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Recent obituaries in Benton & Washington Counties and the surrounding areas in Arkansas..

The obituaries in the Benton & Washington counties reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Benton & Washington counties' history and identity.

Clayton Pellin

Clayton Pellin

Sep 1, 2026

Clayton Pellin passed away on September 1, 2026 at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the age of 43. Clayton was born on September 21, 1982, in Springdale, Arkansas to Marion Pellin and Karen Pellin (Sabatini).

Clayton lived in the Northwest Arkansas area his entire life, and was a member of the Catholic faith. His passions were hanging out with...

Calvin Autry Puryear

Calvin Autry Puryear

Sep 1, 2026

Calvin Autry Puryear of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on September 1, 2026, at Springdale Health and Rehab in Springdale, Arkansas, at the age of 100. Calvin was born December 2, 1925, to David Puryear and Bertha Morriss in Spring Valley, Arkansas.

Calvin lived in the Northwest Arkansas his entire life. Shortly after high school, Calvin joined the Army and served his...

Henry Clyde Piazza

Henry Clyde Piazza

Aug 22, 2026

Henry Clyde Piazza, 90, of Tontitown peacefully passed away at Circle of Life on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was a first-generation Italian born on January 1, 1936, in Tontitown, Arkansas to Domenico and Blanche Taldo Piazza.

Henry is a lifelong resident and civil servant of Tontitown. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tontitown. He married his...

Clell Vernon Bohlen

Clell Vernon Bohlen

Aug 19, 2026

Clell Vernon “Pete” Bohlen, age 82, of Rogers, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Bentonville. He was born July 10, 1944, in Rogers, Arkansas, to the late Kendall and Lousettia Blair Bohlen.

Pete worked as a laboratory technician for Kennametal, where he dedicated 32 years of service before retiring in 2009. He was a hardworking man who took great pride...

Benito Martinez Martinez

Benito Martinez Martinez

Aug 17, 2026

Benito Martinez Martinez passed away on August 17, 2026, at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, AR, at the age of 61. Benito was born March 20, 1965 in Guanajuato, Mexico to David Delgado Martinez and Margarita Martinez Medina. Benito moved to the Northwest Arkansas area over 30 years ago.

Benito would marry Ma. Reyes Martinez Lopez, and they would have three...

Mary Ann Lucero

Mary Ann Lucero

Aug 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of our beloved Mother, Mary Ann Lucero.

Mary Ann Lucero (formerly Shoemaker) was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1944 and passed away in her home on August 15, 2026 surrounded by loving family at the age of 82.

As the true matriarch in our family, we honor her unconditional love and steadfast servanthood that we aspire to carry...

Joseph Anthony McGarrah Sr.

Joseph Anthony McGarrah Sr.

Aug 11, 2026

Joseph Anthony McGarrah Sr., better known as Tony, passed away August 11, 2026 at Freeman Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas at the age of 67.

Tony was born May 23, 1959 to Hubert Dean McGarrah & Della Mae (Whited) McGarrah in Kansas City, Missouri. On May 27, 1981, Tony wed Blanche D. Emlet in Springdale, Arkansas, and later had two children,...

Julie A. Kalinowski

Julie A. Kalinowski

Aug 11, 2026

Julie Anne Kalinowski (“Blondie”, “Jewels”), of Gravette, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 11, 2026, at the age of 60.

Julie was born on December 16, 1965, in Los Angeles, California. She would move to the Commerce City, CO area where she met Russell Killen and they would marry. Julie gave birth to three kids, Lisa, Kiersten, and...

Geneveve Johnston

Geneveve Johnston

Aug 10, 2026

Geneveve Johnston passed away August 10. 2026 at her residence in Colcord, Oklahoma, at the age of 99. Geneveve was born August 16, 1926, to Meek Henry Johnson and Myrtle Johnson (George).

Geneveve met her husband, Reverend and Pastor Loyd M. Johnston. Their story began on a horse named “Ol’ Tony” and would lead to more than 50 years together. Geneveve...

Larry Daniel Poage

Larry Daniel Poage

Aug 10, 2026

Larry Daniel Poage passed away August 10, 2026, at his residence in Springdale, Arkansas, at the age of 81. Larry was born April 5, 1945, in Amarillo, Texas to John Poage and Leona Poage (Yocum). Larry would call Northwest Arkansas home for most of his life.

Larry graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1964. Shortly after, Larry would join the National...

Dentis Loyd Skaggs

Dentis Loyd Skaggs

Aug 8, 2026

Dentis Loyd Skaggs, age 83 of Springdale, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Springdale. He was born on November 16, 1942 to the late Arlie and Bessie Reed Skaggs. On March 12, 1966 he married Nancy Austin in Stillwell, Oklahoma. Loyd worked for Tyson Industries for over 40 years until he retired. Mr. Skaggs was a member of Friendship...

Daine Lee Graves

Daine Lee Graves

Aug 5, 2026

Daine Lee Graves passed away on August 5, 2026, at his residence in New Hartford, New York, at the age of 56. Daine was born on October 15, 1969, in Ramstein, Germany to Jerry Don Graves and Jimmie Lee Graves (Carter).

Daine had recently moved to upstate New York to live near his daughter Robin, moving from Hot Springs, Arkansas. For...

Don Rilang

Don Rilang

Aug 3, 2026

Don Rilang age 65 of Springdale passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at Freeman Health in Springdale.  He was born on February 27, 1961 in the Marshall Islands to Kainok and Atwell Rilang.

Funeral services are currently pending.

Earlene Faye Tuggle

Earlene Faye Tuggle

Aug 1, 2026

Earlene Faye Tuggle (Easley), age 72, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas on August 1, 2026. Earlene was born on February 9, 1954, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Oscar Easley and Gladys Easley (Dillard).

After high school, Earlene married Michael Beale, and together, they had a son, Anthony Raymond Beale. Tragically, Michael would pass away shortly after Anthony was born....

Don Rilang

Don Rilang

Jul 31, 2026

Don Rilang passed away on July 31, 2026 at Freeman Health in Springdale, Arkansas, at the age of 65. Don was born on February 27, 1961 in Mejuro, Marshall Islands. 

Don worked in food production with Cargill throughout his working life. Don was a member of New Hope Church in Springdale, Arkansas. 

Don is survived by his wife, Tongi Luther Riland, six...

Eduardo Aldaco

Eduardo Aldaco

Jul 30, 2026

Eduardo Aldaco of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on July 30, 2026, at Freeman Hospital in Springdale at the age of 31. Eduardo was born on September 18,1994 in Irapuato, Mexico to Pedro Aldaco-Hernandez and Cecilia Jorge Chagolla.

Eduardo moved to Springdale from Mexico in 2003. After graduating from high school, Eduardo would begin a career in fiber optic technology as a...

Joseph Dan Weatherford

Joseph Dan Weatherford

Jul 29, 2026

Joseph Dan Weatherford passed away July 29, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the age of 73. Joseph was born May 13, 1953 to Luther Weatherford and Dorothy Sanders in Oklahoma City, OK.

Joseph married Rebecca Weatherford, and together, they had four children, Isreal, Seth, Cassandra, and Sabrina. Joseph would call the Fayetteville area home for more than 20 years. Joseph served...

Joel G. Peterman

Joel G. Peterman

Jul 27, 2026

Joel G. Peterman, born on January 22, 1954, in Alma, Arkansas, passed away on July 27, 2026, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Joel spent most of his life living in the Northwest Arkansas area.

Joel would meet and marry the love of his life, Vickie Lee Peterman.

Joel was a high school graduate. His professional life would be a career in law enforcement spanned...

Jasper (Jack) Otis Richardson

Jasper (Jack) Otis Richardson

Jul 23, 2026

Jasper Otis “Jack” Richardson Jr., age 83 of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born October 29, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Jasper Otis and Eva Brewer Richardson. On June 9, 1963, he married Brenda Westfall in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Jack graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1965 with a...

Arthur Marlin Riesen

Arthur Marlin Riesen

Jul 23, 2026

Arthur Marlin Riesen, age 90, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away on July 23, 2026 at Circle of Life Hospice Center in Bentonville, Arkansas. Marlin was born on January 7, 1936 in Newton, Kansas to the late Amelia and Arthur Riesen.

 A jack of all trades, Marlin loved fishing, line dancing, and spending time with family and in nature at his home...

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