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.

Drue June Walker

Drue June Walker

Jul 10, 2022

Drue June Walker was born June 18, 1938, in Combs, the daughter of Gus and Mary (Patrick) Lackey. She died July 10, 2022, in Huntsville at the age of 84.  She enjoyed time in the outdoors camping and fishing, but especially loved to quilt and then give them to her family members.

She was preceded in death...

Keith Allen Cigainero

Keith Allen Cigainero

Jul 8, 2022

Keith Allen Cigainero, age 53 of West Fork, died Friday, July 8, 2022.  He was born July 22, 1968 in Arlington, Texas to Cletus John "C.J." and Olivia Catherine (Pianalto) Cigainero.  Keith enjoyed grilling, cooking and playing video games.  He was also a fan of Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and Star Trek.  He was a talented repairman...

Charles Lawrence Michael

Charles Lawrence Michael

Jul 6, 2022

Charles Lawrence Michael, age 61, died on July 6, 2022, in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on February 6, 1961, to the late Robert L. and Gladys (Roudabush) Michael.

He is survived by his wife Tina (Nichols)Michael; sons, Billy Michael of Anchorage, Alaska, Jared Michael and wife Brandy of Springdale,...

Rachel Joy Stanford

Rachel Joy Stanford

Jul 4, 2022

Rachel Joy "RJ" Stanford, age 19, died on July 4, 2022, in Springdale, Arkansas, born in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2002, to Rodney and Dawn (Timboe) Stanford.

Dear RJ – you came into our world as a true gift of God – a wonderful, early Thanksgiving Day present. At an early age, we began to notice...

Cheryl Lynn Thomas

Cheryl Lynn Thomas

Jul 4, 2022

Cheryl Lynn Thomas, age 60 of Springdale, died July 4, 2022, in Springdale. She was born on September 10, 1961, in Springdale to William Lee and Betty Lou Fuller.

She is survived by her husband Johnny "Clifton" Thomas; son, Wesley Allen Thomas of Springdale; sister, Mary Elizabeth Holloway of Springdale; brothers, Kelly Dewayne...

Jere Lynn Brewer

Jere Lynn Brewer

Jun 28, 2022

Jere Lynn Brewer, age 76, died on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born August 19, 1945 in Attica, Kansas to the late Joe and Dessie (Brown) Brewer.

He was a loving husband and a great fisherman. He spent 45 years as a truck driver and was a race car...

Andrew Floyd Penzo

Andrew Floyd Penzo

Jun 24, 2022

Andrew Floyd Penzo, age 91, of Springdale, died Friday, June 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 20, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to Andrew and Flora (Bariola) Penzo.  Andrew served in the Navy during the Korean War aboard the aircraft carrier Kearsarge.  He retired from Jones Truck Lines after 32 years...

James "Brian" Hillyer

James "Brian" Hillyer

Jun 21, 2022

James "Brian" Hillyer, 61 of Bentonville, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born June 13, 1961 in Shreveport, Louisiana. James, who went by Brian, was adopted at an early age by Norman and Bonnie Hillyer who preceded him in death. Brian was a skilled carpenter, framer, foreman, and so much more. He took...

Herman John Seiter

Herman John Seiter

Jun 14, 2022

Herman John Seiter, 92 of Springdale, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Circle of Life Hospice.  He was born March 15, 1930, in Morrison Bluff, Arkansas, to William Michael and Crescentia Ann (Newman) Seiter.  Herman served in the Navy and was an avid fisherman.  He was a diesel mechanic with Jones Truck Lines and later managed the repair shop. ...

Jeremy Dale Collins

Jeremy Dale Collins

Jun 10, 2022

Jeremy Dale Collins, 44 of Huntsville, died Friday, June 10, 2022 in Springdale. He was born on March 20, 1978 in Fayetteville to Roger Dale and Janice Lynn Collins. Jeremy worked construction nearly all his life. He enjoyed drawing and tattooing. Jeremy also like to fish in his spare time.

Jeremy is proceeded in death by his...

Sandi Leigh Bertaux

Sandi Leigh Bertaux

Jun 10, 2022

Sandi Leigh Bertaux, age 61 of Lowell, died Friday, June 10, 2022 in Lowell, Arkansas. She was born on September 21, 1960 in Tulare, California.

Sandi was homemaker in every sense of the word and she absolutely loved it.  She was the happiest when she was cooking or planning, and planting her flowers and gardens.  She had...

Norman Lynn Traxler

Norman Lynn Traxler

Jun 9, 2022

Norman Lynn Traxler, 70 of Elkins, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his home.  He was born November 22, 1951 in Lowell to Azel Ronald and Ellen Gwendolyn (Pickett) Traxler.  Norman was a gun collector and enthusiast and enjoyed target shooting.  He also enjoyed scuba and sky diving, and traveling.  As a younger man he worked in construction around...

Phyllis Louise Andreasen

Phyllis Louise Andreasen

Jun 5, 2022

Phyllis Louise Andreasen, age 82, died Sunday, June 5, 2022 at her home in Springdale. She was born July 21, 1939 in Ozark, Arkansas, to Jacob "Arlius" and Louise (Rich) Smith.  After Phyllis retired, she enjoyed visiting on the porch with friends and loved time with her family.

She was preceded in death by both parents, a...

Linnie Ruth Yeakley

Linnie Ruth Yeakley

May 29, 2022

Linnie Ruth Yeakley, 60, of Lowell, died Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Springdale. She was born on December 30, 1961, in Jonesborough, Arkansas to the late Elbert and Christine (Dison) Hurst. Linnie enjoyed attending The House Church. She also liked to go thrift shops, yard sales, bingo, and casinos. Her family was very dear to her and she especially...

Vernon Charles Cook

Vernon Charles Cook

May 29, 2022

Vernon Charles Cook, Jr., age 60, died on Sunday, May 29, 2022 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born in Sacramento, California on January, 17, 1962 to Vernon Charles Sr. and Thelma T. (Hasapis) Cook.

Buddy was a graduate of El Dorado High School, in Placerville CA and was an avid sports enthusiast.  He shared his passion for...

Marvin Merle Stephens

Marvin Merle Stephens

May 29, 2022

Marvin Merle Stephens (Steve) passed away at his home in Fayetteville, AR this past Sunday, May 29, 2022. He was born on February 2, 1931 to Charles I. and Leah T. (Trussell) Stephens in the Sellwood district of Portland, OR. He was the youngest of eight children. He married Constance J. Neddo on May 2, 1959 in Fort Riley,...

Leslie D. Phipps

Leslie D. Phipps

May 28, 2022

Leslie D. Phipps, age 82, died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville.  He was born August 16, 1939 in Elkins to Lawrence Riley and Daisy (Harrelson) Phipps.  Leslie retired as a Sargent Major after 35 years of serving in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves.  He enjoyed gardening and was a Christian gentleman.

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Randy Charles Shumate

Randy Charles Shumate

May 21, 2022

Randy Charles Shumate passed away at his home in Springdale, Arkansas, Saturday May 21, 2022, at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Shumate. Randy was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at Fayetteville City Hospital. He spent  most of his life in...

Shirley Aleene Henson

Shirley Aleene Henson

May 19, 2022

Shirley Aleene Henson, age 74 of Winslow, died Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was born August 17, 1947 in Sunset, Arkansas to Add Ancil and Velda Lee (Nobles) Christison.  Shirley was a loving mother and doting grandmother, and enjoyed sewing.  She also loved her congregation at Blackburn Covenant Church where she started a thrift store.

Shirley was...

Fern Juanette Eden

Fern Juanette Eden

May 17, 2022

Fern Juanette (Butler) Eden, 89 of Springdale, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville.  She was born April 16, 1933, in Plumlee, Arkansas to Oscar T. Butler and Vivian Pauline (Greer) Butler. Juanette was a homemaker and well known for her wonderful cooking. Anyone visiting would always be offered something to eat – and...

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