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.
Roger Wayne Abercrombie
Oct 5, 2025
Roger Wayne Abercrombie, age 59 of Pineville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born on March 14, 1966 in Bentonville, Arkansas to the late Floyd Abercrombie and Eulah Mae Goff. During his life he worked for the highway department in Logan County, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by grandson, Kingston Abercrombie; brother,...
Debbie Sue Keen
Oct 3, 2025
Debbie Sue Keen, 61, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in Fayetteville, Arkansas on October 3, 2025, after a year-long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on  July 30, 1964 in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Robert Irving and Cora Sue (Neal) Moore. Debbie's greatest joy was being a wonderful mom and devoting her...
Dennis Lawrence Perkins
Oct 2, 2025
Dennis Lawrence Perkins, age 66 of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 in Fayetteville. He was born on November 10, 1958 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Ottis Lawrence Perkins and Jessie Grace (Pridmore) Perkins. During his youth, while attending church, he learned to play the drums. Music was an important part of his...
Bertha Louise Kelchner
Sep 30, 2025
Bertha Louise Kelchner, age 86 of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1939 in Spring Town, Arkansas to the late Earl and Trula Rutherford. After high school in Siloam Springs, Louise married Loren Eugene Kelchner on August 4, 1956 in Stillwell, Oklahoma. They had two children, Steven Earl...
Anna "Ann" Marie Snow
Sep 26, 2025
Anna "Ann" Marie Snow, age 91, of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 25, 1933 in Clarksville, Arkansas to the late Henry and Ada Webb. After high school, Ann married James Dorlon "JD" Snow. Ann loved fast cars and always wanted a...
Robert Scott Weston
Sep 26, 2025
Robert Scott Weston, 74, of Lowell, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio due to complications from acute pancreatitis. He was born on July 18, 1951 in Maryville, Missouri to the late Robert and Donna Lavonne (Cederlind) Weston. Scott served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War at RAF Chicksands in Bedfordshire,...
Nettie Ellen Davis
Sep 24, 2025
Nettie Ellen Davis, age 84, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 23, 1941 in Picher, Oklahoma to the late Robert and Hannah (Bray) Lane. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Davis.
Nettie is survived by her three children,...
Kimberly June Crosby
Sep 22, 2025
Kimberly June Crosby, age 69, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away Monday, September 22, 2025. Her story began on March 2, 1956, in Blytheville, Arkansas. Kim was born to the late Harold and Eva (Ellis) Hodge. She spent a brief period in Southern California before Arkansas became her forever home. Â She was a proud Blytheville High School graduate....
Freddy Wayne Walker
Sep 22, 2025
Freddy Wayne Walker, age 73, of Gentry, Arkansas passed away on September 22, 2025. He was born July 21, 1952 in Huntsville, Arkansas to the late Troy and Ida (Wall) Walker. He found happiness in simple things: a cold sweet tea, a Snickers candy bar, and the sermons of his favorite preacher, Jimmy Swaggart. Freddy's greatest loves were Jesus,...
Floyd Dwain Holloway
Sep 13, 2025
Floyd Dwain Holloway, age 88, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away on September 13, 2025 at his residence. He was born on June 12, 1937 in Georgetown, Arkansas to the late Jessee and Lillie (Richardson) Holloway. On December 22, 1955, Floyd married his high school sweetheart, Martha Watkins in Huntsville, Arkansas. He honorably served in the US Air...
Lillian Lucile Bowen
Sep 6, 2025
Lillian Bowen, 83, of Springdale, gained her heavenly reward on September 6th, 2025, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. She was born on June 3, 1942 in Springdale, Arkansas to the late Monroe and Lilly Francis (Maxey) Young. She worked at Baldwin Piano/Ayrshire Electronics for 30 years. After that, she worked for Springdale Schools for 10 years,...
Jeannie Lanette Inman
Sep 5, 2025
Jeannie Lanette Inman Sneed, age 57, lost a valiant battle with cancer on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Circle of Life in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born in Gravette, Arkansas, on February 9, 1968, to Robert and Carolyn (Sprinkles) Stewart of Garfield, Arkansas. She worked many years with Wal-Mart, Zero Mountain, and Cypress Cold Storage. In her...
Bryan James Swiney
Sep 3, 2025
Bryan "BJ" James Swiney, age 35, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away on September 3, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1989, to James Rodney Swiney, and Lisa (Craine) Cronk. BJ was a devoted father who passionately loved his daughter, Kayda, and his dog, Anika. He was an avid fan of the Panthers and the band...
Carl Ray Tripp
Aug 28, 2025
Carl Ray Tripp, age 95, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born May 19, 1930 in St Louis, Missouri to the late Charlie Lee and Audie Ella (Sharpton) Tripp and was the middle son of five boys. At the age of 11, he was saved and baptized in a local creek,...
Marian Margaret Robinson
Aug 26, 2025
Marian Margaret "Margo" Robinson passed from this life August 26, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. Â Born August 3,1933 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Alise Milliken Renfrow and Percy Rea Renfrow. Raised in Little Rock, she attended the U of A and graduated in 1955 with a degree in education. She met her late husband, Robert "Tubb"...
Debbie Sue Wood
Aug 25, 2025
Debbie Sue Wood (nee Winbury) died peacefully August 25, 2025, at Washington Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.
She was born April 1, 1957, a joke she could never live down! She was reared in East End, AR, in the house her father William Robert "Billy Bob" Winbury still lives in today....
Likenjoj Josephine Jibeit
Aug 21, 2025
Likenjoj Josephiine Jibeit, age 47, passed away on August 21, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born in Majuro, Marshall Islands on October 5, 1977 to the late Felix Jibeit and Bungintaai Tangtang.
She dedicated her life to her family, serving as a pillar of strength and a source of boundless love. She...
Kenneth "Ken" E. Watkins
Aug 18, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" E. Watkins, age 100, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on May 6, 2025 in Japton, Arkansas to the late Benjamin and Pearl (Kisor) Watkins. Â On August 13, 1945 Ken married Imogene Hutcheson. His love for his family was boundless, and he cherished...
Jammy Ritok
Aug 7, 2025
Jammy Ritok, age 38, passed away on August 4, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born in Majuro, Marshall Islands on September 18, 1986 to Rhee and Lair Ritok. She was a loving Mother, Aunty, sister. A woman who always worked hard for her kids just to provide a roof over their head, food on the table,...
Barbara Elaine Kearney
Aug 5, 2025
Barbara Elaine (Calvert) Kearney, born April 1, 1950, in Matador, Texas, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Lowell, Arkansas, on August 5, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Winona and Basil Calvert. Elaine had a deep love for God, her husband, and her family—including the many friends she considered family. She found...
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