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.

Frank Page Butler

Frank Page Butler

Aug 22, 2021

Frank Page Butler, 69, of Springdale passed away Sunday August 22, at his home. He was born January 8, 1952, in Little Rock, Arkansas the son of Robert and Rosemary Page Butler. Frank retired from Fayetteville School District after 28 years teaching at Ramay Junior High, Frank married Carol Greer October 26, 2008, in West Fork, he was an...

Christina Elizabeth Jackson

Christina Elizabeth Jackson

Aug 22, 2021

Christina Elizabeth Jackson, age 73, passed into eternal life on Sunday, August 22 at the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born in Germany in 1948, the daughter of Henry and Marie Ellenberger, both deceased. The family was proud of being nationalized as American citizens, and Christina signed her own citizenship paper. Five Ellenbergers joined the American...

Franklin Royce Davis

Franklin Royce Davis

Aug 18, 2021

Franklin Royce Davis, 88, of Lowell, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in Springdale. He was born February 10, 1933, in Green Forest to Saint Elmer and Linnie Stroud Davis. A visitation will begin 10 a.m. Monday, August 23, 2021, at Robinson Avenue Church of Christ in Springdale followed by a service at 11 a.m. Arrangements with Heritage Funeral Home....

Charles Elmer "Bo" Calico

Charles Elmer "Bo" Calico

Aug 15, 2021

Charles Elmer "Bo" Calico, 80, of Springdale, passed away August 15, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

A drop-in memorial dinner will be Saturday, August 21, from 12-2 p.m. at the home, weather permitting.

Bo was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, one sister, and one daughter.

He is survived...

David Arthur Whittenburg

David Arthur Whittenburg

Aug 10, 2021

David Arthur Whittenburg, 66, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in Fayetteville. He was born March 17, 1955, in Springdale to John Elgin and Mary Estaleen Hayes Whittenburg. David was deeply devoted to his family. He enjoyed cooking, farming, and mechanic work. David was a volunteer fire fighter for the Elkins and Goshen communities. He also made sure...

Ray Rutledge

Ray Rutledge

Aug 5, 2021

Archie Ray Rutledge, 66, of Springdale, died Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his home.  He was born November 20, 1954 in Salisbury, North Carolina to Archie Ray, Sr. and Annie Louise (Beaver) Butts.

Ray graduated from Wynne High School in 1973 and then enlisted in the Navy where he served six years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

Ruth Elaine Counts

Ruth Elaine Counts

Aug 3, 2021

Ruth Elaine Counts, 74 of Deer, Arkansas passed away Tuesday in Harrison, Ruth was born January 16, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas the daughter of Hughlon and Esther Cundiff DeFore. Ruth married Bill Counts April 23, 1966, being a devoted Pastor's wife for 54 years. She was a member of Deer Baptist Church, enjoyed singing, playing the piano, sewing, quilting,...

David "Adam" Arnold

David "Adam" Arnold

Aug 2, 2021

David "Adam" Arnold, 46, died Monday, August 2, 2021, in Springdale. He was born June 6, 1975, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to David Glen Arnold and Rogene Swake. Adam always wanted to be remembered by the impact he made in the lives of others. He had a selfless passion to help those in need. Adam was loving and protective over...

Suzanne Machelle Graham

Suzanne Machelle Graham

Jul 31, 2021

Suzanne Machelle Graham, 56, of Hindsville passed away peacefully Saturday, July 31, in Springdale. She was born December 18, 1964, in Springdale to Eldon and Audry Bagwell of Hindsville. Suzanne was the director of the Dazzling Diamonds Chorus, a coach for the AIM Trap Team, and a longtime member of Huntsville Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed sporting clays and...

Barbara Joan Wilson

Barbara Joan Wilson

Jul 30, 2021

Our beloved Barbara Joan Wilson was called home to be with Jesus and her soulmate Bob Wilson on July 30, 2021. She was an adored wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, cousin and friend. Bob and Joan created a beautiful family together. They raised three children: Pat, Debbie and Barbi, along with Bob's baby brother, Donnie. The family has grown...

Wesley Damon Leon Jackson

Wesley Damon Leon Jackson

Jul 29, 2021

Wesley Damon Leon Jackson, 31, of Springdale passed away Thursday July 29, at his home, he was born February 18, 1990, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma the son of Damon and Kelly Kelley Jackson. Wesley served in the Army during the Iraq War, and also worked as a Sr. Developer in IT with Tyson Foods for several years, he loved everything...

Carolyn Ruth Young

Carolyn Ruth Young

Jul 28, 2021

Carolyn Ruth Young, 80, of Springdale passed away Wednesday in Fayetteville, she was born August 20, 1940, in Springfield, Colorado the daughter of Jack and Leta Baker Truax. Carolyn was a devoted wife of 35 years to Frank Young whom she married on July 18, 1986, in Springdale. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who also enjoyed many...

Caylan Leigh (Powers) Carbajal

Caylan Leigh (Powers) Carbajal

Jul 21, 2021

Caylan Leigh (Powers) Carbajal departed this life at the age of 20 on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. Cay died unexpectedly a month prior to her 21st birthday which she had looked forward to. She was born August 20, 2000, in Rogers to Travis Lee and Jennifer Lynn (Dailey) Powers.

Caylan was a...

Vicki Lynn Hoskins

Vicki Lynn Hoskins

Jul 20, 2021

Vicki Lynn Hoskins, 67, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Springdale. She was born July 4, 1954, in West Helena Arkansas to Fred Henry Wolfe and Bobbi Jean Floyd Wolfe. Vicki was deeply devoted to her family and loved her cats. She was a fan of The Wizard of Oz and Shirley Temple. Vicki also loved postcards and would...

Dale Leroy Fender

Dale Leroy Fender

Jul 17, 2021

Dale Leroy Fender, 61, beloved brother, son, friend, uncle, and pet owner, died in a car accident on July 17, 2021, in Cave Springs, Arkansas.

He was born on September 24, 1959 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Neva Lou (Mock) Fender...

Clarence Lehn Guinn

Clarence Lehn Guinn

Jul 11, 2021

Clarence "C.L." Lehn Guinn, passed away July 11, 2021. He was born May 9, 1923, in Winslow, to John and Grace Guinn. At 2 years old the family moved to Goshen, C.L. made Goshen his home for 91 years before moving to Springdale. He graduated from Huntsville State Vocational Scholl (now Huntsville High School) in 1941. It was there...

John Eagle

John Eagle

Jul 10, 2021

Johnny Lee "John"m Eagle, 73, of Fayetteville passed away July 10, 2021 at his home. John was born November 4, 1947 in Stillwell, Oklahoma, the son of William "Bill" Eagle and Sarah I. Coleman Eagle.

John is survived by his wife, Judy Eagle; son, Kirk Eagle (Kara) of Springdale; and siblings, Juanita Terrapin (William), Oleta Dornbrack of...

Martha Marie Massey

Martha Marie Massey

Jul 8, 2021

Martha Marie Massey, 90, died Thursday, July 8, in Springdale. She was born March 29, 1931, in Alco, to Walter Edwin and Bertha Mae Farris Sutterfield. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was married to Tedford Walker Massey April 26, 1952 and they enjoyed 54 years of marriage before his death in 2006. Martha was a...

Shannon Elaine Capehart

Shannon Elaine Capehart

Jul 6, 2021

Shannon Elaine Capehart, 48, of Springdale, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her home.  She was born August 9, 1972, in Huntsville to Jimmie DeWayne and Patsy Ann Turner.  Shannon was devoted to her family and enjoyed music, singing and playing the piano.

She was preceded in death by her father.  In addition...

Willard Marion Lane

Willard Marion Lane

Jul 1, 2021

Willard Marion Lane, 77, of Bentonville passed away Thursday July 1, with his wife Judith Faulkner Lane at his side. Willard was born February 18, 1944 in Kennett, Missouri the son of Robert and Laura Neldon Lane. He had served in the Army, and also worked for Caterpillar for several years in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois for several years before coming...

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