Barry Randy Turner, 64, of Tuckerman, Arkansas, was born September 29, 1961, and departed this world on February 13, 2026, entering his Heavenly home in the arms of Jesus, his Savior.
Randy was known for his sweet spirit, steadfast faith, and genuine kindness. He lived a life devoted to family, service, and sharing God’s love with others. He faithfully served First Baptist Church of Tuckerman as a deacon and longtime treasurer, taught Sunday School, and loved being part of Vacation Bible School. Randy had a special passion for teaching young people about Jesus and lived his faith daily, leading his family by example.
Since 1994, Randy owned and operated Turner Bookkeeping and Tax Service in Newport. He loved his clients and always worked to serve them with dedication, integrity, and care. Randy enjoyed sports of all kinds, especially cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals, watching car racing and following Mark Martin. He also spent time enjoying The Andy Griffith Show. If Andy Griffith trivia was involved, you definitely wanted Randy on your team. Above all, he treasured time with his family, and his greatest joy was simply being with those he loved.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Ray Turner Sr.; grandparents Henry Turner Sr. and Dicey Hatler Turner, Robert Guffey, and Chester Turner Guffey; Father- and
Mother-in-Law Elvin and Dutchie Woods; brothers Jerry Ray Turner Jr. and Todd Turner; his son, Barry Andrew Turner; great-great nephew Nikolai Woods; and brother-in-law Larry New.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Vaneissina Woods Turner; his daughter, Andi Turner Adams, and son-in-love Brian Adams; his beautiful granddaughters, Quinn Adams and Piper Adams; his faithful service dog, Ozzie; his mother, Glenna Guffey Turner; his brother Tony Turner of Newport; sister-in-law Cathy New of Jonesboro; and brother-in-law Charles (Christine) Woods of Reno, Nevada. His surviving nieces and nephews include Adam Turner of Cabot; Casey (Jeremy) Jeffery of Little Rock; Jacob Turner of Newport; Chase Turner of Swifton; Jessica (Owen) Keller of Swifton; Tracey (Mike) Steele of Jonesboro; Michael (Shontell) Woods of Sacramento, California; and Michele (Scott) Lewis of Benicia, California.
He is also survived by his grand-nieces and nephews: Julian Jeffery, Hayze Keller, Laynee Keller, Aaron Steele, Natalie Steele, Emma Steele, Aaliyah (Justin) Powell, Jasmin Woods, Brady Woods, Kaiden Woods, and Taylor and Logan of California; and great-grand-nieces and nephews Willow, Orion, and Jace.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 28, at 2:00 p.m. at Village Creek Baptist Church, 3701 North Main Street, Diaz, Arkansas.
Randy’s legacy is one of faith, kindness, devotion, and love. Though he will be deeply missed, his family finds comfort in knowing he is at peace in his Heavenly home.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hope Place Newport or the Jackson County Humane Society.
