Extracted from The Smithfield Herald (Smithfield, NC)
Friday, May 19, 1911

Death in Meadow Township

A leading citizen of the Southern part of the county passed away last week in the death of Mr. Miles V. Barefoot, which occurred on Thursday night, May 11th, 1911. He was born May 7th, 1830, and was in his eighty-second year. About ten years ago one of his eyes failed and about a year ago the other gave way, but he could see some until a month before his death, when he became blind. Otherwise, his health was good until three weeks before his death when he had a paralytic stroke. From this he grew worse gradually until the end came. He was buried in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends. He leaves a son, John V. Barefoot, and three daughters--Mrs. Sarah M. Morgan, Mrs. Lida Hargrave and Mrs. Mary M. Young. Mr. Barefoot was well known in his section of the County. He was a good farmer and a financier. His example, if followed, would bring success to many who fail. We extend sympathies to the bereaved.