Betty Carolyn Barnes, 85, of Owensville, passed away Saturday, Oct.11, 2025, in the presence of her loving family.
She was born May 15, 1940, to the union of James Horn and Margie Horn-Martin in Boonville, Mississippi.
After completing high school, she attended business college in Memphis, Tenn. With her knowledge and expertise, she and husband Dean owned and operated Washington Printing Press for over 20 years. Betty then worked as a purchasing agent for ERC in Overland Park, Kan. and was an organizer of Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Miss.
She was a faithful member of St. John’s United Church of Christ at New Melle.
Betty also enjoyed travel, music and flowers.
She was preceded in death by husband, Dallis “Dean” Barnes; parents, James and Margie; son, Gary Barnes; daughter-in-law, Barbara “Ely” Barnes; and brother, Marcus “David” Martin.
Betty is survived by son, Ronald Barnes and wife Max of Owensville; brother, Joseph “Larry” Horn of Washington; grandchildren, Rebecca Baumstark of Owensville and Tracy Green and husband Richard of Sullivan; five great-grandsons; one great- granddaughter; one great-great-grandson; other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at St. Johns United Church of Christ – Cappeln in New Melle.
Arrangements entrusted to Midlawn Funeral Home in Union.
