Obituaries: Steve Barber, 1933, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: March 16, 1933 Winn Parish Enterprise

Franklin Parish Man's Death Is Investigated

Franklin Parish authorities last week disclosed an investigation into a pistol
duel in which Steve Barber, 59, known as the best marksman in Franklin Parish,
was fatally shot.  The sheriff's office reported that H. B. Barfield, 50, his
alleged adversary, surrendered after the shooting and that Barber died three
hours later.

Both men were farmers and the duel was believed to have been precipitated by a
dispute over their farm's boundary lines following an extended period of
enmity.

Although there were not witnesses, officers say they learned from statements
secured from the two men that they met and shot it out late Wednesday of last
week after taking up stands 45 feet apart along a fence row.  Each accused
the other of firing first.

Funeral services for Barber were held last Thursday.  Barber was a son in law
of Mr. J. T. Odom, of Curry.  His wife preceded him in death several years
ago.  He is survived by several children by a first marriage and one child
by his last marriage.