Erma Barber Obituary
The family of Erma Barber (Newport, Arkansas) announces her passing on July 6, 2026. Erma, born on September 13, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Erma Barber to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jeff Deason and Bessie Deason (Morris); her former husband Vernon "Bo" Haven, Sr.; her husband Johnny Mac Barber; her daughter Zena Haven Hatten; her siblings, Tommy Deason, Jeffie Deason, Marty Jones and Kay Burrow; and her grandson Brad Heath.
She is survived by: her children, Vernon "Bubba" Haven, Jr. (Janet) of Searcy, Beth Corley of Prattsville, Vickie Cooper (Mike) and Katheryn Smith (Wade) of Newport; her sister Brenda Fitzgibbon (Roger); her grandchildren, Michael (Laura), Jason (Billie), Sarah (Doc), Kristen, Nick, Shay (Donald), Elizabeth (Johnathan) and Dominique; her great grandchildren, Hannah, Ryan, Trinity, Lila, Caleb, Madelynn, Aubree, Zena, Amelia, Brooke and Brandon (Holly); and her great great grandchildren, Raegan (Tyler), Laekyn, Bayleigh, Paxton and Caroline Kate.
