Gary Wayne Carnahan

Gary Wayne Carnahan obituary, Stuttgart, AR

Gary Wayne Carnahan

Gary Carnahan Obituary

Visit the Turpin Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Gary Wayne Carnahan, 65 , of Stuttgart passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home.

Gary was born Oct. 9, 1959, in Stuttgart to Teddy and Virbell (Stone) Carnahan. He was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and worked as a lab technician for Monsanto before he became disabled. He was a member of First Methodist Church in Stuttgart and very much enjoyed being a member of Methodist Men. He was a friend to everyone, an uncle to many and a truly devoted son.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Carnahan.

Survivors are two sons, Dustin (Monica) Carnahan of Porter, Texas, and Brandon Carnahan of Houston; sister, Kaye Baden (Marvin) of Stuttgart; two grandsons, Sage and Stetson; and nephews, Wesley Baden, Dr. Greg Baden, Jon Carnahan and Todd Carnahan.

The service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 14, at First Methodist Church, 307 E. Fourth St., Stuttgart officiated by Dr. Bryan Fink.


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Turpin Funeral Home

1107 W 22nd St, Stuttgart, AR 72160

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