Delores Jean Nicklaus (Jean), 93, of Benton, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Encore Hospital in Bryant surrounded by her family. She was born October 5, 1932 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Charles and Pearl Peeler.  Mrs. Nicklaus was retired from Crank's grocery and a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses, the Benton congregation.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Russell Nicklaus; brother, Buck Peeler; sister, Edith Reynolds; two sons-in-law, J.W. Mabry and Archie Thomas Sr.; and one great-grandson, Larry Joe Hicks.

Survivors include her two daughters, Donna Mabry and Teresa Thomas; two granddaughters, Stephanie Earnest and husband Scott and Shelley Brown and husband Tom; one grandson, Archie Thomas Jr. and wife Gretel; five great-grandchildren, Tyler Hicks, Tanner Hicks, Tea Davis and husband J.T., Quentin Thomas, and Spencer Thomas; two great-great-grandchildren who were the love of her life, JT3 and Delilah Davis; four nieces, Joyce Ann, Patty, Cheryl, and Cathy; and one nephew, Mike.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 2 at Ashby Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at Forest Hills Cemetery.

"No one spread more love in one lifetime."

-         Anonymous