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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.

Robert Lynn Carter

Robert Lynn Carter

Dec 31, 2021

Robert Lynn "Bobby" Carter, age 65, of Elkins, died Friday, December 31, 2021.  He was born February 27, 1956 in Newport, Arkansas to Roy F. "Pete" and Wanda Lynn (Wilson) Carter.  Bobby was a brick mason throughout his life.  He enjoyed fishing and especially time with his family and granddaughters.

He is survived by four children, Bobby...

Barbara Mabry

Barbara Mabry

Dec 26, 2021

Barbara Mabry, 75, of Tontitown, died Sunday, December 26, 2021.  She was born May 29, 1946 in Miami, Oklahoma, to Herb and Lavena (Tyer) Watkins.  Barbara loved the Lord and always prayed when someone asked or if she felt the need to for someone.  She retired from Arkansas Western Gas, a job she very much enjoyed. She also enjoyed...

Ronald "Jim" Lee Otis

Ronald "Jim" Lee Otis

Dec 26, 2021

Ronald "Jim" Lee Otis, 73, of Farmington, died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the home of his sister.  He was born April 16, 1948 in Rolla, Missouri to Richard and Ida Lucinda (Maxwell) Otis.

Charlotte Lynn Piazza

Charlotte Lynn Piazza

Dec 25, 2021

Charlotte Lynn Piazza, age 84, of Tontitown, died Christmas morning, December 25, 2021, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.  Born Frances Hope Hisey to Mary Margaret Hisey in Wichita, Kansas, on September 7, 1937, Charlotte Lynn Hunt was adopted by Harry and Edna Hunt, and their daughter, Carol, of Valley Center, Kansas on November 24, 1937....

Sandra Jean Burton

Sandra Jean Burton

Dec 23, 2021

Sandra Jean Burton, age 65, of Winslow, died Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born October 9, 1956, in Bainbridge, New York. Sandra retired from the United States Air Force after serving 20 as a Safety Craftsman. She volunteered daily at the local Meals Program serving her community. She was a great friend, a loving mother and wife, and...

Diantha Mae Randall

Diantha Mae Randall

Dec 23, 2021

Diantha Mae Randall, age 54, of Lowell, died Thursday, December 23, 2021, at her home.  She was born September 2, 1967, in Springdale to Jerry William "Jody" and Billie Jean (Sams) Alverson.  Diantha was a very hard-working individual and loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She took a family trip in 2015 to see the ocean for the first...

Bernyce Marie Anderson

Bernyce Marie Anderson

Dec 22, 2021

Bernyce "Bea" Anderson passed away on December 22, 2021. Bea was born on June 8, 1920 to Margaret and Anton Felling, at Suk Centre, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Anderson, on November 20, 1998.  Bea is survived by stepson David Anderson of Champlin, MN.; numerous siblings, nieces and nephews.

She was a...

Clifford Earl Burton

Clifford Earl Burton

Dec 18, 2021

Clifford Earl Burton, age 66, of Winslow, died Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was born November 13, 1955, in Peoria, Illinois. Clifford retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant after serving 21 as an aerospace mechanic. He was a farmer, a talented wood craftsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. He was a great neighbor,...

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Meyer

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Meyer

Dec 18, 2021

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Meyer, age 66, of Springdale, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born September 19, 1955 in Emporia, Kansas  to Robert Willis and Helen May (Schutter) Meyer. On December 23, 1993 he married the love of his life, Isabel, and together they raised their family. Jerry had a love for...

Victoria Joan "Vicky" Lachance

Victoria Joan "Vicky" Lachance

Dec 17, 2021

Victoria Joan "Vicky" Lachance, age 61, of Springdale, died Friday, December 17, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer.  She was born July 22, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Harry Albert and Joan Marie (Reynolds) Wendt.

Vicky loved to go camping with her devoted friends.  She also enjoyed traveling, playing Bingo with her sisters, and watching...

Elinor Merle Paasch

Elinor Merle Paasch

Dec 14, 2021

Elinor Merle Paasch, age 92, of Springdale, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021.  She was born March 23, 1929 in Pierceville, Kansas, to Ira Chester and Cecil Fern (Clark) Bates.  Elinor enjoyed painting, quilting and sewing.  She was also a fantastic cook and a longtime member of University Baptist Church in Fayetteville.

Elinor was preceded in death by...

Terri Lynn Stricker

Terri Lynn Stricker

Dec 10, 2021

Terri Lynn Stricker, age 72, of Farmington, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 in Fayetteville.  She was born on April 4, 1949 to James F. and Geraldine A. (Walker) Smith in St. Louis, Missouri, the eldest of five children.

In 1967, Terri committed her life to know and serve her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  That same...

Joan Marilyn Taylor

Joan Marilyn Taylor

Dec 9, 2021

On December 9 th , 2021 Joan Taylor, 91 years old, died in Springdale, Arkansas.

Joan Marilyn Soderholm was born August 9, 1930 in Duluth, Minnesota to Alfred Carl (1903-1938) and Ida Christine (Helmer) Soderholm (1907-1980) in Duluth, Minnesota at St. Luke's Hospital. Three years later her only sibling Wallace Alfred Soderholm (1933-1987) affectionately known as "Bud"...

Harold Rollin Barron

Harold Rollin Barron

Dec 8, 2021

Harold Rollan Barron, age 87 of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born February 27, 1934 in Springdale, Arkansas to the late Albert and Daisy Hearn Barron. Harold graduated from Springdale High School where he was voted Most Friendly. He was employed 38 years as Plant Manager with Heekin...

Thomas James Wylie

Thomas James Wylie

Dec 5, 2021

Thomas James Wylie passed away with his family by his side in Springdale, Arkansas, on December 5, 2021 at the age of 74. He recently relocated from his longtime home in Boca Raton, Florida, to be closer to his family who will all dearly miss the man they called "Tommy."

His life's passions spanned aviation, computers, travel,...

Bennett "Ben" T. Nylund

Bennett "Ben" T. Nylund

Dec 4, 2021

Bennett "Ben" T. Nylund, 84, of Springdale, died December 4, 2021.  He was born May 7, 1937 in Cook, Minnesota to Ted and Eva (Sokoloski) Nylund.  Ben was the eldest of six children.

When Ben was 15 years old, he and his younger brother, Curt, won the Minnesota state 4-H talent contest, by playing the guitar, singing...

Sheran Corine Henson

Sheran Corine Henson

Nov 19, 2021

Sheran Corine Henson, age 66 of Farmington, died Friday, November 19, 2021 in Fayetteville. She was born May 31, 1955 in Brawley, California, to Lee and Leta Mae McClelland Daniel. Sheran married William Dale "Smokey" Henson. Together they owned and operated S&R Trucking. She was devoted to her family, loved flower gardening especially lilies. Sheran was preceded in death...

Bill Counts

Bill Counts

Nov 13, 2021

Bill D. Counts, 79, of Deer, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at his home.  He was born April 10, 1942 in Hindsville to John and Myrtha (Davis) Counts.

Bill graduated from Springdale High School in 1960. As a young man he was called to preach, and after graduating from Baptist Bible College in May of 1971, he...

Andrea Diane Poplin

Andrea Diane Poplin

Nov 6, 2021

Andrea Diane Poplin, age 44, died Saturday, November 6, 2021, in Springdale.  She was born February 14, 1977 in Coos Bay, Oregon.  Andrea's Christian faith was very strong.  She remained a positive person even through her serious health problems.  She was a mother to many foster children over the years and was devoted to her family and...

Lawrence Woodrow Remagen

Lawrence Woodrow Remagen

Nov 3, 2021

Lawrence Woodrow Remagen (Larry), age 100, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, following a brief stay in "Heroes Haven" at the Veteran's Health System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born July 27, 1921, in York Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, to Henry Glen and Carrie Mae (Bogard) Remagen.

Larry served in...

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