Melissa Ann Stone, 41 of Yell County, passed away September 24, 2025, in a Little Rock Hospital. She was born March 17, 1984, in Minden, Louisiana to Micheal Bright Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Bright Kepner. Melissa enjoyed shopping, but mostly she enjoyed keeping up with her sons' activities. She graduated high school at County line high school, where she enjoyed playing basketball.

She was preceded in death by her father, grandparents and one brother, Micheal Bright Jr.

She is survived by one son, Aidan Christopher Stone of Canton Ohio. Her mother and stepfather, Elizabeth Ann Kepner (Frank) of Canton, Ohio. One special aunt, Kathy Vallet (Mike), along with numerous friends and family.

Graveside services will be at Stateline Cemetery, 2P.M. Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Stateline Baptist Church Highway 160 West of Taylor, Arkansas