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.
Javier Velasco-Tijero
Nov 7, 2024
Javier Velasco-Tijero, age 61 passed away on November 7, 2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on September 28, 1963 in Mexico City, Mexico to Palicarpio Canales and Martha Zapien. Javier had a strong work ethic, including landscaping and tree work. He enjoyed watching soccer, listening to old music and collecting antiques. He had a love for old cars....
Nancy Carolyn Skaggs
Oct 26, 2024
Nancy Carolyn Skaggs age 78 passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville. She was born on November 12, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Wanda Richards and Harvey Jack Austin. On March 12,1966 in Stillwell, Oklahoma, Nancy married Dentis Loyd Skaggs. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Nancy found joy...
Ancelmo V. Alcorta
Oct 25, 2024
Ancelmo V. Alcorta, age 95, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on May 5, 1929 in Santiago Yucuyachi, Oaxaca, Mexico to the late Amado Alcorta Guzman and Sidronia Lazaro Franco. Ancelmo married Eva Valdez Maldonado on October 20, 1973 in Santiago Yucuyachi, Oaxaca, Mexico. He provided for his family working...
Fay Prince Alexander
Oct 21, 2024
Fay Prince Porter Alexander, age 81, of Tontitown, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 21, 2024. Born on November 9, 1942, in Greenville, Mississippi, to the late Perry and Bessie Prince Porter, Fay spent 64 years in Greenville before moving to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where she lived for seven years, and later settled in Springdale,...
Narciso Vizueth
Oct 21, 2024
Narciso Vizueth, de 71 años, falleció el lunes 21 de octubre de 2024 en Springdale, Arkansas. Nació el 29 de octubre de 1952 en Zimapán, Hidalgo, México, hijo del fallecido Crescencio Vizueth y Pascuala Martínez. Narciso era un hábil albañil de cemento, lo que le permitió mantener a su familia hasta su retiro de los trabajos de construcción. Le...
Crescencio Aleman Romero
Oct 17, 2024
Crescencio Aleman Romero, un querido padre, abuelo y bisabuelo, falleció en paz a la edad de 96 años como el decía "entrados en los 97". Nacido con un espíritu aventurero, Crescencio atesoró su infancia y adolescencia jugando béisbol y disfrutando del aire libre. A los 21 años, encontró el amor de su vida, Ma. De Refugio Romero,...
Nelson Humberto Aldana
Oct 10, 2024
Nelson Huberto Aldana Valdez, 41 años, falleció el jueves 10 de octubre de 2024 en Fayetteville, Arkansas. Nació en Masahuat Santa Ana, El Salvador el 5 de noviembre de 1982, hijo de Adán Valdez Moralez y Cecilia Aldana de Valdez.
Nelson H Valdez era un amoroso esposo, padre, hijo y hermano, y era...
Susana Cruz-Palos
Oct 7, 2024
Susana Cruz-Palos, de 64 años, de Lowell, Arkansas, falleció el lunes 7 de octubre de 2024 en Rogers, Arkansas. Nació el 15 de mayo de 1960 en Zacatecas, México, hija de fallecidos padres Daniel Palos y Carmen Leaños. Susana fue miembro de la Iglesia Católica de San Rafael durante mucho tiempo en Springdale, Arkansas. Le gustaba cocinar para sus...
Chris Stanford
Sep 30, 2024
Chris Stanford of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, age 85, went home to be with her Savior Jesus on September 30, 2024, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born November 8, 1938, in Long Branch, New Jersey to the late Thomas and Anna (Hansen) Framnes. Chris was, first and foremost, a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. She loved to study...
Beverly Ann Phipps
Sep 28, 2024
Beverly Ann Phipps, age 74, died on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born December 10, 1949 in Waurika, Oklahoma to the late Doyle and Viola (Rabee) Prince. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leslie D. Phipps, one son, Mark Reed, and one sister, Wanda Robinson.
She is...
Etta Marie Sloniker
Sep 27, 2024
Etta Marie Sloniker, age 86, died on September 27th, 2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born July 5, 1938 in Watertown, South Dakota to the late Elmer and Florence (Nyland) Lovekamp. She was preceded in death by two sons, Grant Wesley Sloniker, Gary Wayne Sloniker and one grandson, Robert Donald Duniven.
Etta is survived by two daughters,...
Maurice Matthew Ryan
Sep 27, 2024
Maurice Matthew Ryan, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Springdale, Arkansas on September 27, 2024 from complications of Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease. Maurice was a devoted and loving husband, father, son and brother, and was known for his kindness, generosity, humility, and unique well-timed sense of humor. Maurice was born on February 1, 1960...
Betty Ray Shaffer
Sep 27, 2024
Betty R. Shaffer, 97, of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away September 27, 2024. She was born on May 10, 1927, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She is survived by a son, Michael Dorsett and wife Phai; a daughter, Jan and husband, Tom Stockdale; one brother, Bill Harris; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a member of the First Baptist...
Arturo López Cueva
Sep 22, 2024
Arturo López Cueva, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Born on April 28, 1945, in a small village near Mascota, Jalisco, Mexico, Arturo was the beloved son of the late José Cueva and Victoria López Cueva.
Arturo's journey from humble beginnings working on his family farm...
Jeffrey L. Henshilwood
Sep 17, 2024
Jeffery L. (Jeff) Henshilwood, 66, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born July 3, 1958, in Peoria, Illinois. Jeff was united in marriage to Dena Swofford in Effingham, Illinois on September 1, 2001. To this union, no children were born. He moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2005, where he worked for Wholesale Electric, as...
Shirley Mae Boyer
Sep 17, 2024
Shirley Mae Boyer, age 99, passed away peacefully at her Springdale home on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born near Detroit to the late Gertrude Mae (Hands) and Albert E. Nash. She and her beloved husband, "Bill", raised their family in Grosse Ile, Michigan. Shirley was a creative and fun-loving mother and homemaker. She served as a Girl...
Christopher Courtney Curlee
Sep 15, 2024
Christopher Courtney Curlee, age 62 of Springdale passed away Sunday morning September 15, 2024, in the Palliative Care Unit of the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR. He was born February 14, 1962, in Springfield, Ohio, the youngest son of Robert Burnett and Hilma Lee Curlee. Chris spent most of his life in Northwest Arkansas. He graduated from Fayetteville...
Timothy Preston Armstrong
Sep 15, 2024
Timothy Preston Armstrong, age 59, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on April 25, 1965, in Springdale, Arkansas to the late Doyl and Lorena (McConaughy) Armstrong. Timothy was a man of deep faith, his spirit often found solace in prayer and scripture. When not immersed in religious pursuits, he reveled...
Tine Harry
Sep 13, 2024
Tine Harry, age 39, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on February 16, 1985 in Jabat, Marshall Island to Jeki Harry and Betty (Lokiar) Harry. After high school graduation she worked as a cook at The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows. Tine was always there for others. She was the glue for her...
Carolyn Sue Harp
Sep 10, 2024
Carolyn Sue "Susie" Harp, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born April 25, 1955, in Springdale to Eupid Howell and Bill Harp. Susie dedicated her life to her family and the care of others. She was a beacon of love, strength, and warmth, always putting the needs of her loved ones before herself. Her...
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