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.

Julio César Gudiño Peña

Julio César Gudiño Peña

Jul 3, 2023

Julio César Gudiño Peña, de 51 años, falleció el 3 de julio de 2023 en Springdale, Arkansas. Nació el 26 de abril de 1972 en El Chante, Jalisco, México, a Julio Gudiño y Eva Luz Peña Corona. Julio era un hijo e hermano cariñoso, un marido devoto y un padre dedicado. El era mejor conocido por siempre poner las...

James Stuart Blagg

James Stuart Blagg

Jun 27, 2023

James Stuart Blagg, age 76, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas.  He was born January 13, 1947 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to the late Marion and Pauline (Allen) Blagg. James graduated from Colcord, Oklahoma. He married his wife of 57 years and moved to Springdale. James was quite an entrepreneur.  He was a man that...

Tommy Wayne Lester

Tommy Wayne Lester

Jun 25, 2023

Tommy Wayne Lester, age 75, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born on April 29, 1948, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas to the late William Thomas Lester and Ellen Mae (Frankfather) Lester. Tommy graduated from Fayetteville High School. He honorably served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Henderson (DD-785) during the Vietnam Era....

Lester Lee Fletcher

Lester Lee Fletcher

Jun 19, 2023

Lester Lee Fletcher, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 19,2023 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Jenks, Oklahoma on December 17,1937 to the late Lester Fletcher and Hazel (Whitmire) Fletcher. He found the love of his life as a young man in high school with Pearl Wines and continued this relationship for...

Lee Wayne Truluck

Lee Wayne Truluck

Jun 17, 2023

Lee Wayne Truluck, age 77, passed away at his home in Joplin, Missouri, Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was born in Augusta, Georgia July 31, 1945. Lee worked for Tyson Foods for over 20 years. Prior to Tyson, he worked in the Plastics Manufacturing field holding titles of Supervisor to Plant Manager.

Lee and Linda met in...

Ajeanna Illene Kernes

Ajeanna Illene Kernes

Jun 16, 2023

Ajeanna Illene Kernes, (56) an Angel, graced this planet on December 9th, 1966 to Donald Hodges and Sally Linder. She returned home on June 16th, 2023 from Springdale, Arkansas. From how sacred her spirit was, she never fell short of a miracle and a miracle it was to have the time with her. Ajeanna fulfilled her loyalty to God...

Bobby Joe Ruth

Bobby Joe Ruth

Jun 13, 2023

Bobby Joe Ruth, age 64, died on June 13, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on June 29, 1958 in Coffeyville, Kansas to the late Elmer and Velma (Green) Ruth. He graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelors degree in aeronautical engineering. Bobby spent twenty-four years working for Boeing Company.

He...

Alma Lucille Boyd

Alma Lucille Boyd

Jun 5, 2023

Alma Lucille (Watkins) Boyd age 92, passed away on June 5, 2023. She was born in Japton, Arkansas, on November 25, 1930, to the late Theodore Watkins and Lucille Kilpatrick. Alma attended school in Japton, Arkansas with area coarse work in Madison County. Alma was an active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, and former member of Faith Regular...

Tony Raymond Tucker

Tony Raymond Tucker

Jun 3, 2023

Tony Raymond Tucker, age 57, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on June 3, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on November 13,1965 in Wichita Kansas to Sgt. Everett Tucker and Rena Tucker Taylor. As a child raised in a military family, Tony lived in Arkansas, Puerto Rico, Michigan, and Alaska.  He graduated from Nottoway High School in Nottoway...

George (Bob) Robert Sprague

George (Bob) Robert Sprague

Jun 1, 2023

George (Bob) Sprague age 89, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on December 12, 1933, in San Deigo, California to Ruth Park and George Sprague Jr.

Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Lighthouse Bible Church in Diamond City, Arkansas with Pastor David Dodson officiating...

Walter Wayne Key

Walter Wayne Key

May 29, 2023

Walter "Wayne" Key went to be with his Lord on May 29, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1934, in Dallas, TX to the late Wanda and R.F. "Ted" Key. Wayne grew up in Dallas, TX. He earned his Eagle Scout before graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1952. He attended Victoria Junior College, Victoria, TX.

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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...

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