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.

Nedi Abon

Nedi Abon

Sep 28, 2026

Nedi Abon age 74, of Springdale passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at Freeman Health System in Springdale. She was born on May 2, 1952 in Majura, Marshall Islands to Kbeo Samuel and Hezkiah Anien. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aznson Abon.

Nedi is survived by son, Andy Abon; son, Anthony Abon; daughter, Agnson Abon; Sandy Labon,...

Jeffrey Lee Richards

Jeffrey Lee Richards

Sep 18, 2026

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee Richards long-time resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born to Vernon Lee “Buddy” Richards and Jimmie Joyce McRoberts Richards in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 2,1949. Jeff was raised in Benton, Arkansas, where his father was the general manager of the Jones Furniture Company and his mother was a member...

Haine Joseph

Haine Joseph

Sep 16, 2026

Haine Joseph age 55 of Springdale passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born on March 28, 1971 in Chuck, Micronesia to Neji Joseph and Aickey Stevens.

He is survived by sister, Julie Pedrus; Carol Debrum- Sister; Lisa Ebort - Sister; Marvin Briand - Brother-in-law; Nanson Mal Kai - Brother; Altina Aimen - Sister; Jim Joseph...

Robert David Hayes

Robert David Hayes

Sep 15, 2026

Robert David Hayes passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the age of 80. David was born on June 9, 1946 in Bastrop, Louisiana to Charles Hayes and Grace Hayes (Collum).

David graduated from Watson Chapel High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in 1964, and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas in chemistry. While attending university, David...

Joyce Jeanette Pittman

Joyce Jeanette Pittman

Sep 13, 2026

Joyce Jeanette Cates Pittman, age 87, passed from this life into the hands of the Living God on September 13, 2026, in Springdale, Arkansas.

She was born on October 14, 1938, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the late Lawrence O. Cates and Lucy Mable (Stone) Cates and was the fifth of eleven children. Joyce spent her early childhood in Huntsville until the...

Ailinea Isaac

Ailinea Isaac

Sep 9, 2026

Ailinea Issa, age 73, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at her home in Springdale. She was born on June 20,1953 to Litty and Logan Isaac in Meduro, Marshall Islands. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Schmidt; parents, Litty and Logan Isaac; four sisters; three brothers.

Ailinea is survived by daughter, Aiako Schmidt; Donald Schmidt- son; Roy Jellan-...

Larry E. Shelley

Larry E. Shelley

Sep 7, 2026

Larry Edwin Shelley, 89, died peacefully Monday, September 7, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas, of natural causes.  Larry moved to northwest Arkansas in 2023, to live with his children after 86 years in Springfield, Missouri, 62 of which were spent in the home he left and loving the wife to whom he was married for 64...

Elaine Risley

Elaine Risley

Sep 5, 2026

Elaine Risley age 91 of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on September 5, 2026 at Kathrine's Place in Fayetteville.  She was born on December 6, 1934 in Allen, Oklahoma to Joseph and Irene Gafford Bullard.

Elaine lived in the Springdale area for most of her life.  She worked as cafeteria manager at Lee Elementary School for thirty years before retiring in 1999....

Clayton Pellin

Clayton Pellin

Sep 1, 2026

Clayton Pellin passed away on September 1, 2026 at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the age of 43. Clayton was born on September 21, 1982, in Springdale, Arkansas to Marion Pellin and Karen Pellin (Sabatini).

Clayton lived in the Northwest Arkansas area his entire life, and was a member of the Catholic faith. His passions were hanging out with...

Calvin Autry Puryear

Calvin Autry Puryear

Sep 1, 2026

Calvin Autry Puryear of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on September 1, 2026, at Springdale Health and Rehab in Springdale, Arkansas, at the age of 100. Calvin was born December 2, 1925, to David Puryear and Bertha Morriss in Spring Valley, Arkansas.

Calvin lived in the Northwest Arkansas his entire life. Shortly after high school, Calvin joined the Army and served his...

Michael Henry Peacock

Michael Henry Peacock

Aug 26, 2026

Michael Henry Peacock of Lowell, AR, passed away peacefully at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR on August 26th, 2026. He was born September 15th, 1959, in McAlister, OK the son of James Owen Peacock (deceased) of Pine Bluff, AR and Eloise Lewis (deceased) of New Orleans, LA. Mike retired from Arkansas Southern Farm Bureau in 2025. He is...

Henry Clyde Piazza

Henry Clyde Piazza

Aug 22, 2026

Henry Clyde Piazza, 90, of Tontitown peacefully passed away at Circle of Life on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was a first-generation Italian born on January 1, 1936, in Tontitown, Arkansas to Domenico and Blanche Taldo Piazza.

Henry is a lifelong resident and civil servant of Tontitown. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tontitown. He married his...

Clell Vernon Bohlen

Clell Vernon Bohlen

Aug 19, 2026

Clell Vernon “Pete” Bohlen, age 82, of Rogers, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Bentonville. He was born July 10, 1944, in Rogers, Arkansas, to the late Kendall and Lousettia Blair Bohlen.

Pete worked as a laboratory technician for Kennametal, where he dedicated 32 years of service before retiring in 2009. He was a hardworking man who took great pride...

Benito Martinez Martinez

Benito Martinez Martinez

Aug 17, 2026

Benito Martinez Martinez passed away on August 17, 2026, at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, AR, at the age of 61. Benito was born March 20, 1965 in Guanajuato, Mexico to David Delgado Martinez and Margarita Martinez Medina. Benito moved to the Northwest Arkansas area over 30 years ago.

Benito would marry Ma. Reyes Martinez Lopez, and they would have three...

Mary Ann Lucero

Mary Ann Lucero

Aug 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of our beloved Mother, Mary Ann Lucero.

Mary Ann Lucero (formerly Shoemaker) was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1944 and passed away in her home on August 15, 2026 surrounded by loving family at the age of 82.

As the true matriarch in our family, we honor her unconditional love and steadfast servanthood that we aspire to carry...

Joseph Anthony McGarrah Sr.

Joseph Anthony McGarrah Sr.

Aug 11, 2026

Joseph Anthony McGarrah Sr., better known as Tony, passed away August 11, 2026 at Freeman Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas at the age of 67.

Tony was born May 23, 1959 to Hubert Dean McGarrah & Della Mae (Whited) McGarrah in Kansas City, Missouri. On May 27, 1981, Tony wed Blanche D. Emlet in Springdale, Arkansas, and later had two children,...

Julie A. Kalinowski

Julie A. Kalinowski

Aug 11, 2026

Julie Anne Kalinowski (“Blondie”, “Jewels”), of Gravette, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 11, 2026, at the age of 60.

Julie was born on December 16, 1965, in Los Angeles, California. She would move to the Commerce City, CO area where she met Russell Killen and they would marry. Julie gave birth to three kids, Lisa, Kiersten, and...

Geneveve Johnston

Geneveve Johnston

Aug 10, 2026

Geneveve Johnston passed away August 10. 2026 at her residence in Colcord, Oklahoma, at the age of 99. Geneveve was born August 16, 1926, to Meek Henry Johnson and Myrtle Johnson (George).

Geneveve met her husband, Reverend and Pastor Loyd M. Johnston. Their story began on a horse named “Ol’ Tony” and would lead to more than 50 years together. Geneveve...

Larry Daniel Poage

Larry Daniel Poage

Aug 10, 2026

Larry Daniel Poage passed away August 10, 2026, at his residence in Springdale, Arkansas, at the age of 81. Larry was born April 5, 1945, in Amarillo, Texas to John Poage and Leona Poage (Yocum). Larry would call Northwest Arkansas home for most of his life.

Larry graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1964. Shortly after, Larry would join the National...

Dentis Loyd Skaggs

Dentis Loyd Skaggs

Aug 8, 2026

Dentis Loyd Skaggs, age 83 of Springdale, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Springdale. He was born on November 16, 1942 to the late Arlie and Bessie Reed Skaggs. On March 12, 1966 he married Nancy Austin in Stillwell, Oklahoma. Loyd worked for Tyson Industries for over 40 years until he retired. Mr. Skaggs was a member of Friendship...

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