God is our refuge and our strength.
Psalm 46:1
Good morning. Welcome to Friday.
God woke us up this morning. How are we going to love, honor, and serve Him today?
Read the Bible in 2026
- February 13
- Acts 4-6
Obituary I Forgot to Post Yesterday
Carolyn “Becky” Hutchinson Domiano
December 4, 1942 – February 9, 2026
Carolyn “Becky” Hutchinson Domiano, age 83, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home on February 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 4, 1942, in Tangipahoa, Becky was the cherished daughter of the late Fred S. and Maxie Gill Hutchinson. She carried her small-town roots with pride throughout her life, embodying strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Becky was married to the love of her life, Sam B. Domiano, Sr., for 64 beautiful years. Their marriage was a testament to enduring love, partnership, and faithfulness. Together they built a family that became the center of her world.
Becky was strong in her Catholic faith. She faithfully prayed her rosary each day and had a deep devotion to the Divine Mercy. Her faith guided her life, sustained her through challenges, and was a quiet but powerful foundation for the love she poured into her family.
She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Becky Navarra (Johnny), and her son, Sam B. Domiano, Jr. (Lindsay). She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Samantha McKay (Patrick), Christina Navarra (fiancé, Ethan), Tyler Domiano, and Justin Domiano, and her treasured great-granddaughters, Sophie and Maggie McKay. In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly and will cherish her memory.
While she held many roles in her lifetime—loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother—her favorite and most cherished title was “Meme.” Nothing brought her greater joy than being surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whose lives she shaped with her warmth, wisdom, and gentle spirit.
Becky dedicated 33 years of service as Chief Clerk of the Warehouse at Hammond Developmental Center. She was known for her strong work ethic, reliability, and the friendships she built over decades of faithful service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred S. and Maxie Gill Hutchinson; her brother, William “Quickdraw” Hutchinson; and her sister, Martha Ann Wilson.
The family would like to extend special thanks to her devoted sitters, Mrs. Nell Carter and Mrs. Clementine Brumfield, for their unwavering support, compassion, and care. Heartfelt gratitude is also expressed to the compassionate staff of Apex Hospice for the comfort, dignity, and kindness they provided during her final days.
Becky will be remembered for her steady presence, her quiet strength, her deep love for her family, and the way she made a house feel like home—especially her Sunday spaghetti dinners. Her life was a beautiful example of devotion, grace, and unconditional love.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 600 North Oak Street, Hammond, Louisiana 70401. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will immediately follow at Colonial Cemetery in Independence, Louisiana.
Her family takes comfort in knowing that her legacy lives on in every hug, every family gathering, and every sweet voice that still calls her name—Meme.
McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Sunday School Lesson for 2-15-26
- “Rejecting Legalism”
- Matthew 12:1-14
Picture yourself sitting around a table with a group of other adults all with open Bibles and studying God’s Word? What a blessing to be a part of such a group!
A Thought from Waylon Bailey
How Can I Do the Things that Matter?
James Clear is a favorite writer. He has written about the power of habits and how you develop those powerful habits.
Recently he wrote about adding value to other people. He said that before you ask for value you must give value to others. This fits many areas of life. My blog tomorrow will expound on this idea and how it applies to Scripture and to us.
Today, I want to talk about productivity and time management with something James Clear said in the same article.
“The fastest way to raise your level of performance:
Cut your number of commitments in half.”
Almost all of us are asking, “How can I do the things that really matter?”
Obviously, we first have to ask, “What really matters?” This is a great life lesson and life exercise. Certainly, your family, livelihood, and faith would fit in these areas. What else should fit, and what shouldn’t fit? What should you not do, and what should you give to someone else?
These are the kind of questions that help us be more productive and to add value to others.
As we move to the weekend, I want to encourage you to look deeply at what you are doing and the contributions you are making. Look for ways to make a difference in the people around you.
Paul told the believers in Colossae to “Make the most of the time” (Colossians 4:5). He saw time as an opportunity to serve God and to advance the Gospel.
How can we see time as an opportunity, and how can we use our time to advance the Gospel?
Prayer Focus
Pray for God to show you what He wants to do today.
Choose carefully today. Our daily choices make a difference!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
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