Martha Ruth Barner

Martha Ruth Wheeler Barner, age 83 of Bearden died Tuesday March 24, 2020 in Little Rock. She was born October 6, 1936 in her childhood home in Ramsey. She was the daughter of the late Rupert Wheeler and Emma Frazier Wheeler. She is preceded in death by her husband Wilbur Barner, her brothers Jack Wheeler and Vick Wheeler and one granddaughter Brooke Barner. She is a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Bearden. She is survived by her two sons Larry Barner and Gary (Kelli) Barner; her grandchildren Blake, Brian, Brady, Michael and Kenli Barner all of Bearden; and three great grandsons Caden, Loagan, and Landon Barner. Visitation will be Thursday 10:00 am at Salem Cemetery near Bearden with graveside services beginning at 10:30 am with Rev. Jimmy Owens officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .