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.
Sean Suarez
Jul 20, 2020
Sean Suarez, 37, passed away Monday July 20, 2020 in Fayetteville. Sean was born September 29, 1982 in Liverpool, England the son of Ray and Kathleen Kearns Suarez. He was a beloved son, brother and father, he will be missed by many family and friends.
Georgina May Lawless
Jul 15, 2020
Georgina May Lawless, age 84, passed away July 15, 2020, in Springdale, Arkansas. Georgina was born November 11, 1935 the daughter of Simeon and Florence Winter Still in Yellville, Arkansas. Georgina was preceded in death by her husband Homer Dale Lawless, a brother Ted Shope, sisters Janet Perry and Barbara Still, and a Great grandson Jordon Lawless....
Casey Don Bailey
Jul 15, 2020
Casey Don Bailey, 58, of Greenland, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Casey was born June 12, 1962 in Fayetteville to Jerry Don Bailey and Christine (Holland) Bowers.
He is survived by a daughter, Emmerie Bailey of Fayetteville, and a sister, Kisma King of Bentonville. Casey was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Clinton Bailey, and...
Roger Eugene Godsey
Jul 4, 2020
Roger Eugene Godsey, 74,passed awaySaturday, July 4, 2020 in Fayetteville. He was born October 28, 1945, in Aurora, Missouri, to William FloydGodseyand Velma Lucille Lawson Godsey. Roger served eight years in the United States Air Force,withthree toursof dutyin Vietnam.Heretiredfromtwenty years ofDental sales/office designandworked forthenretired from the Post Office after ten years.He was dedicated to his family and enjoyed cooking....
Delores Hanshew
Jul 3, 2020
Delores Hanshew, 73, of Lowell, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born June 17, 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Cleo Russell and Betty Jean (Langley) Killough. Delores was a co-founder of the Pink Divas, a breast cancer support group and served as president for 18 years before she passed away....
Timothy Patrick Leduc
Jun 29, 2020
Timothy Patrick LeDuc, 55, died Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born February 14, 1965, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Gerald Patrick and Dorothy Ann Gebhart LeDuc. Tim was a man of many talents. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and playing guitar. He was always busy with handiwork around the house. He also enjoyed attending his daughters' volleyball tournaments...
Teresa Sue Vanderboom
Jun 15, 2020
Teresa Sue Vanderboom, 66, of Springdale, died Monday, June 15, 2020. She was born January 23, 1954 in Springdale to Charles "Sandy" and Mary Lucille LeBow Tripp.
Teresa enjoyed her family and friends. She was a true Arkansas Razorback fan no matter her geographical location when living in the other states of Nebraska and Georgia. In her...
Larry Kent Uptegraft
Jun 9, 2020
Larry Kent Uptegraft, 80, of Springdale, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Arkansas State Veteran's Home in Fayetteville. He was born January 26, 1940 in Drumright, Oklahoma to Kenneth Kree and Mary Ruth McIlwain Uptegraft. Larry Served in the Navy and worked for the Veterans Administration for over 30 years. He enjoyed sports, hunting, fishing and piddling in...
Helen Elmer
Jun 8, 2020
Helen Elmer, 82, of Springdale, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020.Helen was born in Hickory Creek, Arkansas, on January 25, 1938, the daughter of Cecil and Viva Lewis Sigmon. She attended Springdale High School and was a beloved member of the SHS class of 1955. She graduated from theDraughons School of Business in Springfield, Missouri, and worked for...
Jonathan Christopherson
Jun 1, 2020
Jonathan Christopherson, 72, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at his home in Springdale. He was born January 15, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Valentine Orlando Johnson and Annie Vukovich. Jonathan was retired from the Army and considered his military service a very big part of his life. He was an active member of the Heroes on Water and obtained...
Rita Jo Ward
May 10, 2020
"Gratitude for the world and all of my extended Family"
This is the message that Rita Jo Ward shared continually with her community of family and friends. Our dear Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Gratitude Mother passed away on the late evening of Mothers Day, May 10, 2020. She went peacefully at home while holding the hand...
Jo Ann Frieheit-Mcgarrah
Apr 27, 2020
Jo Ann Frieheit-McGarrah, 66, of Lowell, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 in Springdale. She was born October 8, 1953 in Possum Grape, Arkansas, the daughter of Harold and Edith Shaw Mannon. Jo Ann was married to Terry McGarrah and lived in Lowell for many years working as a Deputy Sheriff for Washington County Sheriffs Department. She is preceded...
Hal Brent Meyers
Apr 25, 2020
The Honorable H. Brent Meyers, 78, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at his home in Lowell, Arkansas surrounded by loved ones. Brent was born February 21, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Harry Fuller Meyers and Gerrie Sophia Karras Young. He was a devoted father who instilled his strongly held creed of love and loyalty in each of...
Kenneth David Shetlar
Apr 20, 2020
Kenneth David Shetlar, 89 years of age, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 in Springdale, AR. Born May 8, 1930 in Taylorville, Illinois he was the son of Homer and Hazel Ida (Pearson) Shetlar. He was a graduate of Taylorville High School and served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict era. "Kenny" as he was...
Noel Reed Bartlett
Apr 16, 2020
Noel Reed Bartlett, 87, of Springdale, died Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Rogers. He was born January 14, 1933, in Texhoma, Oklahoma, to Reed Shannon and Nina Mae Wyatt Bartlett. Noel joined the U.S. Navy in 1951 and fought in the Korean War. He married Nancy Adams of Amarillo, Texas, in 1952 before his honorable naval discharge in 1955....
Daryl Scott Price
Apr 11, 2020
Daryl Scott Price, 78, of Springdale, died Saturday, April 11, 2020. He was born July 20, 1941, in Fayetteville, to Scott Mitchell and Bessie Ramona Gilmore Price. Daryl was an avid fisherman and participated in many bass tournaments over the years. He was a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, piano, bass, and fiddle throughout a long career which included touring with...
Sue "Snurd" Menges
Apr 1, 2020
Sue "Snurd" Menges, 78, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born February 14, 1942, in Dighton, Kansas, to Robert Milton and Eda Maureen Mowery Gough. Greta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and Girl Scout leader. Services will be private.
Dennis Baldwin
Mar 31, 2020
Dennis Baldwin of Springdale, was born July 2, 1957 in Hazen Arkansas and died March 31, 2020, at the age 62. He graduated from Hazen High School in 1976 and the University of Central Arkansas in 1980.He was a coach and teacher before getting into the transportation industry. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and no one loved...
David C. Mobbs
Mar 30, 2020
David C. Mobbs, 79, of Lowell, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at his home.He was born March 17, 1941 in Flippin, Arkansas, to Robert and Florence Mobbs.David was a deer hunter and could fix just about anything.He loved helping others.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Mobbs; three children, Claudia Mobbs, Angela...
Hilma Lee Curlee
Mar 9, 2020
Hilma Lee Curlee, 96, died peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2020 at home in Rancho Mirage, California, after a period of declining health. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Colonel Robert B. Curlee, her daughter Loveta Dean, her son-in-law Clayton Larry Dean, and her grandson, Kelly Christopher Kelley all of Elkins.
Hilma...
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