Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am honored to work with your nephew. You would be so proud of him. He’s an amazing leader, and an even more amazing friend. Until Valhalla….

MW Friend
Friend

July 24, 2023

Chief Deputy Barnes,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dent County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I,P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 10, 2022

Another year, I make sure my daughters remember you Joann. It is a hot July, the fields are green and the hay harvested well. The fish are biting. I keep your old badge on the mantle.
Tell Mother, Bud and the Sisters Hello. Gone way to soon. We miss you.

Kendall Miller

July 18, 2022

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

December 10, 2020

Rest in peace Chief Deputy Sheriff Barnes.

We are thinking happy thoughts about you, and remembering you to our children.
You and Uncle Bud!
We miss you and your laughter.

Kendall Miller

December 2, 2020

Rest in peace Chief Deputy Sheriff Barnes.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 2, 2020

Honored and remembered
We continue to think of you Joann

Kendall Miller
nephew

November 27, 2019

Rest In Peace Sister LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 16th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 10, 2018

14 years have gone by now Joann, and I still miss you. I miss seeing your smiling face, or the jokes you'd crack to lighten the mood on a fire scene. Still hurts to think about it this many years later, but it's comforting to know that justice was served. You were a hell of a fire chief as well as a deputy, you taught us all so many wonderful things that we still carry with us today. Watch over us as we continue to serve our time here on earth and keep the truck running for us when it's our time to go home friend.

Former captain SL

December 16, 2016

Thank you for honorably serving in our law enforcement. My prayers be with your family. RIP

John Haseltine - Civilian

May 12, 2016

While watching Netflix I saw your story. Very tragic and senseless. You are a Hero and will not be forgotten, Chief Chief.....RIP, Ma'am!

Frmr Sheriff's Deputy
Marion County Sheriff's adept., Indiana

August 16, 2015

I saw your story tonight on a documentary on Netflix. May God rest your soul ma'am.

Officer Anderson
Fort Worth Police Department

May 30, 2015

You have said exactly enough Corporal Burton. How could she not be proud of you for those of us who have never had the privilege of meeting you are proud.

V9490
LAPD

December 10, 2014

Well Aunt JoAnn, its been 12 years today. I have attempted to write a reflection on this page many times, but haven't been able to find the words. So here goes...

Since you left, I have straightened up my life and grew up. I have followed in your foot steps and went into LE seven years ago. I remember all those Saturday mornings we went to breakfast and the exciting stories you would tell. I could tell you loved your career and helping the community. At that time, I was to concerned in running wild and being a kid. I look back now and know you started the desire with in me to pursue LE as a career.

I hope I'm making you proud Jo, I love you and miss you. I wish I could write more but.....

Corporal Pat Burton
Family

December 9, 2014

I am deeply sorry for all concerned at the trajic death of Sharon. i hope you all reflect on the promise of her resurection promised to her by our Heavenly Father. David Case Ormskirk Lancashire England.

Mr David Case Retired Gentleman
None

January 17, 2014

Eleven years ago this happened. It seems like yesterday. The memory of Joann is of a vibrant, fun loving woman.

Bev Rulon
Joann was married to my brother.

November 12, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss Steven.

Richard Stuckmeyer

November 6, 2013

JoAnn was my best friend and I think about her everyday. I miss her greatly and was very fortunate to get to work with her.

I came across this web site today and brought back some great memories as well as a lot of tears.

JoAnn, LOVE YA !

Transport Officer Steven Cooper
Dent County Sheriff's Office Retired

May 11, 2013

Rest in peace, ma'am.

Marylander
Civilian

December 15, 2012

You are not forgotten Ma'am! Continue to watch over your brothers and Sisters in Blue! You Ma'am are and forever will be a TRUE HERO

J. Rasler
ER Technician & Friend to Many LEO's

October 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the ninth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I try to leave reflections on a regular basis to honor all our officers who made the supreme sacrifice. However, there was something about reading the reflections left for Joann, especially the moving account of her funeral, that was especially touching. As I write this, I have tears streaming down my face for this woman who had such a beautiful soul, who was so valiant, and so dedicated to her community. I was not fortunate enough to have personally met her, yet because of the life she led and the example she set, I feel her loss. To all who wrote about this officer, thank you for sharing her with us.

Rest In Peace, Deputy Joann Barnes. Time never diminishes respect.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 10, 2011

I remember all the craziness.Miss you

paramedic

December 4, 2011

Joann what can I say. When I started at Dent County you were my FTO. We had a good time together and I learned a tremendous amount of information from you. Everything from doing a traffic stop to interviewing a suspect. I hope some day I can be as good as you interviewing people. You knew how to get people to talk and then had a way of making them feel good that they did talk. Joann you will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Corporal Jeff Brooks
Phelps County Sheriff Department

Corporal Jeff Brooks
Phelps County Sheriff Department

August 21, 2011

It's been 8 years and you are still greatly missed...and you always will be.

NormaJean Simmons
Former DCSD co-worker

January 14, 2011

Remembering you today and thinking of all who loved and miss you.

You won't be forgotten.

Constab
Yo

December 10, 2010