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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 Paul Sexton

Robert Paul Sexton

Oct 28, 2021

Robert Paul Sexton, age 90, died Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Quail Ridge Living Center in Colcord, Oklahoma.  He was born February 15, 1931 in Hollis, Oklahoma, to Robert Cecil and Willie Gervaise (Hobbs) Sexton.  He was a highly respected and admired man by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn,...

Ava Theresa Moore

Ava Theresa Moore

Oct 21, 2021

Ava Theresa Moore, 82, of Springdale, died Thursday, October 21, 2021 in Kansas, Oklahoma.  She was born October 4, 1939 in Springdale to Hal Vincent and Ava (Atkinson) Little.

Ava is preceded in death by her mother and father, her sister Helen, and brother Butch, and her infant son.  She will be loved and missed by her...

Robert Wayne "Bob" Lebow

Robert Wayne "Bob" Lebow

Oct 20, 2021

Robert "Bob" Wayne LeBow passed away Wednesday morning, October 20, 2021, near his home in Denison, Texas. He was taken from us by cancer and was assisted in transition by hospice.

Robert was born on August 17, 1946 in Springdale, Arkansas, and lived most of his life close to his birthplace. He married...

Victoria Lynn Hayes

Victoria Lynn Hayes

Oct 12, 2021

Victoria Lynn Hayes, 73, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at her home.  She was born November 17, 1947 in Pine Bluff to Nano Jack and Catherine Turchi, Sr.  Victoria married Robert David Hayes August 26, 1967 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pine Bluff.

Victoria lived a life of serving others by volunteering (St. Raphael...

Steven Michael Vandiver

Steven Michael Vandiver

Oct 12, 2021

Steve was born to J.D. and Geraldine Vandiver in Stanton, Texas on March 25, 1952. He died on October 12, 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He was raised by Christian parents with love and was baptized at age ten. His parents afforded him all the education he could stand. Steve married Donna Vandiver née McMillan of Mobile, Alabama in 1982....

April Michelle (Agin) Bryant

April Michelle (Agin) Bryant

Oct 4, 2021

April Michelle (Agin) Bryant was born on August 14th, 1977 in Madisonville, Kentucky, to William Scruggs and Judy Terry.  She left for the arms of her Savior on October 4, 2021 at the age of 44 years.

She was adopted by Dr. Bill Agin, who precedes her in death, and their family moved to Booneville, Arkansas, where...

Barbara Elaine Copeland

Barbara Elaine Copeland

Sep 30, 2021

Barbara Elaine Copeland, 71, of Springdale, sent to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, September 30, 2021.  She departed this life while surrounded by loved ones at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.  Shewas born March 1, 1950 in Victoria, Arkansas, to George Eldridge and Betty Sue Brewer Snow.

Barbara was known to her family as...

Mildred Rae Walker Bull Young

Mildred Rae Walker Bull Young

Sep 29, 2021

Mildred Rae Walker Bull Young, 84, of Rexburg Idaho passed away September 29, 2021, at her home.  She was born March 28, 1937, in Fallon Nevada to Glen Monroe Walker and Emma Jean Hall.

She was known for her elaborate, custom quilts. Each grandchild has a special quilt made just for them. She also loved to crochet,...

Betty Sue Graham

Betty Sue Graham

Sep 29, 2021

Betty Sue Graham, 90, of Durham, passed away Wednesday September 29, at Jacob's Care Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was born January 7, 1931 (but she celebrated her birthday on January 15) in Burdette, Mississippi County, Arkansas to James McKinley and Emma E. Stanford Brewer. Betty was a very tough hill lady. Widowed with three young children, she worked...

Rafael "Chato" Hurtado, Jr.

Rafael "Chato" Hurtado, Jr.

Sep 24, 2021

Rafael "Chato" Hurtado, Jr., age 36, of Springdale, died Thursday, September 24, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas.  He was born October 24, 1984 in Weslaco, Texas, to Rafael, Sr. and Felicitas (Vega) Hurtado.  Chato enjoyed watching movies, eating hot wings, driving on road trips and riding his motorcycle.  He worked hard at everything he did to provide for...

Audrey Ellen Dehart

Audrey Ellen Dehart

Sep 22, 2021

Audrey Ellen DeHart, 82, a native of Poughkeepsie New York who was residing in Springdale Arkansas with her daughter and family, passed away Wednesday, September 22, in Fayetteville. She was born February 14, 1939, in Poughkeepsie, New York the daughter of Stanley and Ellen Kelly Merritt. Audrey was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt showing them love,...

Mary Anne Thuma

Mary Anne Thuma

Sep 17, 2021

Mary Anne Thuma, 70, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away Friday September 17, in Rogers, she was born October 2, 1950, in Yale, Oklahoma the daughter of Ramie and Inez Hill Hancock. Mary worked for many years as a nurse for, Arkansas Department of Health, she enjoyed much of her time reading, sewing, and cooking for her...

William Lee Mcgarrah

William Lee Mcgarrah

Sep 16, 2021

William Lee McGarrah, 71, of Springdale, died Thursday, September 16, 2021.  He was born September 9, 1950 in Springdale to Lon Edward and Ruby Marie (Hite) McGarrah.  William was a car enthusiast, could repair or make just about anything, and enjoyed playing the guitar and gospel music.  He was highly respected in the flooring industry and owned and operated...

Dwight Alfred "Bid" Gilbert

Dwight Alfred "Bid" Gilbert

Sep 16, 2021

Dwight Alfred "Bid" Gilbert, 57 died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at his home in Elkins. He was born July 22, 1964, in Huntsville to William Alfred and Barbara Joann (Evans) Gilbert. He was a retired dump truck driver and in his spare time enjoyed riding his Harley, hanging out with family, cruising his Mustang convertible, and caring for...

Darleen Marie Lanham

Darleen Marie Lanham

Sep 14, 2021

Darleen Marie Lanham, 54, of Rogers passed away Tuesday in Bentonville, she was born July 5, 1967, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Darleen married Charles Lanham September 20, 1986, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, she worked for many years with Sam's Club in Bentonville, and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and will be missed greatly by her family and friends....

Paula Lynn Schoonover

Paula Lynn Schoonover

Sep 12, 2021

Paula Lynn Schoonover, 53, of Greenland passed away Sunday at her home, she was born February 9, 1968, in Amarillo, Texas the daughter of Ronnie and Jo Wadley Murphy. Paula married James "Jake" Schoonover December 24, 1988, in Pampa, Texas, moving to Arkansas in 1991. She worked as an Optician Technician, and was on Greenland's School Board, Greenland's Planning...

Tammie Marie Rogers

Tammie Marie Rogers

Sep 9, 2021

Tammie Marie Rogers, 43, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, September 9, 2021.  She was born June 27, 1978, in Rogers.  Tammie loved all things Disney and enjoyed traveling.  Above all she was dedicated to taking care of others needs and providing support to her family, friends and community wherever she was able.

Tammie is...

Bonnie Ruth Vail

Bonnie Ruth Vail

Sep 5, 2021

Bonnie Ruth Everhart was born to Clinton Harrold Everhart and Frances Fern (Phares) Everhart on August 24, 1930, in Utica, Kansas. Bonnie died peacefully at her home in Fayetteville, on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

She was the oldest of six children. She had three brothers and two sisters. Her parents moved the family to Dodge City, Kansas, where Bonnie graduated from...

Marilynn "Judy" Judith Merryman

Marilynn "Judy" Judith Merryman

Sep 4, 2021

Marilynn (Judy) Judith Merryman, 79, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away Saturday in Springfield, Missouri, she was born July 22, 1942, in Norwalk, Connecticut the daughter of Charles and Dorothy Karp Levine. Judy retired from Arkansas Rehabilitation Services after over 35 years, she enjoyed bowling, painting, and volunteering her time at the American Legion in Rogers, what she loved more...

Otis Edward Wooten, Sr.

Otis Edward Wooten, Sr.

Aug 31, 2021

Otis Edward Wooten Sr., 69, passed away Tuesday in Rogers, Arkansas, Otis was born August 22, 1952, in Marvell, Arkansas the son of William and Hazel Brown Wooten. He served in the United States Army and in the Army National Guard Battery C 1/142 Field Artillery in Rogers, Otis enjoyed his time fishing, canoeing, rafting, riding his motorcycle, and...

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