Remains found earlier this month near a bike trail in Rogers, Arkansas have been identified as William Pendergrass, who went missing back in November 2020.
On March 6, 2025, three teenagers found the remains in a wooded area between South 7th Street and the bike trail and between West Nursery Road and West Price Lane.
DNA testing by the Arkansas State Crime Lab confirmed they belonged to 55 year old William “Buddy” Pendergrass. The cause of his death is still under investigation.
Officials said Pendergrass was known to have “multiple health issues when he went missing” and do not suspect foul play at this time.
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of William Pendergrass please contact the Rogers Police Department at (479) 636-4141.
The Disappearance of William Pendergrass
William Pendergrass was last seen leaving the Ranch-O-Tel motel in Rogers, Arkansas on November 3, 2020. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
At the time of his disappearance, William lived in Kansas, Oklahoma. He was known to frequent the areas of Rogers, Bentonville, Siloam Springs, Fort Smith, and Ozark, Arkansas.
Investigation
There has been no activity on his bank account since he went missing, and he has not been in contact with any of his friends or family.
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