest sympathy,
Neill and Lynn McDonald
Dear Dudley, Carol and Family,
Please know that we were so sorry to hear about your Dad. We know that you all will miss him so much. We are unable to attend today’s memorial service, but please know that we are with you all in thought and in prayer. With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Elizabeth Driver
Dear Cindy and Family,
So sorry to hear about your father passing away. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Joey, Elizabeth and Olivia Driver.
Christine Curtis Cotton
Focus on Mr. Barnes’ smile and wonderful memories.
I am the daughter of Clarence and Louise Curtis.