Martha “Marti” E. Barton, 97, of Kearney, formerly of North Platte, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 at Mother Hull Home in Kearney where she had resided for the past three years.

Martha was born on Feb. 22, 1927 in Berkley, Ky., the daughter of Edger and Dovie (DeWene) Lindsey.

Martha attended school and grew up in northern Illinois and southern Kentucky. She married Ivan “Bud” K. Barton on April 16, 1945 in Arkansas and together they had two children. The family moved to Hastings for 6 years and then to North Platte for 73 years.

Martha was a “Rosey Riveter” during World War II.  She was a member of the First Christian Church in North Platte and sang with a wonderful voice any time she was asked for church, funerals, or other functions. She was a Den Mother for Cub Scouts in the 1950’s for several years and was a member of the North Platte American Legion Auxiliary for many years.

She was a devoted wife, wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and an excellent cook. She was also a self-taught accomplished and amazing artist. Martha will always be remembered for feeding her family and friends with the Word of God and unbelievable great food and unconditional love.

Martha was predeceased by her parents, Edger and Dovie; husband of 43 years, Ivan; sisters, Rebia Jackson and Vergina Crider; brothers, Frank, Jimben, James, and Nick Lindsey.

Those left to cherish Martha’s memory are her son, Charles “Chuck” K. Barton of Westminster, Colo.; daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” E. Barton of Kearney; grandchildren, Cody K. Barton and Colt N. Barton, both of Westminster; great-grandson, Elijah “Eli” K. Barton; and ex daughter in law, Ellen Barton Chestnut.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell with Pastor Jean Anderson officiating. Visitation will be from noon-1:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of North Platte. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.

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