Terry Allen Barney

Terry Allen Barney, age 69, of Martinsburg, passed away on March 8, 2026. Born on February 24, 1957, to Dorsey and Greta Barney, he lived his entire life in Martinsburg, beginning on East Liberty Street. Deeply committed to his hometown, Terry remained close to family and neighbors throughout his life. He will be remembered for his strong sense of duty, resilience, and the quiet pride he took in the life he built.

Terry proudly served his country for 28 years in the United States Army, with twenty-four of those years spent in the 157th Military Police Company. He deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm in 1990 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Through decades of leadership and dedication, he rose to the rank of Master Sergeant before retiring. His military service remained a defining part of his life, and his family will always honor it with great pride.

In addition to his military career, Terry worked nearly 20 years for Baugh Northeast (Sysco) in Winchester, Virginia, where his reliability, loyalty, and strong work ethic earned him lasting friendships and deep respect among his coworkers.

Above all, Terry cherished the people and companions who shared his life. He is survived by his daughter, Leslie Apple, and her husband Chris; his three grandchildren, Jax, Mila, and Norah of Massachusetts; his brother; his aunt, Sue Fream of Martinsburg; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law; and his beloved Basset Hound, Abby, who was a constant source of comfort and joy. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 34 years, Kimberly (Kimmie) Barney; his sister, Vicky; his parents, Dorsey and Greta Barney; and his in-laws, Douglas and Linda Fries. He will be remembered by family, friends, and fellow service members for his loyalty, sense of responsibility, and the quiet strength that defined him.