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.

Jonathan Christopherson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Betsy Stephanie Aguilar

Betsy Stephanie Aguilar

Mar 5, 2020

Betsy Stephanie Aguilar, 35, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was born May 16, 1984, in Los Angeles. California, to Roberto Hernandez and Aracely Aguilar. Betsy was a strong, beautiful, smart and devoted mother. She loved learning, completing an associate degree in Nursing after earning a Cosmetology License. Betsy loved coloring and being silly with her children,...

Edward Dean Reamer

Edward Dean Reamer

Mar 3, 2020

Edward Dean Reamer, 92, died at his home in Springdale on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was born to Clifford E. and Ethyl L. Reamer on January 30, 1928 in Lakewood, Ohio. He was raised in Coshocton, Ohio, and graduated from Coshocton High School. Edward belonged to the National Honor Society and was a talented amateur musician, playing marching...

Jack C. Perry

Jack C. Perry

Mar 2, 2020

Jack C. Perry, 89, of Springdale, went to be with his Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was born April 7, 1930 in Springdale to Orville Joe and Lydia Ann (Pense) Perry.

Jack was a machinist throughout his life and worked for years at Dunivan's Machine Shop. He lost his eyesight at age 44 in a...

Freddie Lee Cooper

Freddie Lee Cooper

Feb 20, 2020

Freddie Lee Cooper, 64, of Goshen, died Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Veteran's Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born September 12, 1955 in Ada, Oklahoma to Betty Nelson. He is preceded by his parents, Fred and Lois Cooper and his grandfather, Lee H. Cooper. Freddie was a Marine Corp veteran, and was a professional and passionate musician....

Constance Mae "Connie" Erikson

Constance Mae "Connie" Erikson

Feb 16, 2020

Constance "Connie" Mae Erikson, beloved wife of the late Len Erikson, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Connie is survived by her sister Marilyn Glynn; brothers Don and Bill Mason, and her brother-in-law Don Erikson and his wife Carolyn. She was a mother to Steve Erikson and daughter-in-law Sharon of Blue Springs, Missouri, Dr. Laura Erikson and her...

Willie Taylor

Willie Taylor

Feb 15, 2020

Willie Taylor, 80, of Springdale, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born in Strawberry, Arkansas to Alexander and Oretha (Crabtree) Taylor on February 5, 1940.

Willie was a multi-talented craftsman and owned Taylor's Custom Cabinets for over 50 years. He was always creating beautiful cabinets, furniture and toys for his family....

Imogene Watkins

Imogene Watkins

Feb 13, 2020

Imogene Watkins, 92, of Springdale, died Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was born November 8, 1927, in Springdale, to Frank and Viola Palmer Hutcheson. Imogene loved her family dearly. She was a long-time member of the Pleasant Street Church of Christ. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and shopping local garage sales.

She is survived by her loving husband...

Allyson Ann Neal

Allyson Ann Neal

Feb 13, 2020

Allyson Ann Neal, 64, of Azle, Texas, died Wednesday, February 13, 2020. She was born November 29, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Raymond A. Joh Jr. and Anna Marie Joh. Allyson retired from the United States Postal Service as Postmaster in Tontitown, Arkansas. Allyson loved her fur babies Chip and Cali. Her hobbies included sewing, puzzles, and crafting. She...

Leona Maxine Harmon

Leona Maxine Harmon

Feb 10, 2020

Leona Maxine Harmon, 95, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at her home in Hindsville surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 7, 1924, in War Eagle to Marion Francis and Cora George Vaughn. Leona was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In her early years she worked as a hairdresser until she and her husband Kenneth moved...

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