I, W. D. Barnhill of R. F. D., Atkinson, North Carolina, being of sound mind and body but realizing the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do hereby revoke all Wills and Codicils heretofore made by me and do here by make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in the manner and form as follows:

1.      I direct my executrix hereinafter named to pay all of my just debts and funeral expenses out of the first monies coming into her hands under this will.

2.      I will and bequeath all of my personal property of every sort, kind and description, wherever found, unto my beloved wife, Ella Lee Barnhill, absolutely and in fee simple.

3.      I will and devise my home place consisting of two and one-half (2 1/2) acres of land, more or less, and all improvements thereon I acquired from W. G. Wallace unto my wife, Ella Lee Barnhill, for a period of her natural life with remainder of said property to my daughter, Lois Barnhill Mehalko, absolutely and in fee simple.

4.      The balance of my land described in two deeds, one from Henry Barnhill and the other from the bank known as the Hawes land, consisting of approximately forty (40) acres, more or less, I will and devise unto my wife, Ella Lee Barnhill, for a period of her natural life with remainder to Emily Barnhill Millard, Gladys Barnhill Ward, Doris Barnhill Evanovich, Grace Barnhill Lockamy, S. L. Barnhill, Willie Barnhill, Carl Barnhill, and Paul Barnhill, subject however to charge against said children of their said remainder interest that tombstones be erected at the grave of W. D. Barnhill and Ella Lee Barnhill.

5.      All the rest and residue of my estate, meaning every sort, kind and description not heretofore bequeathed and devised in this my last will, which remains after all debts, taxes and cost of administration have been paid and all prior provisions of this will fully complied with and carried out.

     I will, bequeath and devise unto my wife, Ella Lee Barnhill, for her use and enjoyment during the period of her natural life, and remainder, if any, to be equally divided among all of my children.

6.      I hereby constitute and appoint my said wife, Ella Lee Barnhill, executrix of this my last Will and Testament but if for any reason said executrix cannot serve then, in such an event, I constitute and appoint my daughter, Gladys Barnhill Ward, executrix of this my last Will and Testament and I do hereby give and grant unto said executrix full power and authority to do any act necessary for the proper administration of my estate in accordance with the terms and conditions of this, my last Will and Testament, and she shall not be required to give bond.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, the said W. D. Barnhill, have signed this my last Will and Testament and do hereunto set my hand and seal this the 2 day of September, 1970.

W. D. Barnhill Signature (SEAL)

Signed, Sealed, Published and Declared by the said W. D. Barnhill to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, do hereunto set our hands as witnesses.

Mary Colvin Burgaw, NC
Hilda ???? Wilmington, NC
F. ?. Corbett Burgaw, NC