Rusty Cloninger Obituary

We announce the death of Rusty Cloninger of Benton, Arkansas, who passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 56. Rusty will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rusty Cloninger to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father David Allen Cloninger; Marilyn Lorraine Cloninger. He is survived by: his wife Lori Cloninger of Benton, Arkansas; his sons, Brett Cloninger (Abby) of Benton and Brandon Cloninger (Kristin) of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Parker Kate, Harper, Beau and Brooks; his sister Christi Cloninger (Marcus Tankersley) of Camden Arkansas; his nephew Cord Cloninger (Caitlin) of Blue Ridge, Virginia; and his niece Kristen Munz (Jon) of Malvern. He is also survived by many cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at donorservices.alz.org.