Ruby Jane Smith Barnes, 81, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Southeastern Hospice House of Lumberton. Ms. Barnes was born September 3, 1932 in Lumberton, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bera & Grady Darden Smith, six brothers, Grady Vinson Smith, William Garland Smith, Dalton Earl Smith, Alfred Billy Smith, Edward Ben Smith, and Boyce Brooks Smith. Surviving are her son, Kenny Barnes, of Lumberton, her daughter, Karen Barnes, of Raleigh, and two sisters, Grace Thomas, of Charlotte, and Melba Stone, of Myrtle Beach, SC. The family extends great appreciation to the kind staff and caregivers at Lumberton Assisted Living, Woodhaven Rehabilitation and Southeastern Hospice House.