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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.

Doris Maxine Barthelemy

Doris Maxine Barthelemy

Jan 22, 2022

Doris Maxine Barthelemy, 100, of Springdale, AR, went home to be with her Lord on January 22, 2022. Doris was born January 26, 1921, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to the late Charles Jean and Lettie Fidelia (New) Florea.  On September 11, 1947 she married Byron Barthelemy in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Doris considered the most important day of...

Linda Jean Lingle

Linda Jean Lingle

Jan 20, 2022

Linda Jean Lingle, age 76 of Springdale, died Thursday, January 20, 2022.  She was born May 26, 1945 in Springdale to Noel Lansing and Anna Jean (Eden) Anderson.  Linda was a beautician and waitress throughout her life.  She enjoyed family and church singings, but especially loved the Lord and time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by...

John Herbert Rothwell, Jr

John Herbert Rothwell, Jr

Jan 16, 2022

John Herbert Rothwell Jr., loving father, husband, and servant of the Lord passed away peacefully January 16 th in Springdale, Arkansas.

John was born on February 10, 1937, in Willow Springs, Missouri, to Lillian Drymon Rothwell and John Herbert Rothwell Sr. After their divorce, Lillian met and married Walter Eugene Motzkus who was a widower with two...

Paula Jeannette Johnson

Paula Jeannette Johnson

Jan 13, 2022

Paula Jeannette Johnson, 67, of Springdale, died Thursday, January 13, 2022. She was born August 10, 1954 in Pomona, California to Vernon John and Jeannette (Stromberg) Lisle. Paula was a high school math teacher for many years. She enjoyed talking politics and was a member of the Washington County Republican women where she served as president. She was also...

Rex Bradford Arnold

Rex Bradford Arnold

Jan 7, 2022

Beloved husband, father, son, brother, pastor, and friend.

Rex Bradford Arnold, 60, of Springdale, AR, peacefully passed on Friday, Jan 7, 2022 following complications from a planned open heart surgery.

Brad was born in Nacogdoches, Texas to Rex and Chety Arnold. He graduated from White Oak High School. He was a member of the Fightin'...

Gay Elise Karber

Gay Elise Karber

Jan 5, 2022

Gay Elise Karber, age 76, of Springdale, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.  She was born December 26, 1945 in Fayetteville to Ralph Charles and Inez May (Brady) Pinkerton.  She is preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Urick.  Gay was devoted to her family and was always doing for others.  She enjoyed...

Roy Joseph Franco

Roy Joseph Franco

Jan 5, 2022

Roy Joseph Franco, age 88, of Tontitown, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022.  He was born November 10, 1933, in Elm Springs to John and Theresa (Zulpo) Franco, the youngest of eight children.  Roy attended school in Tontitown where he was a lifelong resident and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  As a young man he served in the Army,...

David Edwin Wittenburg, Jr.

David Edwin Wittenburg, Jr.

Jan 4, 2022

David Edwin Wittenburg, Jr., age 82, formerly of Springdale, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, in Lewisville, Texas. He was born August 6, 1939, in Little Rock, Arkansas to David Edwin and Carolyn Augusta (Walls) Wittenburg. David was a deeply devoted husband, father and grandfather. He attended Little Rock High School, Little Rock University and the U.S. Army Crypto School....

Judy Ann Mcgahhey

Judy Ann Mcgahhey

Jan 3, 2022

Judy Ann McGahhey, 78, of Springdale, Arkansas, died Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born in Rose Bud, Arkansas to the late Tony Frank and Billye (Flaffoon) McGahhey. Judy loved to read books, travel, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her sister, Brenda Russell and many nieces and nephews

Kevin Michael Ewalt

Kevin Michael Ewalt

Jan 2, 2022

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend:

Kevin Michael Ewalt, 67, of Rogers, Arkansas but formerly a 23-year resident of Tyler, TX passed away peacefully at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock on Sunday January 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the loving husband for over 32 years of Beverly Hill, whom survives...

Wilma Jean Logue

Wilma Jean Logue

Dec 31, 2021

Wilma Jean Logue, age 75, of Springdale, died Friday, December 31, 2021.  She was born August 30, 1946 in Pryor, Oklahoma, to Elmer and Bertha (Gollihugh) McCarty.  Wilma was devoted to her family and enjoyed get-togethers.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby, and together would have celebrated their 48 th wedding anniversary later this month.  Wilma...

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...

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