From an unidentified contemporary newspaper: David L. Barnum, 52, of Hale died at his home on Tuesday, April 24, 2001. A retired forklift operator, he was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in West Branch. He was born on January 16, 1949 in Owosso. Surviving are his parents, William and Bessona Barnum of Hale; a sister, Angela (Rick) Kidd of Virginia; and a brother, Arnold (Julie) Barnum of Sterling.
Funeral services were held on Friday, April 27, 2001 at the Frizzell Funeral Home in Hale with Elder Charles Davisson officiating. Interment was in the Logan Township Cemetery.