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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.

Gary Leon Shackelford

Gary Leon Shackelford

Jul 13, 2026

Gary Leon Shackelford, 74, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away from a well-lived life on Monday, July 13, 2026, surrounded by much love and loved ones.

Our family’s team captain was the most gentle, kindest, sweetest person ever known to us. “Work hard, do your best, and let God take care of the rest,” he said often. He was a loving son,...

James Delmer Fowler

James Delmer Fowler

Jul 10, 2026

James Delmer Fowler, aka Jim, of Springdale, Arkansas, died on July 10, 2026 at the age of 96. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Antonia Ban-eg Fowler. He leaves behind his step-son and daughter-in-law, Pete Argao and Molly Vigour of New Orleans, LA, his step-daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Alan Altom of Tontitown, AR, and...

William Leroy Grahn

William Leroy Grahn

Jul 8, 2026

William Leroy Grahn, age 75, of Lowell Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 8 2026; in Little Rock Arkansas. He was born on August 21, 1950 in Ripon, Wisconsin to the late Leroy Grahn and Deloris Marks. William graduated from High School in Wisconsin. Shortly after, he served in the Air Force in The Vietnam War for 4 years. After the...

Brenson Botlok

Brenson Botlok

Jun 27, 2026

Brenson Botlok age 67 of Berryville passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 at his home.  He was born on May 2,1959 in Majuro, Marshall Islands to Tarpit Akki and Palon Botlock.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026 with burial to follow 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Friendship Cemetery in Springdale.

Wisley Zachreas

Wisley Zachreas

Jun 27, 2026

Wisley Zachreas age 61 of Springdale passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Norwest Regional Hospital.  He was born on July 6, 1964 in Kwajeun Marshall Islands to Flora Akki and Leas Zachreas.

Funeral services will begin Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Anij Ekajur Botata Assembly of God in Rogers, Arkansas, and services will conclude Saturday, July 25th,...

Jeremiah Harry

Jeremiah Harry

Jun 21, 2026

Jeremiah Harry age 22 passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He was born on November 5, 2003 in Fayetteville to Naryann Jinna and David Harry. 

Funeral services will begin 8:30 a.m.  Friday, July 3, 2026 at Yokwean Jesus Church with Rev. Liton Beasha officiating.  Interment will be in Spokane, Washington at Heritage Cemetery.

Kendra Lynece Franklin

Kendra Lynece Franklin

Jun 15, 2026

Kendra Lynece Franklin, age 41 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born October 12, 1984 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Roger Kendall and Tamara Morse Phillips. Kendra graduated from Greenland High School in 2002 where she was a member of the 2002 Girls State High School Basketball team. She continued her basketball career where...

Barilang Ruojwor Lokot

Barilang Ruojwor Lokot

Jun 9, 2026

Barilang Ruojwor Lokot ej 73 an yiò im ear likit mour in ilo ran in Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 ilo Mercy Hospital in Roger Arkansas. Ear lotak ilo July 12th, 1952 ilo Arno, Marshall Islands ipen ritto rein Ruojwor Lain im Lionbit Mojilong im ear jurok bein Arji Lokot.

Service enej ijjino ilo 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2026 im kallip...

Lijen Komen Term

Lijen Komen Term

Jun 5, 2026

Lijen Komen Term age 85 passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale.  She was born on October 17, 1940 in Mosquitoes, Marshall Island to the late Nain Naisher and Term Term.

Funeral Services will begin 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026 and end on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Salvation Army 315 Holcomb St Springdale.  Burial...

Vivian Augusta Stockton

Vivian Augusta Stockton

Jun 5, 2026

Vivian Augusta Stockton passed away June 5, 2026, in Siloam Springs at the age of 95. Vivian was born in Gentry, Arkansas to James Wilson Kelchner and Ella Toevs. Vivian earned a college degree and would marry her husband Joseph Haynes Stockton in September of 1966.

Vivian’s professional life consisted of working in institutional childcare facilities, but her passion was her...

Curtis Dean Boyd

Curtis Dean Boyd

Jun 5, 2026

Curtis Dean Boyd, age 58 passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at his home in Fayetteville. He was born on January 17, 1968 in Springdale to Betty Tolbert and Freddie J Boyd. Curtis enjoyed golfing and martial arts in his free time. He was known for his cooking. For twenty years, Curtis worked for Quality Suites in Springdale. He was...

Micaela Plascencia

Micaela Plascencia

Jun 3, 2026

Micaela Plascencia age 84 passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at her home in Bethel Heights.  She was born on October 2, 1941 in Ixtlahuacan del Rio, Mexico to the late Luis Plascencia and Rosa Jimenez. 

A Mass of the Christian Burial is 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026 with Father Jason Tyler.  Interment will follow at St Joseph Cemetery in...

Lejabwe Jesse

Lejabwe Jesse

May 31, 2026

Lejabwe Jesse age 44 of Springdale passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born on September 19, 1981 in the Marshall Islands.

Funeral services will begin Friday, June 26, 2026 at the Marshallesse Church 822 W Cypress Street Rogers, Arkansas 72756.  Interment will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Friendship Cemetery in Springdale.

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...

Jane Mitchell Tullos

Jane Mitchell Tullos

May 3, 2026

Jane Mitchell Tullos age 74 passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Hot Springs. She was born on March 11, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Delmar and Mary Alley Hart. Jane graduated from University of Arkansas in Little Rock with a Bachelor's Degree. Jane started Jane White Cosmetics in Little Rock. She was very involved in the...

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...

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