Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Barton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Barton was born on September 2, 2005 in Houston, Missouri to Rocky Barton and Lucy Schmitz and passed away on March 1, 2020 in Salem, Missouri at the age of fourteen years. Debbie spent her childhood in Salem and was an eighth-grader at Green Forest School. During her school years, she received many achievements. She earned the Musical Achievement Award from K-6th Grade. Debbie was a cheerleader for the Green Forest Mustangs and played basketball, softball, and volleyball. She had plans to attend Missouri State University of Springfield and dreamed of being a mechanic. Debbie was full of life and had an amazing personality. She had a great love for the outdoors and loved spending time hunting, mushroom hunting, root digging, and fishing. Debbie was looking forward to opening day of trout season at Montauk. In 2011, Debbie participated in the National American Miss and won the Outstanding Achievement Award. She was an avid bowler and was part of the Bantam Prep League at the Salem Bowling Center. She greatly enjoyed bowling, her team won first place in 2018 and 2019. Debbie was an outgoing young girl who enjoyed spending time with her cousins and friends. Nothing compared to the memories and love shared with her family, she loved each of them completely. Debbie will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those who knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving parents Rocky Barton and Lucy Schmitz of Salem, MO; two siblings: Morgan Barton and Rocky Barton Jr. of the home; grandparents: Scott and Jerrie Laughlin of Salem, MO and Deborah Schmitz of Salem, MO; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Preceding her in death were, her grandfather: Guy Schmitz and uncle: Bobby Schmitz. Debbie was beautiful inside and out, she always had a smile to share and was a blessing to all. Funeral Service for Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Barton was held Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Wanda Tatom and Kevin Prugh officiating. Many wonderful memories were shared by family and friends. Serving as Pallbearers were Rocky Barton, Ralph Laughlin, Scott Laughlin, Kenneth Laughlin, Travis Radford, John Barton, Alex Laughlin, and Tim Fuller. Honorary Pallbearers were John Morrow II and Rich Flynn. Burial was in the Dry Fork Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem Missouri.

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Barton

September 2, 2005 - March 1, 2020