Myrtle Naomi Barnett Bostian
August 11, 1928 - October 6, 2025

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home 943 Highway 425 North Monticello, AR 71655 Map & Directions Visitation Union Cemetery at Rye Hwy. 35 West Rye ,  AR 71671 10/11/2025 10:30-11:00 a.m. Map & Directions Graveside Service Union Cemetery at Rye Hwy. 35 West Rye ,  AR 71671 10/11/2025 11:00 a.m. Map & Directions   Union Cemetery at Rye Hwy 35 West Rye, AR 71671 Map & Directions

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.