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.
Shyla Lea Head
Apr 2, 2026
Shyla Lea Head, age 69 of Elkins, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born on January 16, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas to the late Harold Earl Thompson and Dorthy Ann Wolford Drain. Shyla was proud of her family and expressed compassion and care of those around her. She was preceded in death by...
Bobbie Carol Nowlin
Apr 1, 2026
Bobbie Carol Nowlin, age 76 of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 surrounded by her family in her home. She was born on October 21, 1949in Lead Hill, Arkansas to the late John A. Rogers and Nettie Faye Clarkson Rogers. Bobbie was a devoted wife, loving mother and proud homemaker. She attended New Hope Assembly of God...
Clotilde Delgado Luna
Mar 31, 2026
Clotilde Delgado Luna, de 76 años, residente de Rogers, falleció el 31 de marzo de 2026 en el Washington Regional Medical Center en Fayetteville. Nació el 3 de junio de 1949 en Tarandacuao, Guanajuato, México, hija de los ya fallecidos Cornelio Delgado Martínez y María Luna de Delgado. Clotilde conocida como “Emma,” fue fiel miembro de la iglesia San Vicente...
Keven Andrew Pugh
Mar 28, 2026
Keven Andrew Pugh, age 28 of Springdale, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1997 in Springdale, Arkansas to Mark Anthony Pugh and Angela Denise Barnett. He attended the University of Arkansas where he pursued computer engineering degree. Keven was a gifted but reluctant mechanic. His favorite pastime was online gaming, and...
Robert Dale Johnson
Mar 27, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Dale Johnson, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away at Mercy Hospital of Rogers on March 27, 2026 at the age of 54. Bobby was born in Springdale, Arkansas on November 2, 1971, to Ricky D. Johnson and Edna Johnson (Hillebrand). Bobby would grow up and spend most of his life in Springdale.
Bobby was preceded in death by his...
Jose Primitivo Vazquez-Noriega
Mar 24, 2026
Jose Primitivo Vazquez-Noriega, age 74, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born on April 23, 1951, in Durango, Mexico to Hilaria Noriega. On November 21, 1982, he married Yolanda Gallardo Garcia.
Jose is survived by his wife, Yolanda Gallardo Vazquez of Fayetteville; three children, Nancy Vazquez of Fayetteville, Rodolfo Vazquez...
John Dean Mitchell
Mar 23, 2026
John Dean Mitchell of Pea Ridge, Arkansas passed away on March 23, 2026, at his home. J.D. was born on December 28th, 1987 in Osborne, Kansas to Kirk and Joyce Mitchell (Clark). The family would move to the Northwest Arkansas area when he was two years old. J.D. graduated from Springdale High School in May of 2006.
J.D. met his wife...
Ana Mirian Alfaro
Mar 20, 2026
Ana Mirian Alfaro, de 82 años de Rogers, Arkansas, falleció el viernes 20 de marzo de 2026 rodeada de su familia. Nació el 9 de enero de 1944 en San Salvador, El Salvador, de los difuntos Luis Medrano y Margoth Alfaro. Ana fue una madre amorosa, cariñosa y generosa con sus hijos, nietos y bisnietos. Como mujer de fuerte fe,...
Thomas Gilbert Buchanan Jr
Mar 19, 2026
Thomas G. Buchanan, Jr., 78, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on March 19, 2026. A lifelong Northwest Arkansas man, he was a proud United States Marine, a consummate professional who spent his life behind the wheel, and a devoted husband, father, and friend whose word was as good as a contract and whose loyalty never wavered. Tom was born on...
William Royce Luper
Mar 15, 2026
William Royce Luper, 69 of Winslow, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 surrounded by family and loved ones at his home in the Sunset Community. He was born October 22,1956 to Oren and Zelpha Wood Luper in Fayetteville, Arkansas. On April 15,1977, Royce married Karen Sue "Susie" Donaldson.
Royce was proud to spend his whole life on the family farm....
Fountain Rowa
Mar 8, 2026
Fountain Rowa age 69 passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on April 19, 1956 in Majuro, Marshall Islands to Watdrik Ben and Aenet Rowa. Fountain worked as a pastor in Northwest Arkansas. He was married to Helty Langrine.
Funeral services will begin 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 with burial...
Joaquin Reyes Ojeda
Mar 5, 2026
Joaquin Reyes Ojeda, age 68 of Springdale Arkansas passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on May 26, 1957 in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico to the late Joaquin Reyes and Ofemia Ojeda Reyes. In 1978 he married Guillermina Vital and together they raised a family. Joaquin was a man of faith, a testament to those...
Melvin Ray Cotton
Mar 4, 2026
Melvin Ray Cotton age 56 of Elkins passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born on June 11, 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Donald Melvin Cotton and Rose Coker. Melvin loved being outdoors. He spent his free time fishing and listening to country music. Melvin was preceded in death by is father,...
Geneva Mae Miller
Mar 2, 2026
Geneva Mae Miller, age 88 of Springdale, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 in Rogers, Arkansas. She was born October 10, 1937 in Batavia, Arkansas to the late Robert Howell Fields and Gladys Smith. She was a longtime member of Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas. Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Edward “Jake” Miller and son-in-law,...
Jerry Don Woods
Mar 1, 2026
Jerry D. Woods (Woody), age 77, passed away March 1, 2026, in Fayetteville, Arkansas surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born June 29, 1948, in Jonesboro Arkansas. Jerry grew up and graduated from Weiner High School in 1966. On March 22, 1969, Jerry married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Rice. They were married for 57...
Randall Gene Edwards
Feb 27, 2026
Randall Gene Edwards, age 73, of Prairie Grove passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 in Prairie Grove. He was born June 9, 1952 in Tuscola, Texas to the late Billie Gene and Sleeta Swindle Edwards. Mr. Edwards worked in the oil industry as a roughneck.
He is survived by four children, Jason Edwards and his wife, Cassandra of Prairie Grove, Kaysie...
Carmen Dolores McGarrah
Feb 27, 2026
Carmen Dolores Oblero McGarrah, age 83, of Springdale, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at Circle of Life in Springdale. She was born on December 13, 1942 in Aiea, Hawaii to the late Monico and Dolores Hidaro Oblero. On June 20, 1996 she married Clifford McGarrah in Springdale.
She is survived by her husband, Clifford of the home; three children, Lisa...
Elmer B. "Sonny" McKenzie, Jr.
Feb 25, 2026
Elmer B. “Sonny” McKenzie, Jr., age 85, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his residence. He was born on June 29, 1940 in Gunnison, Colorado to the late Elmer B. and Lucille (Baker) McKenzie, Sr. He married Chrystene Bowen in Springdale, Arkansas. Sonny honorably served in the US Army. He was a long-time member of...
Susan Pleggenkuhle
Feb 24, 2026
Susan “Susie” (Brown) Pleggenkuhle, 79, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 24, 2026.
Susie was born August 13, 1946, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Robert O. Brown and Eleanor (Hockett) Brown. Growing up she lived in many places throughout her childhood, including New York and Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where she graduated from high school. Susie later continued that life...
Pedro Omar Hernandez Meza
Feb 20, 2026
Pedro Omar Hernandez Meza age 36 passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born on January 31, 1990 in Irapuato Guanajuato Mexico to Jesus Hernandez Pattan and Maria Teresa Meza. Pedro worked as a baker at South Coast Bakery in Springdale.
Visitation will be 9:00-4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Heritage Funeral...
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