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.

Charles "Chuck" Lynn Viney

Charles "Chuck" Lynn Viney

Jun 28, 2021

Charles Lynn Viney, 68, of Elkins passed away Monday, June 28, at his home. He was born August 22, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Charles and Dorothy Morrison Viney. Charles loved building furniture for his girls (wife, daughters and granddaughters). He enjoyed the great outdoors for the fishing, gardening and camping, most of all he loved to...

Michael "Mike" Calvin Rickey

Michael "Mike" Calvin Rickey

Jun 25, 2021

Michael "Mike)" Calvin Rickey, 56, of Bentonville, AR, died Friday morning, June 25, 2021, as the result of a cardiac event. He was born May 11, 1965, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Ronald L. and Linda Scott Rickey. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Herman G. Harrell, of Prairie Grove, AR.

Mike was a proud Army...

Cheryl Ann Wilkinson

Cheryl Ann Wilkinson

Jun 18, 2021

It is with such bittersweetness that in the early hours of June 18, 2021, and while being surrounded by loved ones, our Mom, Cheryl Ann Wilkinson, very peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  We rejoice in knowing that she is very much alive, healthy and full of happiness and that she is no longer...

Donna Mae Nylund

Donna Mae Nylund

Jun 13, 2021

Donna Mae Nylund, 81, of Springdale, died Sunday, June 13, in Little Rock. She was born March 1, 1940, in Virginia, Minnesota, to Arthur Milton and Florence Amelia Lind Anderson. She enjoyed cross-stitching, camping, reading, and solving word search puzzles. Donna traveled to nearly all fifty states. She was a member of the Women of the Moose for over...

Kimberly Marie Smith

Kimberly Marie Smith

Jun 11, 2021

Kimberly Marie Smith, 53, of Prairie Grove passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 in Springdale. She was born March 23, 1968 in Springdale the daughter of Rick and Darlene Eldridge Smith.

Kimberly has been a life long residence of NW Arkansas and will be missed dearly by her family and friends, there are no services planned at...

Susan Wallis

Susan Wallis

Jun 5, 2021

Susan Alisa Wallis, 58, of Cave Springs, died Saturday, June 5, 2021 at her home.  She was born April 21, 1963 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Herman Acie and Gladys Marie (Stone) Mason.  She married Zachary "Zack" Wallis February 13, 1993 in Oklahoma City.

Susan had a beautiful voice and was often heard singing hymns.  She kept track...

Emery Jean Piston

Emery Jean Piston

May 25, 2021

Emery Jean Piston, infant daughter of Nate and Kristin Piston, of Springdale, died May 25, 2021 at Children's Hospital in St. Louis at 3 days of age.  In addition to her parents she is survived by her brother, Miles, age 6, and her sister, Lily, age 4; grandparents, Randy and Caryn Shuler of St. Louis, Cal and Stephanie Piston...

Wilhelmina Ray Frazier

Wilhelmina Ray Frazier

May 23, 2021

Wilhelmina Ray Frazier, 87, died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at her home in Gentry. She was born December 16, 1933, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Melvin and Ruth Bozich Lynch. Wilhelmina was a dedicated member of her church family and a prayer warrior. She was a devoted housewife who took great pride in raising her family. Wilhelmina loved to cook...

Carole Renee Baker

Carole Renee Baker

May 22, 2021

Carole Renee Baker, 65 of Springdale passed away Saturday May 22, in Springdale. She was born July 24, 1955 in Fayetteville the daughter of Roy and Ruby (Freeman) Baker. Carole spent her time garage sale hunting, loved to spend time with her dog and could never get enough time with her grandchildren, she will be missed greatly by her...

Helen Louise Sprague

Helen Louise Sprague

May 16, 2021

Helen Louise Sprague, 86, of Springdale passed away Sunday May 16, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born September 9, 1934 in Eureka Springs the daughter of Leonard and Gertrude (Hall) White. Helen enjoyed dancing with her husband Bob, bowling, a devoted mother raising eight children and loved to spend time and joy with her grandchildren....

Marie Lookingbill

Marie Lookingbill

May 16, 2021

Marie Lookingbill, 88, of Springdale, died Sunday, May 16, 2021.  She was born May 1, 1933 in Bayfield, Colorado to Jacob Holland and Florence Edna (Landreth) Miller.

Marie taught science at Central Junior High School for 35 years and was longtime member of Elmdale Baptist Church.  She volunteered at the church's library and the Northwest Medical Center...

Jo Ann Clark

Jo Ann Clark

May 15, 2021

Jo Ann Clark, 88, of Seligman, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Cassville, Missouri.

She was born October 26, 1932 in Oilton, Oklahoma to parents George and Elois (Castle) Moran.  She retired from Emerson Electric, but continued working for RTW for many years.  She enjoyed reading, mowing her grass, and spending time with her family. ...

Glendoris Irene Hauber

Glendoris Irene Hauber

May 13, 2021

Glendoris Irene "Gleni" Hauber, 79, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Springdale following a brief illness.  She was born May 1, 1942 in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin to Leo and Janet (Smith) Hauber.

Gleni was raised in the Quad Cities of eastern Iowa.  With the loss of her father and brother at an early age, she learned the values...

Kimberly Fedosky Brinson

Kimberly Fedosky Brinson

May 10, 2021

Kimberly Fedosky Brinson, 59, of Elkins, died 10am, May 10, 2021 at her home following an extended illness.  She was born October 5, 1961 in Manhattan, Kansas to Edward and Virginia (Eubank) Fedosky.

Kim grew up alongside the swimming pool that she helped her family build, and worked there as an instructor, until leaving for university.  She...

Cessna Ray Seyer

Cessna Ray Seyer

May 6, 2021

Cessna Ray Seyer, 39, went home to be with the Lord May 6, 2021, at his home in Fayetteville. He was born March 21, 1982, in Fayetteville to Cyndee and Marvin Byrd. He met the love of his life, LaVonna, July 28, and three short weeks later, on August 15, 2005, they were married. They enjoyed 16 wonderful years...

Jeffery Glen Shields

Jeffery Glen Shields

May 6, 2021

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale, Arkansas for Jeffery Glen Shields, 62, who passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home in Springdale, Arkansas. He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Jonathon Shields and his wife Sheena and their children Kambria...

Traill Wade Rogers

Traill Wade Rogers

Apr 12, 2021

Traill Wade Rogers, 47, of Springdale, died Monday, April 12, 2021, at his home.  He was born September 2, 1973 in Fayetteville to John and Patricia (Joyner) Rogers.  In addition to his father he is survived by a sister,  Jonna Rogers.

A visitation is planned for a later date at Heritage Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions...

Elaine Jean Kadow

Elaine Jean Kadow

Apr 9, 2021

Elaine Jean Kadow, 84, of Springdale, died Friday, April 9, 2021. She was born September 10, 1936, in Elmhurst, New York, to Eugene and Mary (Chako) Horvath.  She was the beloved wife of the late Casimir Kadow.

Elaine is survived by five children, Lawrence Kadow of Lowell, Mary Forrest and husband Steven of Springdale, Ellen Wooldridge and...

Elden Newton Alexander Jr.

Elden Newton Alexander Jr.

Apr 6, 2021

Elden Newton Alexander Jr., 61, of Springdale passed away Wednesday April 6, 2021 in Springdale, he was born August 15, 1959 in Downey, California the son of Elden and Paralee Pyle Alexander.

Elden is preceded in death by his father and one sister. He is survived by his mother Paralee Alexander of Springdale, four daughters Kelly Scoville,...

Kendall Burr Wilson

Kendall Burr Wilson

Apr 3, 2021

Kendall Burr Wilson, 81, of Springdale, died Saturday, April 3, 2021. He was born December 10, 1939 in Metalton to Jesse Calude and Eva Lucille (Gage) Wilson.  Kendall served in the Army and worked as a diesel mechanic throughout his life.  He was an avid car racing fan, enjoyed fishing, and always had something to tinker on.

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