Jimmy Taylor Norred
December 1, 1940 – February 24, 2024
Jimmy Taylor Norred, age 83 of Quitman, was called home on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; especially squirrel hunting with his favorite dog Black Gal. Jimmy enjoyed running dogs and squirrel hunting where he made many friends through the years hunting. He spent his free time outdoors and enjoyed sitting in front of his shop visiting with friends. Jimmy was a well known mechanic and could fix just about anything he set his mind to. When he wasn’t hanging out around his shop he might be found on the Swamp Road where he enjoyed reading many western books. He taught all of his granddaughters to drive and loved to take them to the creek. He loved his family, his girls and his grandchildren were his pride and joy.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Pam Gibbs and husband Mark, Wendy Gaines and husband Eddie; grandchildren, Emily Toms and husband Jarrod, Shae Newton and husband Cody, Kylie Sanders and husband Derek; Brooke Sutton and husband Patrick, Kayla Vides and husband Alex, Blake Boggs and husband Marshall, Roland Gibbs; great grandchildren, Kynnedy Newton, Brody Toms, Emma Kate Toms, Caroline Newton, Claire Newton, Cullen Sanders, Reid Sutton, Sutton Boggs, Chandler Vides; siblings, Jerry Norred and wife Danica, Prentice Norred and wife Andrea, Olivia Johnson and husband Paul; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Faye (Jiles) Norred, daughter, Connie Lynn (Norred) Kirkham; parents, Lester Riley and Iva Olivia (Farley) Norred; brother, Eldridge Riley Norred.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Quitman Baptist Church with Bro. Donald Rudd and Bro. Stuart Toms officiating. Burial followed in Walnut Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers were Jarrod Toms, Chuck Walpole, Mike Brown, Mitch Vaughn, Andy Barker, Marty Kinman, Heath Norred, Paul Johnson, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Franklin, Kenneth Wyatt, Jimmy Greer, Henry Greer, Butch Garner, Tommy Holbrook as well as the rest of Loe Pasture Hunting Club.
Jimmy’s family would like to extend an most gracious thank you to Donald Franklin “Tracker”, Jarrod Toms “J-Rod” and Kim Roberson with Allegiance Hospice and Palliative Care for their love, care and support during this difficult time.
Anna (Ray) Jordan
April 18, 1971 – February 26, 2024
Anna Marie (Ray) Jordan passed away at her residence in Jonesboro, Louisiana on Monday, February 26, 2024. She was 52 years old. Anna enjoyed sitting on the docks at Caney and Chatham Lake. She loved going out to eat with her sister and her family. Anna’s favorite thing to do was to spend as much time as she could with her grandchildren .
Anna is survived by her husband, Carl L. Jordan; daughters, Heather Chauvin (Trey), and Haley Jordan (Chance Decker); grandchildren, Wendell Chauvin, Owen Chauvin, Wyatt Chauvin, Annabelle Chauvin, Abel Decker, Nolan Decker and Axton Decker; sister, Crystal Howell.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Ray; mother, Ethel (Brimer) Ray; and brother, Willis Ray.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Bro. Jason Womack will officiate. Burial will be in the Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Carolyn Williams
August 23, 1949 – February 22, 2024
Memorial services for Carolyn Williams was held on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA with Bro. Joey Anderson officiating under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.
Carolyn was born on August 23, 1949 in El Dorado, AR to O. R. and Betty Spell. She went home to be with Jesus on February 22, 2024 in Quitman, LA after suffering a recent stroke.
Even though Carolyn was born in Arkansas, she was raised in Jonesboro, LA. She graduated from Jonesboro- Hodge High School in 1967. Following that, she attended Louisiana Tech University where she earned her two-year degree in Business. Just a couple of years later, on July 2, 1971, she married the love of her life, Jimmy Williams.
They were married 30 years before he passed. Together they had three children. Carolyn taught school for one year before becoming a legal secretary and eventually becoming an abstractor in the oil and gas industry. Carolyn also owned The Legal News Service for several years which required her to travel all of North Louisiana and research records in various parishes. Carolyn was known for her extensive knowledge Continental Can and Willamette land records.
When Carolyn was not working, she could be found spending time with her family. She loved her grandchildren more than life! Carolyn also enjoyed cooking for her family and trying new recipes, as well as reading a good murder mystery. In her earlier years, she also enjoyed sewing and painting ceramics. Carolyn also enjoyed watching movies, mostly from the comfort of her recliner.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents O.R. and Betty Spell; husband, Jimmy Williams; two granddaughters: Jimi Rashel Miles and Chelsea Miles; two brothers-in-law, Gary Williams and Eddie Williams; and one sister-in-law Patricia Persons. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Virginia “Ginny” Laborde and Emily Nicole “Niki” and husband Jeff St. Clair; one son Jimmy Ray “J.R.” Williams, II and wife Tay; five grandchildren: Allie Prudhomme, Grayson St. Clair and wife Tabitha, Easton Williams, Will St. Clair and Hudson St. Clair; two great-grandchildren: Rose and Waylon; one sister, Elizabeth “Betsy” Weatherford; two sisters-in-law: Jo Anne Williams and Terrie Williams and one brother-in-law, Jamie Williams; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.