Living

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living

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• Also Known As: Ernie

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Died:
Ernie R. Barber Jr., a son of Moore County who cherished all that it and its people had to offer, died suddenly Saturday night. He was 48.

Born to Ray and Connie Barber, Ernie embraced life in the Sandhills. He loved hunting, fishing, riding three-wheelers and playing softball. He was a total outdoorsman who respected the environment and knew the blessings it bestowed on him. He honored what he was given by being a giving person in return. He was always ready to offer his help to any who asked, and he freely gave of his time, talents and treasure.

As a native in a small, rural county, Ernie knew someone virtually everywhere he went, whether it was just a simple trip to the grocery store or going out to dinner with family. Friends remarked how Ernie could hardly turn around without meeting someone he knew.

Ernie was always good with his hands and had a careful eye for quality. He enjoyed a long career as a pressman at Harris Printing from 1983 to 2007, and he held a similar job at The Pilot newspaper for three years. Most recently, he was a supervisor with UPS.

Although he loved the outdoors, it was from family that Ernie drew his greatest joy and strength. He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Deborah. He was a wonderful son and brother, and he was devoted to his children and grandkids, who loved to call him "Papa."

Left to honor his memory and grow his legacy are his wife, Deborah; parents Ray and Connie Barber; his children, sons Ryan Barber, Corey Barber and daughter Kristen Scarlett, their spouses Sarah Barber, Lindsay Barber and Bryan Scarlett; Ryan's mother, Samantha Baker, and Terri Matthews, mother of Kristen and Corey; grandchildren, Jace Ray Barber, Jayden Scarlett and Baylee Scarlett; stepchildren, Stephane Edmonds and Matthew Kilmer, their spouses Chris Edmonds and Sarah Kilmer; and stepgrandchildren Addison and Harper; brother Mike, sisters Rhonda Thompson and Tina Marks, their spouses Brandy Barber, Hurley Thompson and Tony Marks and nieces and nephews Melissa, Colton, Brittany, Tabitha, Brooke, Ryan, Greg, Geoff, Stewart, Zach and Justin; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A visitation will be held Thursday, June 27 at Boles Funeral Home, Southern Pines, from noon to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the NRA and National Wildlife Federation.

Services will be private.

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Ernest + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Social Security Number: 240-24-4534
• Residence: 1920, Spring Hill, Scotland, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1930, Spring Hill, Scotland, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Beaverdam, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
• SSN issued: Bef 1951, North Carolina, USA
• Vital: May 1964
• Residence: 1974, Wagram, Scotland, North Carolina
• Death: 24 May 1974, Aberdeen, Moore, North Carolina, USA

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Died:
Age: 59

William + Eula Mae Layton. Eula was born on 30 Nov 1915 in Stanly, North Carolina, USA; died on 22 Feb 2009 in Pinehurst, Moore, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 25 Feb 2009 in Taylor Memorial Baptist Chuch Cemetery, Jackson Springs, Moore, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Eula L Barber
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Beaverdam, Richmond, North Carolina, USA

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Died:
Eula L. Carpenter

Eula L. Barber Carpenter, 93, of Pinebluff, was called home early Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at ManorCare of Pinehurst.

Born Nov. 30, 1915, in Stanley County to the late George Washington Layton and Mary Lela Pickler Layton, Mrs. Carpenter was a member of Ives Memorial Baptist Church in Pinebluff.

Fishing was her passion. Her other hobbies included cooking and sewing. In addition to raising her large family, she held several public jobs. She was remembered best for the years that she worked at the Aberdeen School cafeteria, where she was affectionately called "Grandma" by many of the students. Eula also drove a bus for Moore County Schools.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at Ives Memorial Baptist Church, with the Rev. Donald Ballenger officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery in Jackson Springs.

She is survived by four sons: John Barber and wife, Susie, of Cameron, Ray Barber and wife, Connie, of West End, Joe Barber and wife, Carol, of West End, and Fred Barber and wife, Mary Lou, of Aberdeen; two daughters, Jean Barber Whitt, of Vass, and Gale Barber Baker, of Carthage; one brother, George Henry Layton, of Aberdeen; and one sister, Goldie Poindexter, of Supply. She is also survived by 52 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Tilman Barber and W.K. Carpenter Sr., and seven children, Raymond Mitchell Barber, Peggy Barber Tedder, Charles Barber Sr., Robert L. Barber Sr., Claude Barber, Floyd Barber Sr. and Mae Hammond.

The family received friends Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the FirstHealth Foundation, Donald K. Wallace Endowment, 150 Applecross Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374 or to the Ives Memorial Baptist Church, 365 E. Philadelphia Ave., Pinebluff, NC 28373.

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

Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family.

The Pilot 24 Feb 2009