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.

Joan Darlene Riesen

Joan Darlene Riesen

Mar 8, 2023

Joan Darlene Riesen, age 84 of Rogers, Arkansas passed away on March 8, 2023, at Circle of Life Hospice Center in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on December 30, 1938, in Wellington, Kansas to the late Floyd and Hazel Lee Fox. She loved to fish, line dance, crafting and sewing, playing games...

Loyd Scott Test

Loyd Scott Test

Mar 4, 2023

Loyd Scott Test, age 90, of Springdale died on March 4, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on March 2, 1933 in Brush Creek, Arkansas to the late Hiram A. and Maggie (Lowe) Test. He graduated from Springdale High School in 1951. Loyd worked in the canning industry for the Steele Company and Allen Canning Company....

Lois Mae Guess

Lois Mae Guess

Mar 3, 2023

Lois Mae Guess, age 89 of Springdale, died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. She was born March 30, 1933 in Green Forest, Arkansas to Delbert and Fredia Disheroon Usrey. On November 1, 1952, she married Carroll Guess. Lois worked as a secretary for Springdale Memorial Hospital where she enjoyed learning from doctors and nurses....

Gary Kurtis Schwartz

Gary Kurtis Schwartz

Mar 3, 2023

Gary Kurtis Schwartz, age 78, died on April 3, 2023, in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born April 12, 1944, in Tampa, Florida to the late Kurtis W. and Janice (Marlene) Schwartz. Gary honorably served in the US Army. He is preceded in death by his sister, Cheryl Schwartz.

He is survived by his wife, Mryna (Patton) Schwartz;...

Steven Allen Crawford

Steven Allen Crawford

Mar 3, 2023

Steven Allen Crawford, age 67, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, in Springdale, Arkansas. Steven was born January 29, 1956, in Fresno, California to Curley Crawford and Oleada Sage. In 1982, he moved to Arkansas where he was self-employed carpet layer. Steven's hobbies included collecting zippo lighters, playing pool and having cook outs with friends and family. He...

Glenda Kay Siemens

Glenda Kay Siemens

Feb 25, 2023

 Glenda Kay Siemens, 84 of Clarksville, Arkansas, died Saturday, February 25, 2023, at her home.  She was born September 15, 1938 in Enid, Oklahoma, to James Jesse and Rena Faye (Coleman) Fields.  Glenda was a homemaker throughout her life and devoted to her husband and family.  She married Gene Siemens on August 30, 1956, in Oklahoma City, where they began...

Leonard Floyd Pianalto

Leonard Floyd Pianalto

Feb 23, 2023

Leonard Floyd Pianalto passed away at his home in Tontitown on February 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Leonard was born on July 9, 1929, in Tontitown where he lived his 93 years making his hometown a better place. He was the 9 th child of 13 children born to the late Leo and Lucy Pianalto. He was...

Dorothy Lee White

Dorothy Lee White

Feb 23, 2023

Dorothy Lee White, age 90, died on Thursday, February 23, 2023, in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born January 30, 1933, in Marble, Arkansas to the late Euell Lee and Kate Rea (Littrell) Yarbrough.

She was preceded by her husband, Doyle Hugh White; two brothers, Paul Yarbrough, Ray Yarbrough; son, Michael White and one...

Katherine Jean Mitchell

Katherine Jean Mitchell

Feb 16, 2023

Katherine Jean Mitchell, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2023, in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born October 28, 1953 in Fayetteville, AR to John and Zella (Burnett) Davenport.

Kathy was very creative and adventurous. Throughout her years she enjoyed crafting, camping, fishing, gardening, decorating, traveling and even skydiving. She worked various...

Loy Lee Carter

Loy Lee Carter

Jan 31, 2023

Loy Lee Carter, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born on April 1, 1936, in Marble, Arkansas to the late Vernon George Carter and Sybil Holt. Loy was privileged to live a life full of travel and adventure. In 1953 he graduated from Kingston, Arkansas before setting off on his lifetime...

Jim Mei Lee

Jim Mei Lee

Jan 28, 2023

Jim Mei Lee, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on May 18, 1937, in Canton, China (now called Guangzhou, China) to Sing Job and Yet Fan (Chew) Lee. He was proceeded in death by both parents, 6 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his...

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...

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