The community of Ottos Newtown gathered today to bid a final farewell to George ‘Charlie’ Barnes, a 74-year-old gas station owner whose tragic death last month has left the nation in shock. Barnes was fatally shot outside his home on Nugent Street on September 12, an incident that has since sparked widespread calls for justice and an end to violence. The funeral service, held at a local church, was attended by family, friends, and members of the business community, all of whom came together to honor the life and legacy of a man described as hardworking, generous, and humble. Tributes during the service highlighted Barnes’ decades of dedication to his family, business, and community, as well as the kindness he extended to all who knew him. Police investigations into the killing are ongoing, and while a post-mortem examination was conducted by Government Pathologist Dr. Petra Miller-Nanton on September 29, the official findings have yet to be released. As the community lays Barnes to rest, many continue to call for justice and an end to the violence that claimed the life of a man who was a pillar of integrity and goodwill.