Donnell Ray Buford's obituary , Passed away on June 18, 2025 in Ola, Arkansas

Donnell Ray Buford

June 17, 1931 - June 18, 2025 (94 years old)

Ola, Arkansas

Donnell Ray Buford's obituary , Passed away on June 18, 2025 in Ola, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cornwell Funeral Home

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Donnell Ray Buford

June 17, 1931 - June 18, 2025 (94 years old)

Ola, Arkansas

Donnell Ray Buford Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 18, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Donnell Ray Buford of Ola, Arkansas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Donnell Ray Buford or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Buford and Mima Jane Turner Buford of Mima's Motel; his grandmothers, Effie Turner and Rebecca Buford; his wife Beth Buford; his son Mark William Buford; his son-in-law Jackie King; his brothers, Bill Buford (Dorothy), John Tolbert Buford, Robert Buford (Virgie) and Jimmy Buford; his nephew John Miles Buford; his in-laws, Elmer and Ida Eden; his brother-in-law R. L. Eden; and his close friends, Charles and Nancy Sloan.

He is survived by: his son Ray; his daughter-in-law Mandy Buford; his daughter Donna King; his grandchildren, Jackie, Alan Johnston, Kyle, Erica King, Laura, Chris Wiles, Charley, Madison Buford, Cheyenne, Gary Morrison, Jr. and Dakota Buford; and his great grandchildren, Anna, Jack, Kase, Parker, Paxton, Lucas, Nora, Paisley, Harper, Bonnie, Claire, Sawyer and Dovie.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cornwell Funeral Home



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June 20

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Cornwell Funeral Chapel
207 Quay St, Dardanelle, AR 72834

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June 20

Funeral service

Cornwell Funeral Chapel
207 Quay St, Dardanelle, AR 72834

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