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.
Kenneth Orval Pennel
Jul 9, 2018
Kenneth Orval Pennel, 93, of Springdale, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at his daughter's home in Vanleer, Tennessee. He was born November 18, 1924 in Morrow to Elber Garfield and Lela Ann Abshier Pennel, the youngest of eight children. Kenneth served in the Arym during WWII. He was a faithful Christian and attended Robinson Avenue Church of Christ.
...Jd Kelley
Jun 30, 2018
JD Kelley, 80, of Westville, Oklahoma, died Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born May 30, 1938 in Ludlow, Oklahoma to Jeff and Mamie (Watkins) Kelley.
Graveside service was Thursday, July 5, at New Hope Cemetery in Chewey, Oklahoma.
Peter Jimenez
Jun 20, 2018
Peter Jimenez, 89, passed away on June 20, 2018 at his home in Rogers. Peter was born in New York on March 10, 1929 to Pedro and Amelia Soler Jimenez. He was a long time resident of Roxbury, New Jersey, having grown up in the Bronx. Peter was a devoted family man who enjoyed watching old movies and his...
Russell Loren "Russ" Killen
Jun 18, 2018
Russell Loren "Russ" Killen, 60, of Springdale, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Circle of Life Hospice. He was born January 26, 1958 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Horace Ward Killen and Thelma (Myer) Killen Norman. Russ enjoyed working on his Mustang and he loved Nascar. He was the type of person that would give anyone the shirt off...
Kahlyn Ryleigh Crowe
Jun 17, 2018
Kahlyn Ryleigh Crowe, 9, of Springdale, died Sunday, June 17, 2018. She was born November 7, 2009 in Fayetteville. Kahlyn was a very good artist, loved animals, and was a student at Walker Elementary. She hoped to be a veterinarian when she grew up.
She is survived by her mother, Sabrina (Butcher) Clark and husband Nathaniel; her...
Marty Wilfred Brown
Jun 13, 2018
Marty Wilfred Brown, 54, of Springdale, died June 13, 2018 in Springdale. He was born July 7, 1963 to Wilford Edmund and Helen Fay Carroll Brown.
Marty is survived by his wife, Janice Loretha Brown; one son, Derek Mounce and wife of Springdale; two daughters, Brittany Brown of Springdale, Cindi Mounce-Green and husband of Fayetteville; and one...
Jerry Ausburn
Jun 13, 2018
Jerry Ausburn, of Springdale, was born in Carrollton, Kentucky on February 2, 1941, and passed away June 13, 2018 with family by his side. He served in the Air Force and was a successful store manager for Walmart. He later opened his own business, Auvan Business Brokers. Jerry loved time at the lake and was happiest traveling with his...
Sylvia Lynn Isley
Jun 7, 2018
Sylvia Lynn Isley, 58, of Harrison, died Thursday, June 7, 2018. She was born June 22, 1959 in Springdale to the late Dale Addison and Virginia Lee Stewart Vaughan. Sylvia was in car sales most of her life, she was a Baptist and always had a beautiful smile. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she loved...
Roy Donald Chapman,Jr.
Jun 5, 2018
Roy Donald Chapman, Jr., 70, of Cave Springs, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Tulsa. He was born June 6, 1947 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Roy Donald, Sr. and Gladys Lillian (Volz) Chapman. Roy loved talking and laughing with people and was an HVAC repairman throughout his life.
He is survived by his wife, Billie (Sams) Chapman;...
Joseph Woodfred Smith
Jun 5, 2018
Joseph Woodfred Smith, 90, of Springdale, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at his home. He was born January 12, 1928 in Monticello to James William and Rachael Beasley Smith, the youngest of 17 children.
Joseph served in the Navy during WWII. He owned and operated J.W. Smith Television in Pine Bluff for over 40 years. He was...
Bryson "Grady" Welch
May 13, 2018
Bryson "Grady" Welch, 10, of Springdale, died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. He was born August 22, 2007 in Crestview, Florida. Grady was a 4th grade student at Shaw Elementary School.
Grady was a one of a kind person. He either liked you or he didn't. If he did, his smile...
Virginia Ann Chappell
Jan 27, 2018
Virginia Ann Chappell, 58, died Sunday, January 27, 2018 at her home in Springdale. She was born September 29, 1960 in Phoenix, Arizona to Earl Robert, Jr. and Shirley Jewel (Sanders) Cummings.
Virginia dedicated her life to caring for others. She was a full-time caregiver to her daughter, Jennifer, and often put the needs of family and...
Joseph John "Roll" Doherty
Jan 11, 2018
Joseph John "Roll" Doherty, 96, died Thursday, January 11, 2018 at his home in Fayetteville. He was born August 23, 1921 in the Bronx, New York and was raised in an orphanage from the age of 4 after his mother, Mary, died. He worked with the CCC during the depression building camps and cabins, and then enlisted in the...
Richard Lee "Rick" Harmon
Jan 2, 2018
Richard Lee "Rick" Harmon, 60, of Lowell, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was born June 15, 1957 in Santa Paula, California to Leamon "Lee" and Nellie McKinney Harmon. Rick loved to his grandchildren, hunting and playing pranks. He was a hard worker and just a good man.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 40...
Teresa Ann Ratliff Bartholomew
Dec 29, 2017
Teresa Ann Ratliff Bartholomew, 57, of Rogers, died Friday, December 29, 2017. She was born September 16, 1960 in Springdale to W.E. and Robbie Sandlin Ratliff. Teresa loved life, was devoted to her family, and enjoyed singing.
She is survived by her loving husband, Brad Bartholomew; two sons, Clint Ratliff (Tammy) and his children, Samantha and Zachory,...
Herman Lee Sisemore
Dec 22, 2017
Herman Lee Sisemore, 84, of Springdale, died Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born July 22, 1933 in the Hazel Valley community to Earl and Bethel (Stout) Sisemore.
Herman was a very active member of Robinson Avenue Church of Christ where he served as a deacon, was involved in many aspects of the bus ministry, and served...
David Glenn Collins
Dec 6, 2017
David Glenn Collins, 65, of Springdale, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was born July 16, 1952 In Fullerton, California to Donald Glenn and Barbara Evelyn Johnston Collins. David worked in retails sales for over 30 years and umpired youth baseball games in Springdale, Rogers and Siloam Springs. He was preceded in death by his mother in 2016. In...
Brenda Joyce Dearman
Nov 20, 2017
Brenda Joyce Dearman, 66, of Springdale, died Monday, November 20, 2017 at Circle of Life Hospice. She was born November 7, 1951 in Kingston to Walter Ernest and Weltha Bell White Johnson. Brenda was a member of Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and extremely generous to people including complete strangers. The love of her life was her granddaughter....
Cecil "Pete" Glenn
Nov 17, 2017
Cecil "Pete" Glenn, 80, of Springdale, died Friday, November 17, 2017 at his home. He was born March 8, 1937 in Prairie Grove to Elmer and Mamie Ralston Glenn, and grew up in Farmington.
Pete invested in others and loved to build relationships. He was a longtime, active member of Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, and...
Father Gregory G. Hart
Nov 14, 2017
Father Gregory G. Hart, 59, died in Springdale, Arkansas, on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born in Kennett, Missouri March 12, 1958 to the late Edward and Christina (Kordsmeier) Hart, the fifth of six children. He attended St. Theresa Elementary School and Catholic High School, both in Little Rock. After graduation from the University of Dallas, he was...
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