Abbie Shawn Barnes, age 57, of Smithville passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at St. Thomas Midtown.

She was a housewife and a secretary for OPossum Hollow Livestock. Abbie graduated from White County High School and attended Tennessee Tech University. She was also a member of New Union Baptist Church while also attending Old Bethel Baptist Church.

She was born on August 16, 1967 in White County to her parents, the late Albert & Donna Dunlap McBride.

She was also preceded in death by her niece, Layla Carson, brother; Bronson McBride, an aunt, Judy Smartt, an uncle, Miles Dunlap and a brother-in-law, Joey Barnes. 

Survivors include her devoted husband of 37 years, Johnny Wayne Barnes of Smithville and loving sister, Dana (Matt) Carson of Sparta. She is also survived by 2 sisters-in-law, Terrie (David) Kilgore of Smithville and Shanta Jones of Carthage, a brother-in-law; Johnny D. (Shelley) Barnes Jr. of Smithville, and a special friend, Pat Cravens of Sparta as well as several nieces and nephews also surviving.

Funeral service was held Sunday, April 13, 2025. Bro. Jeff Randolph officiated and burial followed in Webb Cemetery. 

Pallbearers included Johnny D. Barnes, Jr., Colby Barnes, Brandon Smartt, Jeff Williams, Donnie Cravens and Rick Smotherman.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.