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.
Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Rodgers
Dec 31, 2018
Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Rodgers, 60, of Springdale, died Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born May 3, 1958 in Springdale to Junior Cecil and Noma Jewel Scott Starling.
Debbie was an office administrator for many years in Springdale for Dr. Sisco, then Northwest Medical Center, and finally at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. She loved and was loved...
Maggie "Jaunita" Young
Dec 29, 2018
Maggie "Jaunita" Young, 95, of Springdale, died Saturday, December 29, 2018. She was born October 4, 1923 in Gilbert, Arkansas, to Elmer and Martha Killion Schlitt. Maggie loved her family dearly. She enjoyed fishing, and playing horseshoes and games especially with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Young in 1974, a son,...
Jerald Ray Straight
Dec 24, 2018
Jerald Ray Straight, 51, died Monday, December 24, 2018. He was born January 3, 1967, in Springdale to Raymond Howard and Jeraldine Winn Straight. He is survived by his mother, and one brother, Jeff Straight and wife Xenia of Winona, Minnesota. Jerald was preceded in death by his father in 2011.
Jerald had a big heart and...
Vernon Lou "Buddy" Ritchie
Dec 14, 2018
Vernon Lou "Buddy" Ritchie died at peace on December 14, 2018, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. Buddy was born May 3, 1935, in Delaney, Arkansas, to the late Elmo and Lizzie Stewart Ritchie. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years, Betty Belote Ritchie. He is survived by his wife Donita Hubbard Ritchie,...
Mary Margaret Wright Governor
Dec 9, 2018
Mary Wright Governor passed away on December 9, 2018, in Springdale. She is survived by her husband, Richard Governor, and five children, Carolyn Ferran and late husband Horacio, Kathy Windsor and husband Bobby, Janet Evans and husband Justin, Nancy Ambrose and husband Jeff, and Billy Wright. Mary was born in 1927 to Lillian and Herbert Strouse in Bridgeport, Connecticut....
Steven Joseph "Joe" Hill
Dec 9, 2018
Steven Joseph "Joe" Hill, 31, of Fayetteville, died December 9, 2018. He was born on March 12, 1987 in Columbia, MD to Cornell McClellan and Steven Keith Hill. He was known for his wicked sense of humor and fierce loyalty. He was a proud father, avid video gamer, musician, and hiker who loved books and Alabama football, just like...
Ruby Louise Watson
Dec 7, 2018
Ruby Louise Watson, 76, of Springdale, died Friday, December 7, 2018 at her home. She was born September 13, 1942 in Fallsville, Arkansas to Henry and Martha (Case) Bohannon. Her favorite hobby was to talk on the phone and go out to eat.
Ruby is survived by three children, Gary Warren and friend Lisa of Springdale, Robert...
Pauline Velma Lewis
Dec 4, 2018
Pauline Velma Lewis, 84, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born February 18, 1934, in Savoy to Henry Beecher and Lydia Thelma Jones Paschal. Pauline loved attending NASCAR races with friends and family throughout her life. She enjoyed baking elaborate cakes for her family for any special occasion. In her later years she enjoyed...
Robert Hale Dobbs
Dec 3, 2018
Robert Hale Dobbs was born in Joplin, Missouri on October 7, 1937 to Everett Hale Dobbs and Vera Leila Skillern Dobbs. He passed away December 3, 2018 in Bentonville, Arkansas at Circle of Life. He spent his school years in Seneca, Missouri. Bob played football and golf, enjoyed traveling with his parents to foreign countries and sailed on the...
James Arthur Acuff
Nov 22, 2018
James Arthur Acuff, 79, of Hindsville, died Thursday, November 22, 2018. He was born December 19, 1938 in Harrison to James Edmond and Marjorie Marie (Hayes) Acuff.
James was a member of Ray of Hope Church. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and hunting and fishing. He retired from Tyson Foods after 32 years.
...Velma Gean Murray
Nov 15, 2018
Velma Gean Murray, 70, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her home. She was born June, 24, 1948 in Wagoner, Oklahoma, to Howard Lee and Leoma Brooksher Patton.
Velma is survived by three children, Damon Warford, Sr., Tina Bolstad and husband Harlan, and David Warford and wife Billie; two brothers, Harold Patton and Theron Patton;...
Etta Lou Craine Perrett
Nov 15, 2018
Etta Lou Craine Perrett, 77, of Elm Springs, died Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born May 24, 1941 in War Eagle to Loyde Greene and Violet Josephine (Campbell) Edmondson.
Etta was the youngest of ten children. She enjoyed baseball, especially watching the Cardinals and Arkansas Naturals play. She worked for over...
Ralph Edward Franklin
Nov 14, 2018
Ralph Edward Franklin, 77, of Springdale, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was born August 22, 1941 in Ft. Smith to William Edward and Dorothy (Hattaway) Franklin.
Ralph served in the Air Force. He was a fantastic salesman and a great sales teacher. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling. Above all Ralph was devoted to his family...
Loretta Elizabeth "Betsy" Graham
Nov 1, 2018
Loretta Elizabeth "Betsy" Graham, 75, of Bella Vista, died Thursday, November 1, 2018. She was born March 8, 1943 in Fayetteville to James Edmond and Ruth Swink Wages. Betsy enjoyed making a variety of crafts, reading, studying history and attending concerts. She retired from the mailing services department with the University of Arkansas after many years.
She...
Pete John Pianalto
Nov 1, 2018
Pete John Pianalto, 96, of Tontitown, died November 1, 2018 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born December 8, 1921 in Tontitown to Joe and Annie Cigainero Pianalto.
Pete served in the Army during World War II. He was a farmer throughout his life and considered to be a professional Bocce Ball player. Pete...
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
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
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
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
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...
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