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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.

Maeoma "Mae" Magdalene Hagan

Maeoma "Mae" Magdalene Hagan

May 17, 2022

Maeoma Magdalene "Mae" Hagan, age 94 of Springdale, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Springdale. She was born November 10, 1927 in Monette, Arkansas to the late Edward and Margaret (Turley) Heard. Mae moved to California in her childhood and later started her career as a dental technician. She married the late Oliver "Red" Hagan on July 4,...

Sharon Kay Manning

Sharon Kay Manning

May 14, 2022

Sharon Kay Manning, age 70 of Winslow, died Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Fayetteville. She was born on December 13, 1951 in Huntington, West Virginia to Hubert and Lucille (Stout) Poynter. In her early years, she lived in West Virginia before moving to California where she met her future husband. She married Kenneth Ray Manning on March 5, 1969,...

Roberta "Bobbie" Pauline Plant

Roberta "Bobbie" Pauline Plant

May 12, 2022

Roberta Pauline "Bobbie" Plant, age 76 of Springdale, died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at her home.  She was born July 19, 1945 in Fayetteville to Robert Paul and Lila Louise (Buell) Mason.  Bobbie was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed cooking for them.  She was a fan of the PBR rodeo, going to the theater, and volunteered for...

Jon "Texxaco" Joel Linderman

Jon "Texxaco" Joel Linderman

May 9, 2022

Jon Joel "Texxaco" Linderman, age 65 of Springdale, died Monday, May 9, 2022 at his home.  He was born October 18, 1956 in Middletown, Ohio to Samuel and Katherine (Price) Linderman.  He served in the Army and was then a sales representative with Shamrock Bolt and Screw for over 35 years.

Texxaco enjoyed time with family and...

Candice Lee Haight

Candice Lee Haight

Apr 25, 2022

Candice Lee Haight, age 71, of Springdale passed away April 25, 2022 after an illness. She was born August 11, 1950, in Ferguson, MO to Harold and Greta (Oelsen) Felker.

She lived a simple life spending her working years dedicated to serving the medical needs of patients at various hospitals in Joplin, MO, Wichita, KS and Springdale,...

Sofia Rachel Lazo - Flores

Sofia Rachel Lazo - Flores

Apr 22, 2022

Sofia Rachel Lazo – Flores, age 9, died on April 22, 2022, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on June 28, 2012 in Springdale to Roberto lazo and Carolina Flores

Sofia my baby, you were a very brave and strong little girl. Your heart was strong until the end. Unfortunately, your little lungs were...

William "Bill" Charles Thomas

William "Bill" Charles Thomas

Apr 15, 2022

William Charles "Bill" Thomas, age 83 of Springdale, died April 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born November 22, 1938 in Austin, Texas to Curtis Clarence and Emma Virginia (Miner) Thomas. He entered the Navy as a young man and served his county faithfully. On August 24, 1974 Bill married Anita Jane Burson in...

Rick Allan Harp

Rick Allan Harp

Apr 15, 2022

Rick Allan Harp, age 65 of Elm Springs, died Friday, April 15, 2022 at his home.  He was born July 15, 1956, in Springdale to Willard and Geraldine (Snavely) Harp.  Rick was a sales representative with Schwan's for 15 years and recently retired from Frito-Lay after 20 years.  He enjoyed spending time with his wife, camping, his 3 dogs,...

Linda Lou Suarez

Linda Lou Suarez

Apr 15, 2022

Linda Lou Suarez, age 81 of Springdale, died Friday, April 15, 2022 at her home.  She was born May 6, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Earl Larue and Helen Mae (Maze) Wainscott.  Linda loved fishing, going to the casino, and in her earlier years, bowling.  She enjoyed making ceramic art pieces and operated a ceramics store for a time. ...

Linda Sue Sparks

Linda Sue Sparks

Apr 13, 2022

Linda Sue Sparks, age 67, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Springdale. She was born on June 29, 1954 in Hindsville to Joseph and Pearlie (Moppin) Wade.

Linda was married to William Sparks for 48 years. Linda spent her time working in her flower gardens, putting puzzles together, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was...

Melvin Lawrence Pianalto

Melvin Lawrence Pianalto

Apr 13, 2022

Melvin Lawrence Pianalto, age 73 of Springdale, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.  He was born May 12, 1948, in Fayetteville, the oldest child of Lawrence Sereno and Lucy Marie (Piazza) Pianalto.  Melvin was the protector of his family and a friend to everyone he met.  He was always looking to help others and truly...

Virginia Catherine Rice

Virginia Catherine Rice

Apr 12, 2022

Virginia Catherine Rice, age 90 of Springdale, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at her home. She was born April 20, 1931, in Fisher, Arkansas to William Homer and Elsie Alina (Mabry) Sanders. Virginia married James Harold Rice who preceded her in death on October 19, 2016. She was an incredible homemaker and showered her family with love....

Maxie Carol Talsma

Maxie Carol Talsma

Apr 9, 2022

Maxie Carol Talsma, 73 of Springdale, closed her eyes for the last time on Saturday, April 9 , 2022 and stepped into her eternal heavenly home.  Maxie was born April 12, 1948 in Rupert, Idaho, to Alva Albert Fennell and Betty Lucille Lewis.

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Kent Lloyd Snow

Kent Lloyd Snow

Apr 5, 2022

Kent Lloyd Snow, 57, of Springdale, died April 5, 2022 at his home.  He was born February 26, 1965 in Springdale to Vernon Ray Snow and Carolyn Lea (Yarbrough) Snow. He was proceeded in death by his father and grandparents.

Kent was a lifetime member of Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church of Springdale.  He enjoyed gardening,...

Larry "Chig" Glenn Graham

Larry "Chig" Glenn Graham

Mar 28, 2022

Larry Glenn "Chig" Graham, age 46 of Springdale, died March 28, 2022 in North Carolina.  He was born October 10, 1975 in Springdale.  Chig was a truck driver and farmer throughout his life and enjoyed his work very much, and was devoted to his family.

He is survived by his parents, Glenn Graham and Susan (Barnes) Gayer;...

Frank Lee Atkins

Frank Lee Atkins

Mar 26, 2022

Frank Lee Atkins, 70 of Seligman, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born September 9, 1951 in Rogers, Arkansas to the late Marvin and Norma McCurdy Atkins. On March 17, 1997 he married Charlotte "Ann" Harp. Frank was a master industrial metal fabricator most of his life. In addition to his parents, Frank...

Thomas Eugene Maze

Thomas Eugene Maze

Mar 23, 2022

Thomas Eugene  Maze, 82 of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Circle of Life Hospice. He was born May 1, 1939, in Montreal, Missouri to Lonnie Thomas and Esther Mae (Todd) Maze. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers William Maze and Waine Maze. He is survived by his wife, June Maze, of...

Eleanor Alice Newhouse

Eleanor Alice Newhouse

Mar 15, 2022

Eleanor Alice Newhouse, age 87 of Springdale, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She was born on April 15, 1934, in Belle Plaine, Iowa to the late Arnold Rudolph and June (Cox) Camenisch. After graduating from Brooklyn High School, she married Donald Roscoe Newhouse. They shared over 40 wonderful years of marriage before his passing on July 10, 1998. In...

Bill Henry Brandt

Bill Henry Brandt

Mar 8, 2022

Billy Henry "Bill" Brandt, age 83 of Springdale, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.  He was born April 18, 1938, in Littlefield, Texas to Ernest John and Ruth Bernece (Goertz) Brandt.  Bill graduated with a Civil Engineering degree from Texas Tech University.  He began farming in Friona, Texas in 1961 and then...

Barbara Ann Bowen

Barbara Ann Bowen

Mar 2, 2022

Barbara Ann Bowen, age 74, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on December 5, 1947 to the late Otis Edward "Johnny" Jr. and Freda Merle (Eaton) Cole. On August 4, 1965, she married the love of her life Harold Bowen in Springdale, Arkansas. Barbara spent many years working as...

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