obituaries

May 18, 2025

Alton John Riklon, age 48, passed away Sunday, May 18 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born in Majuro, Marshall Islands on July 12, 1976 to late former Rongelap Senator Johnsay A. Riklon and Roselyn Bilimon Riklon. Alton was a quiet soul. He was an artist who enjoyed drawing and painting on his spare time.  According to his teammates,  ...

May 17, 2025

Anderson Earl Erwin Jr age 91 of Springdale passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025.  He was born on February 24, 1934 in Lynn, Arkansas to the late Hattie Cooper and Anderson Earl Erwin Sr.  At 17, Junior left northeast Arkansas.  After a short time in Oklahoma, he arrived in Rogers where he met and married Thelma Zachary.  In 1955,...

May 14, 2025

Elizabeth Nina Tibon passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on June 26, 2024 in Johnson, Arkansas to Isao Tibon and Seiko Botta. Always a delightful baby who loved to smile. She enjoyed playing games with her older siblings.

Elizabeth is survived by her parents, Seiko Botta and Isao Tibon; three...

May 12, 2025

Ma. Rosario Espino Zapata "Maria R. Rodriguez", falleció el 12 de mayo de 2025 en Springdale, Arkansas. Nació el 13 de octubre de 1963 en Nieves, Gal. FCO. R. Murguia, Zacatecas, México, hija de los difuntos Francisco Espino y Francisca Zapata. Maria Rosario Rodriguez fue una mujer de gran fortaleza y bondad. Siempre conocida por su amor...

May 12, 2025

Charles Vick Maxwell, Jr., age 83, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on August 8, 1941 in Hinsonton, Georgia to the late Charles Sr. and Alyse (Kelley) Maxwell.

Charles was a remarkable man and for nearly six decades, he dedicated his life to the...

May 12, 2025

Benta Jonaie, age 69, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 20, 1955 in Ebon, Marshall Islands to the late Jonaie Komej and Kemlet Limkadre. Benta dedicated his career to public service, first as a police officer and later as an immigration officer in the Marshall...

May 8, 2025

Hubert F. Moore, Jr, age 80, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born and raised in Greenwood, Mississippi. In 1963, Hubert graduated from Greenwood High, where his mother taught English for over 35 years. For many years in Greenwood, Hubert worked at Star Tailors, Phil's Squire Shop and...

May 7, 2025

Jordan Isaiah Olivio, 33, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Louisburg, Kansas. He was born May 22, 1991, in Big Spring, Texas. In May of 2010, Jordan graduated from Springdale High School. All who knew Jordan would describe him as loving person. He was compassionate and empathetic, often helping others in need. Jordan...

May 2, 2025

Angie Louise Newton, age 92, passed away May 2, 2025 of Springdale, Arkansas. She was born March 8, 1933 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to the late John and Mattie (Combs) Glenn.  Angie's career included 17 years of service at Tyson Chicken. Deeply devoted to her faith, she was a longtime member of Ray of Hope Free Will Baptist...

Apr 30, 2025

Virgie Blanche Howell, 92 of Springdale entered her heavenly home Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at her home. She was born November 6, 1932 in Jasper, Arkansas to the late Lewis and Audrey (Reynolds) Watson. After two years of courtship, she married Omer Howell on March 4, 1949. Virgie was a wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated homemaker. She was a...

Apr 21, 2025

Troy Dale George, 74 of Springdale passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 9, 1950, in Arkansas, to the late Arvel and Viola (Taylor) George. Troy was a skilled welder and a proud member of the Tulsa Welding Union. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger George; brother, Harold...

Apr 15, 2025

Isao Mongkeya, age 18 passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Busby Montana.  He was born on June 25, 2006 in Dallas, Texas to Lina Hesbi and Likiak Mongkeya.  After graduating from high school, Isao got into music.

Funeral services begin Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Marshallesse Full Gospel Church in Springdale.  Graveside services are...

Apr 15, 2025

James Jerwan, age 21 passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Busby, Montana.  He was born on December 30, 2003 in Johnson, Arkansas to Jelma Lewis and Huston Jerwan.  After graduating from high school, James start working as a wind technician.

Funeral services began 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Marshallesse Full Gospel Church in Springdale. ...

Apr 15, 2025

Mary Nell Dodd, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at her residence.  Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Faye Kesterson Dawes and Clyde Lee Dawes, Sr. A proud graduate of Dollarway High School in Pine Bluff, Mary Nell went on to attend Arkansas State...

Apr 15, 2025

Isa'na Mongkeya, six months old passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Busby, Montana.  She was born on October 11, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Malina Botta and the late Isao Mongkeya.

Funeral services began 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Marshallesse Full Gospel Church in Springdale.  Graveside service will be 2:00 Saturday, May 10,...

Apr 12, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jovani Miranda, age 16, of Springdale, Arkansas. Jovani was tragically taken from us on April 12, 2025, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He was born on June 4, 2008, in Johnson, Arkansas, a beloved son of Sabino and Patricia (Martinez) Miranda. Jovani Miranda, son of Patricia &...

Mar 27, 2025

Barbara Jones age 95 of Springdale died peacefully at home on March 27, 2025 surrounded by her family.

When asked what she was most proud of, Barbara would answer "my children." Yet she had a distinguished acting career that began with radio at age nine and included college, professional, and community productions.

Mar 22, 2025

"Billie" Sue Harmon, age 89, passed away on March 22, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born July 26, 1935 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to the late Earl and Elizabeth (DeWoody) McClelland. Sue's most important roles in life were as a wife, mother and grandmother. She was a devoted member of Cross Church and in years past worked...

Mar 2, 2025

Lorene Loretta Jones, age 89, passed away on March 2, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on November 3, 1935 in Paris, Arkansas to the late Joseph and Margaret Lux Frederick. Lorene was preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Jones; her brother, Robert Frederick; her sister, Joann Strellner.

She is survived by her three...

Feb 27, 2025

Donald Lee "Don" Moody, 87, and longtime resident of Springdale, Arkansas, died Thursday, February 27, 2025.  He was born July 4, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas to Ezra Golden and Eulah Mae (Henthorne) Moody.  He was preceded in death by daughter, Teresa Briggs, and grandson, Ricky Briggs.

Don loved to be out hunting or...