Diane Whisenhunt Barton

Diane Whisenhunt Barton, age 76, of Delight, left her loved ones on Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1949, in Hot Springs, the daughter of Bill Whisenhunt and Louise Burk Whisenhunt Short. Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Rickey Barton; her son Boytt Hutcherson; her father, Bill Whisenhunt; her mother, Louise Burk Whisenhunt Short; and her stepfather, James Short. 

Diane worked 40 years as office manager and retired from Hanson Aggregates after 30 years of Service. She was a member of Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Diane enjoyed cooking enormous meals for family gatherings, working in her yard, going to church, and helping others anything she was needed. Above all she clearly loved and cherished her family.

Diane was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and friends, especially her four great-grandbabies, that always brought a smile to her face when she would show pictures and tell stories about them. She will truly be missed and while our hearts are breaking that we must let her go for now, we stand strong in our faith knowing she is in a much better place and this is not goodbye, because we will see you again someday soon.

Diane is survived by her two daughters, Stacie Hutcherson of Delight and Gena Barton of Hot Springs; her two granddaughters, Britton Hutcherson of Antoine and Nikki (Logan) Webb of Delight; three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson, Geordyn Hutcherson and Crimson Haze Hutcherson both of Antoine, Josie Webb and Charlie Webb both of Delight; her two brothers, Larry (Fay) Whisenhunt of Delight and Joe (Judy) Short of Glenwood; her three sisters, Gail Parker of Lodi, Ann (Tony) Waites of Glewnood, Kim (Robert) Arnold of Royal; and many loving extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.

Pallbearers will be Willie Hutchison, Randy Cross, Eugene Hill. Justin Reid, Kenneth Harding, and Robert Arnold.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the Genesis Cancer Center, Jeffrey Miller, and Elite Hospice.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel- Glenwood.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel- Glenwood with Bro. John David Watson officiating.

Interment will be held at Lodi Cemetery.

Guest Registry can be found at www.smithfamilycares.com