Richard Barton

Richard Barton obituary

Richard Barton

Richard Barton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Woodhead Funeral Home - Berry on Aug. 8, 2025.

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Richard Barton, 64, of Berry, KY, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. He was born on April 30, 1961, to the late Allen and Kathryn Grills Barton, and was a member of the Oakwood Baptist Church. Richard retired from the Harrison County Solid Waste Department, was a former truck driver, and enjoyed carpentry projects. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Brown Barton, as well as his children Joseph Barton and Richard Barton, Jr; sisters Kathy Callahan and Brenda (Buddy) Spicer, along with several grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kathryn Anne Barton. Funeral services for Richard will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the Woodhead Funeral Home in Berry. Visitation will take place from 11 AM-12PM preceding the service. Interment will follow at the Pythian Grove Cemetery in Berry.

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