Michael Wayne Barnes-Avery age 61 of Dardanelle went to see his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. He was born July 17, 1958 at Hope, Arkansas to Curtis Avery and Mary Jo Browning Avery. His personality was bigger than life.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Jo McBay; one son, Aaron Avery; two brothers, Russell Barnes-McWhorter, John Barnes-Stankavich; one sister, Kimberly Avery Cox and one grandchild, Silas Avery.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com