Obituary
Donnie Franklin Lafarlett of Jonesboro departed this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboroat the age of 63 years, 3 months and 24 days. He was born Monday, July 14, 1958 in Trumann, Ark., and lived most of his lifetime in Jonesboro and Trumann area and was a self employed carpenter and loved to fish. He graduated from Trumann High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Dorothy Carter Lafarlett.
He is survived by one sister, Kay Trenthem of Osceola, Ark.; one brother, Gordon Lafarlett and wife Yvonne of Jonesboro; two nieces, Rita (Mark) Gallion and April (Tony) Rocconi; nephew, Jim (Nisa) Trenthem and his significant other, Linda Clark of Jonesboro and her great-grandchildren, Lulabelle and Little Man, that he loved dearly.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. A Celebration of Life will follow at 6:00 p.m., in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Guy McMahan officiating. Burial will be private.
In compliance with Covid-19 guidelines, a mask or other facial covering is optional.
An online register book can be signed at www. thompsonfuneralhome.net
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Public/Visitation
November 9, 2021
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
November 9, 2021
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"I went to school wih Donnie, he was always nice to me and was a good person
Linda Russell, BayApril 5, 2025
"Sorry for your loss!
Linda Eatmon, Osceola, ArkansasNovember 8, 2021
"Donnie was just a little blonde headed boy when Leon (PeeWee) and I got married. Every time we came home from Indiana he made sure to see his Aunt Dorthy and Uncle Hubert. He loved them, Gordon, Kay and Donnie. I’m sure they have had a great Carter family reunion in heaven. Love you all.
Freda Carter, Paragould, At.November 8, 2021
"I am deeply saddened with the passing of my cousin donnie I send my sympathies to my cousin Gordon and yevonne añd kay may he rest in peace
Mendenhall Linda, IndianaNovember 8, 2021
"Sending condolences
Johnnie Kendall Mitchusson, Star CityNovember 7, 2021
"I am very sorry for your loss. Jessie and Donnie were buddies.
John Earl, November 7, 2021