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.

Gary Paul Sabatini

Gary Paul Sabatini

Jan 27, 2023

Gary Paul Sabatini, age 67, died on Friday, January 27, 2023, in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on December 26, 1955 in Springdale, Arkansas to the late Virgil Paul and Zelma (Zulpo) Sabatini. Gary was a good father, brother, uncle and Nono. Gary was a friend to many, he often loved sitting around with friends to talk about memories...

Jeronimo Saucedo

Jeronimo Saucedo

Jan 20, 2023

Jeronimo Saucedo Hernandez, age 57, passed on Friday, January 20, 2023, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on July 14, 1965 in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico to Jeronimo and Alicia (Hernadez) Saucedo.

He is survived by his parents Jeronimo and Alicia Saucedo; son, Santiago De Jesús Saucedo of Springdale, Arkansas; three daughters, Sandra Saucedo of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,...

Jim Lewis

Jim Lewis

Jan 20, 2023

Jim Lewis, age 51, received the Lord's calling on Friday, January 20, 2023. Jim was born on September 15, 1971 in the Marshall Islands. He is the son of Aikiji and Near Samuel Lewis. On June 11, 1999 he married Juliana Jinuna Lewis in Springdale, Arkansas. Jim was a Pastor at Jitibon Lanlon AOG in Tontitown, alongside Reverend John...

Andrew Paul "Andy" Moffett

Andrew Paul "Andy" Moffett

Jan 18, 2023

Andrew Paul "Andy" Moffett, age 58, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on January 9, 1965, in Springdale, Arkansas to Ernest and Bonnie (Thomas) Moffett. He worked for Wal-Mart as a Baker for 20 years. He loved going on cruises, watching TV and Movies. He had a huge movie and music collection. Andy was...

Antonia Ban-Eg Fowler

Antonia Ban-Eg Fowler

Jan 18, 2023

Antonia Ban-eg Fowler, aka Toni, age 86, passed away peacefully at home in Springdale, Arkansas on January 18, 2023, following an extraordinarily adventurous life. Toni is survived by her husband of 40 years James Fowler; daughter, Carol Altom (Alan); son, Pete Argao (Molly Vigour); five grandchildren; sister, Virginia Hulse (Dave); nieces, Agnes Dailey Barrera and Hortense Miller and many...

Elijah Wesley Waters

Elijah Wesley Waters

Jan 17, 2023

Elijah Wesley Waters was born on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 9:26 in the morning in Little Rock. He died at the age of 2 days old on Tuesday, January 17, at 6:10 AM, in the arms of his mother and father.

He is survived by his parents, Devin and Leanne Waters; one brother, Emerson, and sister,...

Mickey Julius Rochner

Mickey Julius Rochner

Jan 17, 2023

Mickey Julius Rochner, age 74 of Springdale, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born June 24, 1948 in Dewitt, Arkansas to the late Jeff and Hazel Bullock Rochner. Mr. Rochner graduated from Dewitt High School. He was employed 15 years with Cargill of Springdale as a Special Projects Manager....

Zachary "Zack" Lance Wallis

Zachary "Zack" Lance Wallis

Jan 17, 2023

Zachary Lance "Zack" Wallis, 59 of Cave Springs, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.  He was born January 14, 1964, at Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Illinois to Jerry Leroy and Valera Aileen "Val" (Zachary) Wallis.

Zack enlisted in the Navy following high school and was sworn in by his father,...

Cloretta L. Hawley

Cloretta L. Hawley

Jan 16, 2023

Cloretta L. Hawley, age 73 of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away January 16, 2023, at her residence. She was born on August 25, 1949, in Bentonville, Arkansas to the late Roy and Ruth Lane. Cloretta married William Wayne Hawley on August 11, 1978, in Neosho, Missouri. She worked as an invoice clerk for Walmart store #1 in Rogers...

Kermit M. Coover

Kermit M. Coover

Jan 13, 2023

Kermit M. Coover, age 89, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his home in Rogers. He was born April 4, 1933, in Marengo, Iowa to the late Merritt and Inez Cooperider Coover. Mr. Coover served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He received the National Service Medal...

Opal Shirlene Smith

Opal Shirlene Smith

Jan 13, 2023

Opal Shirlene (Whittenburg) Smith, age 72, died on Friday, January 13, 2023, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born June 27, 1950, in Harrison, Arkansas to the late John Elgin and Mary Estaleen (Hayes) Whittenburg. She had a long career and retired from Springdale Public schools. She enjoyed playing card games and dominos with her family. In her...

Justin Scott Harp

Justin Scott Harp

Jan 12, 2023

Justin Scott Harp, age 42, died on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on November 3, 1980 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Stephen and Beverly (Clark) Harp. Justin had a passion for sports. He spent his childhood playing baseball, football, and basketball. Justin was a part of the Springdale Bulldog Baseball State Championship team in 1998....

Sergio Moreno Lozano

Sergio Moreno Lozano

Jan 3, 2023

Sergio Moreno Lozano, age 62, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on October 8, 1960 in Durango, Mexico to Vicente and Raquel (Espinoza) Lazano. He married Raquel Espinoza in Sun Valley, California.

Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2023 at Heritage Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian...

Jo Anne Wade

Jo Anne Wade

Jan 3, 2023

Jo Anne Wade, age 72, died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on August 25, 1950 in Springdale, Arkansas to Curtis Dean and Betty Jo (Whittle) Counts.  On November 4, 2011 she married Edward Wade in Springdale, Arkansas.

Jo Anne was one of the easiest people to love, mainly due to how...

Michael James Hanna

Michael James Hanna

Dec 29, 2022

Michael James Hanna, age 49, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Westfork, Arkansas. He was born on October 20, 1973 in Springdale, Arkansas to James Mark Hanna and Leta Sue Payne.

Michael loved spending quality time with family and friends. He loved to cook. He also had a special gift for...

Stephen Austin Simco

Stephen Austin Simco

Dec 28, 2022

Stephen "Austin" Simco, age 34, of Springdale, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2022 in Springdale. Austin was born on January 15, 1988 in Springdale, Arkansas to Bob and Toni Foster Simco. He graduated from Wyoming Diesel Mechanic School in 2008. He liked working on cars and trucks and loved his motorcycles. He was known for the joy...

Dulce Maria Perez

Dulce Maria Perez

Dec 22, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for Dulce Maria Perez will be 10AM Thursday, December 29, at St. Raphael Catholic Church with burial at Friendship Cemetery . Visitation will be Wednesday 5 to 7pm at the funeral home.

Robert "Tubb" Roy Robinson

Robert "Tubb" Roy Robinson

Dec 21, 2022

Robert Roy "Tubb" Robinson, age 87 and lifelong Springdale resident, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022.  He was born February 8, 1935 in Springdale to Joseph William and Velma Laura (Downum) Robinson.  Tubb graduated from the University of Arkansas, served in the Army Reserves, and was a home builder for many years.  He married Marian Margaret "Margo" Renfrow in Little...

Danny K Whelchel

Danny K Whelchel

Dec 17, 2022

Danny Kay Whelchel, age 71, died Saturday, December 17, 2022, in Huntsville, Arkansas. He was born in Fullerton, California on February 9, 1951 to James Avis and Audrey (Kisor) Whelchel. Danny married the love of his life and best friend, Leah (Hafferlder) Whelchel on August 2, 1997. They celebrated 25 years of marriage on August 2nd this year.

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Charles Freeman Shuster

Charles Freeman Shuster

Dec 7, 2022

Charles Freeman Shuster, age 80 of Tontitown, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Encompass Health of Fayetteville. He was born May 18, 1942 in Huntsville, Arkansas to the late Freeman and Jesse Cornett Shuster. Mr. Shuster graduated from the University of Arkansas Pharmacy School in 1969. On September 1, 1967 he married Charlene Rogers in Little Rock. Mr....

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