Anthony Ryan Waddell

Anthony Ryan Waddell, age 36, passed away on Friday, August 14th, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born on Saturday, August 26th, 1989 in Palestine, Texas to Patrick and Mary Waddell (Kellum).

Anthony moved from Palestine to Northwest Arkansas in 1993. He received his G.E.D. in 2008 through NWACC. He went on to travel in the Pacific Northwest, living in the outskirts of Seattle, Washington, and in the mountains of California before moving back to Northwest Arkansas in 2019. He enjoyed being in nature, being energetic, independent, generous, caring, compassionate, and had a good sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Carl Frank Kellum; and his paternal grandparents, Bill Waddell and Mary Ann Graham.

Anthony is survived by his parents, Patrick and Mary; his siblings, Bradley Waddell (Andrea) of Wilson, North Carolina, and Ashley Waddell of Cabot, Arkansas; his grandmother, Bessie Kellum; his nephews, Ethan Waddell, Austin Russell, Carsyn Waddell, Axl Bates, and other nieces and nephews, as well as several aunts and uncles.

A Memorial Service is planned for Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Bentonville, Arkansas at 11:00 a.m.