Today’s Scripture
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Today’s Prayer Focus
Let’s pray for our country to have a united focus as we have troops engaged in war. We certainly want to support the members of the military as they serve to. protect us here and around the world.
Read the Bible in 2026
- April 6
- Genesis 16-18
OBITUARIES
Tommy Gene Lawson
May 12, 1950 – April 1, 2026
Tommy Gene Lawson was born on May 12, 1950 in Independence, LA and was 75 years of age. He was a native of Kentwood, LA and a resident of Amite, LA. He graduated from Kentwood High School in 1968 and Southeastern Louisiana University in 1972. Tommy passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. He is survived by his wife, Becky Davis Lawson; daughter, Kristi Lynn Lawson; son, Todd Wayne Lawson (Morrow); 3 grandchildren, Harper Elizabeth Lawson, Thatcher Morrow Lawson, and Piper Marie Lawson; sister, Viola Mae Lawson Smith (Paul); mother-in-law, Imelda Finch Davis; brother-in-law, Dickie Davis (Kathleen); and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas W. Lawson and Gladys Christine Miller Lawson; siblings, Virginia Louise Lawson, Margaret “Sissy” Allen Lawson Oliver, Bobby Lee Lawson and Thomas Malcolm Lawson; nephews, Barron Clay Davis and Roderick Wayne Chapman; niece, Julia “Judy” Ann Savoy; and father-in-law, Richard E. Davis, Sr.
Ordained as a deacon in 1982, Tommy dedicated his life to serving the Kedron Baptist Church Community. A passionate educator, he spent 53 years teaching math, inspiring generations of students with his patience, wisdom, witty catchphrases and steady encouragement. His influence extended far beyond the classroom.
In addition to his career in education, Tommy worked at the Kentwood and Amite stockyards for over 50 years. He was a beloved high school football, baseball and basketball coach. Above all, he treasured his family and found his greatest joy in traveling with Becky, quiet conversations and celebrating life’s victories with Kristi, coaching Todd’s little league baseball games and watching his grandchildren play sports – rarely missing an opportunity to cheer them on.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday, April 6, 2026 and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. Harrell Sharkey, Jr. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA.
Pallbearers will be Todd Lawson, Stevie Oliver, William Lawson, Mark Lawson, Marty Lawson, Kevin Morales, Seth Morales, and Michael Kazerooni. Honorary Pallbearers are Perry Smith and Thatcher Lawson.
McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Marsha Murrell Lewis
September 10, 1955 – April 2, 2026
A resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at The Butterfly Wing in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born September 10, 1955 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Lewis Taylor and husband, Jamie V. Taylor; sister, Lana Hutchinson and husband, Glenn; brother, Wayne Murrell and wife, Jamie; grandson, Ashton Scott Lewis. Preceded in death by her husband, Mark Lewis; brother, Lamar Murrell; parents, Lanny and Audrey Murrell. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
George Kelly Williams
May 17, 1941 – April 3, 2026
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines in Amite, LA. He was born May 17, 1941 in Franklinton, LA and was 84 years of age. He is survived by daughter, Paige and Brian Covington; grandson, Bransen Schwebel; daughter, Tina and Haze Whaley; son, Bruce Williams; friends, Sherry and Freddie Tanguis. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Williams; parents, Sam and Viola Williams; 2 sons, Kelly and Matt Williams; and 2 daughters, Shanda Williams and Regina Addison. Graveside Services will be held at Sharon Cemetery, Amite, LA at 3:00PM on Monday, April 6, 2026. Services conducted by Charles Santora. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Baptist Press
There are several articles that interest me here today. I trust you will say the same thing.
We did some sightseeing in Alabama and Georgia and enjoyed seeing our family in Rome so much. We attended two church services Friday with our son and daughter-in-law. We also saw our GA grandson and his wife. They will be the parents of our first great, grandchild in July. Another grandson and wife team stopped by for lunch one day as they were making the trip back to New Jersey before transferring to Oklahoma soon.
We are home and back on our regular schedule now.
Anna Lee
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