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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.

Betty Jean Peachey

Betty Jean Peachey

Betty Jean Peachey, 93, of Springdale, passed peacefully at home with family on Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born October 31, 1925 in Sudan, Texas, to Walter and Elizabeth (Davis) Peachey. Betty was a homemaker and loved to be with her family. She previously worked at First National Bank, J.C. Penney and sold Home Interiors for many years....

Patsy Jane (Sivley) Wittenburg

Patsy Jane (Sivley) Wittenburg

Patsy Jane (Sivley) Wittenburg,...

Robin Kern

Robin Kern

Robin Kern, 65, of Fayetteville AR passed away on Sunday, May 3rd. He was born May 17, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri. Robin was proud to have served in the United States Navy from 1972 - 1975, he married Laura Leto at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in New York City onJune 21, 1980.

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Jessica Dawn "Jessi" Hubbard

Jessica Dawn "Jessi" Hubbard

Jessica Dawn Hubbard, 23, joined her Savior on October 28, 2019. She died at her home in Springdale, Arkansas. Jessi was born on February 2, 1996, in Dallas, Texas, to Charles Winston Hubbard and Vicki Charlene Cowan Taunton.She is survived by her parents, her sister Reagan Leigh, her paternal grandmother Donita Hubbard Ritchie, her paternal grandfather Charles Walter Hubbard...

Wanda Faye Walker

Wanda Faye Walker

Wanda Faye Walker, 80, of Springdale passed away Wednesday, July 29. She was born December 21, 1939 in Swain, Arkansas the daughter of Rufus and Lottie Smith Young. Wanda enjoyed gardening and cherished her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Patrick Walker, parents, 1 sister, and 1 grandson. Wanda is survived by two daughters,...

Gilbert Leon "Gil" Rowe

Gilbert Leon "Gil" Rowe

Gilbert Leon "Gil" Rowe, November 5, 1944 - February 15, 2019, a former Lamar resident passed in is home from cancer. Gil was well known in the community as a small business owner of Green Valley Landscape and the Lamar Flea Market.

He is survived by his wife, three daughters and numerous grand and great-grandchildren.

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Frances Ouida Pelton

Frances Ouida Pelton

Frances Ouida Pelton, age 92, died December 26th at Richmond Healthcare and Rehab Center in Richmond, Kansas. She was born on August 11, 1928 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Harold and Ouida Pelton. Frances was a Registered Nurse for 34 years at the Veterans Administration in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She lived the majority of her adult life in Springdale, Arkansas; a...

Charles Edward Shumate

Charles Edward Shumate

Charles Edward Shumate, age 91, passed peacefully from this life to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale. Charles was born August 27, 1926, in Webb City, Missouri to John Bryan and Versa Carter Shumate. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Shumate, and a sister,...

Harold Irvin Sitlington

Harold Irvin Sitlington

Harold Irvin Sitlington, 93, died Saturday, January 2, at his home in Springdale. He was born November 16, 1927, to John and Mary Agnes Sitlington. Harold served two years in Hawaii with the Marine Corp. He worked for 29 years as a construction equipment lead mechanic/shop foreman for McClinton Anchor. After his retirement, he raised beef cattle on the...

Denise Luzell Napier

Denise Luzell Napier

Denise Luzell Lynch Napier, 60, of Springdale, went to be with God Thursday, March 14, 2019, with her soulmate, Arlin Estep, by her side. She was born November 22, 1958 to Bobby Joe and Elner Mattie Lynch.

Denise was a loving "Nene", daughter, sister, mother, aunt and friend. She loved her family and friends dearly. Though Denise...

Duane Pennington

Duane Pennington

Duane Pennington, 84, of Fayetteville, accepted his heavenly reward, eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was born November 3, 1933 in Fullerton, California.

Duane was a "man's man" in every sense of the phrase, but as gentle, kind, and caring a man as one could have the pleasure...

James Harold Renard

James Harold Renard

James Harold Renard, 86, of Siloam Springs passed away Saturday March 20 at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born June 20, 1934 in Dardanelle, Arkansas the son of Floyd and Vanada Whitfield Renard.

Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Friday March 26, at Yell Cemetery in Siloam Springs with Tony Dorland officiating, visitation...

Kelsey Rachele Hull

Kelsey Rachele Hull

Kelsey Rachele Hull, 28 of Springdale, Friday, November 5, 2020 in Fayetteville. She was born December 30, 1991 in Fayetteville, the daughter of Larry and Kathy Beck Hull. Kelsey was a loving mother, sister and daughter who will be missed by many family members and friends.

Kelsey in preceded in death by her grandmother Imogene Hull, and...

Kathleen Jean Morgan

Kathleen Jean Morgan

Kathleen Jean Morgan, 62, of Tontitown passed away Tuesday July 21, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 6, 1957 in London, England the daughter of John and Gloria Miller Pyne.

Nothing prepares you for the loss of a spouse, mother, or grandparent. But I can truly say Kathy definitely tried her best....

Bruce Allen Griffith

Bruce Allen Griffith

Bruce Allen Griffith, 47, of Springdale, died Tuesday, July 2. He was born June 18, 1972, in Springdale to Bruce Edward and Luetricia (Jones) Griffith.

Bruce was an avid golf and softball player. He enjoyed working on cars and was deeply devoted to his sons.

He is survived by three sons, Cody Allen...

Ronald Lynn (Ronnie) Carter

Ronald Lynn (Ronnie) Carter

Ronald Lynn (Ronnie) Carter, 69, of Fayetteville was born December 8,1951 in Newport, Arkansas to Roy F (Pete) Carter and Wanda Lynn Wilson Carter He passed away on February 19,2021 at Washington Regional Medical Center. An upholsterer by trade, his attention to detail was always evident. Whether singing hymns, playing his guitar, or drawing sketches, he always aimed for...

Ronnie Lee Waddill

Ronnie Lee Waddill

Ronnie Lee Waddill, 71, of Prairie Grove, died Tuesday, November 6, at Regency Hospital in Springdale. Ronnie was born August 21, 1947, to Norman Franklin and Vada Viola Masters Waddill in Newport. He was a Vietnam veteran and enjoyed meeting weekly with a group of fellow veterans after his service. He enjoyed playing golf and his weekly meeting with...

Rolland L. "Curley" Prim

Rolland L. "Curley" Prim

Rolland L. "Curley" Prim, 74, went home Friday, August 24, 2018 to be with his wife, mom, dad, brothers, and sisters. He was born March 7, 1944, to Cecil and Hilda Margaret Prim. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite, Eastern Star, and a Shriner. He retired from Danaher Tool Group after 25 years...

Joe Charles Tweedle

Joe Charles Tweedle

Joe Charles Tweedle 73, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away on Saturday November 21, at his home in Fayetteville after a long battle with lung cancer. Mr Tweedle the son of Paul and Janice Cash Tweedle, Joe was born on October 26, 1947 in Clarksville, Arkansas. He worked for Walmart until he retired in 2017 and had a love for...

Jerry Lynn Howard

Jerry Lynn Howard

Jerry Lynn Howard, 70, of Springdale passed away Tuesday February 2nd in Springdale. He was born August 30, 1950 in Crossett, Arkansas the son of Joseph and Marie Rowe Howard. Jerry was a devoted husband to Earlene Boyd Howard for over 40 years, working for Harps Food Store for more than 20 years, a member of Buckner Baptist Church...

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