James L. Barefield 63 of 3719 Deer Lane Newberry died Monday August 10 2009 at Palmetto Health Richland in ColumbiaHe was born in Mexia TX on April 28 1946. He was an employee of Work Services Inc. of Newberry.Mr. Barefield is survived by numerous friends and co-workers.A private funeral services were conducted. Messages to the family may be sent via e-mail at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home Newberry is assisting the family.