In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, C.L. and Tommy Connard, three sisters, Pauline Wilmoth, Shirley Joyce Connard and Murphy Ladell Blankeship.
Donnie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Viretta Ewell Connard, one son, Kenneth D. "Don" Connard Jr, of Planterville, two daughters, Nettie Elaine Connard and Husband Guy Campbell, of Monticello, Brenda Joyce Ellingsburg, and husband John, of Plantersville, six grandchildren, Jeremiah Hayden, and wife Althea, Bethany Wornick and Husband Kaleb, Billie Connard, and husband Tyler Barton, Dakota Standfill, Gracie Connard and Addie Connard, one great grandchild, Asher Hayden, one sister, Reba Stark, and husband Kenneth, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Due to COVID-19 a graveside service will be held Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in Enon Cemetery at Rye. Please sign the online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(24)
Pat Evans
Bismarck, ND Wednesday, April 29, 2020 I will definitely miss my big brother. Donnie you were really my cousin, but I remember you acting like my big brother when you lived with us those many years ago. I know you are in heaven with my mother and your mother. Hope to see you soon. Love Viretta and the kids and are praying for them.Jennifer Groves Stone
Star City, AR Wednesday, April 29, 2020 So very sorry for your loss. Many prayers for this sweet family.Love,
Jennifer
Patsy Evans
Bismarck, ND Wednesday, April 29, 2020 I will miss you Donnie. You were always my big brother. May God comfort your family. God Bless them and know I love all of you.Myra Aulds
Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, April 29, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.hary camp
star city, AR Wednesday, April 29, 2020 prayers to the family I have lost a dear friend he will be missedMartha Novak
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Thinking of you & Family Prayers 👼🏻Marty Hughes
Cornerville, AR Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Heavanly BlessingsEdith Carter
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Brenda I am so sorry to read where u're Dad passed away--may God wrap the family in his loving arms to help ya'll through this time of sorrowJames and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Viretta and FamilyWe are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for each of you at this sad time.
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, April 28, 2020 VIretta,I am truly sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort at this time of sorrow.
With love & sympathy,
Janice
Paula Herring
Warren, AR Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Viretta Elaine Brenda and Family I’m so sorry for your loss. My Thoughts and Prayers are with each one of you.Billy R. Miller
Rison, AR Tuesday, April 28, 2020 🙏for the familyBecky Ewell Shults
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 I have many good memories of Uncle Donny. He was always so nice to everyone. He will certainly be missed by many! You are all in our thoughts and prayers! We love y’all !! Becky and Tommy ShultsKeith Boyd
Star City, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 Sorry to hear about Kenneth. He used to come by my business most mornings before going to work at National Wire. Prayers for the family.Mike & Sandy Williams
Warren, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 Mrs. Viretta, Elaine, Brenda and family. Mike and I are so very sorry to hear about Bro. Donnie. He was a wonderful man. I loved visiting with him And I sure did enjoy his lessons at Cornerville Baptist Church. Bro. Donnie was a TRUE CHRISTIAN man. He was a very fine man. Mike and I loved him very much. He always had a smile on his face and full of laughter. God has a mighty fine man up in heaven . . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love , Mike and Sandy Williams🙏Lori Jones
, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!James Hammil
Star City, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 Sorry to hear about Kenneth, I worked with him at the Wire Plant many years. May God comfort y'all during this difficult time.Suzanne Webb
Sherwood, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 My Uncle Donnie was a great man of God and an inspiration to many. He was faithful to his church, his wife, and his family. I remember all of the family gatherings we had and how he was always picking on us kids and also laughing and tell stories with my daddy. My precious uncle is now cancer free and walking the streets of gold. Praise Jesus, I will see him soon! I love you Uncle Donnie!Sam and Debbie Leslie
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! We love you and miss you!Sam, Debbie, and William
Mandy Hogg
Monticello, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 Prayers for comfortPhyllis Jackson
Star City, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 He will be greatly miss!!!Leigh Anne Wilmoth
Monticello, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 We are praying for y’all, and we love y’all.Brandi (Myrick) Connett
Star City, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 Many thoughts and prayers for you all during this time. Love you all!!!! <3Judy Kelley
Monticello, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you & your family.