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.

Bobby Don Barron

Bobby Don Barron

Dec 2, 2023

Bobby Don Barron, age 62, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on February 12, 1961 in Springdale, Arkansas to the late Calvin and Lola (McCoy) Barron.

Bobby was a man of many passions. He loved spending time outdoors, fishing, gardening and hobby farming. He was also a hard worker and...

Robert "Roneal" Toon

Robert "Roneal" Toon

Dec 1, 2023

Robert "Roneal" Toon age 81 passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at his home in Springdale.  He was born on July 1, 1942 in Porum, Oklahoma to the late Helen Curnutt  and Nuell L. Toon.  Ro was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Sarah Frances Kupsick Toon and brother, Donnie Toon.

Ro worked as...

Jesus Rojo

Jesus Rojo

Nov 30, 2023

Jesús Rojo, de 60 años, de Springdale, falleció el jueves 30 de noviembre de 2023 en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Little Rock. Nació el 1 de julio de 1963 en Zimapan Hidalgo, México, hijo de Roberto Rojo Vega y Celerina García Espino. Jesús es precedido en la muerte por su padre, Roberto Rojo Vega; dos...

Jose Juan Barroso Rodriquez

Jose Juan Barroso Rodriquez

Nov 30, 2023

Jose Juan Barroso Rodriquez, age 69 passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.  He was born on October 30, 2023 in Irapuato Guara Juato, Mexico to the late Margarito Barroso and Francisco Rodriguez.

Jose is survived by wife, Ma Del (Maria) Carmen Cervantes; children, Maricela Barroso, Elisa Barroso, Josefina Barroso, Juan...

Billie Jean Chapman

Billie Jean Chapman

Nov 29, 2023

Billie Jean Chapman, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1948 in Newton County, Arkansas to the late Archie and Dorothy (Reynolds) Sams. Billie enjoyed cooking and fishing. She retired from Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. She will be remembered for her kind and giving spirit. Billie was a dependable source...

Mary Janice Brashear

Mary Janice Brashear

Nov 17, 2023

Mary "Niecie" Janice Brashear, age 76, died Friday, November 17, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born on September 27, 1947 in Atkins, Arkansas to the late LeRoy and Martha Cathryn (Whittenburg) McNutt.

She loved reading mysteries and biographies. Niecie would read for hours. She attended the University of Arkansas but was just...

James Thomas Mcfarland

James Thomas Mcfarland

Nov 15, 2023

James Thomas McFarland ("Mac") passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Meadowview Healthcare and Rehab in Huntsville Arkansas. He was born on December 8, 1947, in Danville, Kentucky to Mildred Irene Collins and Woodrow Pershing McFarland. After graduation from Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio "Mac" enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served in...

Charles Michael (Mike) Burlingame

Charles Michael (Mike) Burlingame

Nov 11, 2023

Charles Michael (Mike) Burlingame (66) of Tontitown Arkansas, passed away on November 11, 2023. Mike, known as "Game" to many of his friends, was born on January 22,1957 in Dayton, Ohio to Mary and Billy Joe Burlingame. In 1961, his family relocated to Norman, Oklahoma where he grew up as an active member of the boy scouts. Mike graduated...

Melisa Gail Todd

Melisa Gail Todd

Nov 5, 2023

Melisa Gail Todd, age 50, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was born on July 1, 1973 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Richard "Dickie" Copeland and Brenda (Raines) Morgan. Melisa worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She liked to help others and wanted to save the world. Melisa was very proud of her three...

Barbara Louise Evans

Barbara Louise Evans

Oct 31, 2023

Barbara Louise Evans, age 82, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas.  She was born on July 15, 1941 in Buxton, Maine to Joseph and Julia (Stuart) Crowe.  She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Crowe, Rohn Crowe, Norman Sufficool; two grandchildren, Jeremy Blakely and Jordan Simpson; stepfather, Stanley Sufficool

Barbara was a...

Erma "June" Maze

Erma "June" Maze

Oct 29, 2023

Erma "June" Maze, 83, of Springdale passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born November 18, 1939 in Clifty, Arkansas to the late Albert and Essie Webb Davidson. She enjoyed crocheting and making baby blankets for her grandkids and great grandkids. June truly loved spending time with her family. She was always up to going to watch the...

James Henry Whittle

James Henry Whittle

Oct 28, 2023

James Henry Whittle, age 89, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Huntsville, Arkansas. He was born on January 2, 1934 in Pilgrams Rest, Arkansas to the late Henry Calvin and Nina Rose (Fletcher) Whittle.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Yvonne Whittle, brothers, Milo and Thomas Whittle, sisters, Daisy Couch, Susie Owen,...

Brandon Phillip Flanagan

Brandon Phillip Flanagan

Oct 24, 2023

Brandon Phillip Flanagan, age 30, passed away on October 24, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 22, 1993 in San Diego, California to Ernest Kochel and Kyle Flanagan. Brandon married Kelley Petersen on November 1, 2019 and was the proud fur dad of Fiona, Zoey, and Hopper.  From a young age, Brandon was always a thoughtful...

Vianey Abilene Verde

Vianey Abilene Verde

Oct 23, 2023

Vianey Abilene Verde, age 17, died on Monday, October 23, 2023 in Lowell, Arkansas. She was born April 10, 2006 in Bentonville, Arkansas to Luciano and Charity Verde. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Fidencio Verde.

Vianey is survived by parents, Luciano and Charity Verde; two brothers, Ivan and Ariel Verde of Rogers, Arkansas; sister,...

Mary Ernestine Gibbs

Mary Ernestine Gibbs

Oct 15, 2023

Mary Ernestine Gibbs, age 66, died on October 15, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born in Ozark, Arkansas on July 4, 1957 to Earnest and Bonnie (Thomas) Moffett. She graduated from Fayetteville High School. She then attended the University of Arkansas, where she graduated with a degree in nursing and specialized in cardiac care. Her first job as...

Ralph Edward Gresham

Ralph Edward Gresham

Oct 3, 2023

Ralph Edward Gresham, age 83 passed away on October 3, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on December 3, 1939 in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late Edward Henry Gresham and Norma Mae (Griffith) Gresham. After high school he joined the United States Air Force Reserves where he worked as a medic. Ralph worked within manufacturing as a...

Herminia Moreno Peraldes

Herminia Moreno Peraldes

Oct 1, 2023

Herminia Moreno Peraldes, age 83 passed away on October 1, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born on April 25, 1940 in Durango, Durango Mexico to the late Mariano Moreno Aguirre and Maria del Carmen Peraldes Silva. Herminia married Lauro Garcia and together they raised ten children. She worked as a registered nurse. Herminia had a heart to help...

Felipe Alvarado

Felipe Alvarado

Sep 17, 2023

Felipe Alvarado age 64 passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 in Springdale.  He was born on May 17, 1959 in Juan Aldama Zacatecas, Mexico to Marie de Jesus Lira Saucedo and Lucio Alvarado Flores.  Felipe enjoyed watching sports, especially baseball. He loved listening to all kinds of country Spanish music. Felipe was known by all as an easy person...

Jose Grana Onesto

Jose Grana Onesto

Sep 15, 2023

Jose Grana-Onesto, age 43 passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on February 8, 1980 in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico to Vicente Grana-Gonzalez and Consuelo Onesto-Gonzales. Jose enjoyed landscaping.

Mass services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 22, 2023 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Fayetteville with Father Jason Tyler. Visitation will follow...

Ruth Virginia Jones

Ruth Virginia Jones

Sep 9, 2023

Ruth Virginia (Carney) Jones, age 98, died on September 9, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 26, 1924 to the late Kenworth and Julia Ann (Kanary) Carney. Ruth was a proud graduate of Needham (MA) High School and also attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Ruth...

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.