Mary Ruth Barnett, 78, of Baxter Springs, died Wednesday May 5, 2021,.
Born July 11, 1942 in Baxter Springs, Mary was the daughter of James H. and Minnie (Porter) Berry. She graduated from Riverton High School with the class of 1960. She married Melvin Barnett, her first and only eternal love, October 28, 1961 in Baxter Springs. Melvin preceded her in death April 7, 2010. Mary was also preceded in …