Obituaries

Jan Abrams passed away on June 19, 2021 at home with some of her family.

As the last member of her childhood family and the daughter of Helen Mae Erskins and William Lawson Walker, Helen Janet Walker Abrams, was a member of the DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution. She was the eldest of six children and helped raise four of her siblings from the time she was five.

She left her hometown of Sikes, Louisiana after graduating from high school in 1953. She earned a BS in Business Education at Louisiana Tech graduating three years later in 1956. In 1955 at age 20, while studying for her degree, she lamented, “Now everyone will hate my birthday!” when tax day was changed from March 15th to her birthday of April 15th.

I didn’t want to write the original obituary because there was nothing original about my momma. She live her life to the fullest before her illness took over, and even then her spirit and spunk would over run Alzheimer’s. She live a good life, raising us kids, helping family with their kids, and opening her home to a lot of unwanted animals.

At times, my mom had little to give as far as money or material things, but she never altered to open her home up to those in need whether you had 2 legs or 4. Her love was never ending.

My heart is breaking and my mind is overwhelmed, but I know she is with our Heavenly Father, and that’s all the peace I can find for now. My mom won in the end, not her illness. She is with her sons, her mom, her sister and my daddy.

Look down on us Momma every now and then and give us a sign when we falter, you are the stone that kept us together. Until I see you again, I love you, but you already know that.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service honoring Miriam “Mimi” Wold, will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Family visitation will be held in the Fire Side Room of First Baptist Church in Winnfield from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. The Fire Side Room is across the street from the east side of the church, next to the church parking lot. A Memorial service will be held in the sanctuary from 2-3 pm.

First Baptist Church is located at 2-1 East Court St. in Winnfield. 318-628-3544.

For questions or more information, please contact Ted Wold at 318-628-5438 or e m a i l twoldco@wmconnect.c om.

On Monday, June 28, 2021, Dr. James R. “Jim” Fenoli, passed away at the age of 68. Jim was born on July 26, 1952, in Fort Ord, CA, to Col. John R. and Jeannette Fenoli. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Logan University in Chesterfield, MO, and he operated a longtime Chiropractic practice in Winnfield, LA. His practice began in Calvin, LA, later moving to his office on Thomas Mill Road in 1982 where he retired in 2001.

Jim was involved in several organizations throughout his life. He was a Mason, a member of the Chiro-practic Association of Louisiana, the Winnfield Country Club, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Winnfield, and St. Rita Catholic Church after moving to Alexandria. Jim was also an avid hunter and spent much of his free time in Illinois hunting with his family and friends.

Jesus ushered into Heaven His good and faithful servant, Jo Nell Windham Stewart, on June 24, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born on May 24, 1930 to Minor William Windham and Monta Sudie Kilcrease Windham on the family farm in Logansport, LA. She was one of 18 children in a blended family that labored perpetually to survive the challenges of the Depression in rural north Louisiana. The family lived off the land with no electricity, gas or plumbing. Jo Nell’s parents died when many of the children were still at home, but she was blessed with five dear siblings who loved and supported each other throughout her entire life. Through hard work and perseverance, Jo Nell graduated Logansport High School as the valedictorian of her class. Soon thereafter, she moved to Mansfield, LA to work as a bookkeeper at a wholesale grocery business. While in Mansfield, Jo Nell met William “Buddy” Stewart and the two were married on May 3, 1952.

Mrs. Lois Corbitt, age 86 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021.

Born Sunday, July 22, 1934 in Colfax, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents Irma Iris Chelette and Reuel Rannel Chelette; husband, Gean Corbitt; and sisters, Faye Chelette, Nathaline Lewis, Mildred Jacobs, and Christine Covington.

Mrs. Corbitt enjoyed reading and cherished her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Linda Sandidge (Carl) and Alyson McGlothlin (Walter, Sr.); grandchildren, Elliot Sandidge (Jennifer), Grady Sandidge, and Brandon McGlothlin (Cody); great grandchild, Margaret Katherine Sandidge; sister, Dianne Ballard; brothers, Thomas Chelette and Reuel Chelette, Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Iatt Baptist Church, near Verda, from 5:00 PM until time of services Thursday.

Lisa Kay Sanders was called home to Heaven to spend forever with her deceased Dad and Mom, Benny and Eloise Sanders, and her sister Elizabeth Sanders. Our angel Lisa was born in Sulphur, LA on March 10, 1964. Her birthday was her favorite day, of which she reminded us of every year. A service to bring her home was held at 1 PM, on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Interment followed at Briarwood Cemetery near Saline, LA. The family received friends from 10 AM until service time on Tuesday at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home located at 848 Keyser Ave., Natchitoches, LA. 71457.

Funeral service for Mr. Joe Raymon Stewart, 69, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe with Rev. Stuart Sherman officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until service time Wednesday at North Monroe Baptist Church.

Joe Raymon Stewart, a beloved peace officer, passed away June 24, 2021, after a prolonged illness.

Joe was born in Arcadia, Louisiana and was the youngest of three sons to Bettye and Grover Stewart. They settled the family in Winnfield, LA, when Joe was young. After graduating from Winnfield High School, he enrolled at ULM, where he graduated with a BA in psycholog y.

Mr. Bobby Joe Brewton, age 84 of Sulphur, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2021.

Born Monday, September 28, 1936 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Harper Brewton and Lelve Brewton; wife, Margaret Louise Carter Brewton; daughter, Shirley Yvonne Brewton; sisters Ester Trichel, Barbara Ann Brimer Griffith, and Martha Ray Mossman.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Tommy Brewton (Phyllis) and Bobby Brewton (Liz); daughter, Carolyn Terro (Danny); sister, Joy Nell Griffin; grandsons, Justin Brewton (Andrea) and Shane Terro (Teresa); great grandson, Sawyer Joseph Terro; best friend for life, Jimmy Dale Usrey; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family.

Graveside services were held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Antioch Community Cemetery in Brewton’s Mill, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, with Rev. Tommy Sanson officiating.

Mrs. Twilla Dell Evans Parker, age 86 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away June 16, 2021 at Camelot Leisure Living in Ferriday. She wasborn November 20, 1934 in Hagler Arkansas, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winnfield and a homemaker.

Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and WIllie Mae Blevins Evans, her husband of 53 years Floyd Parker, Jr., grandson Matthew Parker, and siblings Bonnie Jura Sparks and Floyd Evans, Jr.

Survivors include her children Marva Dell Floyd (Mike Godfrey), Floyd Parker III (Elizabeth), Anna Lee Martin, Tony Parker, and Terry Wayne Parker, seventeen grandchildren, twenty two great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandson, and a niece Saundra Sparks.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 23 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randall Flourney officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield.