Carmath A. "Barney" Phillips's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2025 in Alexander, Arkansas

Carmath A. "Barney" Phillips

August 15, 1937 - September 9, 2025 (88 years old)

Alexander, Arkansas

Carmath A. "Barney" Phillips's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2025 in Alexander, Arkansas

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Ashby Funeral Home

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Carmath A. "Barney" Phillips

August 15, 1937 - September 9, 2025 (88 years old)

Alexander, Arkansas

Carmath A. Phillips Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Carmath A. Phillips of Alexander, Arkansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 9, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Carmath departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Carmath may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Carmath leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kermit Phillips and Lillian Phillips. He is survived by: his daughters, Tonia Ray (Chuck), Shana Thornton (Chad) and Erica Bradshaw (Robby); his siblings, Barbara Rogers, Charles Phillips (Glenda) and Tracy Phillips; his granddaughter Katrina (Drake); and his close friend Janice Holder. He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ashby Funeral Home



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Sep 16

Visitation

Ashby Funeral Home
108 W Narroway St, Benton, AR 72015

Tue

Sep 16

Funeral service

Ashby Funeral Home
108 W Narroway St, Benton, AR 72015

Tue

Sep 16

Burial

Ten Mile Cemetery

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