P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655
Myrtle Naomi Barnett Bostian, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Myrtle Naomi BarnettBostian

Date of Birth August 11, 1928
Passed Away On October 6, 2025
At Age 97 years
Resident of Monticello, AR
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Mrytle Bostian, age 97 of Monticello, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 11, 1928, to the late James Jesse Barnett and Zeba Shewmake Barnett.

Myrtle was a homemaker and a longtime member of Wilmar Baptist Church. She was the widow of Victor Hugh Bostian, enjoyed making quilts, growing beautiful flowers and raising her garden. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrytle is preceded in death by a son, Paul Bostian; and two daughters, Ruby Bostian and Linda Sue Hoover.

She is survived by her daughters, Jane Perry of Conway and Judy Gates and husband Jerry of Warren; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; as well as a host of family and friends.

There will be a visitation Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. at Union Cemetery at Rye and graveside services will follow at 11:00 a.m. You can sign Mrs. Myrtle’s guestbook registry here on her page.



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Services

Visitation

Visitation

Union Cemetery at Rye

Hwy. 35 West

Rye, AR, 71671

October 11, 2025

10:30-11:00 a.m.

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Service

Graveside Service

Union Cemetery at Rye

Hwy. 35 West

Rye, AR, 71671

October 11, 2025

11:00 AM

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Interment

Union Cemetery at Rye

Hwy 35 West

Rye, AR, 71671

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Condolences (6)

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Sherry Ellis ONeill Monticello, AR October 17, 2025
"To the Bostain family, I am so sorry to hear of Mrs Bostains passing. She was my neighbor when I lived at Luke's Lane, & of course I went to school with y'all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you."
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Ruel & Jessica Henry Wilmar, AR October 11, 2025
"Jimmy, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God wrap you up in His peace & love. Let us know if we can do anything. We love y’all"
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Haley Calhoun county, AR October 10, 2025
"She was my great grandmother. I still have the quilt she made me as a little girl. She was so sweet and kind and full of love. Rest in love."
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