We Lose a Sweet Friend
- Melissa Watson
- Jul 22, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 24, 2025

Barbara Ann Wilcox Benton
September 8, 1944 — July 19, 2025
Arapahoe
Barbara Ann Wilcox Benton, 80, of Arapahoe, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at home.
A faithful member of Bethany Christian Church, Barbara was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by parents, Louis and Elizabeth Wilcox; maternal grandmother, Alice G. Banks; beloved son, Mark Benton; daughter-in-law, Jane Benton; and love of her life, Robert E. Benton.
Barbara leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving daughter, Michelle Anne Benton Luzar and fiancée, Christopher Faulk; grandson, Levi Brogan Luzar; special cousin, James O. Banks; her loving church family; and special friends, Linda Watson and Jenny Adams.
A funeral service to honor Barbara’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 24th at Bethany Christian Church.
The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service at the church.
The above obituary was taken from the Daniels-Sadler website. We will miss Barbara and offer our most sincerest condolences to her daughter and family. Barbara's family will be honored with a meal following the graveside service.



