Barney Dean Newberry

Mr. Barney Dean Newberry of South Boston, VA transitioned to glory on August 2, 2024. He was born September 17,1946 in Decatur, IL and was 77 years old. He was the son of the late Green Darnel Newberry and the late Lola Fay Knight Newberry and was married to Diane Jacobus Newberry for 55 joy filled years.

Barney received his Bachelor of Science degree from Millikin University and his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Alabama Huntsville upon completion of his service in the US Air Force and deployment to Viet Nam. He was Process Manufacturing Engineer for Bohler-Uddeholm Specialty Metals, Inc., retired. Barney was a former board member of Destination Downtown South Boston, community volunteer, member of the local VFW, and The Friday Fish Day Buddies. He was of the Christian Faith.

Barney loved: Learning, meaningful conversations with friends, math, being creative, humor, working with his hands, building, repairing, problem solving, world events, mechanics, FOX News, helping others by using his many God given talents, words; he wrote beautiful poetry, every precious moment spent with family, especially his beloved daughter Cary and being Pop Pop to granddaughter Ellie. Barney gave a whole new meaning to “A very handy man”. His shared talents will be missed by many!

Barney is survived by: Diane Jacobus Newberry, wife of 55 years, of South Boston, VA Cary Brea Newbery Giffin, daughter, of Winston-Salem, NC Ellie Bliss Giffin, granddaughter, of Winston-Salem, NC Roger Darnel Newberry, brother, of Florida As well as many other family members.

Preceded in death were siblings: George Wilson Newberry, Johnny Elmus Newberry, Franklin Newberry, Bobby Ray Newberry, Virginia Ruth Trichel, Sarah Madlin Rauch, Dortha Jean Sims, and Billy Bob Newberry.

A celebration of Barney’s life will be held on a later date.

I’m Gonna Leave You by Barney Newberry, 2017

When black is turned to white 

And turtles can take flight I’m gonna leave you 

When lead has turned to gold 

And heat has turned to cold 

I’m gonna leave you

When saint becomes a sin 

And never comes to end 

I’m gonna leave you

When champion takes defeat 

And my heart it’s last beat …

 For memorials, please consider the Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558, Tunnel to Towers, t2t.org., or the local VFW Post.

Online condolences may be made at www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592.