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.
Linda Lou Niccum
Aug 2, 2022
Linda Lou Niccum, age 78, died August 2, 2022, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born March 10, 1944 in Fayetteville to Ralph and Iva (Riggins) Gabbard. Linda spent her early childhood in Crosses, Hazel Valley, and Durham, eventually moving to Fayetteville with her family. On February 27, 1962 she married Kenneth Richard Niccum and together they raised their family....
Darrell Dwayne Day
Jul 31, 2022
Darrell Dwayne Day, age 50, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born in Colombia, Missouri on July 21, 1972, to Jessie and Lola Mae (Reid) Day. On March 27, 1989, Darrell met the love of his life, Melinda Blackston. Â Together they raised their family. He was a welder and then became a landscaper. Darrell was...
Katie Lynn Waddle
Jul 26, 2022
Katie Lynn Waddle, infant daughter of Bryan and Sydney Waddle, died peacefully in her parent's arms on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the family home in Cave Springs, Arkansas.  She was born June 13, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri.  Katie was diagnosed with a life limiting condition while in utero and lived longer than anticipated. She had an abundance...
Curtis Allen Wilson
Jul 26, 2022
Curtis Allen Wilson, age 54 of Springdale, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was born January 13, 1968, in Springdale to Douglas Eddie and Lucille Marie (McGarrah) Wilson. Curtis enjoyed working on vehicles and fix almost anything. He was a good-hearted man, had a great sense of humor, and was someone his family and friends could always depend on. ...
Steven Robert Lawless
Jul 26, 2022
Steven Robert Lawless, age 41, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Lowell, Arkansas. He was born on February 8, 1981, in Springdale, Arkansas to Dale and Beate (Rutzel) Lawless.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jordan Lawless.
He is survived by both parents; his wife, Keisha (Mitchell)...
Joseph Lacy Wood
Jul 25, 2022
Joseph Lacy Wood, 60, of Springdale died July 25, 2022, in Springdale, Arkansas.
Joe was born in Kirkwood, Missouri, in 1962 and attended eight years of grade school at Holy Infant School in Ballwin, Missouri. He graduated from high school at Lafayette High School in Ellisville, Missouri, and attended then-named Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri,...
Juanita Ellen Mitcham
Jul 22, 2022
Juanita Ellen Mitcham, 97, of Cave Springs, formally of Pine Bluff, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, in Rogers. She was born on December 26, 1924, in Golden, Mississippi to the late Edward Martin Jordan and Elenore Miller Jordan. She married Edwin Elton Mitcham on September 20, 1947. Ed and Juanita were married for over 50 years...
Raymond Vaughn Mccray
Jul 15, 2022
Raymond Vaughn McCray , Jr., age 60, died on July 15, 2022 in Springdale, AR. He was born in Malvern, AR on November 13, 1961 to the late Dr Raymond and Lola (Cunningham) Mc Cray. He graduated from Malvern High School in 1980 and the University of Arkansas in 1985.
He was preceded in death by his...
Robert "Bob" Frank Simco
Jul 14, 2022
Robert Frank "Bob" Simco, age 60 of Springdale, died Thursday, July 14, 2022. He was born April 15, 1962 in Fayetteville to Thomas Frank and Geraldine Avon (Osburn) Simco. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, all things Hank Williams, Jr., and was an adrenaline junkie. Above all, he loved spending time with his sons and especially his granddaughter whom he adored....
Carrie Rachel Daniels Traxler
Jul 13, 2022
Carrie Rachel Daniels Traxler, age 83 of Elkins, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022. She was born November 14, 1938 in Gilham, Arkansas, to Robert J. Carrie Venus (MCCulley) Roberson.
Rachel, the name she was known by, lived a mostly happy life with its ups and downs, but always knew things were in God's hands. She became a...
Donald Wayne Vail
Jul 12, 2022
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 12, 2022, Donald Wayne Vail of Fayetteville, Arkansas, was called home to be with Jesus and reunited with the love of his life, Bonnie Ruth. He died peacefully in his sleep at the Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville, Arkansas, at the age of 93.
Don was born...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. ...
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