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.

Toni Annette Barnett

Toni Annette Barnett

Oct 31, 2018

Toni Annette Barnett, 66, of Bethel Heights, formerly of Monette, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville. She was born March 18, 1952 in Maryville, Tennessee to William Franklin "Bill", Jr. and Wanda Ruth Greenway Harrison.

Toni enjoyed making her house a home, spending time with her dog Bailey and watching TV....

James "Earl" Jones

James "Earl" Jones

Oct 28, 2018

James "Earl" Jones, 48, of Springdale, died Sunday, October 28, 2018. He was born July 19, 1970 in Forest City, Arkansas. Earl enjoyed working and time with his family.

Earl was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Dean Sanders, earlier this year, and his grandparents. He is survived by his sister, Amanda Cooper; aunts, Joyce Burkett,...

Barbara Lou Porter

Barbara Lou Porter

Oct 25, 2018

Barbara Lou Porter, 87, of Springdale, died Thursday, October 25, 2018. She was born September 22, 1931 in Avoca to Pierce ad Jewel Bailey Gramling. Barbara worked in the office at Springdale Family Clinic for many, many years. She had great compassion for people and animals and was devoted to her family.

She was preceded in death...

Lawrence R. "Larry" Newton

Lawrence R. "Larry" Newton

Oct 24, 2018

Lawrence R. "Larry" Newton, 88, of Springdale, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born October 22, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa to Arthur Theodore and Cora Kathryn Ferguson Newton.

Larry was a veteran of the Army. He was a pastor for throughout his life with several churches in the...

Wanda V. Holzwarth

Wanda V. Holzwarth

Oct 24, 2018

Wanda V. Holzwarth, 95, of Bella Vista, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018.   She was born January 13, 1923 to Truman Thomas and Inez Leola (Foster) Beck in a farm house on the Grand River bottom of Decatur County, Iowa.When Wanda was 6, her family moved to a farm north of Akron, Colorado. During the Great Depression they lost the...

Donald Glenn "Don" Collins

Donald Glenn "Don" Collins

Oct 21, 2018

Donald Glenn "Don" Collins, 92, of Springdale, died Sunday, October 21, 2018. He was born July 5, 1926 in a log cabin at Cedar Creek, Missouri to Leonard and Phoebe Pulley Collins. Don was a native son to the area moving with his family in a Model T when he was 3. He met his wife of 65 years...

Roger Vinger

Roger Vinger

Oct 18, 2018

Roger Vinger, 79, of Springdale, passed away on October 18, 2018. A funeral service and visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Heritage Funeral Home in Springdale. He will be laid to rest with military honors in the Fayetteville National Cemetery at 11 a.m.

Roger was born on July 20, 1939, in...

Dianna Francis

Dianna Francis

Oct 18, 2018

Dianna Mae Francis, 71, died Thursday, October 18, 2018 at her daughter's home in Charleston. She was born April 12, 1947 in Fayetteville to William and Georgie (Jones) Jordan. Dianna was a very loving person and devoted to her family. She was always ready to do for others and was a dedicated, hard worker.

She was preceded...

Marvin Lee Vlastuin

Marvin Lee Vlastuin

Oct 10, 2018

Marvin Lee Vlastuin was born September 4, 1954 in Sioux Center, Iowa. Marvin is married to Marylou (McGuire) Vlastuin, and resided in Gentry, Arkansas. He graduated from West Lyon High School in Inwood, Iowa, and graduated from Southeast Technical Institute. Marvin worked at Sioux Preme in Sioux Center, Iowa, for J.B. Hunt after moving to Arkansas.

Marvin...

Sarah Jane Leininger

Sarah Jane Leininger

Oct 6, 2018

Our precious Sarah Jane Leininger, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2018, with her beloved husband, Randy and her sister, Cathy by her side. She was born June 22, 1948 in Bancroft, Iowa to Harold and Lois (Glawe) Boeckholt. She married the love of her life, Randy Leininger, on March 11, 1967....

Donald L. "Don" Offenbacker

Donald L. "Don" Offenbacker

Sep 19, 2018

Donald L. "Don" Offenbacker, 81, of Springdale, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Circle of Life Hospice. He was born April 2, 1937 in Harrison to Earl and Sally Hensley Offenbacker. He married Mary Jane Carnahan on October 10, 1958 in Washington D.C.

Don served in the Marine Corps and owned and operated D-Sign. He enjoyed riding...

Debra Givens "Dee" Spurgeon

Debra Givens "Dee" Spurgeon

Sep 19, 2018

Debra Givens "Dee" Spurgeon, 67, of Springdale, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born May 23, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee to John Warner and Joyce Anne (Thompson) Givens. Dee married John Arthur Spurgeon in October of 1995 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. He preceded her in death in 2016.

Dee...

Robert Neal Waddill

Robert Neal Waddill

Sep 18, 2018

Robert Neal Waddill, 69, of Springdale, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Circle of Life Hospice. He was born November 13, 1948 in Newport, Arkansas, to Norman Franklin and Vada Viola Masters Waddill. He married Gail Pryor Waddill on October 23, 1976 in North Little Rock.

Robert served in the Navy and was an avid golfer. He...

Kenneth Raymond "Ken" Reeves

Kenneth Raymond "Ken" Reeves

Sep 18, 2018

Kenneth Raymond "Ken" Reeves, 63, of Hindsville, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Springdale. He was born March 12, 1955 in Yakima, Washington, to Chester and Marie McKinney Reeves. He married Judy VanZandt Reeves on March 5, 1971 in Tulsa.

Ken was a member of both the Masonic Lodge and Shriners. He was also a volunteer firefighter...

Tommy Lee Baker

Tommy Lee Baker

Sep 17, 2018

Tommy Lee Baker, 79, of Springdale, passed away peacefully Monday, September 17, 2018 at his home. He was born August 5, 1939 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Jeff and Mittie Flora (Farmer) Baker.

Tommy was known for his sense of humor and the tremendous love he had for his family and friends. He was an avid sports fan...

Oscar Arturo Monsivais

Oscar Arturo Monsivais

Sep 15, 2018

Oscar Arturo Monsivais, 57, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on September 15, 2018. He was born on September 26, 1960 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Donaciano and Petra Valencia Monsivais. Oscar was a hardworking man who loved the Lord. He was a truck driver in his earlier years in Mexico for 18 years before he and his family moved to...

Juanita Ellenbarger

Juanita Ellenbarger

Sep 11, 2018

Juanita Ellenbarger, 90, of Springdale, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She was born September 27, 1927 in Springdale to Eddie and Berta Thomas Bowen. Juanita taught ceramic classes and enjoyed fishing in her younger years, dancing and cooking. She especially enjoyed baking pies and loved to hear people brag on how good they were.

She was preceded...

Theresa Marie Bechaud

Theresa Marie Bechaud

Sep 9, 2018

Theresa Marie Bechaud, 40, formerly of Fayetteville, died Sunday, September 9, 2018 in Morrow, Ohio. She was born to Jean Pierre, III and Anita Marie Ellis Bechaud on October 29, 1977 in Houston, Texas. At age 6 her family moved to Pettigrew, Arkansas. She was a member of White River Baptist Church until she moved to Fayetteville where she...

Martin John "Marty" Catlin

Martin John "Marty" Catlin

Sep 8, 2018

Martin John "Marty" Catlin, 57, of Harrison, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born May 11, 1961 in Salina, Kansas to William Lee and Janet Althea (Heald) Catlin.

Marty served in the Air Force and was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps. He loved God, his family...

Mansford Fay Harriman

Mansford Fay Harriman

Sep 6, 2018

Mansford Fay Harriman, 89, of Springdale, died Thursday, September 6, 2018. He was born July 6, 1929 in Japton to George Newton and Etta Louisa Spurlock Harriman. Fay was honorably discharged from the Army after serving in the Korean War. He was then employed by Jones Trucking for 31 years as a diesel mechanic. Fay was a member of...

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