He was a retired skidder driver for Burton Nowlen Logging and a member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church. Donnie loved squirrel hunting but was known for being quite the crappie fisherman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha June Crain Kellum; one sister, Annette Hall; one brother, Harold Kellum; a son-in-law, Harrell Rhodes, Jr.; his paternal grandparents, George Washington Kellum and Sarah Sparks Kellum; and his maternal grandparents, Luther L. Burchfield and Laura Dingler Burchfield.
Survivors include three daughters, Gina Rhodes and Gayle Brown (Bobby) all of Monticello and Michelle Lay (Randy) of Garrett Bridge; a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Helen Crain of Memphis, TN; a brother-in-law, Barry Hall of Monticello; one grandson, Brandt Brown of Monticello; one granddaughter, Lillian Lay of Garrett Bridge; one great granddaughter, Landree Kate; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Assembly of God Church Kitchen or Building Fund; PO Box 628 Monticello, AR 71657. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(11)
Kim Hoffman
Roland, AR, AR Thursday, January 7, 2021 Michelle,I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.
Please accept my deepest condolences during this sad time.
Wayvon and Brenda Burns
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Rip Our Dear Friend You will be missed By many Our Hearts and Prayers Are With Each Of FamilyBeatrice Tucker
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Michelle and family,I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know this is a very sad time in your life as well as your other family members. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you comfort and strength as only he can.
Lynn Burton
Monticello, AR Monday, January 4, 2021 So sorry for your loss! Praying God's peace and comfort be with you.Gwen Robert Arrington
Monticello, AR Monday, January 4, 2021 Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. We love you.Lisa A Smith
Monticello, AR Monday, January 4, 2021 So very sorry for your family's loss. Prayers sent for peace and comfort.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 3, 2021 Regina, Gayle and Michelle, You all have my sympathy at the loss of your dad. You have my prayers of comfort at this sad time!Sharon Bayliss
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 3, 2021 I’m so sorry to read about Donnie. I always told him that he was my “Best Dressed” customer when he was going crappie fishing. He always had pressed blue jeans and a pressed shirt on each time he went. He always called me his friend each time I saw him. I will forever cherish that friendship. May The Lord flood your hearts with wonderful memories of Donnie.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 3, 2021 Dear Gina, Gayle, & Michelle,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Rochelle H Jones
Pine bluff, AR Saturday, January 2, 2021 Gayle and family,So sorry about your Dad.
You are in my prayers.
Mary Murray
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 2, 2021 Michelle and Gina... So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.