OBITUARY

John Henry Berna

October 3, 1942 – July 1, 2026

IN THE CARE OF

Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home

John Henry Berna, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at his home. He was born October 3, 1942 in Mulberry to the late Lillard and Georgia (Bratton) Berna. He was a farmer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Berna; a daughter, Regina Gale Troub; a granddaughter, Alexis Nicole Poore; and four siblings, Judy Kirkham, Theresa Goforth, Barbra Price, and Bobby Berna.

He is survived by a son, Eddie Dewayne Berna; three sisters, Elizabeth Taylor, Linda Cobb, and Beverly Rapper; eight grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at New Cemetery in Mulberry under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren.

Pallbearers will be Trevor Scott, Roger Dale, Dennis Wayne, Preston Barker, Mark Woolsey and John Woolsey.

The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Hwy, Van Buren.

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FAMILY

Lillard W. BernaFather (deceased)

Georgia BrattonMother (deceased)

Linda Kay PatrickSpouse (deceased)

Regina Gale TroubDaughter (deceased)

Eddie Dewayne BernaSon

Elizabeth TaylorSister

Linda CobbSister

Beverly RapperSister

Judy KirkhamSister (deceased)

Theresa GoforthSister (deceased)

Barbra PriceSister (deceased)

Bobby BernaBrother (deceased)

Also left to cherish his memory are eight grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Alexis Nicole Poore.

PALLBEARERS

Trevor Scott

Roger Dale

Dennis Wayne

Preston Barker

Mark Woolsey

John Woolsey

Past Services

Tuesday,July 07, 2026

Visitation

Wednesday,July 08, 2026