obituaries

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.

Dustin Lee Moffett

Dustin Lee Moffett

Apr 20, 2024

Dustin Lee Moffett, age 77, passed away on April 20, 2024, in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born in Charleston, Arkansas on April 06, 1947, to the late Cecil Dustin and Wilma Lousie (McClelland) Moffett. Lee was a proud alumnus of the University of Arkansas, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, while serving in the United States Army Reserves. He...

Delmy Esperanza Orellana

Delmy Esperanza Orellana

Apr 12, 2024

Delmy Esperanza Orellana, age 46 passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born on August 26, 1977 in Metapan, El Salvador to Liberto Francisco Orellana Galdamez and Leonor Lemus Calderon. Delmy worked for Tyson Foods. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Delmy is survived by three children,...

Lola Mae (Decker) Reid

Lola Mae (Decker) Reid

Apr 8, 2024

Lola Mae (Decker) Reid passed away on Monday, April 8,2024 in Hindsville, Arkansas. She was born on November 29,1949 in Lebanon, Missouri to the late Henry and Lora (Morgan) Decker. Lola enjoyed watching western movies, wrestling, and solving crossword puzzles. She loved spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. Lola was a "sweet old lady" and had a...

Margaret Noma Dennison

Margaret Noma Dennison

Apr 8, 2024

Margaret Noma Dennison, age 66, died on Monday, April 8,2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born in Porterville, California on October 10th,1957 to the late Donald and Geneva (Martin) Turner. The world lost a vibrant voice with the passing of Margaret, a beloved member of the gospel group "New River Rising" for two decades. Margaret brought joy...

Frankie Viola Coates

Frankie Viola Coates

Apr 5, 2024

Frankie Viola (Bryant) Coates, 88 of Springdale passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at home after battling Dementia, Alzheimer's and a heart condition.  She was born on January 1, 1936, in Beaumont, Texas to the late Frank and Hazel Bryant. Frankie lived in Hobbs, New Mexico for 54 years before moving to Siloam Springs. She later moved...

Robert "Bob" James Stewart

Robert "Bob" James Stewart

Mar 24, 2024

Robert "Bob" James Stewart, age 80, passed away Sunday, March 24,2024 at his residence in Garfield, Arkansas.  He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 28,1943, to the late Marvin and Marguerite (Kirk) Stewart.  Bob married Carolyn Marie Sprinkles on February 16, 1963.  He spent many years with Smurfit-Stone, where his ability to connect with others and his...

Arennam Kaurentake

Arennam Kaurentake

Mar 24, 2024

Arennam Kaurentake age 57 of Rogers passed away Sunday, March 24,2024 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.  He was born on October 2,1966 in Milli Atoll, Marshall Islands to John Kaurentake and Klara Toaia.

Arennam is survived by wife, Diana Chutaro.

Service times pending currently.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home (479)751-2444....

Carolyn Sue Tedford

Carolyn Sue Tedford

Mar 23, 2024

Carolyn Sue Tedford, age 74 of West Fork, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born on July 25, 1949 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Loyd Edward Barker and Myrlie LeeAnna (Turner) Barker. Carolyn attended West Fork United Pentecostal church. She married Richard Tedford on May 29, 1981 in Fayetteville,...

Martin Douglas Hornberger

Martin Douglas Hornberger

Mar 22, 2024

Martin Douglas Hornberger, age 74, died on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born December 29, 1949 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to the late Marcus and Freda (Svenson) Hornberger.

Martin Douglas Hornberger was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints...

Judy Hooten

Judy Hooten

Mar 15, 2024

Judy Hooten, 73, of Shell Knob, Missouri passed away on March 15, 2024, in Rogers, Arkansas. She was born on June 26th, 1950, in Kilgore, Texas to her late parents Curtis and Thelma Wilkinson.

Judy touched the lives of countless people through her volunteer work with Girl Scout Troop 144, her career in social work including the...

James Junior Copeland

James Junior Copeland

Mar 11, 2024

James Junior Copeland, 74, of Springdale, Arkansas went to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, March 11, 2024. He departed this life surrounded by family at his home. He was born December 4, 1949 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to the late James Lee and Bonnie Mae (Smith) Copeland. James loved to fish and hunt and enjoyed golfing with friends...

Melissa Fern Griffith

Melissa Fern Griffith

Mar 10, 2024

Melissa Fern Griffith, age 61, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on May 6, 1962 in Mt. Judea, Arkansas to the late William Noah Treat and Lora Edith Smith. She graduated from Springdale High School and later in life married Chester Scott Griffith on June 22, 1996 in Springdale, Arkansas. Melissa worked...

Megan Kathleen Brown

Megan Kathleen Brown

Mar 6, 2024

Megan Kathleen Brown, age 41, died March 6, 2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born December 16, 1982, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to the late Robert Charles "Chucky" and Debra Ann (Fredrick) Brown. Megan, a woman cherished by all who knew her. She was devoted to her husband Jason. Their love story was an inspiration to those around...

Jonna Lee Brodbeck

Jonna Lee Brodbeck

Mar 6, 2024

Jonna Lee Brodbeck, age 59 of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on March 6, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Jonna was born on May 2, 1964, in Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies, to parents John and Marilee Brodbeck. She spent her early years on the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago until...

Windus Simeon

Windus Simeon

Mar 6, 2024

Windus Simeon age 53 of Springdale passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Northwest Medical Center.  He was born on January 7, 1971 in Majuro, Marshall Island to Alden Simeon and Arbet Ralpho Simeon.  Windus worked as an electrician in the Construction industry.

He is survived by wife, Shrolynn Simeon.

Visitation will begin 2:00 p.m....

Nathan John Vodicka

Nathan John Vodicka

Mar 2, 2024

Nathan John Vodicka passed away on March 2, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 24, 1992 to Patrick Vodicka and Bobbi LaDue. Nathan served in the US military. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother Peggy Vodicka.

Nathan is survived by his mother, Bobbi LaDue; father, Patrick Vodicka; sister, Stephanie...

Otis Dean Fanning

Otis Dean Fanning

Feb 21, 2024

Otis Dean Fanning, age 90 passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his home in Springdale.  He was born on February 18, 1934 in Urbanette, Arkansas to Waltza Harviston and Walter Fanning.  Dean served in the United States Army.  He was preceded in death by parents, Waltza and Walter Fanning; wife, Joy Evalene Griffith Fanning; sisters, Daisy Laningham, Jean...

Norma Jean Wright

Norma Jean Wright

Feb 19, 2024

Norma Jean Wright passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 5, 1938 in Armona, California to the late Winfred Lee Pearson and Wilma Odessa (Spirgen) Pearson. Norma married Doyle Wright, Jr. on June 21, 1957. She was a long-time member of Faith Assembly of God in Springdale,...

Christian Alexander Rodriguez - Barroso

Christian Alexander Rodriguez - Barroso

Feb 16, 2024

Christian Alexander Rodriguez, 18 left to be with our heavenly father on Thursday February 16, 2024. Christian was born on June 2nd, 2005, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Christian was the son to Elvira and Pedro Rodriguez. He was also a brother to Ana and Pedro Fernado Rodriguez, as well as uncle to Donavon and Dominic Rodriguez. He also left behind...

Joseph Hughes Payne, Jr.

Joseph Hughes Payne, Jr.

Feb 13, 2024

Joseph Hughes Payne, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He was born on January 29, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Joseph Hughes Payne Sr. and Bunny (Mangrum) Payne. During his youth he enjoyed playing the piano at church and playing sports. Hugh attended the University of Tennessee after high school graduation. He liked being outdoors...

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