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.

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...

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...

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