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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.

Kay Louise Davis

Kay Louise Davis

May 9, 2026

Kay Louise Davis, age 82 passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville. She was born on July 30, 1943 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the late Mamie and Edgar Aston. Kay was a teacher in the DeWitt Public School District before retiring in 2006. She was preceded in death by husband, Tom Davis.

Kay is survived by...

Caroline LaVern Thompson Cook

Caroline LaVern Thompson Cook

May 7, 2026

Caroline LaVern Thompson Cook, age 95 of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Fayetteville. She was born on October 4, 1930 in Glenpool, Oklahoma to the late Marion Elliott and Pairlee Montgomery Thompson. She was raised in the Savoy area where she was the baby of ten other siblings. Caroline was a member of the Robinson Avenue Church...

Lemuel Karejar Riklon

Lemuel Karejar Riklon

May 6, 2026

Lemuel Karejar Riklon passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Children's Hospital in Springdale.  He was born on December 28, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Shanna Phillip and Danny Riklon.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Marshallessee Church 2147 N College Avenue Fayetteville.  Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026 at Bluff...

Valera "Val" Zachary Wallis

Valera "Val" Zachary Wallis

Apr 26, 2026

Valera "Val" Zachary Wallis, age 84 of Lowell, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Springdale. She was born on May 31, 1941 in Springdale to the late Sherman and Geneva Barton Zachary. On June 11, 1959, she married Jerry Wallis in Springdale. Mrs. Wallis was employed with Brothers International in Memphis as an executive secretary before retiring in 2002...

Carlos Alfredo Sandoval

Carlos Alfredo Sandoval

Apr 24, 2026

Carlos Alfredo Sandoval age 57 passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at his home in Springdale. He was born on July 2, 1968 in El Salvador to Dominga Solorzano and Jose Mariano Sandoval. Carlos worked at George’s Chicken. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Mariano Sandoval and his daughter, Gualupe Sandoval.

Carlos is survived by his wife, Onolia...

Helen Lorene Hobel

Helen Lorene Hobel

Apr 18, 2026

Helen Lorene Achenbach Siefken Hobel joined the family of Alice Sehlampp and Abner Achenbach, the 3rd child of 9, December 23, 1925 in Tipton, Iowa. Early education was in Iowa schools and high school graduation at Anamosa. Graduation week was also wedding time during World War II. She married Eldon Le Roy Siefkin that week. 52 weeks later she was...

Geneva Bessie Watts

Geneva Bessie Watts

Apr 17, 2026

Geneva Bessie Watts, 92, of Tontitown, AR, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at Hampton Place Healthcare in Rogers, AR. She was born in the Culpepper community, near Clinton, AR to Cecil E. and Bessie E. Story Dewey. She met her husband to be, James Kalep Watts, in April of 1949. He had served in WWII and was working with his...

James Ray Pierson

James Ray Pierson

Apr 12, 2026

James Ray “Jim” Pierson, age 94, died peacefully Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Jim was born on November 7, 1931, in Eldorado, Illinois, the son of Lillian Elizabeth Bean and Wilson Thompson Pierson. He graduated from Eldorado High School in 1949. He attended business school in Evansville, IN and soon after started his long career with Swift and...

Cash Gideon

Cash Gideon

Apr 12, 2026

Cash Gideon, age 51 passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville. He was born on July 19, 1974 in Majuro, Marshall Island to Netha Jack and Ailing Gideon. Cash worked as a firefighter and police officer in the Marshall Islands. He is preceded in death by his father, Ailing Gideon.

Cash is survived by his wife,...

Nuna Nashion

Nuna Nashion

Apr 10, 2026

Nuna Nashion age 64 of Fayetteville passed away April 10, 2026 at Washington Regional Hospital.  She was born on October 21, 1961 in Jaluit, Marshall Island to Konna and Jibbwa Clanton.  Nuna was a very caring and loving person who was respected in the Marshall Island community.  She loved making handcrafted necklaces and sewing.  Nuna worked at the University of...

Gregory Allen Grinder

Gregory Allen Grinder

Apr 10, 2026

Greg A Grinder, age 54, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2026. He was born in Harrison, Arkansas on March 23, 1972. He dedicated his life to serving others. Greg worked as an EMT and later as a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Following the events of September 11, 2001, Greg decided...

Peter Anjain

Peter Anjain

Apr 9, 2026

Peter Anjain, age 53 of Springdale, Arkansas. Passed away on April 9th, 2026, in Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born in Ebeye in the Marshall Islands October 4th, 2026. Anjain is survived by his wife, Jabilla Anjain, Sister, Antina Rosch, and Brother Joken Rasoh. Services will begin April 30th, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 2147 N College avenue...

Paul Estan Shepherd

Paul Estan Shepherd

Apr 7, 2026

Paul Estan Shepherd, age 82 of Farmington, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on August 2, 1943 in Winslow, Arkansas to the late William Thomas and Alice (Barker) Shepherd. In 1969, he married the love of his life, Barbara Tilton. Paul later worked as a small motor mechanic for Springdale Country Club....

Shirley Ann Kilpatrick

Shirley Ann Kilpatrick

Apr 5, 2026

Shirley Ann Kilpatrick, age 75 of West Fork, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born on July 16, 1950 in Steele, Missouri to the late James Roy Riley and Julie Victoria (Shipp) Riley. She attended Elkins Full Gospel Church. Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved holidays and family reunions. Shirley...

Shyla Lea Head

Shyla Lea Head

Apr 2, 2026

Shyla Lea Head, age 69 of Elkins, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born on January 16, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas to the late Harold Earl Thompson and Dorthy Ann Wolford Drain. Shyla was proud of her family and expressed compassion and care of those around her. She was preceded in death by...

Bobbie Carol Nowlin

Bobbie Carol Nowlin

Apr 1, 2026

Bobbie Carol Nowlin, age 76 of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 surrounded by her family in her home. She was born on October 21, 1949in Lead Hill, Arkansas to the late John A. Rogers and Nettie Faye Clarkson Rogers. Bobbie was a devoted wife, loving mother and proud homemaker. She attended New Hope Assembly of God...

Clotilde Delgado Luna

Clotilde Delgado Luna

Mar 31, 2026

Clotilde Delgado Luna, de 76 años, residente de Rogers, falleció el 31 de marzo de 2026 en el Washington Regional Medical Center en Fayetteville. Nació el 3 de junio de 1949 en Tarandacuao, Guanajuato, México, hija de los ya fallecidos Cornelio Delgado Martínez y María Luna de Delgado. Clotilde conocida como “Emma,” fue fiel miembro de la iglesia San Vicente...

Keven Andrew Pugh

Keven Andrew Pugh

Mar 28, 2026

Keven Andrew Pugh, age 28 of Springdale, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1997 in Springdale, Arkansas to Mark Anthony Pugh and Angela Denise Barnett. He attended the University of Arkansas where he pursued computer engineering degree. Keven was a gifted but reluctant mechanic. His favorite pastime was online gaming, and...

Robert Dale Johnson

Robert Dale Johnson

Mar 27, 2026

Robert "Bobby" Dale Johnson, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away at Mercy Hospital of Rogers on March 27, 2026 at the age of 54. Bobby was born in Springdale, Arkansas on November 2, 1971, to Ricky D. Johnson and Edna Johnson (Hillebrand). Bobby would grow up and spend most of his life in Springdale.  

Bobby was preceded in death by his...

Jose Primitivo Vazquez-Noriega

Jose Primitivo Vazquez-Noriega

Mar 24, 2026

Jose Primitivo Vazquez-Noriega, age 74, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born on April 23, 1951, in Durango, Mexico to Hilaria Noriega. On November 21, 1982, he married Yolanda Gallardo Garcia.

Jose is survived by his wife, Yolanda Gallardo Vazquez of Fayetteville; three children, Nancy Vazquez of Fayetteville, Rodolfo Vazquez...

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