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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.

Denise Kathleen Kidd

Denise Kathleen Kidd

Jan 24, 2021

Denise Kathleen Kidd, 54, of Springdale, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her home. She was born August 21, 1966 in Whittier, California to Frank Joseph and Dolores Elaine (Goodness) Verucchi.

Denise was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tontitown, since age 3 where she was baptized, confirmed, received her first sacrament, and married her husband,...

Pamela K. (Sisemore) Thrower

Pamela K. (Sisemore) Thrower

Jan 13, 2021

Pamela K. (Sisemore) Thrower, 63, died January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. She was born August 17, 1957 in Springdale to Herman and Dorothy (Ward) Sisemore. Pam was a devoted Christian. She loved to cook for her family as well as cook and decorate for her coworkers and host events. She also loved the color red. Pam had a...

Everett Ellsworth Mcgarrah

Everett Ellsworth Mcgarrah

Jan 11, 2021

Everett Ellsworth McGarrah, 75, of Springdale, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born September 3, 1945 in Fayetteville to Thomas Younger and Minnie Mae (Beck) McGarrah. Everett was a truck driver throughout his life and worked for several companies before retiring from Walmart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but especially loved...

Ruth Elaine Bannan Christensen

Ruth Elaine Bannan Christensen

Dec 27, 2020

Ruth Elaine Bannan Christensen, 79, of Garfield, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Rogers. She was born April 14, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to George and Hendrina (Miller) Hopkins. Ruth loved music and enjoyed playing the piano. She also enjoyed cross stitch and quilting. She was an active member of Celebrate Recovery and the ministry of Christ Life Fellowship....

David Edward "Bam-Bam" Hamilton

David Edward "Bam-Bam" Hamilton

Dec 20, 2020

David Edward "Bam-Bam" Hamilton, 55, of Springdale, died Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was born February 6, 1965, in Rogers to Leland Bernard and Virginia Anita Hamilton. David had a gift for seeing the funny side of mundane events and loved to tell stories and being the light of the show. He was a talented mechanic and built several cars...

David Lanceing Anderson

David Lanceing Anderson

Dec 17, 2020

David Lanceing Anderson, 57, of Lowell died Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Springdale. He was born September 12, 1963 in Springdale to Noel Lansing and Anna Jean (Eden) Anderson. David was a member of Revival Tabernacle Church of Springdale. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, all things outdoors. David was a devoted family man and loved to read the Bible and...

Mary Jane Offenbacker

Mary Jane Offenbacker

Dec 17, 2020

Mary Jane Offenbacker, 82, of Springdale, died Thursday, December 17, 2020.She was born March 1, 1938 in Homer City, Pennsylvania to Archie Luther and Mary Jane (McAdoo) Carnahan.Mary was an excellent cook and enjoyed baking.She and her husband, Don, did mission work together for 20 years and she even rode on the back of his Harley for...

Cynthia Joanne Bartlett

Cynthia Joanne Bartlett

Dec 16, 2020

Cynthia Joanne Bartlett, 47, of Huntsville passed away December 16, 2020 in Springdale. She was born July 25, 1973 in Vicksburg, Mississippi the daughter of William and Joyce Nash Ussery. Cynthia work as a CNA for many years helping others, she will be missed greatly by her family and friends.

Cynthia is preceded in death by her...

Omer Lee Howell

Omer Lee Howell

Nov 27, 2020

Omer Lee Howell, 92, of Springdale, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at his home. He was born July 14, 1928 in Mena to John and Mary Maude (Klutts) Howell. He married Virgie Watson March 4, 1949 after two years of courtship.

Omer was a window and door maker at Ozark Sash & Door and retired after 30...

Earnest Lawrence Piazza

Earnest Lawrence Piazza

Nov 24, 2020

Earnest Lawrence Piazza, 94, of Tontitown, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born March 31, 1926 in Tontitown to Ben and Eda (Tomiello) Piazza. He served in the Army during WWII, was a plumber for 40 years, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tontitown. Earnest was a...

Elizabeth (Massanelli) Smith

Elizabeth (Massanelli) Smith

Nov 16, 2020

Elizabeth (Massanelli) Smith died November 16, 2020 in Springdale. She was born February 19, 1930 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Evo and Cesira Massanelli. She married J.W. Smith on June 12, 1949 and they cherished each other until his death in 2018. After raising their three children, Elizabeth had a long career in banking, working at Savers Bank and...

John Eugene Thielemier

John Eugene Thielemier

Nov 8, 2020

John Eugene Thielemier, 60, of Fayeteville, died Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was born October 27, 1960, in Pocahontas to Robert and Mary Walker Thielemier. John was a loving foster parent and a local leader for the Boy Scouts of America. He loved the outdoors and often enjoyed hunting, raising livestock, and gardening.

John is survived by...

Maxine Kay Evers

Maxine Kay Evers

Nov 2, 2020

Maxine Kay Evers, 72, of Springdale, died Monday, November 2, 2020. She was born January 4, 1948, in Cordell, Oklahoma, to Edgar and Mamie Dyck Schmidt. For the first four years of her life, Maxine and her parents lived in Corn, Oklahoma, then moved to Bessie. She was raised on the farm and helped with cattle, field work, chickens,...

Jeanette Buchanan

Jeanette Buchanan

Oct 26, 2020

Jeanette Marie Buchanan, 88, of Springdale, died Monday, October 26, 2020.She was born May 12, 1932 in Austin, Minnesota to Roy and Gertrude (Johnson) Mattson.Jeanette was an accomplished tole painter and especially known for her art in the Wichita, Kansas area. Above all she was a wonderful wife and mother.

She is survived by her husband of...

Ana Lisa Albright

Ana Lisa Albright

Oct 19, 2020

Ana-Lisa Albright, age 40, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 11:11 PM. Lisa was born at home on May 18, 1980, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to David and Kari Albright. She graduated from Oden High School in 1998 and The Art Institute of Dallas in 2000. Lisa's artistic talent, creative genius,...

Donald K. Marts

Donald K. Marts

Oct 16, 2020

Donald K. Marts, 91, of Springdale died Oct. 16, 2020, after a short illness. Born October 21, 1928, at Cimmaron, KS, son of Tom (Thomas Harold) and Juanita (Juanita Ethel Deck) Marts of Ozark, Arkansas. He graduated from Watonga, OK high school, then studied at The College of the Ozarks at Clarksville, Arkansas for two years. While at CofO...

Derek Thomas Mckinley

Derek Thomas Mckinley

Oct 11, 2020

Derek Thomas McKinley, 33, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, in Fayetteville. Derek was born May 23, 1987, in Springdale, Arkansas, to Thomas Otto and Karla Michelle Ardemagni McKinley. Derek was a loving father and a devoted husband. He often would take his sons fishing for hours and then come home to play barbies with his daughter. This selfless attitude...

Hazel Johnson

Hazel Johnson

Oct 10, 2020

Hazel Olene Johnson, 82, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her sister's home in the Hickory Creek area after a lengthy illness. She was born February 18, 1938 in Swifton, Arkansas to Clifford Charles and Evelyn June (Riden) Jones.

Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas "J.T." Johnson in 2018, a...

Lucy Barbara Pianalto

Lucy Barbara Pianalto

Oct 8, 2020

Lucy Barbara Pianalto, 93, of Tontitown, died Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was born June 19, 1927 in Tontitown to John and Theresa (Zulpo) Franco. She worked alongside her husband farming and enjoyed crocheting and embroidery in her free time. Lucy especially loved spending time with her grand and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her...

Robert "Bob" Elmer

Robert "Bob" Elmer

Oct 5, 2020

Robert "Bob" Elmer passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born on February 7, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles Elmer and Ruby Dixon Elmer.

Bob attended Springdale High School and married Helen Sigmon in 1957. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas, and over the years worked at Jones Truck Lines,...

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