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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.

Tony Franklin Williams

Tony Franklin Williams

May 27, 2023

Tony Franklin Williams, 52, died on May 27, 2023 in Decatur, Arkansas. Tony was born on November 12, 1970 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Franklin Williams and Karen Castel. Tony and his wife Vicki enjoyed spending time together outdoors especially floating the river. Tony will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, and friend.

Tony is survived...

Jerry Lee Baker

Jerry Lee Baker

May 25, 2023

Jerry Lee Baker, age 84, died on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on March 12, 1939 in St. Paul, Arkansas to the late Frank and Mary (Davis) Baker. Jerry graduated from Springdale High School in 1957. He attended the University of Arkansas where he graduated with a BSBA in June of 1961. He was...

Ruben Almaraz

Ruben Almaraz

May 25, 2023

Rubén Almaraz Nació el 26 de septiembre de 1933 En Puriantzicuaro Guanajuato México. Contrajo Matrimonio el 12 de mayo de 1965 con su querida esposa Sofia. Le sobreviven siete hijos: Eva, José, Matilde, Martin y Magdalena, Rubén y Jesus. Estos les han dado 18 nietos y 3 bisnietos.

Rubén llego a dedicar su vida como Testigo de...

Donald Robert Brown

Donald Robert Brown

May 22, 2023

Donald Robert Brown, age 34, died on May 22, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 20, 1989 to Gina Chavez and his stepdad Eddy Chavez. Donald was an owner operator of his own truck and loved truck driving. He enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors, rodeo, horseback riding, fishing, camping and...

John Edward Havely

John Edward Havely

May 15, 2023

John Edward Havely, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday May 15, 2023 in Lowell, Arkansas. He was born in Maude, Oklahoma on January 3, 1933 to the late Henry and Hilda (Kooyers) Havely. John graduated from Barnsdall (Oklahoma) High School in 1951. He married his high school sweetheart, Carol on December 20, 1952....

Ronald Lee Powell

Ronald Lee Powell

May 13, 2023

Ronald Lee Powell, 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Springdale, Arkansas. Ron was born on December 18, 1942, to Johnnie and Mamie Powell in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating high school in Eminence, Missouri he went on to study engineering at the School of Mines in Rolla, Missouri....

Alecia Denece Skaggs

Alecia Denece Skaggs

May 12, 2023

Alecia "Denece" Skaggs, age 71, of Elkins, formally of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on May 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 23, 1951 in Huntsville, Arkansas to the late Wanda Roach and raised by her late uncle and aunt, Floyd and Louis Nothdurft. She enjoyed visiting with her grandchildren,...

Stan David Julich

Stan David Julich

May 7, 2023

Stan David Julich, age 64, of West Fork, Arkansas passed away on May 7, 2023. He was born on September 23, 1958 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late James David and Jo Ann Julich. Stan worked for Service Supply Company in Fayetteville, Arkansas for 37 plus years. He was a collector and enjoyed auctions and loved the...

Monzer Jules Mansour

Monzer Jules Mansour

May 4, 2023

 Monzer Mansour was a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a first generation American, born to a Colombian mother and Palestinian father in 1963. He completed his education at Georgia State and the University of Georgia with two masters in philosophy and religious studies as well as a law degree. Monzer began a bilingual law practice in Northwest Arkansas in 1997. As an attorney, he was known for...

Cynthia Lynn Jefferson

Cynthia Lynn Jefferson

May 4, 2023

Cynthia Lynn Jefferson, age 64, died on May 4, 2023 in Rogers, Arkansas. She was born on January 14, 1959 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Alan and Shirley (Sanders) Jefferson. Cynthia was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her mother, Shirley Jefferson; son, Robert and his wife Rebecca Clements of Springdale, Arkansas; daughter,...

Norma Yvonne Whittle

Norma Yvonne Whittle

May 3, 2023

Norma Yvonne Whittle , age 87, died on May 3, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on May 15, 1935, in Hindsville, Arkansas to Odie Raymond and Mary Evelyn (Bell) Sheperd.  Yvonne was preceded in death by both parents and a sister, Donna Ruth Johnson.

She is survived by her...

Marvin Lee Stout Jr

Marvin Lee Stout Jr

Apr 27, 2023

Marvin Lee Stout, Jr. age 45, died on April 27, 2023 in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. He was born on April 17, 1978 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Marvin was a life-long resident of Springdale, Arkansas. He was an over the road truck driver and a proud employee of JB Hunt Transportation. Marvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, country music, gambling, picking on...

Teresa Iwaki

Teresa Iwaki

Apr 24, 2023

Teresa Iwaki, age 59, died on April 24, 2023, in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on February 21, 1964 in Misawa, Japan to the late Ralph and Yasuko (Iwaki) Brock. Graduating with a Master's Degree in Anthropology from the University of Arkansas, she worked on several archeological digs, including overseas. She also encouraged many students by...

Binnie Barry

Binnie Barry

Apr 22, 2023

Binnie Barry, age 73, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on April 22, 2023. She was born on July 19, 1949 in Namdrik Atoll, Marshall Islands. Binnie retired from Campbell Soup Company. She worked hard and set a strong example for her family, which she loved dearly. Binnie was a devoted and faithful Christian and...

Matthew Barton "Bart" Hamby, Jr.

Matthew Barton "Bart" Hamby, Jr.

Apr 13, 2023

Matthew Barton "Bart" Hamby, Jr. passed away peacefully at Baptist Springhill Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas, on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 73. He was surrounded with love and family by his side as he met Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. Born on September 19, 1949 in Henryetta, OK, to Matthew Barton and...

Walter Edward Watkins

Walter Edward Watkins

Apr 10, 2023

Walter Edward Watkins, age 76, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born on January 4, 1947, in Searcy, Arkansas to Jane Sheets and Raymond Watkins. Raymond left to pursue other interest. Jane later married Porter Sheets. The relationship between Walter and Porter was strained....

Ronald L Butler

Ronald L Butler

Apr 7, 2023

Ronald L Butler, age 88, passed away at the Washington Regional Hospital on Friday, April 7, 2023. He was born in Hillsboro, WI on August 2, 1934, the middle child of 5 boys, to Earl and Margie (Shaker) Butler. He attended Hillsboro schools, graduating in 1952. His strong work ethic and ability to fix almost everything came from working...

Gary Kurtis Schwartz

Gary Kurtis Schwartz

Apr 3, 2023

Gary Kurtis Schwartz,78, died peacefully at home on April 3, 2023, in Springdale, Arkansas. Born on April 12, 1944, in Tampa, Florida, to Kurtis W. and Janice Swanson Schwartz, he grew up and completed high school in Wessington Springs, South Dakota.  An active athlete, he participated in football, basketball, baseball and track and field. Gary was South Dakota Prep...

Johnny Clifton Thomas

Johnny Clifton Thomas

Apr 2, 2023

Johnny Clifton Thomas, age 63 of Lowell, Arkansas passed away on April 2, 2023.  He was born on April 23, 1959 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to the late Johnny Thomas and Mary (Bayley) Thomas.  Cliff was a hardworking person, providing for his family with his floor installation business for over 40 years.  He was a happy-go-lucky kind of person with...

Gregory Alan Miller

Gregory Alan Miller

Mar 31, 2023

Gregory Alan Miller, age 67 of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born on June 1, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, to William Howard Miller and Norma Zoe (Saylor) Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents and only brother, David William Miller.

Greg married Freda Guth of DeSoto,...

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