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.

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...

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. ...

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