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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.

Victoria Joan "Vicky" Lachance

Victoria Joan "Vicky" Lachance

Dec 17, 2021

Victoria Joan "Vicky" Lachance, age 61, of Springdale, died Friday, December 17, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer.  She was born July 22, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Harry Albert and Joan Marie (Reynolds) Wendt.

Vicky loved to go camping with her devoted friends.  She also enjoyed traveling, playing Bingo with her sisters, and watching...

Elinor Merle Paasch

Elinor Merle Paasch

Dec 14, 2021

Elinor Merle Paasch, age 92, of Springdale, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021.  She was born March 23, 1929 in Pierceville, Kansas, to Ira Chester and Cecil Fern (Clark) Bates.  Elinor enjoyed painting, quilting and sewing.  She was also a fantastic cook and a longtime member of University Baptist Church in Fayetteville.

Elinor was preceded in death by...

Terri Lynn Stricker

Terri Lynn Stricker

Dec 10, 2021

Terri Lynn Stricker, age 72, of Farmington, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 in Fayetteville.  She was born on April 4, 1949 to James F. and Geraldine A. (Walker) Smith in St. Louis, Missouri, the eldest of five children.

In 1967, Terri committed her life to know and serve her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  That same...

Joan Marilyn Taylor

Joan Marilyn Taylor

Dec 9, 2021

On December 9 th , 2021 Joan Taylor, 91 years old, died in Springdale, Arkansas.

Joan Marilyn Soderholm was born August 9, 1930 in Duluth, Minnesota to Alfred Carl (1903-1938) and Ida Christine (Helmer) Soderholm (1907-1980) in Duluth, Minnesota at St. Luke's Hospital. Three years later her only sibling Wallace Alfred Soderholm (1933-1987) affectionately known as "Bud"...

Harold Rollin Barron

Harold Rollin Barron

Dec 8, 2021

Harold Rollan Barron, age 87 of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born February 27, 1934 in Springdale, Arkansas to the late Albert and Daisy Hearn Barron. Harold graduated from Springdale High School where he was voted Most Friendly. He was employed 38 years as Plant Manager with Heekin...

Thomas James Wylie

Thomas James Wylie

Dec 5, 2021

Thomas James Wylie passed away with his family by his side in Springdale, Arkansas, on December 5, 2021 at the age of 74. He recently relocated from his longtime home in Boca Raton, Florida, to be closer to his family who will all dearly miss the man they called "Tommy."

His life's passions spanned aviation, computers, travel,...

Bennett "Ben" T. Nylund

Bennett "Ben" T. Nylund

Dec 4, 2021

Bennett "Ben" T. Nylund, 84, of Springdale, died December 4, 2021.  He was born May 7, 1937 in Cook, Minnesota to Ted and Eva (Sokoloski) Nylund.  Ben was the eldest of six children.

When Ben was 15 years old, he and his younger brother, Curt, won the Minnesota state 4-H talent contest, by playing the guitar, singing...

Sheran Corine Henson

Sheran Corine Henson

Nov 19, 2021

Sheran Corine Henson, age 66 of Farmington, died Friday, November 19, 2021 in Fayetteville. She was born May 31, 1955 in Brawley, California, to Lee and Leta Mae McClelland Daniel. Sheran married William Dale "Smokey" Henson. Together they owned and operated S&R Trucking. She was devoted to her family, loved flower gardening especially lilies. Sheran was preceded in death...

Bill Counts

Bill Counts

Nov 13, 2021

Bill D. Counts, 79, of Deer, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at his home.  He was born April 10, 1942 in Hindsville to John and Myrtha (Davis) Counts.

Bill graduated from Springdale High School in 1960. As a young man he was called to preach, and after graduating from Baptist Bible College in May of 1971, he...

Andrea Diane Poplin

Andrea Diane Poplin

Nov 6, 2021

Andrea Diane Poplin, age 44, died Saturday, November 6, 2021, in Springdale.  She was born February 14, 1977 in Coos Bay, Oregon.  Andrea's Christian faith was very strong.  She remained a positive person even through her serious health problems.  She was a mother to many foster children over the years and was devoted to her family and...

Lawrence Woodrow Remagen

Lawrence Woodrow Remagen

Nov 3, 2021

Lawrence Woodrow Remagen (Larry), age 100, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, following a brief stay in "Heroes Haven" at the Veteran's Health System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born July 27, 1921, in York Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, to Henry Glen and Carrie Mae (Bogard) Remagen.

Larry served in...

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...

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