We are sad to announce that on January 27, 2023, at the age of 103, Joseph Grafton Barnes (Rosedale, Mississippi) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Grafton Barnes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Preston and Carthage of Mississippi; his brothers, Bernell Barnes and Norman Barnes; and his stepdaughter Carolyn Welshans of Rosedale.

He is survived by : his daughters, Linda Wilfling of Colorado Springs and Julie Brown (Mike) of Greenville, Mississippi.; his wife Gladys Welshans of Rosedale; his stepson Al Welshans (Suzanne) of Hernando; his grandchildren, Jennifer Hammons (Josh) of Senatobia, MS, Ashley Stogner (Shane) of Colorado Springs, CO and Marcus Schlansker (Lauren) of Seattle Washington; and his stepgrandson Michael Brown (Claudia) of Crestview Florida. He is also survived by three step grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and two step great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Rosedale United Methodist Church P O box 69 Rosedale, MS 38769or any place of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
CLEVELAND FUNERAL HOME - Cleveland