Deborah Ann Carnahan

Deborah Ann Carnahan obituary

Deborah Ann Carnahan

Deborah Carnahan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown-Holley Funeral Home LLC - Rayville on Jan. 2, 2026.
Deborah Ann Carnahan passed away at the West Carroll Care Center on January 1, 2026. Interment service will be held at 9:00 A.M. Friday, January 16, 2025, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, in North Little Rock, AR where she will be interned with her husband.

Debbie, as she was affectionately called, was a military wife and loving mother. Her life was dedicated to her family.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years, Master Sergeant William L Carnahan, US Air Force.

She leaves behind 2 sons, David Lynn Carnahan and Timothy Eugene Carnahan of Rayville, Louisiana. A brother-in-law, Michael Carnahan (Jeri), 3 sisters- in-law, Sue Girouard (Elmer)

Phillis Hale (Level) and Janice Voigt (Jerry). Brothers, Jerry and Edward Ponder, Sisters, Cookie and Jeannie.

The Carnahan family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the West Carroll Care Center where she was cherished and provided unwavering dedication to her care.

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