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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.

Ernest Gregory "Greg" Krisell

Ernest Gregory "Greg" Krisell

Jul 27, 2019

Ernest Gregory "Greg" Krisell, 58, of Springdale, died Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was born July 6, 1961 in Little Rock. Greg was a proud truck driver for 35 years. He enjoyed bass fishing and salt water taffy. Above all, Greg was a Christian, loved the Lord and was devoted to his family.

He is survived by...

Roy Leon Watson

Roy Leon Watson

Jul 22, 2019

Roy Leon Watson, 78, of Springdale, died Monday, July 22, 2019. He was born October 29, 1940, to George Washington and Ivory Belle Williams Watson in the Shiloh Community of Newton County, Arkansas. Roy married Mary Reba Johnson on April 12, 1963, at Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church where Roy was a longtime active member and trustee. He...

Jean Heyerholm Undem

Jean Heyerholm Undem

Jul 20, 2019

Jean Heyerholm Undem, of Springdale, was born in Northfield, Minnesota, on December 30, 1937 to Darrel and Irene Heyerholm. She passed from this life on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the age of 81.

She grew up in Northfield and always had good stories of those times...

James Louis Strong

James Louis Strong

Jul 16, 2019

James L. Strong, 67, of Springdale, was born March 9, 1952, in Round Pond, Arkansas, and passed away July 16, 2019. He was the son of the late William Strong, Sr (2014), Meanolia Strong (1964) and Barbara Strong (2010). He is survived by one son, James L. Strong Jr.; three grandchildren, Kayla, Zeynel, and Kenny; four brothers, Donald Napoleon...

Dan Franklin Taylor

Dan Franklin Taylor

Jul 12, 2019

Dan Franklin Taylor, 87, of Springdale, died Friday, July 12, 2019. He was born September 22, 1931, in Helena, to John Elmer and Carrie Mae Corder Taylor. Dan enjoyed working on cars, telling stories, making jokes, and working hard alongside his wife to create to "prettiest yard on Elm Springs Road". He was a man of his word and...

Wilma Jean Cole

Wilma Jean Cole

Jul 9, 2019

Wilma Jean Cole, 72, of Springdale, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019. She was born June 21, 1947 in Marble, Arkansas to Daniel and Lois (King) Watson. The most important thing in life to Wilma was her love for Jesus. She taught Bible classes and was a longtime member of Elmdale Baptist Church but in recent years attended Springdale Missionary...

Russell Gene "Rusty" Frisinger

Russell Gene "Rusty" Frisinger

Jul 7, 2019

Russell Gene "Rusty" Frisinger, 56, of Springdale, died Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was born January 22, 1963, in Joplin, Missouri. Rusty was a huge sports fan. He enjoyed watching his daughter's games while they were growing up as well as the Cardinals, Chiefs, and Razorbacks. He also raced late-model dirt track cars for many years. Rusty worked with...

Samuel Basil "Sam" Walter, Jr.

Samuel Basil "Sam" Walter, Jr.

Jun 27, 2019

Samuel Basil "Sam" Walter, Jr., 80, of Springdale, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his home. He was born June 21, 1939 in Grove City, Pennsylvania to Samuel Basil, Sr. and Mary Lucille (Eakin) Walter.

Sam served in the Navy aboard an aircraft carrier and was an electrical engineer. He especially enjoyed his tour on the Mediterranean...

Charles Evert Robbins

Charles Evert Robbins

Jun 20, 2019

Charles Evert Robbins, 84, of Owasso, Oklahoma, and former northwest Arkansas resident, died Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was born June 23, 1934 in Dover, Arkansas, to Otto and Rosalie (Carpenter) Robbins. Charles met and married Mary in 1955 in Linden, California. Charles served in the U. S. Army and was an expert rifleman. He was a carpenter throughout his...

Jack Shannon Mathis

Jack Shannon Mathis

Jun 13, 2019

Jack Shannon Mathis of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away on June 13, 2019 in his home at 89 years of age. Jack was born on December 29, 1929 in Plainview, Arkansas. His family moved in his early years to South Sebastian County, Arkansas where he was raised helping his father on their farm. He graduated from Hartford High School. Upon...

Jo Ann Bowers

Jo Ann Bowers

Jun 12, 2019

Jo Ann Bowers, 83, of Springdale, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019. She was born July 11, 1935, in Blackjack, Texas, to Gordon and Velma Chance Berryman. Jo Ann was fond of "going junking" at local flea markets and yard sales. She was a longtime member of Living Church of God and very strong in her faith. She was a...

Mary Leona Duggar

Mary Leona Duggar

Jun 9, 2019

Grandma Duggar (Mary) passed away at home on Sunday afternoon, June 9th, 2019, at the age of 78. Mary Leona Duggar grew up in Farmington, Arkansas, and was married almost 50 years to J.L. (Jimmy Lee) Duggar who preceded her in death.

Mary found great joy in sharing her love for Jesus and her own story of...

Robert Jackson Sturdivant

Robert Jackson Sturdivant

Jun 8, 2019

Robert Jackson "Bob" Sturdivant, 85, of Farmington, died Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was born January 8, 1934 in Prairie Grove to Paul and Opal (Duncan) Sturdivant. Bob was a truckdriver throughout his life and loved his job. His "happy place" was outside mowing his yard.

He is survived by four daughters, Debbie Patton of Fayetteville, Vicky...

Ross Jacob Tharp

Ross Jacob Tharp

Jun 8, 2019

Ross Jacob Tharp, 33, of Springdale, died Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was born December 1, 1985 in Eufaula, Oklahoma, and grew up in Decatur. Ross played football in high school and enjoyed hunting, fishing and canoeing. He served in the Army National Guard and loved his country. He loved to drink his Mountain Dew, but above all was...

Frances "Jane" Kellogg

Frances "Jane" Kellogg

Jun 7, 2019

Frances "Jane" Kellogg, 76, of Springdale, died June 7, 2019. She was born November 25, 1942 in Ft. Smith to Frank Frick and Druscilla Jane (Bach) McCoy. Jane was an active member of Cross Church where she sang with the choir, was a greeter and ministered to other people living with cancer.She especially loved caring for children in the...

Aaron Patrick Robinson

Aaron Patrick Robinson

Jun 1, 2019

Aaron Patrick Robinson, U.S. Army PFC, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Virginia while on military training at Ft. Lee. He was born January 22, 1995, in Springdale to Kevin and Wendy (Gunem) Robinson and grew up in Cave Springs. Aaron enjoyed cooking, fishing, tinkering on cars, and playing guitar, basketball, and golf. He graduated from Life Way Christian...

Mabel Marie King Phillips

Mabel Marie King Phillips

May 24, 2019

Mabel Marie King Phillips was born to Meryl Rosetta Chism and Henry Cleveland King in Braden, Oklahoma, on February 3, 1919. Mabel passed away May 24, 2019 at her home in Springdale. She was 100 years old. Mabel had five siblings, a brother, Loyd, and sisters, Sylvia, Dorothy, Lea and Dell, who all preceded her in death.

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Frankie Scott

Frankie Scott

May 22, 2019

Frankie Edgmon Scott, 80, of Springdale, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019. She was born May 4, 1939, in Mossville, Arkansas, to Roy and Vola Watson Edgmon. Frankie was a hard worker and always busy. She enjoyed taking care of her home and was a fantastic cook.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Wayne Scott; one son,...

Helen Lorene Sturdivant

Helen Lorene Sturdivant

May 21, 2019

Helen Lorene Sturdivant, 80, of Farmington, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her home. She was born March 21, 1939, to Benny Arthur and Grace Marie Drain McClelland. Helen loved music, singing, and flower gardening. She enjoyed spending time at the Little Opry in West Fork and the Winslow Community Center.

She is survived by her husband...

James Lee "Jim" Gideon

James Lee "Jim" Gideon

May 16, 2019

James Lee "Jim" Gideon, 87, of Springdale, died Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was born December 3, 1931, in Hollis, Oklahoma to Claude Lee and Loraine Burns Gideon.

Jim was a member of First United Methodist Church and an active member of the Springdale Senior Center where he enjoyed dancing, and playing dominos and cards with friends....

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