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.

Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" Elmer

Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" Elmer

Feb 10, 2020

Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" Elmer died Monday, February 10, 2020 in Fayetteville. He was 61 years old. Jeff was born in Spokane, Washington, on September 26, 1958. Everyone that knew him knew that the love of his life was playing music with his friends.

He is survived by his parents, Robert and Helen Elmer of Springdale, and his...

Juanita Elise "Nita" Story

Juanita Elise "Nita" Story

Feb 9, 2020

Juanita Elise "Nita" Story, 92, died Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Springdale. She was born January 18, 1928, in Manchester, Georgia, to Arthur Hodges and Pearl Mae Collier Nesmith. Nita was the youngest of five siblings. She spent her early years in Manchester until attending Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, Georgia. She taught school until her marriage...

Noel H. Malone

Noel H. Malone

Feb 8, 2020

Noel H. Malone, 84, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas after a battling a long bout with dementia. Born on July 24, 1935 in west Point, Mississippi where he grew up. He is preceded in death by his parents, Noel H. and Louise Malone Sr..

He loved and played High School sports football, basketball, and...

Alice Jane Abuja

Alice Jane Abuja

Jan 21, 2020

Alice Jane Abuja, 82, of Springdale, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was born February 21, 1937 in Hersey, Michigan to Henry John and Thelma Bell Baldwin Paine.

Alice loved her church family and was active in the prayer chain. She also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.

Alice married Peter George "Pete"...

Pauline Evelyn Millsap

Pauline Evelyn Millsap

Jan 15, 2020

Pauline Evelyn Millsap, 88, of Rogers, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She was born December 9, 1931, in Wheeler to Leland and Marie Frankie Page Hughes. Pauline worked at Campbell's Soup for 37 years. She was an Avon representative for 30 years. She volunteered at the Salvation Army and attended Cross Church in Springdale. Pauline loved animals, especially cats....

Sondra Lee Payne

Sondra Lee Payne

Jan 12, 2020

Sondra Lee Payne, 75, of Rogers, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her home. She was born November 29, 1944 in Los Angeles, California. Sondra faithfully served the Children's Ministry at Charity Baptist Church for many years and was a counselor with Celebrate Recovery. She was passionate about her faith. She was a fantastic salesperson throughout her life working...

Jimmy Leroy Cain

Jimmy Leroy Cain

Jan 9, 2020

Jimmy Leroy Cain, 78, died Thursday, January 9, 2020, in Springdale. He was born August 17, 1941, in (town), Texas, to Era Lewis and Christine Marie Johnson Cain. Jimmy is survived by his beloved wife Sue; two step-sons, Mickey Thomas and Sonny Spencer and wife Brandy; four step-daughters, Carolyn Strain and husband Bill, Donna Napier and husband James, Barbara...

Paula "Ann" Upton

Paula "Ann" Upton

Jan 4, 2020

Paula Ann Upton, 66, of Cash, Arkansas, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Northwest Medical Center. Born December 7, 1953, in Cash, Ann moved to Springdale in 1968. Ann married Frankie Carl Upton May 6, 1972. Preceded in death by her mother Edith and brother Darral. She leaves behind many family members. Her husband Frankie Carl, son Frankie William...

Rebecca Rae "Becky" Kaiser

Rebecca Rae "Becky" Kaiser

Jan 3, 2020

Rebecca Rae "Becky" Kaiser, 60, died Friday, January 3, 2020, in Springdale. Becky was born February 28, 1959, in Salina, Kansas, to Samuel Roscoe and Judith Ann Cowles Dillon. She was deeply devoted to God and her family. Becky conducted a home daycare for over 30 years. She also spent 5 years in automotive control manufacturing. On June 17,...

Julia "Jackie" Sizemore

Julia "Jackie" Sizemore

Dec 29, 2019

Julia "Jackie" Sizemore, 89, of Springdale, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville. She was born February 1, 1930 in the War Eagle community to Jack and Ruby Gibson Coger. Jackie was educated in a one-room schoolhouse for eight years, four of those being taught by her aunt. She graduated from Springdale High School third...

Avajean Sims

Avajean Sims

Dec 28, 2019

Avajean Bowden Sims, 91, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died peacefully in her sleep on December 28, 2019. She was born October 13, 1928 in Mena, Arkansas, to the late Jesse and Rosa (Davis) Bowden. On October 10, 1947, Ava married Keith Sims, who she met at Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway where she had been voted Homecoming Queen of...

Robert Patton

Robert Patton

Dec 21, 2019

Robert Patton, age 88, died December 21, 2019 at Circle of Life hospice after a long struggle with Parkinson's.

Robert was born October 31, 1931 in Fallsville, Arkansas and spent his boyhood in the woods of Northwest Arkansas.His natural curiosity fueled a desire to explore and learn, which lasted his entire life.As a youth, his activities included...

Zella Nadine Davenport

Zella Nadine Davenport

Dec 17, 2019

Zella Nadine Davenport, 83, of Springdale, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was born December 29, 1935 in Ball Creek to John Jerry and Ettie (Edens) Burnett. Zella enjoyed gardening, canning vegetables and cooking for her family. She was a member of the Church of Christ and for many years attended the Farmington congregation where she especially enjoyed teaching...

Joseph "Joey" Hancock

Joseph "Joey" Hancock

Dec 15, 2019

Joseph Eugene "Joey" Hancock, 48, of Springdale passed away Sunday December 15, 2019. Joey was born August 29, 1971 in Springdale the son of Ralph Hancock Jr. and Faye Marie Griffith Hancock.

He is survived by three sons; Aaron Hancock, Brandon Hancock of Springdale, Harley Hancock of Huntsville; two daughters Noel Hancock, Sunshine Hancock of Huntsville; two...

Juan Carlos Marroquin Garcia

Juan Carlos Marroquin Garcia

Dec 11, 2019

Juan Carlos Marroquin Garcia, 45, died December 11, 2019, at his home in Springdale surrounded by his loving family. Juan was born January 22, 1974, in Guatemala, to Venancio and Lorenza de Jesus Garcia Marroquin.

A visitation will 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 13, at the funeral home with a prayer service at 5. A graveside...

Rodney Allen Pianalto

Rodney Allen Pianalto

Nov 28, 2019

Rodney Allen Pianalto, 59, of Cassville, Missouri, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born April 18, 1960 in Springdale and loved his work with Reliable Poultry where he was a salesman. Rodney enjoyed camping and trout fishing, telling jokes and making people laugh. Above all he was devoted to his family....

Michael Sadnavitch

Michael Sadnavitch

Nov 20, 2019

Michael Sadnavitch passed away November 20, 2019 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born in Pittsburgh, Kansas on December 1, 1958 to Dr. Joseph and Joan Sadnavitch.

Survived by his sister Theresa Blair (Frank) of Little Rock; his brother David Sadnavitch (Susie) of Frederick, Maryland; nephews and niece Scott Blair, Matt, Joey and Katie Sadnavitch;...

James Almoth "Jimmy" Hill

James Almoth "Jimmy" Hill

Nov 19, 2019

James Almoth "Jimmy" Hill, 82, of Springdale, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was born February 21, 1937, in Helena, Arkansas, to Maurice Edward and Dorothy Alice Cooke Hill. He grew up on a hill on Stringtown Road picking the guitar and harassing relatives and the likes of Harold Jenkins, AKA Conway Twitty. He began working at an...

Sandra Yvonne Williams

Sandra Yvonne Williams

Nov 12, 2019

Sandra Yvonne Williams, 57, of Springdale, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home. She was born November 5, 1962 in Springdale. Sandra was passionately devoted to her children. She loved to read absolutely everything, paint and stroll in her backyard. She always had an ear to lend and was abundantly accepting of others.

Sandra was preceded...

Mary Lou Mosquera

Mary Lou Mosquera

Nov 4, 2019

Mary Lou Mosquera, 85, of Fayetteville, died Monday, November 4, 2019. She was born October 22, 1934, in Fayetteville, to Louis and Lillian Doss Center. Mary was deeply devoted to her family and God. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching television, cooking, and was a talented gardener.

She is survived by four daughters, Linda Lou...

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