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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.

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...

Samuel Winston Pruett

Samuel Winston Pruett

We mournfully announce the passing of Samuel Winston Pruett, 55, of Springdale, Arkansas who left this life on March 6, 2021 to live with his Heavenly Father. Survivors include his mother, Joyce Warren (Pruett) Roberts and Carl Roberts, brother Arthur Warren Pruett and his wife Natalie Pruett, niece Sophia Pruett, nephew Sam Pruett, stepsister Carrie Roberts, stepbrother David Roberts,...

Shirley Ann Phillips-Patton

Shirley Ann Phillips-Patton

Shirley Ann Phillips-Patton (October 15, 1943 to August 20, 2019)

It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley Ann Phillips-Patton announces her passing on Tuesday, August 20, after a brave fight against Alzheimer's. Shirley passed away at the age of 75 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. Shirley will be remembered lovingly by...

James Calvin "Jim" Rathburn

James Calvin "Jim" Rathburn

James Calvin "Jim" Rathburn, loving husband, beloved father and grandfather, and faithful friend, entered his eternal rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 8, 2020 at Meadowview Health and Rehab in Huntsville, Arkansas due to complications of dementia. Jim was born May 3, 1938 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Leonard Calvin Rathburn and Leda Jane (Wright)...

Olivia Catherine Cigainero

Olivia Catherine Cigainero

Olivia Catherine Cigainero, 92, was called to her heavenly rest Sunday, March 15, 2020. She was born March 4, 1928, in Tontitown to Leo Joseph and Lucy Marie Ceola Pianalto. She married the love of her life, C.J. (Cletus John) Cigainero, February 17, 1947, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tontitown and was a member of St. Joseph since...

50 Short Curly Hair Ideas To Step Up Your Style Game

50 Short Curly Hair Ideas To Step Up Your Style Game

Short curly hair never looked so good. This cute hairstyle for women brings back memories of Dirty Dancing with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Do you recall her fairly short curly hair in the film? The best thing about this design is that no fuss; wash it, dry it, wear it deal that goes along with these fashion types....

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