Obituaries

Randy Reppert Cole, age 74, left for his eternal home on January 11, 2025 at Houston Methodist Hospital after a sudden unexpected illness.

A visitation was held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at First Baptist Church Winnfield, Louisiana from 5:30 to 8:30. A funeral service was held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, also at First Baptist. After the service, he was laid to rest at Kitchens Creek Baptist Church in Ball, Louisiana. Not only was this place special to Randy because of the ties it holds to family, but also because it is where he rededicated his life to the Lord in his early adulthood.

Rev. Robert Franks September 30, 1937 – October 12, 2024

The family of wish to express their appreciation to all of their family, friends, business associates and all members of the community that sent flowers, food and donations, as well as giving their support to our family in ways too numerous to mention during our time of sorrow. We cannot thank you enough! Lord Bless You All.

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Mary Katherine Guillot Grantadams, age 91, left this world on the 27th of October, 2024 surrounded by family to pass into glory to be with Jesus her Savior. She was welcomed into her heavenly home by many friends and family.

Katherine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 41 years, Russell Grantadams, and two daughters, Joanie and Rebecca Grantadams; and father Malone Guillot. Mrs. Grantadams will meet her mother, Cecile Lemoine Guillot, for the first time in heaven. She is also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents who raised her into her teenage years before passing. After their passing she lived with

different aunts and uncles till adulthood. She is also preceded in death by those aunts, uncles, and all but one cousin. Katherine was an only child so when she and Russell got married, his family became her family. She is preceded by several of his siblings and their spouses.

Gary Wayne Rayburn, 82, of Monument, Colorado passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Born in Winnfield, LA, Gary graduated from WHS and NSU. He served as a special agent for the FBI for over forty years and retired on Colorado to be near his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his son Nicholas Rayburn and daughter Alyson Olson, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, nieces Barbara Watson of West Monroe and Sharon Brian of Winnfield, and nephew Johnny Stewart of Houston, TX.

Jeremy Taylor (Tannehill), Christy Taylor (Moss Bluff), Jordan Mercer (Ouray, CO), Kaitlyn Mercer (Arcadia), Aimee Shea (Ouray, CO), Jamie Mercer (Winnfield), and Chad Mercer (Houston). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Shiloh, CJ, Tony, Jade, Alexis, and Stoney, 4 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

The afternoon of September 7, 2024, Richard R. Price quietly passed away from complications due to vascular dementia. He was surrounded by loved ones as his wife held his hand and he wient to be with God.

Richard was born on March 25, 1956 to Walter and Alice Price. He loved playing the guitar, feeding the birds, his pets (Kermit and Angel), spending time with his family, Sonic cokes and being in the backyard. His favorite tv shows were MASH and Andy Griffith. He was devoted to God and enjoyed looking into the stars and reading things philosophical to be closer to him.

Richard worked out at the mill in Joyce for almost 50 years. His friends and coworkers well remember him as Shrimp. He married Cathy Lynn Martin Price on December 16, 1978. The two were each others soulmates.

Rev. C.W. “Jack” Jones, age 98 years, 9 months and 29 days, of Winnfield, Louisiana entered his Heavenly Home on Friday, September 13, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 15, 1925 in Atlanta, Louisiana to the union of Rufus T. and Nena Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Archie, Wesley, Curtis, Buddy, Dr. E. Carl, Ardis and Raymond Jones. He graduated from Atlanta High School in 1942. He helped organize the Atlanta Alumni association and was an officer and board member for many years. He was employed in several businesses in Winnfield and retired from the United States Postal Service as a city letter carrier.

Bro. Jones was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church, Winnfield. He was the oldest World War II Veteran in Winn Parish. He served in the U.S. Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise CV6 in the Pacific operation his entire time in service.

Cathy went home to glory in Heaven with Jesus on September 27, 2024 at 3:17 pm at Oschner Medical Center. She was at complete peace and surrounded by her girls as she ran into the arms of Jesus and her precious Richard.

Cathy was born on July 21, 1961 in Melton, Missouri to Nadine Lafay (Makne) and Bobby Lee Martin Sr. She was married to the love of her life and soulmate, Richard R. Price on December 16, 1978. Together they made a beautiful life with their two girls Lee Ann and Rebecca and a whole host of fur babies through the years. She worked as a self employed and business cleaner for many years. She also served as the church secretary at EWBC prior to receiving her transplant.

She loved all of her fur babies, but her Lily Girl, her sweet and loving dachshund hand her heart completely.

Mr. Dustin Maris Pickron, age 34, of Winnfield, LA, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Though Dustin’s life may have been short, it was full, crammed with love, laughter, and an unending stream of joyful moments. Dustin worked at O’Reilly Auto Parts here in Winnfield, LA for 3 years now, and boy was he a master of fixing things, but more importantly, he had a way of fixing hearts and spirits. He taught

others the true meaning of generosity, resilience, and joy. He had this incredible ability to lift spirits and make everything seem brighter. His joy was infectious, especially that great big belly laugh he had, and it was impossible to be upset in his presence.

Vivian Ann Davidson, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, peacefully passed away on September 18, 2024, in her beloved hometown of Winnfield, Louisiana. Born on October 21, 1944, Vivian dedicated her life to serving her community, starting as a valued employee at First Federal Savings & Loan in Winnfield. She later became a devoted homemaker and partner in Davidson Brothers Logging and Pine Ridge Ostrich Farm alongside her husband.

A certified horticulturist, Vivian had a profound passion for flowers and gardening, sharing her love of nature and nurturing spirit with everyone around her. Above all, her greatest joy came from her family, whom she raised with unwavering devotion.