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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jane Ann Hamilton
Sep 1, 2018
Jane Ann Hamilton, 69, of Elm Springs, died Saturday, September 1, 2018. She was born September 22, 1948 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to Frank and Ann (Salafia) Sampugnaro.
Jane worked for Naval Intelligence at Commander Naval Air Pacific for 7 years as a young woman. On August 4, 1973 she married the love of her life, Leon B....
Margaret Mary "Marge" Roblee
Aug 29, 2018
Margaret "Marge" Roblee, 85, of Bella Vista, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2018 in Springdale. She was lovingly surrounded by her husband, their children, grandchildren and extended family.
Born Margaret Mary Hart on February 22, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marge was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret Mueller Hart, the fourth of eight siblings....
Sharon Kay Shaffer Nash
Aug 20, 2018
Sharon Kay Shaffer Nash, 71 years old, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 in Rogers after a short battle of brain cancer. She was born October 17, 1946 in Garfield to Albert and Maggie Byler Shaffer. She grew up in northwest Arkansas and married Butch Nash on October 4, 1974, and finally made her home at Cave Springs in...
Maria "Ronya" Lorennij
Aug 14, 2018
Maria "Ronya" Lorennij, 54, of Lowell, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born March 24, 1964 in Majuro, Marshall Islands.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, August 17, at St. Raphael Catholic Church followed by a visitation from 3 to 5 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. Services...
Mary Nell Whorton
Aug 12, 2018
Mary Nell Whorton, 72, of Springdale, died August 12, 2018 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born April 22, 1946 in Ector, Texas to George Morris and Edith Janell Glenn McGlocklin. Mary retired from Tyson after 40 years, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and playing cards with her neighbors.
She is survived...
Patrick Eugene "Pat" Mallatt
Aug 4, 2018
Patrick E. Mallatt, 88, passed away after a long illness on August 4th, 2018, at the home of his daughter, Ann, who was by his side, and son-in-law, Mark Killenbeck, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Pat was born September 12, 1929 in Hartington, Nebraska to the late Dale and Marie (Uhing) Mallatt. He spent his early life in Wynot, Nebraska, and...
Larry Lynn Owen
Jul 28, 2018
Larry Lynn Owen, 61, of Greenwood, died July 28, 2018. He was born November 10, 1956 in Ft. Smith to Claude Lee and Helen Marie (Trimble) Owen. He was a successful car fabricator specializing in modern and classic restorations. He was also a respected music promoter who assisted many acts as they gained prominence.
Larry owned Quarter...
Jerry Polston
Jul 24, 2018
Jerry Polston, 78, of Springdale, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018. He was born September 4, 1939 in Saffell, Arkansas to Thurman Edgar and Retha Gertrude Jarrett Polston. Jerry was a carpenter throughout his life. He married Verlon Louise Mullen on October 22, 1956 in Jonesboro. He was the lead singer with the Gospel String Quartet and a longtime member...
Mildred Lillian Christman
Jul 10, 2018
Mildred Lillian Christman, 88, of Hindsville, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at her home. She was born August 3, 1929 in Polson, Montana to Jacob and Gertrude Breckman Jesser. Mildred loved to sing to the Lord. She was a lifelong Southern Baptist and attended church in Goshen. Mildred enjoyed farming with her husband and hunting and camping together.
...Subscribe
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. You may unsubscribe at any time.
A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
