Barney Montgomery Hendren, a 63-year-old man from Wilkesboro, North Carolina, tragically passed away on February 18, 2017. Barney Hendren was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for bow hunting. He was married to Anita Redmon Hendren and was born on November 10, 1953, in Wilkes County.
The circumstances surrounding Barney Hendren's death were the result of a domestic dispute with his younger brother, Bryan Keith Hendren. The dispute was over land that the brothers had inherited.
On the morning of February 18, 2017, Bryan Hendren called 911 and informed the operator that he was going to shoot his brother. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Barney Hendren lying dead in the driveway with a single gunshot wound to the chest. Bryan Hendren was waiting on the porch and was subsequently arrested and charged with one count of murder.
The investigation revealed that Bryan Hendren had made the 911 call just after 4 a.m., stating that his brother was on his way to his home. Bryan Hendren cooperated with deputies when they arrived and was held at the Wilkes County Jail under a $250,000 bond.
This tragic incident highlights the devastating consequences of family disputes and the importance of seeking peaceful resolutions. Barney Hendren's death serves as a reminder of the need for conflict resolution and the impact that unresolved issues can have on families.
