Freddie Murrell
May 18, 1939 – October 31, 2024
Freddie Murrell, age 85, of Jonesboro, LA, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was born May 18, 1939 in Colfax, Louisiana to the late Herbert and Pearl Murrell.
Freddie lived a long, rich life, beginning with a fondly remembered childhood in Grant Parish.
He told many funny tales of a mischievous childhood and rascally teenage escapades with fast cars and pranks shared with his friends and family. Freddie left working the “logging woods” of Grant Parish and went on to become a businessman, owning several successful restaurants. Many will remember Grandma’s Restaurant in Winnfield, LA for its tasty fish, piano music, and superb service. He eventually went on to operate another thriving restaurant in Milton, FL until he retired from the business.
Having strong work ethic, Freddie moved back “home” to work with his brother Arnold in Murrell Brothers Construction, where he drove from Weston to Dry Prong every day for twenty-one years. Working alongside his brother was a fitting culmination of his career, returning full-circle to his beloved Rapides Parish roots and family. Freddie was still “going to work” until two days before his transition.
Freddie was the epitome of a hard working man that believed in providing for his family. Even greater than that, Freddie loved his Lord and Savior. He was a faithful member of Hodge Pentecostal Church, where his church family was dear to him.
Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Pearl Murrell, as well as his beloved son, Freddie E. Murrell, Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jean; son, Patrick (Charlotte); daughter,Betsy; siblings Reg Murrell, Bertie Smith, and Arnold Murrell. Also left to cherish his memory are Jean’s biological children Murphy Chestnut (Laura), David Chestnut (Denise), Tina Cockerham, and Tammy Holt (Justin), who loved and respected Freddie for the great man he was. His grandchildren and great grandchildren will greatly miss their “Papaw Freddie”, whose face always lit up with delight when they came to visit and play.
The funeral service was held on Sunday, November 3rd, at the Hodge United Pentecostal Church. Internment followed at the Gayla Traina Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends donate to St. Jude’s hospital in Memphis in honor of Crew Tidwell, Freddie’s great-grandson currently undergoing treatment there.
Wayne Brown
October 14, 1938 – November 3, 2024
Funeral services for Mr. Wayne Brown, 86, of Quitman, Louisiana will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dale Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Panola Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1-2:00 p.m. prior to the
service Thursday at Hawthorns.
Mr. Wayne Brown was born October 14, 1938 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He passed this life Sunday November 3, 2024 in Quitman, Louisiana. Wayne was the baby of four children born to the marriage of Mary Aleen Hanks and Audry Brown. He was raised and schooled in Benton Graduating high school there with the class of 1957.
Mr. Brown would serve his country through the U.S. Air Force until he retired from the military. Wayne worked for the Pharmacy business until his retirement. He married Mary Sue Karm and they spent 25 years together until she preceded him in death in 2017.
Mr. Brown loved fast pitch softball, the Dallas Cowboys and attending gospel singings with Sue. He is also preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jean Horton, Charles Brown and Jack Brown.
Mr. Brown is survived by his devoted children, son, Rickey Wayne Brown and wife Lisa of Quitman; daughter, Linda Galicia and husband Boni of Conroe; step children, David Fairbanks and wife Jacque of Conroe, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. of Conroe, Tammy Williamson and husband Paul of Conroe, Lori Fairbanks and “Big Mike” of
Conroe; grandchildren, April Perry, Byron Sepulvado, Kara Kelley, Josh Brown; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, many nephews and nieces and a host of friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be, Winston Horton, Bobby Horton, Lucas Brown, Josh Brown, Byron Sepulvado, D.J. Fairbanks and Boni Galicia.