Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Evans Funeral Home

George “Leroy” Barton, the son of George Avery Barton and Vernia Bell Morgan Barton, was born in Raymondville, Mo., on Aug. 12, 1943. He passed away in his home, which he shared with his first wife and companion Glenda Barton, in Houston, Mo, on Sept. 5, 2018, making him 75 years and 24 days old.

This story is on us. Create a free account to keep reading.

Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...