Scripture for Today
“Think about how much God the Father loves us. He calls us his children! God loves us so much that we really have become his children. The people who belong to this world do not understand who God is. Because of that, they do not understand who we are.”
I JOHN 3:1
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray to show love in all we do and say.
Read the Bible in 2026
- November 5
- Isaiah 42-44
Obituary
Curtis C. Vedros
March 18, 1938 — November 2, 2026
Independence, LA
Curtis Cyrill “Rooster” Vedros, a resident of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on November 2, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on March 18, 1938, in Lockport, Louisiana.
In 1978, Curtis and his wife, Amanda, moved their family to Independence, Louisiana, where they would establish their home and begin raising horses and cattle on their small family farm. Throughout his life, Curtis was a hardworking man who took pride in providing for his family. He began his career at Underwood Glass Company in New Orleans, later worked for Kent’s Trailer Company in Fluker, Louisiana, and ultimately retired from Ross and Wallace Paper Company in Hammond, Louisiana.
In retirement, Curtis found happiness in the simple pleasures of life. He enjoyed tending to his vegetable gardens, working on projects around the house, feeding his cows with his grandchildren every afternoon, and watching old Westerns, especially Gunsmoke. Above all, he cherished the quiet moments spent sitting on the front porch with his beloved wife, Amanda, their dog, Bella, by his side, and a Barq’s root beer in his hand. It was in these ordinary moments, surrounded by the home and family they had built together, that Curtis found his greatest contentment.
He is survived by his children, Sara Badon and husband, Donny, and Paul Vedros and wife, Sharon; brothers, Manuel Vedros and wife, Elaine, and Eugene “Geno” Vedros; grandchildren, Christopher Badon, Katie Badon, Summer Robertson, and Nicole Ruiz and husband, Joel; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Watson, Riley Hubbard, Isabella Ruiz, and Joey “Joel” Ruiz; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Amanda LeBlanc Vedros; parents, Oderick Vedros and Maude Griffin Vedros; brothers, Dale Vedros and Earl Vedros; sister, Helen Thibodeaux; sister-in-law, Barbara Vedros; and grandchild, Robbie Madden.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated caregivers and staff at The Lodge at Tangi Pines, especially Mrs. Loretta, Mrs. Felecia Jackson, and Mr. Leroy, for the kindness, compassion, and loving care they provided Curtis. They treated him like he was their own, and the family will forever be grateful for the comfort and dignity they brought to his final months.
Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, Louisiana, on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence, Louisiana, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow Mass at Colonial Cemetery in Independence, Louisiana.
“A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.”— Ecclesiastes 3:2 (KJV)
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Baptist Press
Today is a good day to get a Baptist viewpoint of some recent events.
Sunday School Lesson for November 8
- “Sacrifice”
- Romans 12:1-13
I like to study with more than one version of the Bible and with a commentary in addition to my Sunday School literature.
I also like to study two or more times each week.
THANKFULNESS/GRATITUDE MONTH
- November 5th
- Think of a friend who played a big part of your growing up years.
- Thank God for the friend He placed in your life.
- If you can still contact your friend, call them or even visit them to talk about those speccial days. If you cannot get in touch with the friend, communicate with a family member today. Share some of the special times you shared with that friend.
Missions
Spend some time today thanking God for all the opportunities you have had to help people, encourage people, and tell people about Jesus. Be a “Missionary” in your own way today.
Coming Soon
Next Wednesday will be the last regular lesson of the current Bible study at Pine Ridge. We’ll have a holiday break and get together again in January.
Special Prayer
Pray for those who won in the recent election and those who didn’t win, but may still have other opportunities in our local area, state, and nation. May each one of them see wonderful ways to serve God and our country with or without a title before their name.
Thanks!
Thanks for reading and praying today..
Anna Lee
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