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L. G. Barnes

1936 - 2026

BORN

1936

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Waters Funeral Home

309 N. 2nd Street

Baldwyn, Mississippi

L. Barnes Obituary

L. G. Barnes, 89, passed away at the NMMC in Amory on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking care of his cattle. He was a carpenter and a farmer and enjoyed spending time with his dog.

Funeral services will be held at Waters Funeral Home on Tuesday February 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Douglas Kitchens and Bro. Barry Kitchens officiating. Burial will be in Kirkville Cemetery.

He is survived by his cousin and caregiver Ronnie & Brenda Rollins of Marietta and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver & Frances Nanney Barnes and wife Ella Barnes.

Pallbearers include Rodney Rollin, Chris Gray, Alex Gray, Tim Hood, Tony Barnes, Jamie "Jumbo" Crabb and Grover (Bam Bam) Pate.

Visitation will be at Waters Funeral Home on Tuesday February 10, 2026 from 12:00 until service time @ 2:00 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family @www.watersfuneralservice.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Journal from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, 2026.

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309 N. 2nd Street, Baldwyn, MS 38824

Feb

10

Service

2:00 p.m.

Waters Funeral Home

309 N. 2nd Street, Baldwyn, MS 38824

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