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05/13/2026

Joseph “Joe” Silvan Honderich, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 at his home in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born on Thursday, June 18th, 1936 in Clare, Michigan to Silvanus and Edna Honderich (Engbrecht).

Joe spent the first 12 years of his life in Michigan before moving to Houma, Louisiana for a few years, and then moved to Berwick, Louisiana. He spent much of his younger life working on the oil rigs in the Gulf. Through mutual friends, he met Glenna Rae Boudreaux in Morgan City, whom he married on Saturday, September 28th, 1957. They had 2 children together, Patty and Rae Lynn, and eventually they moved to Northwest Arkansas in 1995. He was a member of New Hope Assembly in Rogers and enjoyed serving in maintenance and lawn mowing for the church. His hobbies included working on cars (restoring and detailing) and watching NASCAR every Sunday after church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Silvanus and Edna; one sister, Rosemary Hargrove; and one brother, Jim Honderich.

Joe is survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Glenna Rae Honderich; two daughters, Patty Honderich of Bentonville, and Rae Lynn Moore (David) of Hiwasse; two granddaughters, Michelle and Madison Moore; one brother, John Honderich (Edwyna) of Amarillo, Texas; and one sister-in-law, Gaye Honderich of Amarillo, Texas.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, May 21st at 11:00a.m. at New Hope Assembly of God at 2626 W. New Hope Rd. in Rogers, Reverend James Brownell officiating.

He will be laid to rest with his parents at Hillcrest Cemetery in Gravette, Arkansas at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Circle of Life Hospice Care in Bentonville in his honor.

05/13/2026

Scott Kadar, age 76, of Rogers, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2026. He was born May 20, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Steven and Irene Kadar. He graduated Valedictorian from Peru High School in Peru, New York and received his B.S. in Business and Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

But his life truly began when he joined the Air Force as an officer, starting his pilot training in Del Rio, Texas. Upon arriving, a friend sent him into Ace Hardware to check out the girl behind the counter, who ended up being the love of his life, Sherry Valentine. They soon married on St. Patrick’s Day, enjoying a life in the Air Force for 6 years before Scott pursued a career in retail management, then joining the 4th Judicial District Court as Court Administrator, from which he retired in 2014.

Upon starting a family Scott gave his life to Christ at the age of 32 and was forever changed, dedicating the rest of his life to raising his family to honor the Lord, serving the church in multiple ways, sharing Christ’s love with everyone he encountered. Even during his illness, he shared the good news of Jesus with doctors, nurses, phlebotomists, and other patients. His greatest joy was knowing that his children had accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior and knowing that they are raising their families to love Jesus as well.

His fondest memories were taking family trips and adventures, the most memorable being a trip to his son-in-law’s native land of Scotland and a ski excursion to Winter Park, Co where he got to show off that he had not lost his skiing talents he acquired during his childhood in New York.

After becoming a Pops, every spare moment was spent enjoying their camp house along the King’s River with his grandkids, riding the golf cart, shooting BB guns, swimming, jumping off the dock, giving Gator driving lessons, taking boat rides, teaching firework safety and enjoying nature.

Scott will be remembered most for being Mr. Fix It. He would tackle any problem or challenge anyone brought his way. Building a wooden train set for his newborn son, countless tree houses, a custom platform bed for his daughter to take to college, busy boards for his new grandchildren, fixing electronics, installing countless ceiling fans - he truly was the one everyone turned to for him to fix it.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sherry Kadar; son Steven (Mary) Kadar of Gallatin, TN, daughter Jennifer (Simon) Kadar-Brown of Bentonville, AR; grandchildren Ewan and Keira Brown, Hayden and Hazel Kadar; mother-in-law Jean Valentine; brother-in-law Kevin (Donna) Valentine; sister-in-law Vicki (Matt) Whitehead; nephews and nieces Eric Whitehead, Paige (Matt) Light, Claire Valentine and Ethan Whitehead; and close friends Jerry and Marylou Marler.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law Don Valentine.

05/12/2026

Karla Sue Blevins

January 26, 1951- May 9, 2026

“Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her; there are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” Proverbs 31:28-29.

Karla Sue Blevins was born January 26, 1951, in McCook Nebraska to Paul and Geraldine (Perkins) Christensen. She lived with her family in Beaver City, Nebraska until they moved to Holdrege when she was five years old. She attended school in Holdrege from Kindergarten through her senior year, graduating in 1969. She was active in marching band, pep club, and church youth activities.

Karla met Mark Blevins her freshman year at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. They soon knew they would spend their lives together. She transferred to Evangel College, also in Springfield, majoring in Elementary Education. Mark and Karla were married in Holdrege on June 3, 1972. They started married life in Springfield while completing their senior year. After graduation from Evangel, Mark and Karla made their home in Holdrege. Karla taught first and second grade in the R-7 school district for three years and then took leave to begin raising a family. Mark and Karla had three beautiful daughters - Cheri, Candace, and Corinne. Karla loved her girls fiercely and supported them in every way possible.

Karla was a friend maker. She continued friendships from high school, college, the workplace, and teaching through the years. She loved keeping up with close family members as well as extended family. Karla cherished these relationships throughout her life.

Karla was a creative genius. She started her business, Karla’s Kreations, in the basement of her home. She loved to sew and create, even as a little girl making doll clothes. She had a God-given gift. Her business outgrew her basement and became a storefront in downtown Holdrege, selling handmade gifts and beautiful items to a customer base and contractors throughout the United States. Karla’s Kreations employed over 30 women in the Holdrege community.

In 1999 Mark and Karla made the decision to move to Omaha. Never backing away from a challenge, Karla renewed her teaching certificate and taught grades three and four. She soon earned her master’s degree in gifted education and taught until her retirement from Omaha Public Schools in 2017.

Mark and Karla moved to Rogers, Arkansas, in the summer of 2025, and quilting again became central to Karla’s life. A master quilter, she made quilts for her children and grandchildren, and she continued quilting until her very final days. She was determined to create wedding quilts for every grandchild and baby quilts for great-grandchildren still to come. After her cancer diagnosis in November 2025, she completed 10 quilts and many smaller gifts for family and friends. Karla was welcomed into heaven on May 9, 2026. She even had quilts with her at the hospital that day. We trust the Lord has prepared a beautiful place for her to keep creating and adding to heaven’s beauty.

Karla was preceded in death by her parents, Paul (1998) and Geraldine (2008) Christensen, her sister Rogene Christensen Argue (1992), brother-in-law Dave Argue (2019) and her brother Jerry Christensen (2022).

She is survived by her husband Mark of Rogers Arkansas, daughters Cheri Blevins of Rogers Arkansas, Candace and Jay Newland of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and Corinne and Paul Fulmer of Holdrege Nebraska. Brother Brent and Connie Christensen of Holdrege Nebraska, sister-in-law Roberta Christensen of Lincoln Nebraska, and brother-in-law Reggie and Lynn Blevins of Everton, Arkansas. Grandchildren Bryant and Kylee Fulmer, Jackson Newland, Kenna Fulmer, Haven Newland, Alexa Fulmer, her nieces, nephews, and a multitude of extended family and friends. Our loss is heaven’s gain.

Celebration of Life Services:

- Celebration of Life Reception at The House Church in Rogers AR on May 13th from 11:30-1:00 pm (Light lunch and time of sharing for those unable to make the primary service in Holdrege NE)
- Celebration of Life Service at New Life Church in Holdrege NE on June 3rd at 2:00 pm

In Lieu of Flowers the family would like memorials to Be The One Ministries at betheoneministries.com or PO Box 549 Rogers, AR 72757, to Hub of Hope at hubofhope.org or PO Box 2290 Rogers, AR 72757, or to Royal Family Kids of Lancaster County at 6000 S 84th St. Lincoln, NE 68516 in memory of Karla Blevins.

05/10/2026

Donald “Don” Robins Jr., 63, of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 9th at home surrounded by family.

Don was born on June 23rd,1962, in Bentonville, Arkansas to Sue and Donald Robins Sr. He attended school in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and pursued careers in construction and farming, as well as owning Trackside Motors in Rogers, Arkansas. In recent years, he worked for the Benton County Road Department as a dump truck driver. Don was known for his friendly spirit and generous nature. In his free time he enjoyed gardening, watching sports, fishing, and playing music.

Don Robins is survived by his wife of 39 years, Julie Robins, of the home; child, Kelsey Robins, of Decatur, Arkansas; mother, Sue Walker, of Pineville, Missouri; sister, Donna Turner, of Pineville, Missouri; and brother, Jimmy Robins, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father, his stepfather, Onnie Walker, and his brother, Johnny Robins.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date, at which time family and friends are welcome to attend to honor and celebrate Don’s life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to The Lupus Foundation of Arkansas in Don’s memory.

04/30/2026

Blake Allen Burk, age 19, of Pea Ridge passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Pea Ridge. He was born August 13, 2006 in Rogers the son of Dana Michelle Crawford and Shae Allen Burk.

He was a graduate of Pea Ridge High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, welding, and drifting and working on his car, and the funniest thing he enjoyed was revving up his engine to hear how loud it was, thinking it was so funny.

He was preceded in death by: paternal grandparents; Carole Burk and Philip Burk.

Blake is survived by: his parents; Dana and Shae Burk, of Pea Ridge, one sister; Madyson Burk, of Pea Ridge, his aunts and uncles; David and Rachel Crawford, of Rogers, Derek Davidson and Dakota Tippett, of Rogers, Gavin Burk, of Pea Ridge, Shawn Burk, of Pea Ridge, Jason Burk, of Pea Ridge, nine cousins; Westin Crawford, Miles Crawford, Jake Burk, Paisley Burk, Noah Burk, Randall Burk, Dakota Burk, Dalton Burk, and Hunter Burk, maternal grandparents; Pamela Davidson, of Rogers, and many extended loving relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be Saturday from 10-1030am at The Ridge Church located in Pea Ridge, and the celebration of Blake’s life. The funeral service will begin at 1030am with Pastor David Austin officiating. Private family burial will be at Tucks Chapel Cemetery located in Little Flock.

Pallbearers will be: Westin Crawford, Jake Burk, Sean Roper, Shawn Burk, Gavin Burk, Jason Burk, and Braxton Snow

04/27/2026

Sharon Kay Honegger Gann

June 17, 1944— April 13, 2026

Sharon Kay (Honegger) Gann passed away on April 13, 2026, in Bentonville, Arkansas, at Circle of Life Hospice Center, with her two daughters by her side.

Sharon was born on June 17, 1944, in Garber, Oklahoma, to Paul Winston Honegger and Melvina Lee Honegger. Shortly after graduating from Garber High School in 1963, she married the love of her life, Donald Dean Gann. Together they raised two daughters, Terri and Christy, and made their home in Moore, Oklahoma for many years.

Throughout her life, Sharon held various jobs, always prioritizing her family. While her daughters were in school, she chose positions that allowed her to share their schedule, reflecting her deep devotion as a mother. She had a green thumb and took great pride in her wonderful summer gardens and beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed swimming, reading, crocheting, quilting, and the many dogs she loved and cared for over the years.

In 1982, Sharon and Don moved back to Enid, Oklahoma, and later relocated to Rogers, Arkansas in 1989. Together, they founded Don’s Mobile Homes, building and managing a successful business for many years until Don’s passing in May 2024.

Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gann; her parents, Paul W. and Melvina L. Honegger; her sister, Patsy Honegger Peat; and her brother, Sammy Honegger.
She is survived by her daughter, Terri and husband Cecil Durheim of Enid, Oklahoma; her daughter, Christy Lynn Gann of Rogers Arkansas, Shelly Collins of Rogers Arkansas, her brother, Paul Lee Honegger of Medford, Oklahoma; her grandson, Zachary Durheim of Enid; and her grandson, Hayden Durheim and wife Logan of Enid. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as close family friends Robert and Nina Jones of Rogers, Arkansas.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Enid, Oklahoma.
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n lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Circle of Life Hospice
1201 Ne Legacy Pkwy
Bentonville, AR 72712

04/27/2026

Loretta Jean White, 85, of Bella Vista passed away April 21. She was born September 17, 1940 in Great Bend, Kansas to John Eugene Bowman and Reta Harper Bowman.

Loretta and her husband, Philip White, lived in Northwest Arkansas for 40 years after moving from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She loved sharing outdoor activities and recreation with friends and family, including birdwatching, gardening, skiing, fishing, and golf. She also enjoyed travel and music, including being a member of the Bella Vista Community Church Choir.

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jack Bowman.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Philip of Bentonville; three children: Leslie Masse of Moore, Oklahoma; Kale and Mary White of Jenks, Oklahoma; and John “Jack” and Donna White of Bella Vista; and five grandchildren: Patrick Sawyer, Cory Masse, Madison White, Brandon White, and Dawson White.

Visitation and funeral for Loretta will be Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm and 2:00pm at Bella Vista Community Church in Bella Vista, Arkansas. The church meal committee will be providing a light meal before the visitation starting at 12:00pm. Loretta's burial will take place later in Pawnee Rock, Kansas.

Memorial Contributions may be made to:

Bella Vista Community Church Choir
75 E. Lancashire Blvd.
Bella Vista, AR 72714

04/21/2026

Darrell Ray Copeland, age 60, of Bella Vista, AR died Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born in Oakland, California to Gail and Charles Copeland on June 30, 1965.

Darrell grew up while his dad served in the United States Navy, so had the privilege of travelling throughout the U.S. and living coast to coast. He took his first steps in Hawaii, started school in South Texas, and enjoyed some of his teen years in Southern California.

Darrell graduated from Rogers High School in 1984 and decided to serve his country in the United States Air Force. He proudly served during Operation Desert Storm and was stationed at the Pope Air Force Base and Fort Bragg for 6 years.

After his honorable discharge, he returned to northwest Arkansas, which he called home base throughout the rest of his life. A professional highlight was travelling to help open the first SAMs store in China.

Darrell was preceded in death by his grandparents J.V. and Alice Copeland, and Alfred and Carol Guinette.

He is survived by his two daughters, Amber Feldman and Kristina Copeland and three grandsons. He is also survived by his parents, Charles and Gail Copeland, along with sister Sherill (Jim) Eggenschwiler and brother Terrel (Tammy) Copeland, along with many nieces and nephews. Left to also cherish his memory is his best friend of 20 years, Tobey Daily.

A celebration of Darrell's life will be held at Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma on Friday, April 24 at 11am.

04/20/2026

In Loving Memory Of
Robert (Bob) Samuel Fallacara
February 22, 1943 - April 17, 2026

Robert (Bob) Fallacara, 83, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026 at The Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville, Arkansas after an 11 year, courageous battle with head and neck cancer and ultimately liver cancer. He never gave up, and he never gave in. That was his motto. He was a true believer in God's plan for him.

Bob was born on February 22, 1943 in Queens, New York. He graduated high school from Levittown Memorial High School in Levittown, Long Island, N.Y. in 1961 and continued his education in Dayton, Ohio at The University of Dayton.

He spent most of his working career in the heavy duty, over the road trucking industry, buying and selling used trucks across the country and beyond. He had a passion for keeping perfectly manicured gardens and yards and had an eye for design, which showed in all the beautiful landscape projects he created. He was a fantastic cook and loved to do it. Of course Italian food was always at the top of the list having had the best Italian cook ever as his teacher, his Mom! He always had a pot of meatballs and sauce or a homemade pizza ready whenever family and friends came and made sure he made plenty for them to take home. His fresh baked homemade Italian bread was loved by all.

Bob was a true patriot, he loved his country.

He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Janice, daughters, Heather Cooper (Curt), Dawn Fallacara (Rick Kirk), and stepson Nate Sampson (Stacy), brother Joe Fallacara (Audrey), former wife, Joyce Fallacara, nieces and nephews, sister and brother-in-law's, plus numerous great friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pasquale and Dorothy Fallacara, Grandparents and many Aunts and Uncles.

Cremation has taken place by Epting Funeral Home in Bentonville, Arkansas and he will be laid to rest in The Pinnacle Memorial Gardens in Rogers, Arkansas. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Memorials can be made in Bob's memory to The Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712.

God Is So Faithful. Bob has gone home now, to be with his Lord and Savior. He will be greatly missed.

04/15/2026

Alex William (PK) Thompson, age 37, of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. Born on April 24, 1988, in Jacksonville, Arkansas, Alex lived a life defined by his deep faith, his love for music, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. Alex possessed a God given talent to spark laughter in those around him, often doing so quite naturally. Though he faced various personal hurdles in his later years, Alex remained a constant source of joy for those around him. This innate ability to spread happiness, regardless of his own circumstances, stands as a beautiful and enduring testament to the legacy he leaves behind.

Alex was a proud 2006 graduate of Bentonville High School, where he was a well-rounded student-athlete and performer. During his high school years, he played football and baseball and shared his vocal talents as a member of the choir. His love for singing followed him throughout his life; he was a devoted member of the Bella Vista Church of Christ, where he found great joy and passion in leading the congregation in song.

In his professional life, Alex was known for his compassionate heart, working as a caregiver at the Arkansas Support Network and as a lab tech at Consumer Testing Labs. His kindness extended far beyond his career. A lifelong advocate for organ donation, Alex spoke of his wish to give back often, specifically expressing his desire to donate his heart. As he took his final breath, his wish was honored; through his selfless gift, Alex was able to save four lives, leaving a legacy of hope and healing.

An avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Alex could often be found cheering on his favorite team or any sporting event involving his beloved home state. He enjoyed playing disc golf and playing his guitar. Some of his simplest joys included a meal at Flying Burrito or grabbing a snack from any concession stand he encountered while cheering on his niece and nephew, Callie and Gunner, at their ballgames. To Alex, being an uncle was one of his greatest honors.

Alex was preceded in death by his father and his paternal grandparents. On his maternal side, he was preceded in death by his "Granny" Autrey; his aunts, Pat Gordon, Sammye Gordon, and Alice Williams; and his uncles, James Autrey Jr. and Lloyd Autrey.

He is survived by his devoted mother, Janis Thompson of Bentonville; his sister and brother-in-law, Sabrina and Justin Cooper of Bentonville; and his cherished niece and nephew, Callie and Gunner Cooper. He also leaves behind his aunts, Nancy Logan of Cabot, Arkansas and Teresa Mullins of Ohio; his uncles, Phil Autrey of Cabot, Arkansas and Tommy Autrey of Scott, Arkansas; and numerous cousins and friends throughout central and northwest Arkansas who will miss his spirit and song.

A time of visitation will be held at 12:00 PM, followed by a service at 1:00 PM to celebrate Alex’s life and faith, at the Bella Vista Church of Christ, 989 NW McNelly Rd, Bentonville, Arkansas, on Friday, April 24, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Alex’s honor to the Arkansas Donor Family Council (PO Box 464, Farmington, AR 72730), an organization providing vital support for funeral and cremation expenses to donor families, or to the Bella Vista Church of Christ in support of Green Valley Bible Camp.

04/15/2026

Jean Annette Crumby passed away on April 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, sister, and great-niece. She is survived by her sister-in-law, two nephews and their wives, two great-nephews, and three great-nieces.

Jean retired from teaching music and French in the North Little Rock School District. She was a member of Baring Cross Baptist Church while living in NLR. After moving to NWA, she joined First Baptist Church of Rogers. She was an active member of the worship choirs at both churches and loved singing about Jesus.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the worship choir program at First Baptist Church Rogers.

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