Obituaries

Mr. Monroe Wilton Jones, Jr., age 67 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Born Wednesday, July 29, 1953 in Grant Parish, Louisiana, he was retired from the construction and logging industries and was an animal lover and gardener.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe Wilton Jones, Sr. and Thelma Bryant Jones; sister, Linda Lou Jones.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Lula Jones; children, Willie Jones (Crystal) and Matthew Jones; grandchildren, Kayliegh and Brandon; siblings, Hope, Glenda, Rena, Raynell, Derek, Casey, Tony and John.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield.

The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of services.

Tracey Samuel Thomisee, age 23 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021.

Born Sunday, February 22, 1998 in Minden, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Gladys Ballard and Muria and Lanie Thomisee; uncle, Robert Thomisee; aunts, Margia Shelton and Delia King; cousin, James Shelton, III.

Tracey’s life was centered around his work. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and his family.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Brenda Ballard Thomisee; father, Timothy Darrel Thomisee; siblings, Lanie Thomisee, Lee Thomisee (Danielle), Lesley Thomisee (Laura), Stephen Thomisee, Reuben Thomisee, Lesheka Smith and Jessica O’Banion as well a huge, loving extended family.

Our beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend exchanged time for eternity on June 23, 2021 at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA. Brother Booker T. Chatman was born in Trout, LA on November 23, 1933. His parents were T. J. and Lillie Chatman, both preceded him in death.

A life well lived included working faithfully with the Sunday School Ministry in his early years. He attended until he was faced with medical conditions.

He could always be found reading the Bible, working crossword puzzles, watching the news or sneak feeding the family pet Jackson. He was an avid sports fan, with the New Orleans Saints being his favorite team. He also enjoyed riding with his children and recalling past events.

He supported his family by working at Milam Wholesale, Olin Chip Mill and then retiring from Cole Oil & Tire as a truck driver.

Martha George Hall Hanson, 79, of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 after fighting a valiant second battle against cancer.

She graduated from Winnfield High School in 1960, and she spent her early years working at South Central Bell in Winnfield. She then began working as a Bookkeeper for the family business, JT Hanson Timber Company, until the time she retired. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family, and her kind heart and her love of animals led her to dedicate much of her free time to taking care of her “fur babies”.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 57 years, J.T. Hanson of Winnfield, two daughters, Leah Hanson Carpenter of Winnfield and Alissa Hanson Hammons (Chip) of Alabama, one grandson, Jensen Hammons, whom she cherished dearly, one sister, Frances Hall Walker of Winnfield, and one brother, James Hall of Alabama, as well as several nieces and nephews and all her pets.

John Wesley Lutes, age 77, of Winnfield, Louisiana, passed from this life on Sunday, March 14th, 2021, in his home with his wife by his side. He was born on March 11th, 1944, in Alexandria, Louisiana.

John graduated from Pollock High School in 1962. He earned the honor of Eagle Scout on March 10th, 1960. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1972 from Louisiana College. Beginning on May 31st, 1966, he proudly served his country in the Army Reserves until January 30th, 1972. During his service, he married his wife of 54 years on November 21st, 1966. He and his young family moved to Winnfield where he owned and operated Dixie Ready Mix Inc. for over 40 years. John sold his business and continued to work part-time for Builder¹s Supply while also enjoying special time with his wife, family, dogs, and enjoying his hobbies.

Funeral services for James Ted Mayes, age 76 of Urania, LA, will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the Urania Pentecostal Church, Urania, LA with Bro. Clay Hutto and Bro. Mark Thornhill officiating. Burial will follow at Urania Cemetery under the direction of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Olla, LA. The family will hold a visitation at the church on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, beginning at 5 PM.

Our beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend exchanged time for eternity on June 23, 2021 at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA. Brother Booker T. Chatman was born in Trout, LA on November 23, 1933. His parents were T. J. and Lillie Chatman, both preceded him in death.

A life well lived included working faithfully with the Sunday School Ministry in his early years. He attended until he was faced with medical conditions.

He could always be found reading the Bible, working crossword puzzles, watching the news or sneak feeding the family pet Jackson. He was an avid sports fan, with the New Orleans Saints being his favorite team. He also enjoyed riding with his children and recalling past events.

He supported his family by working at Milam Wholesale, Olin Chip Mill and then retiring from Cole Oil & Tire as a truck driver.

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.